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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Tequila looks for a takedown but Sonnen sprawls well.#TD2#
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sonnen prevents Tequila from improving his position.
Tequila looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tequila wants to improve his position but Sonnen is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila is pressing down on Sonnen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sonnen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Tequila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequila postures up.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tequila is working Sonnen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila throws an elbow that misses. Sonnen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tequila's guard. Nice move by Sonnen!#REVB#
Tequila 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.#T2#
Sonnen forces his way into half guard.
Tequila is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tequila doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sonnen.
Sonnen passes to side control. #T3#
Tequila tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sonnen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sonnen throwing strikes here but Tequila is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tequila is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sonnen wants to control the pace but Tequila is squirming around nicely.
Tequila really is a fat lump.
Tequila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sonnen has a good base and remains in mount.
Sonnen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tequila wants to try and get back to his feet.
Tequila is working to get back to half guard.
Sonnen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tequila is desperately trying to improve his position but Sonnen has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tequila is working hard here to advance position.
Tequila tries to improve his position but instead Sonnen has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
That's time! Tequila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Tequila looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sonnen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tequila's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tequila's back!
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tequila preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sonnen. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a choke. Tequila gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Tequila manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sonnen is trying to control the position but Tequila postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila cracks Sonnen with a solid left hand.
Tequila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonnen can do to turn this around?#T2#
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sonnen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tequila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Sonnen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila postures up and lands a big shot to Sonnen's brow.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila is working Sonnen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila works over Sonnen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila stands up over Sonnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tequila stands up over Sonnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonnen is retaining full guard.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Tequila works over Sonnen with some ground and pound from guard.
Tequila is in close to Sonnen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila works over Sonnen with some ground and pound from guard.
Tequila forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Tequila dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tequila drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tequila preventing the sweep.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Sonnen has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tequila cracks Sonnen with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonnen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Tequila is working Sonnen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila postures up and lands a big shot to Sonnen's brow.
Tequila passes Sonnen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tequila lands a nice short elbow.
Tequila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tequila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Sonnen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tequila working Sonnen over with strikes. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tequila lands a nice short elbow.
Sonnen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tequila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tequila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonnen has hold of Tequila's hands but Tequila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tequila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila lands strikes from half guard.
Tequila working over Sonnen with some ground and pound. Sonnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tequila working over Sonnen with some ground and pound. Sonnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tequila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tequila winds up and cracks Sonnen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tequila drops an elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tequila lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Tequila winds up and cracks Sonnen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tequila is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tequila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Tequila.
Tequila working Sonnen over with strikes.
Tequila slips a nice elbow through Sonnen's hands, connecting with Sonnen's forehead.
Ground and pound from Tequila.
Tequila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila drops an elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tequila working the head and body with strikes.
Tequila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tequila working over Sonnen with some ground and pound. Sonnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tequila drops an elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Tequila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tequila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila winds up and cracks Sonnen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tequila lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sonnen taking some punishment here, with Tequila in his half guard.
Tequila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sonnen has hold of Tequila's hands but Tequila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tequila lands a nice short elbow.
Tequila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tequila slips a nice elbow through Sonnen's hands, connecting with Sonnen's forehead.
Tequila is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tequila 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.
Tequila working over Sonnen with some ground and pound. Sonnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tequila drops an elbow to the side of Sonnen's head.
Chael Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tequila looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Tequila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tequila 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Emil Tequila wins by unanimous decision!
Emil Tequila opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Tequila 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.
Tequila throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tequila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakocevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakocevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tequila won't allow Bakocevic to get back to his feet.
Bakocevic is controlling Tequila's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bakocevic wants to free his trapped foot but Tequila is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tequila is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila is trying to stand up here but Bakocevic is controlling him well. #T1#
Tequila is not content to let Bakocevic control the position.
Bakocevic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tequila with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tequila is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Bakocevic is going to stand back up.
Bakocevic prevents Tequila from improving his position.
