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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 4
Date: Dec 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Liddel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Silverstein misses with a body shot.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown but Silverstein shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed right hand from Silverstein misses the target.
Liddel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liddel defending well as Silverstein loads up on a big left hand.
Silverstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liddel manages to avoid it.
Liddel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddel misses with a double jab.
Liddel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silverstein.#TD2#
Liddel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Liddel lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silverstein controlling the action here. #T1#
Silverstein throwing shots but Liddel is blocking nicely.
Liddel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silverstein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silverstein's back!
Silverstein needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Silverstein tries to roll but Liddel sticks to his back.
Silverstein surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Liddel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Silverstein can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Liddel is persistently looking for the submission but Silverstein is defending it well.
Liddel is looking to control Silverstein but Silverstein is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Silverstein tries to roll but Liddel sticks to his back.
#T3#
Liddel wants to control the position but Silverstein frees himself and scrambles - Liddel manages to regain control in side control.
Liddel wants to control but Silverstein is keeping him busy.
What's Silverstein going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Silverstein tries to bench press Liddel off him but Liddel keeps the position.
Liddel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silverstein keeps working.
Silverstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silverstein manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silverstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silverstein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Liddel!
Liddel tries to hold on but Silverstein postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klaus Silverstein will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Liddel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Liddel shoots in looking for a takedown but Silverstein manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Liddel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silverstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Liddel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silverstein sprawls well. Silverstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Liddel gets slowly back to his feet.
Silverstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Liddel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Liddel looks to clinch
and Liddel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Silverstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silverstein thuds his right hand into Liddel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silverstein throws out a loose jab but Liddel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liddel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Silverstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Silverstein misses with a wild body shot.
Liddel unleashes a big counter combination but Silverstein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silverstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liddel.
Silverstein appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silverstein blocks the body kick.
Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverstein.
Silverstein throws a series of punches but Liddel moves out of range.
Liddel dives in for a single leg takedown but Silverstein sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Klaus Silverstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Liddel.
Silverstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liddel shoots and misses
and Silverstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Liddel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddel is breathing heavily.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddel is defended easily by Silverstein.
Liddel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silverstein.
Silverstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Liddel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silverstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Liddel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silverstein avoids a kick to the body.
Silverstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddel can do to turn this around?
Liddel tries for a takedown but Silverstein circles away easily
letting Silverstein counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Liddel feints and as Silverstein raises his hands in defense, Liddel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silverstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Silverstein pulls Liddel in close to his closed guard and prevents Liddel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Silverstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Silverstein has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Liddel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silverstein.
Silverstein holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#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.
Silverstein is looking to reverse the position.
Silverstein regains half guard, as Liddel was trying to land strikes.
Silverstein controlling the position for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Silverstein.
Chuck Liddel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silverstein is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein is controlling Liddel's trapped leg to prevent Liddel from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Silverstein dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Silverstein misses with a hook. Liddel ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Liddel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Liddel.
Liddel blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Liddel misses.
Liddel misses with a few strikes there.
Liddel slips a jab and a cross from Silverstein.
Silverstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liddel swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverstein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddel slips a straight right by Silverstein.#TD#
Silverstein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liddel is trying to defend but Silverstein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silverstein in particular looking to stall.
Liddel is looking for a sweep. Silverstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Silverstein is looking for a kimura but Liddel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silverstein to get the leverage.
Silverstein prevents Liddel from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silverstein controlling the pace.
Liddel scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Silverstein manages to mount him!
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Silverstein looking for a guillotine from mount but Liddel is having none of it.
Silverstein controlling the position easily from mount.
Liddel tries to lock up and control but Silverstein gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silverstein controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Silverstein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Liddel is looking to improve his position but Silverstein isn't that keen on the idea.
Silverstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Liddel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Silverstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Liddel frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Silverstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silverstein 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Klaus Silverstein!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Klaus Silverstein!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Klaus Silverstein!
Klaus Silverstein wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 3
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liddel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liddel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Liddel doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Liddel!
Smith wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liddel sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liddel keeps working.
Liddel wants to control but Smith postures up.#T1#
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Liddel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith working the ground and pound.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith working away.
Liddel is looking to reverse the position.
Liddel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB#
Smith is looking for a kimura but Liddel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Smith to get the leverage.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Liddel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Liddel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Liddel manages to pass to mount!
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fabio Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Liddel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Liddel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith wants to control but Liddel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Liddel thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Liddel 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.
Liddel postures up.
Liddel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Liddel cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Liddel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Liddel trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Smith has his foot on Liddel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Liddel works his way back into a safe position though.
