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Event:
MFC
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou tries for a takedown but Tarlah circles away easily
and Tarlah counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlah as Quantou shoots in.
Tarlah drops down looking for a counter takedown but Quantou sprawls and moves away.
Quantou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlah defends well and Quantou ends up having to push Tarlah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou fails with the takedown#TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quantou won't be happy with that.
Tarlah working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Quantou's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quantou tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Tarlah 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.#T1#
Quantou keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantou trying to remain calm as Tarlah controls from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quantou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quantou on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Quantou being controlled for a moment. #T2#
Tarlah'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 Tarlah.
Tarlah connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Quantou some visible discomfort.
Tarlah trying to control the position but Quantou is working away.
Quantou struggling a bit here.#T3#
Tarlah works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Quantou is letting Tarlah control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Quantou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quantou tries to buck Tarlah off but Tarlah is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Quantou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarlah controlling from side mount.
Quantou is looking for a sweep.
Tarlah working the ground and pound. #T4#
Quantou tries to improve position but can't.
Quantou struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Tarlah stalls from top position.
Tarlah working the body and head with strikes.
Quantou is trying to escape the position but Tarlah is controlling the position.
Tarlah grinds an elbow into Quantou's temple.
Tarlah wants to control but Quantou is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou is looking for a sweep.
Tarlah in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Quantou is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that round.
That's time! Tarlah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Quantou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarlah swivels and escapes.
Quantou shoots in but Tarlah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quantou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tarlah pushing down on Quantou's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Tarlah wants to control but Quantou is keeping him busy.
Tarlah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tarlah prevents Quantou from improving his position.
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard.
Quantou wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarlah trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Tarlah prevents Quantou from improving his position.
Tarlah trying to mount his opponent but Quantou defends it.
Quantou wants to control but Tarlah is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quantou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarlah counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Quantou misses with a takedown
and Tarlah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Quantou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tarlah's waist but Tarlah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Quantou off to one side.
It looked like Tarlah was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Quantou.
Quantou misses with a takedown attempt
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Quantou shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlah tries to sprawl out of it but Quantou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quantou shoots in for a double leg but Tarlah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quantou shoots and misses
and Tarlah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Quantou shoots and misses
and Tarlah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quantou is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou shoots and misses
and Tarlah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Quantou misses with a takedown
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Quantou thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Quantou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tarlah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tarlah slows the pace down in half guard.
Tarlah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tarlah connects with a nice short shot to Quantou's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Quantou is looking to get back to full guard here but Tarlah has managed to pass to side control instead.
Tarlah just content to control the position. #T1#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tarlah.
Quantou is looking to reverse the position.
Quantou is trying to get back to his feet.
Tarlah working the ground and pound.
Tarlah slows the pace down. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quantou tries to improve position but can't.
Tarlah is looking to take a break and control but Quantou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tarlah controls the position from side control.
Quantou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tarlah remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Tarlah trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Quantou tries to bench press Tarlah off him but Tarlah keeps the position.
Quantou is still trying to improve position.#T4#
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.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quantou keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quantou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tarlah defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Tarlah. No joy for Quantou on that attempt.
Tarlah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Quantou fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tarlah to the ground. Quantou is now in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Quantou from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tarlah 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Our winner, Balink Tarlah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quantou shoots in but no luck this time.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Quantou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quantou shoots in but Frost avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alexander Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frost wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quantou. #T1##TD#
Frost gets a double leg takedown into Quantou's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Quantou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost prevents Quantou from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quantou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there.
Quantou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frost showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Quantou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Frost wants to control from the top but Quantou keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Quantou holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Quantou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost leaves Quantou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quantou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Quantou ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Quantou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Frost on his heels. He'll look to pass Frost's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost is looking to stand back up but Quantou counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Frost. #REVR#
Frost trying to control but Quantou postures up.
#T3#
Quantou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frost trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Quantou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quantou thows a huge punch but Frost dodges it nicely.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quantou in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Frost looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Quantou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quantou controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quantou moves to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhandouji Quantou will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Quantou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frost swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Quantou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frost sprawls well initially but Quantou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhandouji Quantou has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Quantou decides to stand up.
Frost shoots and misses
letting Quantou counter with a right hand.
Quantou shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Frost shoots for a takedown but Quantou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Frost gets caught flat footed, as Quantou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Quantou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost wants to improve his position but instead Quantou has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Frost is looking to control Quantou's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?
Quantou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Quantou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quantou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Quantou looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2#
Quantou decides to stand up. #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.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexander Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Quantou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Quantou showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Quantou decides to stand up. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Frost enables Quantou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Frost manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Quantou gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Frost misses the jab.#T3##TD2#
Quantou shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frost is trying to defend but Quantou finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Quantou works his foot free and advances to mount.
Quantou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Quantou avoids the attempt from Frost to control.
