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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
McIrish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rinaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McIrish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rinaldi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIrish tries for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away easily#TD#
and Rinaldi counters with a nice double leg into side control. McIrish won't be happy with that.
McIrish tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Rinaldi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McIrish taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gustav Rinaldi!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Jordan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
McBendy moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBendy.
I was talking to Jordan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBendy is looking to clinch. #TD#
McBendy gets caught napping as Jordan dives in and scores a takedown. McBendy manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBendy is adopting a defensive guard.
Jordan distracts McBendy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy working a defensive guard here.
Jordan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBendy is keeping the position for now. #T1#
McBendy trying to control the position.
McBendy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan is controlling him.
Jordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBendy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jordan tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBendy moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Jordan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jordan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McBendy tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBendy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jordan somewhat.
McBendy shoots in but Jordan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craig Jordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rubber McBendy.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McBendy closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Jordan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jordan. #T3#
McBendy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jordan has passed into side control.
McBendy seems a little lost for a moment, as Jordan dominates the positioning.
McBendy wants to control but Jordan postures up.
Jordan controlling from side mount.
McBendy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jordan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Jordan is looking for a kimura but McBendy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jordan to get the leverage. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McBendy trying to control here.
#SUB2#
McBendy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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. Jordan connects with a nice short shot to McBendy's temple.
McBendy wants to sweep but Jordan has passed to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jordan dominated that round.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Jordan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McBendy wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Jordan is adopting a defensive guard.
McBendy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBendy scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
McBendy preventing the sweep.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McBendy is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jordan is looking to sweep but instead, McBendy has passed into half guard.
McBendy is looking to take a break and control but Jordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBendy prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Jordan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McBendy is working away from the top position though.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBendy fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jordan counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Jordan jumps guard.
Jordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jordan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McBendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McBendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
McBendy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jordan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBendy has managed to get both his arms back between Jordan's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Jordan has a closed guard, preventing McBendy from standing up.
McBendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBendy wants to get up but he can't break Jordan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBendy shoots in for a takedown but Jordan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#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.
McBendy moves out of range as Jordan throws a body kick.
#CL#
Jordan forces McBendy back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
McBendy feints and as Jordan raises his hands in defense, McBendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jordan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McBendy dives into side control.
#REVR#
McBendy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jordan is avoiding damage well.
McBendy is trying to move to mount but Jordan reverses beautifully and ends up in McBendy's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBendy keeping full guard, as Jordan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Jordan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
McBendy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBendy gets slowly back to his feet.
Jordan is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
McBendy tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBendy tries to pull guard but Jordan holds him up against the cage and eventually McBendy drops back down to his feet.
McBendy stalling in the clinch but Jordan improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Jordan has picked McBendy up - he's going for a ride! Jordan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McBendy wants to control but Jordan passes into side.
#T1#
Jordan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Craig Jordan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McBendy regains half guard.
Jordan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jordan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jordan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
McBendy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Jordan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McBendy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McBendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McBendy is looking to get back to his feet here but Jordan is keeping cool and he's managed to take McBendy's back.
Jordan controls the action.#T3##SUB#
McBendy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy McBendy right now.
McBendy turns into Jordan and is now in his guard.
Jordan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBendy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jordan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBendy can do to turn this around?
Jordan tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
McBendy looking for subs off his back but Jordan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jordan content to control rather than advance.
Jordan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rubber McBendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordan controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Jordan!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Coles is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chandler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Coles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chandler!
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Coles trying to control the action but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Coles off and has taken his back!
Chandler wants to control but Coles manages to buck him off and is now in Chandler's guard! Nice work there by Coles! #SUB#
Coles has gone for a leg lock! Chandler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coles's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coles looking to control.
#T1#
Coles scores with a nice shot.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler postures up in Coles's guard and throws a big left but Coles blocks it.
Coles looking to control.