Bakocevic is trying to control. Tequila wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tequila really is a fat lump.
Bakocevic stalling away here and it's allowed Tequila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tequila on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tequila tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tequila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakocevic's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tequila cracks Bakocevic with a solid left hand.
Bakocevic pulls Tequila in close to his closed guard and prevents Tequila from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Bakocevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tequila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Tequila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tequila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tequila stands up over Bakocevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Bakocevic has Tequila pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tequila.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila distracts Bakocevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila postures up.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bakocevic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tequila distracts Bakocevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakocevic's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Bakocevic is trying to keep Tequila in close.
Bakocevic has control of Tequila's left arm, preventing Tequila from doing any damage. #T4#
Bakocevic looking to control.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakocevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bakocevic looks winded!
Tequila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakocevic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tequila slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Tequila dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tequila has a takedown stuffed.
Tequila leaves Bakocevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bakocevic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tequila was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakocevic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Tequila keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila wants to get back to his feet but Bakocevic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bakocevic stands up over Tequila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Bakocevic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tequila keeping full guard, as Bakocevic tries to pass.
Tequila wants to improve his position but instead Bakocevic has moved into half guard.
Tequila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back!
Tequila is landing with strikes. Bakocevic can't take much more of this.
Bakocevic trying to get back to his feet but Tequila is in full control for now.
Tequila is punishing Bakocevic with strikes - can he finish him?!#T2#
Bakocevic breaks Tequila's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tequila keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Tequila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakocevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Bakocevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tequila is aware though and is defending well.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tequila preventing the sweep.
Bakocevic is breathing heavily.
Bakocevic has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila is working Bakocevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila throws a big right hand that misses.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Bakocevic has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakocevic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bakocevic keeping full guard, as Tequila tries to pass.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bakocevic 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.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila stands up over Bakocevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bakocevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bakocevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Emil Tequila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Bakocevic has his foot on Tequila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tequila works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Tequila dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tequila fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakocevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tequila avoids it really well and circles away.
Tequila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakocevic can do to turn this around?
Tequila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tequila tries for a takedown but Bakocevic circles away easily
and Bakocevic counters with a left and a right that stings Tequila.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bakocevic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tequila is working Bakocevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakocevic wants to stand and escape but Tequila is having none of it.
Bakocevic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bakocevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila stands up over Bakocevic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tequila throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakocevic has control of Tequila's left arm, preventing Tequila from doing any damage.
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bakocevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tequila.
Bakocevic has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakocevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakocevic's head.
Tequila is working Bakocevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila trying to move into half guard but instead Bakocevic has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Bakocevic stands and throws Tequila's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tequila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tequila is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Bakocevic trying to control the action but Tequila is working from the bottom.
Tequila tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tequila knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tequila is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tequila throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bakocevic tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tequila is looking for a sweep.
Bakocevic prevents Tequila from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Tequila throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bakocevic was covering up waiting for the punch and Tequila finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tequila distracts Bakocevic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Tequila showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tequila, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Emil Tequila wins by unanimous decision!
A determined Emil Tequila didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown but Sonnen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Sonnen moves into the clinch.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vazquez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Sonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vazquez has him pressed against the cage.
Vazquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sonnen to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Sonnen tightens his grip and picks Vazquez up, before dumping him to the ground. Vazquez manages to land in guard.
Sonnen slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez won't allow Sonnen to pass to mount.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vazquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sonnen jumps into side control!#T1#
Sonnen looking to control but instead Vazquez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vazquez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sonnen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sonnen controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sonnen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sonnen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.#T2#
Sonnen controlling the position easily from mount.
Sonnen wants to stand but Vazquez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Vazquez wants to control but Sonnen is having none of it.
Vazquez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sonnen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vazquez tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.#T3#
Sonnen lands a heavy elbow.
Sonnen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen looking to secure an arm triangle but Vazquez defends it well.
Sonnen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Sonnen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vazquez looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sonnen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vazquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sonnen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vazquez is working to get back to half guard.