Quantou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quantou breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhandouji Quantou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Quantou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Frost tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Quantou is in Frost's guard.
Quantou slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Frost can't do much from the bottom here.
Frost tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quantou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Quantou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Frost!
Frost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frost tries to get out of the position.
Quantou controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Quantou.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quantou sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost wants to control but Quantou is having none of it.
Quantou scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Quantou controlling his opponent.
Quantou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Quantou controlling the position easily from mount.
Frost really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Frost wants to hold on but Quantou pushes him away.
Frost is looking to improve his position but Quantou isn't that keen on the idea.
Quantou working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quantou scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Quantou landing shots from mount.
Quantou breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Frost is rocked!
Quantou cracks Frost with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhandouji Quantou!
In defeat, Alexander Frost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou blocks a low kick nicely.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Jensen is looking to clinch.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Jensen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quantou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quantou avoids the head kick by Jensen.
#TD2#
Quantou drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Quantou isn't so interested in that idea.
Quantou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.#T1#
Jensen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quantou controls the pace.
Jensen wants to stand and escape but Quantou is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Quantou landing some decent shots from guard.
Quantou won't allow Jensen to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Quantou gets to his feet - Jensen follows without any prompting.
Jensen looks to clinch #TD2#
and Quantou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Quantou works over Jensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Jensen is looking to stand up but Quantou isn't so interested in that idea.
Quantou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Quantou passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Quantou seems content to control.
Jensen is looking to get back to is feet but Quantou passes into side control.
Quantou controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Let's hope that Quantou has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Check out the look on Quantou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SU2#
Quantou has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jensen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown but Jensen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jensen misses the target.
John Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
A good leg kick by Jensen. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Quantou.
Jensen seems a little lost for a moment, as Quantou dominates the positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quantou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jensen!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhandouji Quantou dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Quantou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quantou creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Quantou advances to mount.
Quantou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jensen has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Quantou is persistently looking for the submission but Jensen is defending it well.
#T1##SUB2#
Quantou has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Quantou has good solid back control here.
Zhandouji Quantou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quantou lands a shot to the body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jensen is trying to stand back up.
Quantou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jensen.#SUB2#
Jensen fending off the submission attempt from Quantou. #SUB2#
Jensen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Quantou gets his way!
#T3#
Quantou connects with a big shot to the side of Jensen's head.
Jensen is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Jensen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Quantou lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jensen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
I would not like to be Jensen right now.
Jensen trying to get back to his feet but Quantou is in full control for now.
Quantou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quantou really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jensen.#SUB2#
Quantou looking to break Jensen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jensen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Quantou will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Quantou is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Jensen fending off the submission attempt from Quantou.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhandouji Quantou 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jensen moves to clinch but Quantou breaks away #KD2#
and Quantou counters with a crisp one two that drops Jensen! Quantou thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jensen to his feet! Jensen is in big trouble!#ROC2#Jensen is rocked!
Quantou shoots in looking for a takedown but Jensen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quantou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quantou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jensen is fending him off so far but Quantou persists. Nope, Jensen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
John Jensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jensen as he jumps to the side.
Jensen wants to clinch but Quantou slips to the side
and Quantou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
John Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen tries to clinch up
and Quantou counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Quantou dives in and scores a takedown into Jensen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jensen wants to stand and escape but Quantou is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Quantou passes into half guard.
#T1#
Nice strikes from Quantou there. #SU2#
Quantou stands up from half guard.
Jensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Quantou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Quantou gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Quantou's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jensen taking a bit of punishment here - Quantou scoring with strikes.
Quantou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Quantou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Quantou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quantou landing a few strikes. #SU2#
Quantou decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jensen to his feet.
Quantou tries for a takedown but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jensen did well to prevent Quantou getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quantou is taking a breather. Jensen 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.#T3#
Jensen won't allow Quantou to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Quantou wants to work for an arm triangle but Jensen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Quantou controlling the action here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Quantou is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jensen enables Quantou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jensen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Quantou controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhandouji Quantou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quantou winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhandouji Quantou! |
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Event:
Konichiwa!!!
Date: May 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Quantou was just out of range.
Brown looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Quantou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the ropes. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown leaves Quantou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bosko Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Quantou changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SU2#
Quantou decides to stand back up. Quantou steps back and let's Brown get back to his feet.
Quantou tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Quantou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Quantou is controlling him.
Quantou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quantou on the ground.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Quantou from standing up.
Quantou postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #T2#
Quantou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown wants to stand up but Quantou is controlling him.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quantou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Quantou forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Quantou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quantou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Quantou sits in half guard.
Quantou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Quantou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Quantou is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Quantou is looking for a kimura here.
Quantou frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quantou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Quantou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quantou takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Quantou working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Quantou controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Quantou landing shots from mount.
Quantou content just to control the position here.
