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Event:
QFC Tournament 1121 Round 3
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Vasilev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Draught bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Draught takes a little break here. Vasilev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vasilev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Draught on the ground.
Draught is looking to take a break and control but Vasilev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draught should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev is trying to control Draught's posture but Draught avoids it.
Vasilev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Draught wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Draught throws an elbow but Vasilev slips to the side and avoids it well.
Draught has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1##SUB2#
Draught is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasilev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Draught looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Draught laying and praying for a moment but Vasilev takes advantage and regains half guard.
Vasilev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Draught 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.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Vasilev defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Draught seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draught throwing shots but Vasilev is blocking nicely.
Draught prevents Vasilev from improving his position.
Draught is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasilev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Draught is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasilev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Draught is looking to advance position but Vasilev won't allow it. #T3#
Draught scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vasilev has his hands clasped together around Draught's back. He's all about the action.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Vasilev defending well. #SUB2#
Draught seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vasilev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Carlton Draught!
A relieved looking Carlton Draught 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:
QFC Tournament 1121 Round 2
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasilev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Phil Johnson has been cut.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Vasilev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Vasilev is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev moves into full guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Vasilev is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilev looking for a sweep. Not yet Vasilev, not yet.
Vasilev trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vasilev lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Vasilev gets a clinch. #TD2#
Johnson decides to pull guard.
Vasilev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vasilev preventing the sweep. #T2#
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vasilev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vasilev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vasilev tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Vasilev wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasilev.
#T3#
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Vasilev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Vasilev seems unphased.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasilev is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Vasilev circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Vasilev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson looks winded!#T4#
Johnson is looking to control Vasilev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Vasilev content to control rather than advance.
Vasilev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Vasilev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Vasilev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasilev leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vasilev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vasilev goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Vasilev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vasilev manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Vasilev maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Vasilev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson really wants to buck Vasilev off and get back to his feet.
Vasilev trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Vasilev controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vasilev avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Vasilev controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Vasilev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3#
Vasilev content just to control the position here.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Vasilev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vasilev controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SU#
Vasilev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuri Vasilev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilev shoots and misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson wants to clinch up but Vasilev keeps it at a distance.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Vasilev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Johnson has Vasilev up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Vasilev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Vasilev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Vasilev is keeping busy.
Johnson lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Vasilev moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Vasilev's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Yuri Vasilev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilev slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Johnson wants to control but Vasilev is keeping busy.
Vasilev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasilev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Vasilev 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.
Johnson is trying to control but Vasilev passes into side control!
#T3#
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vasilev is controlling him well.
Vasilev slows the pace down. #SU#
Vasilev stands up.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vasilev. Vasilev gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Vasilev avoids it well.
Vasilev thinks about countering with a head kick.#TD#
Vasilev shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasilev passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vasilev is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Vasilev stands up from Johnson's guard - Vasilev perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Vasilev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vasilev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 for Yuri Vasilev!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Yuri Vasilev wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1121 Round 1
Date: Oct 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Vasilev tries to clinch but Ennis moves away
and Ennis counters with a left to the body.
Vasilev swinging wildly here.
Ennis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vasilev defends well and Ennis ends up having to push Vasilev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vasilev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Vasilev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilev defends it nicely.
Vasilev has his takedown stuffed
and Ennis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Vasilev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vasilev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ennis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ennis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ennis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vasilev is defending well.
Yuri Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ennis.#T1#
Vasilev gets underhooks to prevent Ennis's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ennis pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Ennis pushes Vasilev off and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Vasilev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Ennis tries to counter it with a takedown but Vasilev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Ennis as Vasilev shoots in.
Vasilev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Vasilev. No joy for Ennis on that attempt.
Ennis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasilev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ennis somewhat.
Ennis tries to clinch up
and Vasilev counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T2#
Ennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasilev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vasilev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ennis is looking for the big counter here.
Ennis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ennis stuffs the takedown.
Ennis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ennis has a takedown stuffed.
Ennis looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev is looking to clinch but Ennis is avoiding it.
Vasilev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ennis backs up against the cage.
Ennis stalks Vasilev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vasilev's face. Vasilev staggers backwards, shaken.
Ennis wants to clinch.#T3#
Vasilev misses the shot to the body.
Ennis shoots in looking for a takedown but Vasilev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ennis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ennis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasilev throws a big counter combination but Ennis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilev defends it nicely.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasilev as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Vasilev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ennis was covering up waiting for the punch and Vasilev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ennis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vasilev manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVB##SUB#
Vasilev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ennis defends it well.
Ennis is not content to let Vasilev control the position.#SUB#
Vasilev is trying to work for a kimura but Ennis is defending well.
Ennis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Yuri Vasilev will probably get the nod.
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#
Ennis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasilev defends it nicely.
Ennis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ennis wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Vasilev clinches with his opponent.
Ennis jumps guard but Vasilev stands there with Ennis around his waist. Ennis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ennis jumps guard but Vasilev stands there with Ennis around his waist. Ennis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yuri Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Ennis.#T1##BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ennis shoots in but Vasilev avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vasilev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasilev rushes Ennis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ennis shoots in looking for a takedown. Vasilev tries to sprawl out of it but Ennis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vasilev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vasilev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ennis counters with a left and a right that stings Vasilev. #T2#
Vasilev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ennis.
Vasilev throws a big counter combination but Ennis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ennis is breathing heavily.
Vasilev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ennis tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ennis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ennis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Vasilev clinches up with Ennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasilev lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ennis wants to take the fight to the mat but Vasilev manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ennis tries to break free but Vasilev pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasilev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ennis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasilev smiles and moves away.
Vasilev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vasilev throws a series of punches but Ennis avoids them all with ease.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown but Vasilev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasilev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ennis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vasilev. #CL#
Vasilev takes the fight into the clinch.
Ennis prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Ennis is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Vasilev lands but Ennis takes it in his stride.
Yuri Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasilev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vasilev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Vasilev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ennis to the mat! Ennis manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ennis wants to sweep here but Vasilev controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Vasilev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vasilev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ennis tries to sprawl out of it but Vasilev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ennis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ennis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vasilev sprawls well. Vasilev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ennis gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasilev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasilev thows a body kick. Ennis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vasilev fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Ennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Vasilev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Vasilev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ennis uses from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ennis.
Vasilev pulls Ennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Ennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ennis stopping the sweep attempt from Vasilev.
Vasilev trying to control the position.
Ennis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vasilev's guard.
Ennis is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Vasilev trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ennis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ennis misses with a head shot.#SU2#
Ennis get's back to his feet.
Ennis closes the distance and clinches up with Vasilev, looking for a takedown. Ennis pushes Vasilev against the cage but Vasilev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Vasilev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ennis defends it nicely.
Ennis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ennis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasilev is fending him off so far but Ennis persists. Nope, Vasilev circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vasilev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ennis was covering up waiting for the punch and Vasilev finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Vasilev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vasilev fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Ennis dives in and grabs Vasilev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasilev pushes down on Ennis's head and hops out.
Vasilev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ennis is fending him off so far but Vasilev persists. Nope, Ennis circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Vasilev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ennis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ennis tries to bench press Vasilev off him but Vasilev keeps the position.
Vasilev moves into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ennis trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ennis wants to control but Vasilev is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ennis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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 Yuri Vasilev.
Well Vasilev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Yuri Vasilev!
Yuri Vasilev wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Michael Ennis had this to say: 'thanks to all my fans for coming out tonight, shame I couldn't get the job done but it is what it is.'. |
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