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Event:
HFC 64:Hassan vs Mogh
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Griffin connects with a high kick.
Jab by Griffin.
Tou shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tou manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
Griffin jabs Tou right on the nose. Tou blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Griffin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tou to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Tou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Tou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tou pushing down on Griffin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffin trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES2#
Griffin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Griffin shoots in and bounces Tou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Tou.
Griffin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin won't allow Tou to sweep him here.
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tou is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Tou wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #ES2#
Griffin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch.
Tou has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin digs a good hook to Tou's body.
Griffin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Griffin scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Griffin.
Tou shoots in but no luck this time.
Xigua Tou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Griffin - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Griffin tries to keep at a distance but Tou has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tou tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Tou drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Griffin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tou uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffin throws a big counter head kick but Tou avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Griffin moves into the clinch.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Tou.
#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chris Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin with a nice cross.
Griffin scores with a head kick.
Tou sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Griffin scores with a leg kick.
#TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tou is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffin working over Tou with some ground and pound. Tou looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin tries to stand and escape but Tou is controlling the position.
Tou wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
Griffin wants to stand up but Tou is controlling the position.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Griffin drops an elbow to the side of Tou's head.
Tou is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffin misses with a head shot. Tou uses the momentum to regain guard. #SU2#
Griffin stands and steps away. Tou gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Tou drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tou won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tou throwing strikes from guard but Griffin blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Griffin is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Tou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Tou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Griffin uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!#T4#
Tou scores with punches and elbows.
Griffin trying to control but not successfully.
Tou is trying to stick to Griffin's back but Griffin is turning into Tou. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tou's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Griffin.#SU2#
Griffin stands up and waves to Tou to follow him.
Griffin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tou in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Tou with a poor takedown
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Tou has his takedown stuffed
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Griffin lands a big head kick that sends Tou tumbling to the mat! Griffin takes a step backwards and waves Tou back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tou is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Griffin!
Oh Tou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin connects with a stiff jab that staggers Tou - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Griffin!
Chris Griffin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Tou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tou walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Tou shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Tou's side.
Tou walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Tou misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
BOOM! Jones lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tou. Tou tries to recover but Jones is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tou lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambalaya Jones! |
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Event:
HFC 56:John vs Slater
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1##KD2#
Akutagawa lands a big head kick that sends Tou tumbling to the mat! Akutagawa takes a step backwards and waves Tou back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akutagawa.
Xigua Tou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Akutagawa is trying to defend but Tou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Tou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tou is trying to control. Akutagawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akutagawa keeping hold of Tou's head, controlling as best he can.
Tou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akutagawa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou. #T1#
Tou prevents Akutagawa from improving his position.
Tou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akutagawa defending well though.
Akutagawa is trying to maintain the position but Tou is very close to passing his half guard.
Tou throwing shots but Akutagawa is blocking nicely.
Tou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akutagawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Tou seems to be working for a kimura but Akutagawa defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akutagawa keeping hold of Tou's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akutagawa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tou's head.
Akutagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Akutagawa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tou has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Akutagawa counters with a nice right hand that sends Tou toppling to the canvas! Tou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Akutagawa finish him?!#CUT2#Xigua Tou's cut is getting worse.
Akutagawa's corner calls for a 1-2. Akutagawa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Tou is rocked!#T3#
Akutagawa is stalking Tou. Tou circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Akutagawa, and it's lights out! Tou really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
HFC 49:Mogh vs Saneuji 2
Date: May 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Eye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tou is defended easily by Eye.#TD#
Eye shoots in and gets a takedown into Tou's guard.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tou is trying to keep Eye in close.
#SUB2#
Tou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Canucks Combat Club inform us that Tou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Eye distracts Tou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eye is stalling in the full guard.
Tou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eye is one step ahead there.
Tou keeping moving, preventing Eye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tou working for a triangle but Eye defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eye's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eye wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eye scoring with some ground and pound.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eye is one step ahead there.
Eye throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Eye working some strikes from top position.
Eye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Eye has a hand on Tou's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tou takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Eye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eye hang on?
Eye is working to get back to half guard.
Tou misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Tou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tou thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eye is desperately trying to improve his position but Tou has a good base and remains in mount.