Quantou cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown tries to buck Quantou off but he can't manage it.
Quantou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Quantou looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is bucking up trying to escape but Quantou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SU2#
Quantou stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T7#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quantou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Quantou persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quantou with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Quantou fails to land the takedown.#T8#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Quantou shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Quantou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a left to the body.
Quantou misses with a takedown
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Quantou, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T9#
Quantou closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Quantou pushes Brown against the ropes but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Quantou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Quantou is dominant here and he's now got Brown's back!
Quantou controlling from the back.
Quantou lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brown.
Bosko Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhandouji Quantou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quantou has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhandouji Quantou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Quantou 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Zhandouji Quantou!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Zhandouji Quantou!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Zhandouji Quantou!
Zhandouji Quantou wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
The Road.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Quantou tries to keep at a distance but Totemo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Totemo gets control of Quantou's arms and successfully pulls guard. Totemo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Quantou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Totemo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Quantou wants to stand but Totemo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Totemo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quantou trying to control but Totemo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Totemo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totemo throwing strikes but missing.
Quantou working a defensive guard but Totemo manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Quantou is trying to get back to half guard.
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totemo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Totemo gets to mount! Quantou was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Totemo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Totemo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Quantou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2##SUB#
Quantou is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Totemo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Quantou is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinayaka Totemo ! |
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Event:
Fury!
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quantou wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Quantou.
Quantou 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.#T1#
Quantou looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kakuto trying to control the action but Quantou is working from the bottom.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quantou is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quantou is looking to improve his position.
Quantou is not content to let Kakuto control the position.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard.
Quantou has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Quantou felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Quantou is working to get back to half guard.
Quantou is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops!
Quantou wants to escape the position.
Quantou really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto has his arm under Quantou's chin here. Game over son! Kakuto squeezes tightly and Quantou is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Quantou tries to clinch but Takanori moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quantou. Takanori does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Quantou backs off Takanori throws a huge counter combo but Quantou manages to avoid it all.
Nice shot by Takanori.
Quantou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Takanori fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Quantou to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Quantou looks to clinch but Takanori throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Quantou taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Koba Takanori!
Our winner, Koba Takanori, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMAH 101 Christmas Showdown
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Quantou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Quantou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skibbo.
Zhandouji Quantou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quantou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Quantou is looking to clinch but Skibbo is avoiding it.
Skibbo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy body kick from Quantou
and Skibbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Quantou is rocked!
Skibbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quantou is still on wobbly legs! Can Skibbo finish him?
Skibbo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Quantou right on the button. Quantou goes down! Skibbo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Skibbo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uno Skibbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Uno Skibbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Tavistock shoots for a takedown but Quantou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tavistock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Quantou.#CUT2#It looks like Chris Tavistock has been cut.
Tavistock fails with the takedown.
Quantou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Quantou shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavistock tries to sprawl out of it but Quantou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavistock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quantou leaves Tavistock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tavistock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tavistock misses with a takedown attempt - Quantou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tavistock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavistock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quantou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quantou wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Tavistock with that takedown attempt.
Tavistock is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavistock to the mat! Tavistock manages to get full guard. #T1##SU2#
Quantou stands up from Tavistock's guard - Quantou perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tavistock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Quantou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Quantou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quantou staying calm.
Quantou working the ground and pound.
Tavistock takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tavistock is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quantou is controlling him well.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quantou just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavistock wants to get back to his feet but Quantou drags him back down.
A lull in the action here.
Quantou scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Quantou controlling the position.
Tavistock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tavistock really wants to buck Quantou off and get back to his feet.
Tavistock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tavistock tries to get out of the position.
Quantou postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tavistock looks a forlorn figure.
Quantou with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Quantou is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tavistock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T4##SUB2#
Quantou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tavistock is surviving well by controlling Quantou's body position as best he can.
Quantou content just to control the position here.
Tavistock is trying to stand up.
Quantou fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC2#Tavistock is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavistock takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Tavistock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quantou unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Tavistock wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Quantou celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhandouji Quantou! |
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Event:
MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Quantou misses with a body kick.
Dao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Dao clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Quantou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quantou can't break the clinch.
Quantou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dao prevents it.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Quantou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've been told by Dao's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Quantou's head backwards.
Quantou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch lands to the side of Quantou 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Dao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Quantou pushes Dao up against the cage in a clinch.
Dao lands a body punch.
Quantou wants to take the fight to the mat but Dao manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Quantou goes for a takedown attempt but Dao pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dao throws a hook but Quantou blocks it.
Dao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Dao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quantou doesn't seem phased though.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dao looks to score with a jab to the body but Quantou is just out of range.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Dao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quantou moves away.
Dao lands with a shot to the body.
Quantou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dao finds it's way round the side to connect with Quantou's head. #CL#
Dao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quantou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
#T2#
Dao lands a shot to the body.