Coles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Coles tries to get out of the position.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Coles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
Coles has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles wants to control the position but Chandler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coles is positioning himself well to prevent Chandler advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Chandler moves into full mount! Coles won't be happy about that! #T3#
Chandler lands a couple of good shots and Coles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Coles just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coles manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chandler's guard. Nice work there by Coles.
Coles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Coles tries to pass. #T4#
Coles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Coles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Coles trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Chandler dominated that 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.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Coles looking to score a takedown here. Chandler is defending well but Coles drives through and ends up in Chandler's guard.#ES2#
Chandler kicks Coles off and gets to his feet.
Chandler throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Coles back into the cage.
Chandler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Coles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Chandler blocking some punches.
Coles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chandler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coles quickly recovers to half guard.
Coles is pressing down on Chandler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Coles controlling the position.
Coles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coles has control of Chandler's left arm, preventing Chandler from doing any damage. #T2#
Chandler trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but Coles is blocking nicely.
Coles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chandler wants to control but Coles is keeping him busy. #T3#
Coles trying to control here.
Chandler is nestled in close to Coles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chandler slows the pace down in half guard.
Coles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler wants to pass the guard but Coles is keeping the position.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Coles had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Chandler looking to score a takedown here. Coles is defending well but Chandler drives through and ends up in Coles's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coles is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Coles working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler throws a series of punches but Coles moves out of range. #TD#
Coles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chandler's half guard.
Coles wants to stand but Chandler has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coles wants to get up but he can't break Chandler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Coles, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Coles against the cage but Coles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chandler is fending him off so far but Coles persists. Nope, Chandler circles away and we're back to standing.
Coles moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChandler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler shoots in and drives through. Coles sprawls well.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Coles sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Chandler is working for a kimura but Coles is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
Coles flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Coles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coles is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up. #T3#
Coles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles tries to land a front kick but Chandler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chandler blocks a head kick by Coles.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coles is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Coles circles away and we're back to standing.
Demetrious Coles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Chandler.#TD#
Coles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Coles wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Coles is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Martin Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chandler.
Coles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chandler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Chandler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coles to the ground. Chandler is now in Coles's guard.
Demetrious Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coles is wriggling around but Chandler manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Martin Chandler.
I've got Chandler 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Chandler!
Martin Chandler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Coles drives through and clinches with Bulltier against the cage.
Coles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Coles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bulltiers head.
Bulltier jumps guard but Coles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Coles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bulltier is trying to keep an underhook but Coles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Coles controlling the pace.
Coles is thwarting Bulltier's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Bulltier trying to control from the bottom.
Coles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulltier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bulltier is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bulltier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bulltier looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Coles's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Coles closes the distance and clinches.
Bulltier tries for a takedown but Coles manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bulltier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulltier wants to stall.
#TD2#
Coles drags the fight down to the ground.
Bulltier trying to control but Coles is working from the bottom.
Coles 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#
Bulltier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coles. #T3#
Bulltier manages to get to full guard.
Bulltier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bulltier trying to control the position from guard on top but Coles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulltier controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bulltier stopping the sweep attempt from Coles.
Coles pulls Bulltier in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulltier from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Coles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bulltier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Coles postures up.
Coles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bulltier's guard.#SUB#
Bulltier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulltier is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Coles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Coles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coles lands with an uppercut that bounces Bulltier off the cage and back into range.
Bulltier fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Coles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulltier controls Coles momentarily but Coles frees himself.
Coles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulltier is keeping the position for now.
Coles stays in close to Bulltier's body and controls the position. #T1#
Coles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulltier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bulltier working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Bulltier working for a triangle but Coles defends it easily.
Coles is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulltier looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulltier, not yet.
Coles wants to pass the guard but Bulltier is keeping the position.
Coles 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.#TD2#
Coles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Coles trying to control from half guard but Bulltier is working away. #T3##SUB#
Bulltier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Demetrious Coles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coles with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bulltier tries to roll over but Coles keeps him under control.
Bulltier trying to hold on to Coles's head to control him but Coles postures up.