Tou with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eye tries to hold on but Tou pushes him away. #SUB2#
Tou swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Eye is now in Tou's guard. A big mistake from Tou there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tou looking for a sweep. Not yet Tou, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pinky Eye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Eye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Eye slaps away a takedown attempt from Tou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eye tries for a takedown but Tou circles away easily#CL2#
and Tou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Eye gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tou regains guard.
Eye passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tou is trying to control Eye's posture but Eye avoids it.
Eye controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou looks to move to half guard but instead Eye has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Eye looking to control but Tou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Eye goes for an armbar but Tou turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tou.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tou's guard. #REVR#
Tou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Eye is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
Eye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eye is trying to keep Tou in close.
Tou throws a big elbow that misses.
Eye wants to sweep but no luck.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eye is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Tou won't allow Eye to sweep him here. #SUB#
Eye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tou wants to control from the top but Eye keeps moving.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Eye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tou's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Eye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eye trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Pinky Eye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinky Eye dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Eye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eye stuffs the takedown attempt from Tou. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Eye looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tou is fending him off so far but Eye persists. Nope, Tou circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Eye throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eye is in Tou's guard.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tou is trying to hold Eye in close to prevent damage but Eye has managed to pass into half guard.
Tou wants to improve his position but Eye is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eye looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1##SUB#
Eye looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Eye is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tou can do to turn this around?
Eye lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eye trying to control the action but Tou is working from the bottom.
Eye is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Xigua Tou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tou tries to get to full guard but Eye has control of the leg.
Tou works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eye distracts Tou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Eye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tou looking for a sweep. Not yet Tou, not yet. #T3#
Eye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tou pulls Eye in close to his closed guard and prevents Eye from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eye keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tou's head.
Eye postures up in Tou's guard and throws a big left but Tou blocks it.
Eye stays in close to Tou's body and controls the position.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Eye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eye trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Eye scoring with some ground and pound.
Eye won't allow Tou to sweep him here.
Eye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Eye tries to free his leg and advance position but Tou is retaining full guard.
Eye not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eye has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eye connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinky Eye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinky Eye!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pinky Eye thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 8
Date: May 02, 2023 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Leijerweerd.
Leijerweerd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leijerweerd lands a front kick.
Leijerweerd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tou.
Tou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leijerweerd cracks Tou with an open hand slap.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leijerweerd as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leijerweerd struggling a bit here.
Leijerweerd is looking for a sweep.
Leijerweerd is not content to let Tou control the position.
Tou working away.
Leijerweerd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leijerweerd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tou.
Leijerweerd is trying to control Tou's posture but Tou avoids it.
Leijerweerd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leijerweerd tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Leijerweerd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Leijerweerd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Tou tries for a kimura but Leijerweerd is defending well.
Tou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Tou has hold of Leijerweerd's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Leijerweerd tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tou cranks the arm and Leijerweerd screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Leijerweerd, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Xigua Tou!
An out of breath Xigua Tou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Tou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maverick.
Maverick thuds a left hand into Tou's body.
Nice body kick there by Maverick.#TD#
Tou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Maverick tries to bench press Tou off him but Tou keeps the position.
Tou throws a strike aimed at the side of Maverick's head but Maverick avoids it well.
Maverick tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maverick is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Maverick keeps trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Tou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tou is staying tight to Maverick's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tou trying to control the action but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Maverick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tou looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing that Tou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Tou misses with a head shot.
Tou avoids the attempt from Maverick to control.#SUB#
Tou is working for a guillotine from mount but Maverick frees his head quite easily.
Maverick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Maverick looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Tou working for a submission but Maverick is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Maverick is trying desperately to improve position.
Tou thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
Tou working for a submission but Maverick is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tou working for a guillotine from mount but Maverick is in no mood to give up.
Tou punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tou throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Maverick because Tou loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick is desperately trying to improve his position but Tou has a good base and remains in mount.
Maverick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Tou looking to ground and pound but Maverick is blocking nicely.
Tou with a couple of short strikes.
Tou lands a nice shot to the head.
Tou connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Tou working for a submission but Maverick is keeping him at bay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick working to try and regain half guard.
Tou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maverick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maverick is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xigua Tou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Maverick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tou doesn't seem bothered though.
Maverick lands with an overhand left.
Daniel Maverick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tou shoots in for a double leg but Maverick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice straight punches there by Maverick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maverick.