Vazquez wants to hold on but Sonnen pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sonnen looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chael Sonnen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vazquez as he jumps to the side.
Sonnen fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Vazquez drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the cage.
Vazquez stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Sonnen pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Vazquez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sonnen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vazquez , into his guard. #REVR#
Sonnen trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sonnen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Vazquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vazquez is looking to stand up but Sonnen won't let him. #SUB#
Sonnen is looking for a triangle but Vazquez pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vazquez wants to stand but Sonnen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vazquez trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vazquez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonnen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vazquez has managed to get both his arms back between Sonnen's legs - danger averted.
Sonnen pulls Vazquez in close to prevent any damage.
Sonnen 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.#T3#
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vazquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vazquez trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Vazquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vazquez prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sonnen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vazquez is looking to clinch.
Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Sonnen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vazquez is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Vazquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Vazquez is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sonnen wants to control but Vazquez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vazquez tries to keep at a distance but Sonnen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vazquez avoids it.#TD#
Sonnen pulls guard.
Sonnen is looking to stand up but Vazquez isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vazquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sonnen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Vazquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Sonnen pushes down on Vazquez 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away.
Vazquez is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?
Sonnen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sonnen trying to control from half guard but Vazquez is working away. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.
Sonnen is controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vazquez 's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Vazquez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vazquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sonnen, which made it look bad. #TD#
Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vazquez did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Sonnen not doing much here.
Chael Sonnen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Sonnen there.
Vazquez wants to get back to full guard but Sonnen has mounted him!#T4#
Sonnen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vazquez ?
Vazquez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sonnen controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Sonnen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vazquez is now in Sonnen's guard. A big mistake from Sonnen there, giving up the dominant position!
Sonnen can't keep his opponent in guard - Vazquez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen tries to roll over but Vazquez keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Filipovic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erickson defends well and Filipovic ends up having to push Erickson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erickson is looking to counter the offense by Filipovic and move into the clinch.
Erickson shoots in looking for a takedown but Filipovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Erickson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Erickson has managed to clinch.
Erickson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filipovic up against the cage.
Filipovic looking to throw knees to the head but Erickson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erickson jumps guard but Filipovic stands there with Erickson around his waist. Erickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Filipovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Erickson to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Filipovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Erickson won't allow Filipovic to sweep him here.
Filipovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Filipovic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Erickson throws a series of punches but Filipovic moves out of range. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Filipovic has knocked Erickson down with a huge combo! Filipovic steps away and waves a wobbly Erickson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Erickson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Reynaldo Erickson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Filipovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Erickson, which made it look bad.
Oh Erickson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynaldo Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic shoots in but Erickson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2##CL2#
Filipovic pushes Erickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic is trying to force a seperation but Erickson has the dominant position.
Erickson seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Erickson gets control of Filipovic's arms and successfully pulls guard. Erickson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Erickson looking to control.
Erickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Filipovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Filipovic wants to stand and escape but Erickson is having none of it.
Erickson wants to stand but Filipovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Erickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Filipovic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erickson is controlling him. #ES2#
Filipovic has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Erickson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3##BC#
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic 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.#CL2#
Filipovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Filipovic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Filipovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Erickson manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Filipovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Erickson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Erickson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Filipovic trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Erickson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Filipovic is controlling him.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erickson wants to sweep but no luck.
Erickson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Filipovic controls the pace.
Filipovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Erickson looking to control.
Filipovic wanted to stand there but Erickson had control of the position.
Filipovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Erickson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Filipovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Erickson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Filipovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Erickson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Filipovic moves into range and clinches up with Erickson.#BC#
Erickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Erickson rushes Filipovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Filipovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erickson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Filipovic is defending well.
Filipovic wants to break free but Erickson has control.
Filipovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Erickson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filipovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erickson.
Erickson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Erickson is working for takedown but Filipovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Filipovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Erickson won't allow it.