Bulltier won't allow Coles to pass to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coles is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coles is looking to land body kicks.
Bulltier fails with a takedown attempt.
Coles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bulltier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bulltier tries to counter by clinching up but Coles breaks away and moves out of range.
Coles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coles feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bulltier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulltier shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Coles 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#
Bulltier dives in and grabs Coles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coles pushes down on Bulltier's head and hops out.#CL2#
Coles forces Bulltier back against the cage and clinches.
Coles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Coles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Coles feints and as Bulltier raises his hands in defense, Coles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Coles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Coles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulltier working a defensive guard here.
Coles wants to stand but Bulltier has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Bulltier looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulltier, not yet.
Bulltier controls Coles momentarily but Coles frees himself.
Coles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulltier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Coles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Coles gets underhooks to prevent Bulltier's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Bulltier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulltier looking to stall.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Coles is pressed up against the cage. Bulltier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coles down to the mat. Coles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Coles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Coles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bulltier tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Bulltier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coles is staying tight to Bulltier's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bulltier is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Coles takes a little break here. Bulltier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Coles tries to advance to mount but Bulltier instead regains half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bulltier is refusing to be controlled, as Coles sits in half guard.
Coles is looking to advance position but Bulltier won't allow it.
Bulltier trying to hold on to Coles's head to control him but Coles postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Bulltier or perhaps it was just good defense by Coles, which made it look bad.
Joey Bulltier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demetrious Coles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Coles drives through with a takedown into Bulltier's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrious Coles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coles 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Coles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
McIrish misses with a head kick.
McIrish throws a nice inside leg kick.
McIrish dives in for a single leg takedown but Nrtwo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McIrish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nrtwo pinned against the cage. Nrtwo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
McIrish instigates a clinch.
McIrish managing to block the knees to the body from Nrtwo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nrtwo looking to throw knees to the head but McIrish is blocking nicely.
Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McIrish to keep the fight standing.
McIrish connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Menel Nrtwo has been cut.
McIrish connects with a knee to the head.
Nrtwo tries to throw a body punch but McIrish avoids it by throwing Nrtwo back against the cage. #T1#
Nrtwo stalls. #BC2#
Nrtwo breaks from the clinch.
McIrish fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schwifty McIrish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nrtwo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from McIrish misses its target.
McIrish shoots in for a double leg but Nrtwo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Nrtwo clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
McIrish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Nrtwo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McIrish.
Nrtwo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
McIrish fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nrtwo avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Nrtwo drives through with a takedown into McIrish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
McIrish has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nrtwo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McIrish is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Nrtwo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McIrish, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McIrish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McIrish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nrtwo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Nrtwo drives through with a takedown into McIrish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3#
Nrtwo won't allow McIrish to sweep him here.
McIrish keeping moving, preventing Nrtwo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
McIrish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nrtwo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nrtwo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McIrish keeping moving, preventing Nrtwo from controlling successfully.
Nrtwo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Nrtwo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McIrish is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nrtwo, into his guard. #REVR#
McIrish preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Nrtwo looking for subs off his back but McIrish has passed one foot through into half guard.
McIrish with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nrtwo wants to get back to full guard.
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 Schwifty McIrish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Menel Nrtwo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for McIrish with that takedown attempt.
Nrtwo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nrtwo darts in and clinches McIrish up against the cage.#BC#
McIrish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nrtwo clinches up against the cage.
Nrtwo tries to pull guard but McIrish won't allow it.
Nrtwo can't get the takedown.
Nrtwo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwifty McIrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Menel Nrtwo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIrish will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nrtwo up against the cage.
Nrtwo can't find room to land a body shot as McIrish controls the action.
#T1#
Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but McIrish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nrtwo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McIrish tries to pull guard but Nrtwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but McIrish turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McIrish has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nrtwo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Nrtwo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nrtwo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McIrish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McIrish misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McIrish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2##TD2#
Nrtwo gets a takedown into half guard.
Nrtwo trying to control the action but McIrish is working from the bottom.