Maverick connects with a jab.
Crunch! Maverick slams his shin into Tou's torso.
Tou shoots in and drives through. Maverick sprawls well.#CL#
Tou rushes Maverick and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Maverick as the two fighters clinch.
Maverick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tou or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maverick scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Maverick. #T1##BC2#
Maverick breaks from the clinch.
Tou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tou takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tou dives in for a single leg takedown but Maverick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tou blocks a body shot from Maverick.
Maverick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maverick lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Maverick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maverick lands with a nice body kick.
Maverick throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maverick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Maverick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tou circles away quickly and effectively.
Maverick cracks a nice hook into Tou's ribs.
Maverick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tou goes for a double leg but Maverick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maverick continues to drive forward.
Maverick lands a nice shot to the body.
Maverick lands a left hand.
Maverick presses Tou against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tou effectively controlling the action here.
Maverick lands a shoulder strike.
Maverick lands a nice uppercut.
Maverick stops a takedown attempt from Tou.
#T3#
Maverick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maverick scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Tou has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maverick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Xigua Tou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maverick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Maverick really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Tou's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Maverick is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tou off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Maverick fending off the submission attempt from Tou. #ES2#
Maverick is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maverick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tou shoots in but Maverick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maverick but Maverick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maverick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tou.
Maverick throws a head kick that Tou semi-blocks.
A left and a right from Maverick both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Tou is rocked!
Maverick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maverick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Tou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tou tries for a takedown but Maverick circles away easily
and Maverick counters with a big right hand! Oh Tou is in trouble here! Maverick follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Maverick!
Daniel Maverick spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
HFC 36:Saneuji vs Monkey
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
John jabs Tou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tou fails with a takedown attempt.
Tou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Tou is trying hard to land a takedown here. John sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tou misses with a hook.
John scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
John lands a glancing blow to the side of Tou's head.
John connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tou momentarily.
#ROC#Tou is rocked!
Tou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tou is still on wobbly legs! Can John finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Tou is out on his feet! John sets himself and nearly takes Tou's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris John!
A very excited looking Chris John rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HFC 31:Taranin vs Zapina
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Uzun there.
Uzun misses with a double jab.
Uzun misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Tou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet but Tou is dominant here and he's now got Uzun's back!
Tou tries to get the hooks in deep but Uzun pushed the leg off.
Uzun is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tou off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Uzun is trying to remain composed but Tou is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Tou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Uzun trying to get back to his feet but Tou is in full control for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uzun tries to break free.
Uzun wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Tou tightening his grip on Uzun, looking for the choke.
Uzun tries to roll but Tou sticks to his back.
#T1#
Tou punches Uzun on the ear.
Tou has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Uzun's body.
Uzun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uzun trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Tou slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Uzun is trying to defend against the choke here but Tou has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tou Tightens the hold and Uzun taps out furiously! Tou displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xigua Tou!
A very excited looking Xigua Tou made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC 26:Raynard vs Eye
Date: Dec 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Ali misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Tou has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Tou gets a takedown into half guard.
Tou wants to free his trapped foot but Ali is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ali is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali won't allow Tou to pass to mount.
Ali is looking to escape.
Tou sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Ali is looking to get back to is feet but Tou passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ali some visible discomfort.
Ali tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tou lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ali is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tou controlling the pace for now. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ali?
Tou cracks Ali with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tou is landing with some decent strikes but Ali is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Tou working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ali looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tou! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xigua Tou!
Xigua Tou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HFC 23:Fleming vs Krabutov
Date: Nov 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Narukawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Narukawa misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tou trying to control but Narukawa is working from the bottom.
Narukawa wants to hit a sweep here but Tou passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Narukawa there!
Narukawa taking shots to the head.
Narukawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice elbow there by Tou.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tou is landing with some decent strikes but Narukawa is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Narukawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Tou landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC2#Narukawa is rocked!#T1#
Tou breaks from Narukawa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oh Narukawa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narukawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Tou has a good base and remains in mount.
Tou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tou dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Tou is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Narukawa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Narukawa shrugs it off.
Tou loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Narukawa scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tou land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tou stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xigua Tou!
A very excited looking Xigua Tou made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HFC19:Peramaki vs Clarke
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Tou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hampton avoids it really well and circles away.