Liddel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Liddel controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liddel moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Liddel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liddel throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liddel stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Liddel is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Liddel wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Liddel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Liddel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith avoids the body shot from Liddel.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Liddel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddel throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Liddel won't be happy with that.
Liddel tries to improve position but can't.
Smith wants to control but Liddel is keeping him busy.
Liddel gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith prevents Liddel from improving his position.
Liddel wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
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 Fabio Smith 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Liddel shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liddel throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Liddel tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Liddel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Smith pulls guard.
Liddel trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Liddel is aware though and is defending well.
Liddel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to push Liddel off with his feet but Liddel grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Smith's ankles and Smith is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Chuck Liddel!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
McBendy moves in looking to clinch but Liddel pushes him off.
As McBendy looks to move away, Liddel throws a big counter combo but McBendy just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - McBendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McBendy misses with a takedown attempt - Liddel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Liddel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liddel working the head with strikes.
Liddel tries to stand but McBendy is controlling his head.
McBendy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McBendy is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
McBendy is trying to improve his position.
Liddel wants to control but McBendy is keeping him busy.
Liddel moves into full mount!
McBendy is looking to get to half guard.
Liddel wants to control the pace but McBendy is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liddel landing strikes, looking to finish!
McBendy tries to reverse the position but Liddel maintains control.
Liddel throwing strikes here but McBendy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Liddel prevents McBendy from getting the reversal.
Liddel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McBendy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Liddel throwing shots but McBendy is blocking nicely.
Liddel is controlling the pace.
McBendy trying to hold on to Liddel's head to control him but Liddel postures up.
#T3#
Nice strikes from Liddel there.
McBendy wants to control but Liddel is keeping busy.
McBendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Liddel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #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.
Liddel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Liddel tries to control but McBendy wriggling away.
McBendy tries to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
Liddel controlling from mount.
McBendy wants to hold on but Liddel pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Liddel trying to control but McBendy is having none of it.
Liddel is looking to stand but McBendy has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Liddel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Liddel tries to close the distance and clinch but McBendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
McBendy gets a takedown into half guard.
Liddel manages to get to full guard.
Liddel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liddel can't keep his opponent in guard - McBendy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Liddel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBendy is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Liddel wants to sweep but McBendy has passed to side control!
McBendy wants to stand but Liddel has his arm trapped.
McBendy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Liddel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Liddel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBendy working Liddel over with strikes here.
Liddel wants to hold on but McBendy pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liddel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Liddel is just holding on here. McBendy manages to take his back.
McBendy tries to keep control of the position but Liddel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Liddel is having to fend off submission attempts from McBendy, who is looking to sink in the choke. McBendy doesn't have the hooks in though and Liddel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Liddel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liddel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
McBendy wants to sweep here but Liddel controlling him for the moment.
Liddel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBendy wants to control the position but Liddel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Liddel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBendy can do to turn this around?
Liddel tries to pass to full mount but McBendy defends it.
Liddel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Liddel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Liddel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBendy wants to get back to his feet.
McBendy is trying is best to control the position here.
McBendy is looking for a sweep. Liddel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Liddel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McBendy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Liddel is looking for a kimura but McBendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Liddel to get the leverage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBendy controlling Liddel's posture.
Liddel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rubber McBendy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Liddel is looking to clinch.
McBendy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Liddel slips a jab and a cross from McBendy.
Liddel has a takedown stuffed.
McBendy fails with the takedown.#TD#
Liddel scores with a takedown into McBendy's guard.
Chuck Liddel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy looking to control.
#T1#
Liddel is looking to work some ground and pound but McBendy has wrist control.
Liddel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Liddel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
McBendy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Liddel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McBendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McBendy is trying to control the position but Liddel postures up. #SUB2#
McBendy looking for a guillotine here but Liddel defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Liddel lands a couple of elbows.
McBendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Liddel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Liddel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Liddel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McBendy is not content to let Liddel control the position. #T3#
McBendy is looking to reverse the position.
Liddel prevents McBendy from escaping the position.
Liddel working the head and body with strikes.
Liddel wants to stand but McBendy is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Liddel tries for a kimura but McBendy is defending well.
McBendy gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Liddel seems to be working for a kimura but McBendy defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Liddel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McBendy is just riding it out for now. Liddel eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Liddel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liddel 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Chuck Liddel!
Chuck Liddel wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Sakarra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Sakarra is going to stand back up.
Liddel trying to control from the bottom.
Liddel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sakarra has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sakarra controlling from the full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Sakarra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Liddel trying to keep a closed guard but Sakarra is proving a slippery customer.
Sakarra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sakarra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Liddel looking for a triangle here. Sakarra is fighting it but it looks tight! Liddel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sakarra is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chuck Liddel!
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