Erickson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reynaldo Erickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Filipovic.
Erickson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Erickson looking for a takedown.
Filipovic fails to pull guard.
Erickson can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Filipovic is looking to break free of the clinch but Erickson has double underhooks.
Filipovic tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erickson working aggressively here.
Erickson fails to pull guard.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Erickson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Erickson fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Erickson breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Erickson attempts a counter takedown but Filipovic avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Erickson as Filipovic shoots in.
Filipovic closes the distance and clinches up with Erickson, looking for a takedown. Filipovic pushes Erickson against the cage but Erickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Filipovic moves into the clinch.
Erickson has Filipovic pressed against the cage, preventing Filipovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Filipovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erickson lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Erickson stalling.
Filipovic tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erickson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Erickson has a couple of punches blocked by Filipovic.
Erickson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Erickson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Filipovic gets through Erickson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erickson jumps guard but Filipovic stands there with Erickson around his waist. Erickson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Filipovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reynaldo Erickson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reynaldo Erickson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Erickson is looking to clinch but Filipovic is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Filipovic forces Erickson back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Filipovic.
Erickson is trying to drag Filipovic to the mat but Filipovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Filipovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Filipovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Erickson to work.
Erickson misses with some punches.
#T1#
Erickson is pressed up against the cage. Filipovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Erickson down to the mat. Erickson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Erickson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Erickson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erickson wants it to stay on the feet.
Filipovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Erickson tries to sprawl out of it but Filipovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Erickson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynaldo Erickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Filipovic.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erickson has a takedown stuffed.
Filipovic leaves Erickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Erickson moves into range and clinches up with Filipovic.
Erickson lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Erickson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filipovic can't fight it off and eventually Erickson manages to take the fight to the floor. Filipovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Filipovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Erickson is adopting a defensive guard.
Filipovic trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Erickson trying to keep a closed guard but Filipovic is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filipovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Filipovic wants to control from the top but Erickson keeps moving.
Erickson pulls Filipovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Filipovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Filipovic trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Erickson has Filipovic pulled in close to control his posture.
Erickson wants to control but Filipovic passes easily into half guard.
Filipovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Erickson's head.
Erickson tries to get to full guard but Filipovic has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Filipovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Erickson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Filipovic wants to control from the top but Erickson keeps moving.
Erickson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Filipovic trying to control but Erickson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erickson is trying to keep Filipovic in close.
Filipovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Erickson wants to get back to his feet but Filipovic passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Filipovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Filipovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Filipovic!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bakocevic throws a head kick that misses.
Bakocevic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Bakocevic clinches with his opponent.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakocevic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Bakocevic breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bakocevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Bakocevic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bakocevic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bakocevic trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Bakocevic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bakocevic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bakocevic working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is trying to escape the position but Bakocevic is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Bakocevic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakocevic cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Bakocevic wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Bakocevic is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Bakocevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bakocevic from controlling successfully.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson looking to control.
Bakocevic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Bakocevic 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaso Bakocevic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Bakocevic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Bakocevic darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#TD2#
Bakocevic successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bakocevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakocevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakocevic trying to control the position.
#SU#
Johnson stands up from Bakocevic's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##TD2#
Bakocevic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson tries to bench press Bakocevic off him but Bakocevic keeps the position.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control Bakocevic's posture but Bakocevic avoids it.
Bakocevic taking a breather here.
Bakocevic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
#T2#
Bakocevic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Johnson tries to escape but Bakocevic is in control.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bakocevic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson is trying to control Bakocevic's posture but Bakocevic avoids it.
Bakocevic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bakocevic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Bakocevic scoring with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Bakocevic is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bakocevic wants to stand but Johnson has his arm trapped.
Bakocevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is pushing Bakocevic's head away, looking to escape. Bakocevic manages to hold on to the position though.
Bakocevic is chipping away with strikes.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bakocevic in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Johnson wants to control but Bakocevic postures up.