Hampton is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Hampton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tou working a defensive guard but Hampton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tou tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tou is trying to improve his position.
Tou is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Tou is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Hampton landing strikes.
Hampton trying to control the position but Tou is working away.
Tou is trying to get back to half guard.
Tou is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Tou is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hampton is putting a hurting on Tou here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hampton trying to control the position but Tou is working away.
Tou wants to control but Hampton postures up.
Tou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hampton off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Tou has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hampton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hampton breaks Tou's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Tou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hampton is one step ahead there. #T3#
Tou has momentary wrist control but Hampton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hampton wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Hampton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tou is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Tou is looking for a triangle but Hampton pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hampton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hampton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hampton looking to sit in guard and control but Tou gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tou wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Hampton trying to keep a closed guard but Tou is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hampton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Tou gets caught napping as Hampton dives in and scores a takedown. Tou manages to retain guard.
Hampton throws a strike but Tou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hampton seems keen to control Tou's posture.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tou wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hampton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tou has managed to get both his arms back between Hampton's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton is trying to keep Tou in close.
Hampton is adopting a defensive guard.#T1##SUB2#
Hampton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tou defends it easily.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Hampton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tou controls the pace.
Tou distracts Hampton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hampton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tou wants to pass the guard but Hampton is keeping the position.
Tou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rocky Hampton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hampton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hampton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hampton wants it to stay on the feet.
Hampton slaps away a takedown attempt from Tou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hampton stuffs the takedown attempt from Tou. Tou gets slowly back to his feet.
Hampton has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xigua Tou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hampton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Tou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hampton wants to clinch.
Tou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Hampton shoots in and gets a takedown into Tou's guard.
Hampton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hampton tries to free his leg and advance position but Tou is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Tou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hampton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hampton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tou has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##SUB#
Tou has an active guard here but Hampton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hampton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tou with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tou is staying active underneath Hampton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hampton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hampton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tou keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Hampton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Hampton gets caught napping as Tou dives in and scores a takedown. Hampton manages to retain guard.
Tou wants to control from the top but Hampton keeps moving.
Tou forces his way into half guard.
Tou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton is looking to control Tou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hampton avoid being mounted?
Tou works his way into side control. #T1#
Tou tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tou throws a strike aimed at the side of Hampton's head but Hampton avoids it well.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hampton is looking for a sweep.
Hampton is not content to let Tou control the position.
Tou tries to score with some ground and pound. Hampton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tou landing strikes.
Xigua Tou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tou is trying to get an arm triangle but Hampton is defending well.
Hampton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hampton tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Hampton is looking to regain half guard here but Tou keeps moving and retains side control.
Tou is looking to take a break and control but Hampton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Hampton parries the strikes from Tou easily there. Tou is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hampton to escape.
Hampton is trying to get back to half guard.
Tou scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hampton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Tou is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hampton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou trying to control the action but Hampton is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tou working the ground and pound.
Hampton has one of Tou's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hampton tries to bench press Tou off him but Tou keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tou tries to score with some ground and pound. Hampton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hampton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rocky Hampton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hampton to see if he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xigua Tou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hampton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Hampton! |
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Event:
HFC13:Sage vs Thompson
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Tou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to keep Tou in close.
Tou looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Tou postures up. #SUB#
Tou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tou defends easily.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou. #T1#
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Tou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tou works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Tou controlling him for the moment.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou.
Tou scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tou.
Tou passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson is positioning himself well to prevent Tou advancing to mount.
Johnson wants to control but Tou is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Tou trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Tou is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Johnson wants to control but Tou is keeping busy.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is pressing down on Tou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Tou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tou works his way back into a safe position though.
Tou trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Tou throws a big right hand that misses.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Tou wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Tou with a nice head shot there.
Tou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Tou controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tou stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tou!
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xigua Tou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Tou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Tou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tou is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Tou working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Tou is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tou to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Tou has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tou trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Tou has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Tou thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Tou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Tou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Tou in his half guard.
Tou not doing much here.
#T2#
Tou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is staying active underneath Tou, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tou. #SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tou scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Tou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tou has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Tou pushes his legs off easily.
Xigua Tou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Johnson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tou should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Johnson has tightened it up now! Tou should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damien Johnson! |
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Event:
HFC 9: Magomedov vs Jacobowitz
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Tou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tou from controlling successfully.
Tou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tou defends well.
