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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bucharest moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bucharest.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD#
Bucharest has clasped his hands together around De La Tour's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bucharest 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.
Bucharest knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De La Tour on the ground.
Bucharest tries to advance to mount but De La Tour denies him. #SUB#
Bucharest tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bucharest has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Bucharest has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
De La Tour closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Bucharest lands an elbow inside.
Bucharest unloads a knee to the mid-section. De La Tour lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD#
Bucharest works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bucharest trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De La Tour will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De La Tour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bucharest stops De La Tour from standing up.
Bucharest sitting in guard here, content to control.
De La Tour throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
De La Tour throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
De La Tour throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bucharest closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De La Tour's guard.
Bucharest is breathing heavily.#T2##SU#
Bucharest stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bucharest throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bucharest scores with a head kick.
De La Tour throws a right and a left that both miss.
De La Tour fails with the takedown.
De La Tour tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bucharest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bucharest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Tour tries to avoid it but Bucharest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Tour to the ground. De La Tour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De La Tour fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Bucharest. No joy for De La Tour on that attempt.
Jamal Bucharest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard De La Tour.
De La Tour shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bucharest eats them both and turns towards De La Tour to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De La Tour lands with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - De La Tour scores with a four punch combination!#T3##CL#
Bucharest drives through and clinches with De La Tour against the cage.
Bucharest fails to pull guard.
Bucharest jumps guard but De La Tour stands there with Bucharest around his waist. Bucharest gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De La Tour tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bucharest smiles and moves away.
De La Tour getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De La Tour moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De La Tour shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bucharest pinned against the cage. Bucharest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
De La Tour displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bucharest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De La Tour avoids it really well and circles away.
Bucharest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De La Tour tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Bucharest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De La Tour tries to roll over but Bucharest keeps him under control.
De La Tour wants to get back to his feet.
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 Jamal Bucharest will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De La Tour stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De La Tour wants it to stay on the feet.
De La Tour throws a series of strikes that have Bucharest backpedaling.
#CL#
Bucharest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
De La Tour wants to get back to striking at distance but Bucharest won't allow it.
Bucharest lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Bucharest jumps guard and drags De La Tour to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bucharest has his hands on De La Tour's head, controlling the position.
De La Tour throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucharest pulls De La Tour in close to prevent any damage.
Bucharest 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#
De La Tour works over Bucharest with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
De La Tour stands up from Bucharest's guard - De La Tour perhaps looking for a knockout.
De La Tour throws a series of punches but Bucharest avoids them all with ease.
De La Tour connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Tour is defended easily by Bucharest.
Bucharest went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
De La Tour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bucharest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Tour somewhat.
Bernard De La Tour seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bucharest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Tour.
Jamal Bucharest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard De La Tour.
De La Tour throws a combination. Bucharest tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
De La Tour throws a right hand that Bucharest ducks under and follows up with a left that Bucharest also avoids with ease.
Bucharest is looking to counter the offense by De La Tour and move into the clinch.#CL#
Bucharest clinches up against the cage.
Bucharest blocking some punches.
De La Tour tries to throw a body punch but Bucharest avoids it by throwing De La Tour back against the cage.
Bucharest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
De La Tour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bucharest has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Bucharest's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Tour pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bucharest back to the cage. De La Tour follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De La Tour displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De La Tour lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by De La Tour.
Bucharest dodges the punch combination from De La Tour.
Bucharest is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Bucharest moves into the clinch successfully.
De La Tour working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bucharest pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bucharest enables De La Tour to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bucharest manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
De La Tour throws a big right hand that misses.
De La Tour throws a big elbow that misses.
Bucharest pulls De La Tour in close to his closed guard and prevents De La Tour from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bucharest wants to sweep but no luck. #ES#
Bucharest uses the cage to get back to his feet.
De La Tour throws a one two combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De La Tour.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard De La Tour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
De La Tour misses with a takedown attempt
and Bucharest counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De La Tour jabs Bucharest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De La Tour falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Bucharest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De La Tour pushes Bucharest off but Bucharest dives into side control.
De La Tour is pushing Bucharest's head away, looking to escape. Bucharest manages to hold on to the position though.
Bucharest scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bucharest lands a few punches from side control.
De La Tour takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
De La Tour is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Bucharest stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Bucharest darts in and clinches De La Tour up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Bucharest has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De La Tour regains guard immediately.
De La Tour wriggles free and stands up.
Bucharest shoots for a double leg takedown but De La Tour sprawls well. He's pushed Bucharest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bucharest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De La Tour.
De La Tour lands a nice shot that snaps Bucharest's head back.
#CL#
Bucharest clinches.
Bucharest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Bucharest wants to take the fight to the mat but De La Tour manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De La Tour is trying to break the clinch but Bucharest has him pressed against the cage.
De La Tour is looking to break free of the clinch but Bucharest has double underhooks.
De La Tour is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bucharest to keep the fight standing.
Jamal Bucharest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard De La Tour.
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!