Nrtwo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McIrish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McIrish is holding on to half guard well.
Nrtwo wants to control but McIrish is keeping him busy.
McIrish tries to roll over but Nrtwo keeps him under control.
Nrtwo prevents McIrish from standing back up.
#T3#
Nrtwo trying to mount his opponent but McIrish defends it.
Nrtwo throwing shots but McIrish is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nrtwo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nrtwo is breathing heavily.
Nrtwo is looking to clinch.
McIrish throws a big counter combination but Nrtwo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nrtwo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nrtwo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McIrish. #CL#
McIrish clinches up with Nrtwo and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Nrtwo is trying to pull guard but McIrish has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Nrtwo breaks from the clinch.
Nrtwo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nrtwo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McIrish if he has to take too many more of those.
Nrtwo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McIrish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McIrish shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Nrtwo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McIrish is looking to clinch but Nrtwo is avoiding it.
Nrtwo shoots in for a takedown but McIrish shows good takedown defense.
McIrish attempts a counter takedown but Nrtwo avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nrtwo shoots in and drives through. McIrish sprawls well.
McIrish darts in looking for a takedown but Nrtwo gets double underhooks and turns McIrish into the cage.
Nrtwo slaps away a takedown attempt from McIrish, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menel Nrtwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Menel Nrtwo's cut.
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##TD2#
Nrtwo drives through with a takedown into McIrish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
McIrish pushes Nrtwo off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
McIrish has managed to clinch.
McIrish tries to pull guard but Nrtwo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nrtwo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McIrish.
Nrtwo goes for a takedown attempt but McIrish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nrtwo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
McIrish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nrtwo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIrish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIrish is looking to clinch but Nrtwo is avoiding it.
McIrish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nrtwo but Nrtwo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schwifty McIrish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nrtwo is trying hard to land a takedown here. McIrish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McIrish shoots in for a takedown but Nrtwo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McIrish tries to clinch there but Nrtwo circles away.
#T2#
McIrish shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Nrtwo forces McIrish back against the cage and clinches.
Schwifty McIrish has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Nrtwo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwifty McIrish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nrtwo!
McIrish takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
McIrish gets caught napping as Nrtwo dives in and scores a takedown. McIrish manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nrtwo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McIrish's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nrtwo connects with a couple of short punches.
McIrish keeping full guard, as Nrtwo tries to pass.
Nrtwo 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. #T3#
McIrish looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
McIrish is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nrtwo is aware though and is defending well.
Nrtwo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nrtwo wants to control from the top but McIrish keeps moving.
Nrtwo is in close to McIrish's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nrtwo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McIrish trying to keep a closed guard but Nrtwo is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nrtwo slaps away a takedown attempt from McIrish, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Nrtwo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McIrish to the mat! McIrish manages to get full guard.
McIrish working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIrish keeping moving, preventing Nrtwo from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menel Nrtwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nrtwo 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Menel Nrtwo!
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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#
Rhodes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rhodes slips a jab from Silverstein.
Rhodes feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Rhodes pushes Silverstein up against the cage in a clinch.
Rhodes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silverstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rhodes is trying to break the clinch but Silverstein has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes tries to pull guard but Silverstein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rhodes is stalling here.
Rhodes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Rhodes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rhodes jumps into guard, dragging Silverstein to the mat.
Silverstein 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. #T1#
Silverstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverstein passes Rhodes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silverstein prevents Rhodes from improving his position.#SUB#
Silverstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silverstein controlling the action here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhodes wants to control but Silverstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Silverstein seems content to control.#SUB#
Silverstein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhodes is just riding it out for now. Silverstein eventually gives up the hold.
Rhodes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silverstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silverstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Silverstein looking for a submission but Rhodes manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silverstein controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rhodes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Silverstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhodes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silverstein has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rhodes!
Silverstein controlling the pace for now.
Rhodes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Silverstein looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rhodes tries to hold on but Silverstein pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverstein wants to stand but Rhodes is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Silverstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Silverstein shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhodes's guard.