Tou preventing the sweep.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tou defends easily.
Tou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Tou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tou throws a big right hand that misses.
Tou advances to half guard.
Johnson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tou trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #T2#
Tou throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Tou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Tou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Tou defends easily.
Johnson is pulling down on Tou's head. It's preventing any offense from Tou, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Tou defends it easily.
Tou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tou can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tou defends it easily.#T4#
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tou passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tou wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tou has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Tou manages to pass to side control!
Tou trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xigua Tou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Tou shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson controls Tou momentarily but Tou frees himself.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Tou from controlling successfully.
Tou forces his way into half guard.
Tou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Tou's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tou working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson stands up over Tou, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Tou looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Tou is breathing heavily.
Johnson cracks Tou with a solid left hand.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Johnson postures up in Tou's guard and throws a big left but Tou blocks it.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson landing some decent shots from guard.
Tou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.#T3##SUB2#
Tou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson trying to control but Tou is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Tou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Tou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xigua Tou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Tou looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Tou cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Tou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tou is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tou trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to work for a sweep but Tou has mounted him!
Tou cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson tries to hold on but Tou postures up.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T1#
Johnson is concentrating on defense, preventing Tou from advancing position.
Tou wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Xigua Tou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson is pressing down on Tou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Johnson wants to control from the top but Tou keeps moving.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tou's guard.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tou wants to get back to full guard.
Tou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Tou looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xigua Tou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Johnson working Tou over with strikes.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tou.
Johnson passes into half guard. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tou is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Tou wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tou is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damien Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson prevents Tou from improving his position.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tou is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Johnson is working for a kimura but Tou is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tou is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damien Johnson.
I think Tou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
HFC 5:Romero vs Taranin
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Moretti throws a leg kick which misses Tou's front leg but catches the back leg as Tou tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Moretti throws a body punch but Tou moves out of range.
Tou shoots in looking for a takedown but Moretti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Moretti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moretti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moretti lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Xigua Tou has been cut.
Moretti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moretti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moretti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moretti wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Moretti. Those never looked like landing.
Tou doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Moretti counters with a single leg into guard. Tou didn't expect that.
Alessandro Moretti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xigua Tou.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moretti looking to pass the guard.
Tou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moretti manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Moretti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moretti tries to get out of the position.
Moretti is looking to sweep but instead, Tou has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Moretti is not content to let Tou control the position.#SUB2#
Tou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moretti blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tou.
Moretti won't allow Tou to pass to mount.
Tou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Tou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Tou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moretti is staying active underneath Tou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tou is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tou not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tou is looking for a kimura but Moretti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tou to get the leverage.
Moretti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tou.
Tou tries to pass to full mount but Moretti defends it.
Moretti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tou on the ground.
Moretti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Tou wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy.
Tou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moretti fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Moretti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tou regains half guard.
Tou is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moretti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moretti's back!
Tou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tou is hanging on to Moretti's back as he tries to escape.
Tou lands shots from the back. #T4#
Moretti covering up well and avoiding damage.
Moretti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tou tries to get the hooks in deep but Moretti pushed the leg off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tou is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moretti is defending well though. Tou let's go of the attempt for now.
Tou is looking to control Moretti but Moretti is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tou lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alessandro Moretti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Moretti throws a sloppy head kick and Tou moves out of range easily.
Moretti just misses with a punch to the body.
Moretti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tou was well out of range. Poor timing from Moretti.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tou or perhaps it was just good defense by Moretti, which made it look bad.
Moretti takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD2#
Tou throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moretti was covering up waiting for the punch and Tou finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moretti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moretti wants to stand and escape but Tou is having none of it.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Moretti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tou advances position into side control!
Tou in the domination position with Moretti hanging on.
Tou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moretti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tou tries to score with some ground and pound. Moretti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moretti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tou throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Moretti is looking to regain half guard here but Tou keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Tou is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moretti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tou wants to control but Moretti is keeping him busy. #T3#
Tou misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moretti is trying to get back to half guard.
Tou throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tou cracks Moretti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tou lands an elbow.
Tou working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Tou tries for a kimura but Moretti is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moretti tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Tou gets to mount! Moretti was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tou landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tou looking to control but Moretti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tou landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moretti is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xigua Tou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xigua Tou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Moretti - just one landing.