Johnson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bakocevic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Bakocevic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bakocevic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaso Bakocevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Bakocevic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson controlling Bakocevic's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakocevic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakocevic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Bakocevic postures up.
Bakocevic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bakocevic is pushing down on Johnson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Johnson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bakocevic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bakocevic is taking a breather. Johnson 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.
Bakocevic slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.#SUB2#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bakocevic to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Bakocevic prevents Johnson from standing back up.
#T2#
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bakocevic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Bakocevic stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bakocevic backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Bakocevic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bakocevic lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakocevic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Bakocevic controlling from the top position.
Bakocevic tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Bakocevic controlling him for the moment.
Johnson wants to control the position but Bakocevic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakocevic is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bakocevic drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Bakocevic prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Bakocevic content to control rather than advance.
Joey Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaso Bakocevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakocevic 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Vaso Bakocevic!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Vaso Bakocevic!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Vaso Bakocevic!
Vaso Bakocevic wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 882 Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bond's guard.
Bond wants to sweep here but Sonnen controlling him for the moment.
Bond wants to get back to his feet but Sonnen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bond looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond pulls Sonnen in close to prevent any damage.
Sonnen won't allow Bond to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bond controls Sonnen momentarily but Sonnen frees himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sonnen tries to sprawl but Bond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sonnen tries to kick Bond off in order to stand up. Bond Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU#
Bond decides to stand back up. #TD#
Bond bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bond working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonnen pushes Bond off looking to stand but Bond dives back in and keeps control.
Sonnen tries to roll over but Bond keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Bond is looking for a kimura but Sonnen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bond to get the leverage.
Bond is breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sonnen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sonnen wants to stand and escape but Bond is having none of it.
Bond trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Bond prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sonnen holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Let's hope that Sonnen 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Sonnen fails with the takedown.
Bond tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bond looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Sonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Sonnen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bond's half guard.
Bond is trying to control but can't.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sonnen is looking for a kimura here.
Bond might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Sonnen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Sonnen 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.
Bond is looking to control Sonnen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bond avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chael Sonnen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Bond scores with a takedown into Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen is wriggling around but Bond manages to pass to half guard.
Sonnen is trying to stand back up but Bond is controlling him
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. Bond connects with a nice short shot to Sonnen's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond is pressing down on Sonnen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sonnen is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bond is working away from the top position though.
Bond is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Sonnen controls Bond momentarily but Bond frees himself.
Bond trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Bond works over Sonnen with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bond's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bond stays in close to Sonnen's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sonnen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sonnen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bond has passed into half guard!
Bond tries to pass to full mount but Sonnen defends it.
Sonnen pushes Bond off looking to stand but Bond dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Sonnen is looking for a sweep. Bond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sonnen gets a double leg takedown into Bond's guard.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Bond looking to control.
Bond really is a fat lump.
Bond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Bond trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Sonnen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Bond is keeping the position.
Sonnen lands a couple of digs.
Bond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Sonnen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonnen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bond dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sonnen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bond paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Sonnen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bond to the mat! Bond manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Bond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sonnen is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonnen won't allow Bond to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sonnen preventing the sweep.
Bond trying to keep a closed guard but Sonnen is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bond wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Bond is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Sonnen lands a two punch combo.
Sonnen throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Sonnen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sonnen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bond is aware though and is defending well.
Sonnen looking for a sweep. Not yet Sonnen, not yet.
Chael Sonnen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sonnen working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Bond won't allow Sonnen to get back to his feet.
Bond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sonnen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bond stopping the sweep attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bond shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Bond shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bond showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Sonnen makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3#
Sonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bond is looking for a counter combo.
Sonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bond scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bond trying to control from Sonnen's half guard. Sonnen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sonnen managing to control the position.
Sonnen wants to stand up but Bond is controlling him. #T4#
Bond trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonnen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bond is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sonnen keeping moving, preventing Bond from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond wanted to stand there but Sonnen had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chael Sonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sonnen 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen wins by unanimous decision!
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