Silverstein advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silverstein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rhodes is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverstein is pressing down on Rhodes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rhodes is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes wants to improve his position but Silverstein is controlling well.
Silverstein is taking a breather. Rhodes 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.#T1#
Silverstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rhodes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Silverstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rhodes sees it coming and defends easily.
Rhodes wants to control but Silverstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silverstein is controlling the pace.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silverstein's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Rhodes clinches with his opponent.
Silverstein tries to pull guard but Rhodes holds him up against the cage and eventually Silverstein drops back down to his feet.
Silverstein tries to pull guard but Rhodes holds him up against the cage and eventually Silverstein drops back down to his feet.
Silverstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhodes can do to turn this around?
Rhodes can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Silverstein prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhodes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silverstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Silverstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silverstein tries to break the clinch but Rhodes is controlling the position.
Silverstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silverstein misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silverstein's waist but Silverstein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rhodes off to one side. #TD#
Silverstein shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Silverstein was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rhodes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Silverstein controlling from the full mount.
Rhodes is desperately trying to improve his position but Silverstein has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverstein controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Silverstein with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Silverstein dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Silverstein stuffs the takedown.
Silverstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhodes wants to clinch.
Rhodes tries to clinch up but Silverstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Silverstein throws out a loose jab but Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Rhodes tries to counter it with a takedown but Silverstein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silverstein as he jumps to the side.
Klaus Silverstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anson Rhodes.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silverstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silverstein throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Rhodes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Silverstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rhodes is looking to stand back up but Silverstein counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#REVB##SUB#
Silverstein is trying to work for a kimura but Rhodes is defending well.
Well, if Silverstein is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Silverstein not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Still in half guard, Silverstein seems content to control.
Silverstein prevents Rhodes from improving his position.
Silverstein perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silverstein seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rhodes for as long as he can get away with.
Silverstein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Silverstein 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.
Silverstein content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silverstein.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silverstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Rhodes, which made it look bad.
And Rhodes responds with a good body kick, but Silverstein manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Rhodes takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Silverstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silverstein, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Klaus Silverstein!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Klaus Silverstein!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Klaus Silverstein!
Klaus Silverstein wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 944 Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
McBendy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oooos swivels and escapes.#CL#
Oooos has McBendy up against the cage in a clinch.
McBendy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Oooos breaks from the clinch.
Oooos misses with an uppercut. McBendy saw that one coming.
Oooos looks for a takedown but McBendy sprawls well.
McBendy shoots in looking for a takedown but Oooos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBendy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooos throws a big counter combination but McBendy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooos misses with a series of wild punches.
McBendy unleashes a big counter combination but Oooos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oooos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oooos lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Oooos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooos shoots in for a double leg but McBendy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
McBendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McBendy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ey Oooos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McBendy slaps away a takedown attempt from Oooos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oooos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooos closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBendy circles away.
McBendy misses with a takedown attempt - Oooos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oooos closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBendy circles away.#TD2#
McBendy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oooos did well to prevent McBendy getting side control.
Oooos tries to kick McBendy off in order to stand up. McBendy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
McBendy lands a few punches from side control.#SU2#
McBendy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBendy has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Oooos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oooos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBendy up against the cage.
Oooos lands an elbow just above McBendy 's eye. #TD2#
McBendy pulls guard successfully.
McBendy controlling Oooos's posture.
McBendy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Oooos tries to stand but McBendy is controlling from the bottom.
McBendy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McBendy sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Oooos pushes McBendy off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Oooos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oooos pressing his opponent against the cage.
McBendy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oooos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oooos just leaning against McBendy, taking a breather.
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 Ey Oooos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oooos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McBendy as he avoids it easily.
McBendy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oooos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBendy somewhat.
McBendy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ey Oooos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Oooos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McBendy's half guard.
McBendy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oooos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oooos's back!
Oooos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBendy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oooos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McBendy on the ground.
McBendy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T1##SUB2#
Oooos is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and McBendy manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Oooos is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rubber McBendy!
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