Moretti throws a hook but Tou blocks it.
Moretti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tou.
Tou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moretti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tou. That did some damage!
Nice takedown defense from Moretti. No joy for Tou on that attempt.
Moretti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moretti.
Moretti misses the shot to the body.
Tou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moretti to the ground. Tou is now in Moretti's guard.
Tou chips away with some ground and pound.
Tou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moretti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tou passes Moretti's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Tou is trying to control the action in half guard but Moretti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moretti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Moretti trying to control from the bottom.
Tou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tou wants to free his trapped foot but Moretti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tou moves nicely into side control.
Moretti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Moretti is trying to improve his position.
Tou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moretti keeps working.
Moretti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moretti tries to buck Tou off but Tou is having none of it.
Tou scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Tou advances nicely into full mount.
Moretti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moretti wants to hold on but Tou pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moretti holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tou tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Tou has hold of Moretti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moretti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tou looking to finish Moretti with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moretti!#T4#
Tou wants to control the pace but Moretti is squirming around nicely.
Moretti is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Tou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moretti is surviving well by controlling Tou's body position as best he can.
Moretti is looking to improve his position but Tou isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tou is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moretti can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Tou.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xigua Tou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xigua Tou! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Alexander throws a right and a left that Tou avoids nicely.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tou defends it nicely.
Tou shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexander sprawls well. He's pushed Tou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alexander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alexander tries to counter with a clinch but Tou shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Tou drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alexander wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tou is now in half guard.
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander is refusing to be controlled, as Tou sits in half guard.
Tou stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Tou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexander defending well though.
Tou is taking a breather. Alexander says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tou. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Tou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Alexander tries to lock up and control but Tou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tou lands a big shot there that rocks Alexander but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alexander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
BOOM! Tou connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tou controlling from mount.
Tou with shots to the head and body - Alexander looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tou raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tou raining down hammerfists from mount.
Alexander really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#Alexander is rocked!#T3#
Tou working Alexander over with strikes here.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Tou finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alexander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alexander is in all sorts of trouble here.
A big strike lands for Tou! That's really hurt Alexander and he's turned his back - Tou keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tou jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xigua Tou! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 4
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Que Bola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2#
Tou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tou passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Que Bola!
Que Bola wants to control but Tou is having none of it.#SUB2#
Que Bola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tou.
Que Bola wants to control but Tou is having none of it.
Tou throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Que Bola because Tou loaded up on that one.
Tou unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Que Bola that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Que Bola is bucking up trying to escape but Tou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Tou looking to control but Que Bola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tou lands a nice shot to the head.
Tou controlling the position easily from mount.
Que Bola is wriggling around trying to escape.
Que Bola wants to control but Tou is having none of it.
Tou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Que Bola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tou putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Que Bola is squirming around, avoiding Tou's attempts to control the action.
Tou scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Que Bola?
Tou dominating with strikes here.
Tou throws some wild stikes that Que Bola manages to avoid easily.
Tou lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Que Bola can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Tou is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Que Bola is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Que Bola flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tou anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Que Bola and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tou slips an arm under Que Bola chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tou has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tou is squeezing on Que Bola like an anaconda would it's prey. Que Bola fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xigua Tou! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 3
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Tou misses.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Tou moved out of range.
Tou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Tou ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Tou tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tou misses with a lunging right hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Knight staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tou looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Tou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Tou getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight pushes Tou off looking to stand but Tou dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Tou lands with a punch from half guard.
Knight tries to kick Tou off but Tou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Knight scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Tou manages to mount him!
Knight is trying to stand.#SUB2#
Knight wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Tou has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Knight taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xigua Tou! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 2
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Freeman swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Tou counters with a shoot takedown. Freeman fights it but they end up in guard.
Tou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tou is putting a hurting on Freeman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
Tou working the ground and pound but Freeman is defending the strikes.
Tou working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tou has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Freeman is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tou yanks on the arm and Freeman is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tou.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xigua Tou! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1103 Round 1
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tou darts in looking for a takedown but Stosic gets double underhooks and turns Tou into the cage. #BC2#
Stosic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Tou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stosic to the mat! Stosic manages to get full guard.
Tou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tou trying to control the position from guard on top but Stosic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tou pushing down on Stosic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stosic is staying active underneath Tou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tou seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stosic is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Xigua Tou! |
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