De La Tour is pressed up against the cage. Bucharest has hold of a leg and is looking to drag De La Tour down to the mat. De La Tour avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bucharest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De La Tour but De La Tour pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bucharest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De La Tour.#TD#
De La Tour gets caught napping as Bucharest dives in and scores a takedown. De La Tour manages to retain guard.#T3#
Bucharest forces his way into half guard.
Bucharest content to control rather than advance.
Jamal Bucharest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bucharest is trying to control the action in half guard but De La Tour is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bucharest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bucharest is pressing down on De La Tour's thigh, looking to free his foot. De La Tour is holding on for now.
Bucharest is keen to just control but De La Tour is a slippery customer.
De La Tour trying to control but Bucharest postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De La Tour might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bucharest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De La Tour looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bucharest is trying to control the action in half guard but De La Tour is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De La Tour wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De La Tour misses with the combination.
#CL#
Bucharest closes the distance and pushes De La Tour back into the cage.
De La Tour is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bucharest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but De La Tour pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Bucharest showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bucharest has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Bucharest! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Leonard has De La Tour up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on De La Tour's face as he tries to break the clinch.
De La Tour tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leonard just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Leonard breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Leonard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Tour quickly recovers to half guard.
Leonard trying to control the pace.
De La Tour trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Tour is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Leonard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Leonard's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonard wants to control his opponent's hands but De La Tour gets his hands free.
De La Tour is hanging on to Leonard's back as he tries to escape.
#T1#
De La Tour trying to control momentarily.
De La Tour controlling well, preventing Leonard from escaping the position.
Will De La Tour go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Leonard avoids the strikes from De La Tour.
De La Tour struggling to keep hold of the position.
Leonard trying to control but not successfully.
De La Tour looking to hold on to the position here but Leonard rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#T2#
Leonard pulls De La Tour in close to prevent any damage.
Leonard is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Leonard 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.#ES2#
Leonard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De La Tour is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
De La Tour jumps guard but Leonard stands there with De La Tour around his waist. De La Tour gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De La Tour really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Leonard manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Leonard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De La Tour is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De La Tour tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Leonard stands and steps away. De La Tour gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
De La Tour tries to clinch #TD2#
and Leonard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De La Tour's guard.
Leonard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Tour's head.
Leonard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Tour swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Leonard throws an elbow that misses. De La Tour uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leonard's guard. Nice move by De La Tour!#REVR#
Leonard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #ES2#
Leonard manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De La Tour is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonard to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard De La Tour. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Leonard drags the fight down to the ground.
De La Tour connects with a couple of short punches.#SU#
De La Tour gets to his feet. Leonard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzzard Leonard dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Leonard shoots in and gets a takedown into De La Tour's guard.
Leonard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De La Tour is trying to keep Leonard in close.
De La Tour looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De La Tour trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard passes De La Tour's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Tour trying to control from the bottom.
De La Tour tries to roll over but Leonard keeps him under control.#T1#
Leonard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De La Tour won't allow Leonard to pass to mount.
Leonard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Tour's head. #SUB2#
Leonard seems to be looking for submissions.
Leonard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonard wants to free his trapped foot but De La Tour is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De La Tour avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leonard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Leonard moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonard manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Leonard lands a takedown into guard.
De La Tour is wriggling around but Leonard manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
De La Tour is trying to maintain the position but Leonard is very close to passing his half guard.
Leonard not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Leonard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Leonard stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Leonard drives through with a takedown into guard.
De La Tour keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass. #SU2#
Leonard stands up from De La Tour's guard - Leonard perhaps looking for a knockout.
De La Tour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonard swats away the attempt to clinch by De La Tour.#T4#
De La Tour dives in and grabs Leonard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes down on De La Tour's head and hops out.#CL2#
Leonard gets a clinch. #TD2#
Leonard jumps into guard, dragging De La Tour to the mat.
#SUB#
De La Tour has gone for a leg lock! Leonard slips out almost immediately though and dives into De La Tour's guard.#REVB#
Leonard passes De La Tour's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Tour slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Leonard is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzzard Leonard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
De La Tour gets caught flat footed, as Leonard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De La Tour trying to keep a closed guard but Leonard is proving a slippery customer.
Leonard controlling from the top position.
De La Tour is looking to stand up but Leonard isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard won't allow De La Tour to sweep him here.
Leonard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Tour is retaining full guard. #SUB#
De La Tour looking for subs off his back but Leonard has passed one foot through into half guard.
De La Tour wants to get back to his feet.
Leonard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. De La Tour manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leonard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De La Tour is looking to stand up but Leonard isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Leonard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leonard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Leonard controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU2#
Leonard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##CL2#
Leonard darts in and clinches De La Tour up against the cage.#TD2#
Leonard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leonard pulls De La Tour in close to prevent any damage.
Buzzard Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonard wants to sweep here but De La Tour controlling him for the moment.
Leonard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Tour. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Tour wants to control from the top but Leonard keeps moving. #T4#
Leonard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Leonard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Tour defends it easily.
De La Tour trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Leonard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Tour defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzzard Leonard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzzard Leonard! |
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