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!
Quantou throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dao stops a takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quantou backwards. #BC#
Dao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dao scores with a nice head shot.
Dao misses with a body shot.
Quantou walks into a left hand.
Quantou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dao throws a solid leg kick but Quantou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dao.
Dao misses with an uppercut. Quantou saw that one coming.#T3#
Quantou tries to land a leg kick but Dao saw it coming and moves away.
Jab from Dao.
Dao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quantou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quantou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Quantou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dao with a hook.
Dao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quantou.
Quantou is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD2#
Quantou closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dao throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dao.
Quantou just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Dao throws an overhand right that lands on Quantou's shoulder, as Quantou tries to avoid the shot.
Quantou with the counter takedown but Dao avoids it easily.#CL#
Dao forces Quantou back against the cage and clinches.
Quantou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quantou prevents a body shot from Dao.
A right hook to the body lands for Dao.
Quantou tries to break the clinch but Dao is controlling the position.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Quantou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Quantou tries to move into range but Dao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Dao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Quantou is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Quantou misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dao.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Quantou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quantou has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Quantou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dao lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Praew Dao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhandouji Quantou.
Dao is working Quantou over against the cage.
Quantou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Quantou looking to slow down the pace here.
Praew Dao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quantou tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
Dao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dao gets underhooks to prevent Quantou's takedown attempt.
Dao prevents Quantou from breaking the clinch.
Quantou changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quantou takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Quantou moves forwards but Dao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dao scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Quantou is rocked!
Dao throws a monster overhand right that drops Quantou! Dao follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Praew Dao!
A victorious Praew Dao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lester tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quantou tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
Quantou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lester can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester can't get the takedown.
Lester prevents the takedown attempt.
Lester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Quantou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Quantou closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Quantou pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Lester moves into the clinch.
Lester looking for a takedown.
Lester is breathing heavily.
Lester is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is trying to drag Quantou to the mat but Quantou just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quantou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lester is defending well.
Quantou is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Quantou tries for a takedown but Lester manages to get underhooks.
Quantou is trying to drag Lester to the mat but Lester just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quantou stops a takedown attempt from Lester.
Quantou tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quantou is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lester gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quantou.
Quantou drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quantou is defending well.#T2##TD#
Lester wants the takedown. Quantou is fighting it off but Lester persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quantou's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
Quantou seems keen to control Lester's posture.
Quantou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Quantou.#T3##SUB2#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quantou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Quantou's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Quantou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lester is aware though and is defending well.
Lester postures up.
Quantou has control of Lester's left arm, preventing Lester from doing any damage.
Quantou not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quantou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there. #T4#
Quantou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Quantou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Quantou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lester defends it easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quantou escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
Lester wants to pass the guard but Quantou is keeping the position.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quantou has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lester has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou is trying to improve his position.
Quantou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lester working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Quantou tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Quantou isn't going anywhere.
Quantou sneaks back into half guard.
Quantou wants to get back to full guard but Lester has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (8) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou wants to control but Lester is having none of it.
Quantou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Quantou wants to control but Lester is having none of it.
Quantou really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Quantou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Quantou looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lester (11) vs (0) Quantou
Quantou rolls, trying to escape but Lester keeps control of the position.
Quantou is still trying to improve position.
Quantou trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Quantou needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Quantou is trying to break free.
Quantou trying to control but not successfully. #T10#
Lester has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Quantou's body.
Quantou wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Quantou keeps trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lester controlling the positon.
Lester is hanging on to Quantou's back as he tries to escape.
Quantou trying to control the position but Lester manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Lester controlling well, preventing Quantou from escaping the position.
Lester wants to control but Quantou is keeping busy.
Quantou tries to escape the position.
Quantou turns into Lester and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (11) vs (2) Quantou
Lester pulls Quantou in close to his closed guard and prevents Quantou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lester keeping full guard, as Quantou tries to pass. #T13#
Quantou trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Quantou content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Quantou has gone for a leg lock! Lester slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quantou's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lester (13) vs (2) Quantou
Quantou looking to control.
#T14#
Quantou looking for a sweep. Not yet Quantou, not yet.
Quantou looking to control.
#SUB2#
Quantou working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lester has passed into half guard!
Quantou is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Moe Lester 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:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Basten Booij! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zhandouji Quantou!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Booij closes the distance and clinches up with Quantou, looking for a takedown. Booij pushes Quantou against the cage but Quantou circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booij tries to clinch but Quantou is having none of it.
Booij moves in looking to clinch but Quantou pushes him off.
Quantou with the counter takedown but Booij avoids it easily.#TD2#
Quantou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Booij (0) vs (4) Quantou#SUB2#
Quantou is working to tighten his grip on Booij's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Booij has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Quantou is really squeezing tight and eventually Booij passes out! Quantou breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zhandouji Quantou! |
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