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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Welch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lohmus defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lohmus.
Welch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lohmus's waist but Lohmus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Welch off to one side.
Lohmus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Welch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#It looks like Joosep Lohmus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohmus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Welch throws a counter high kick but Lohmus was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Lohmus moves into the clinch successfully.
Lohmus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joosep Lohmus.
A short left from Lohmus.
Lohmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##TD2#
Lohmus pulls guard. #SU#
Welch stands up from Lohmus's guard - Welch perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lohmus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lohmus wants it to stay on the feet.
Lohmus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Lohmus moves into range and clinches up with Welch.#BC#
Welch manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lohmus is defended easily by Welch.
Welch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lohmus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Welch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Lohmus clinches up against the cage.
Welch scores with a knee to the head.
Lohmus is trying to break the clinch but Welch has him pressed against the cage.
Lohmus is trying to break free.#TD2#
Lohmus jumps guard and drags Welch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Welch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lohmus's guard.
Lohmus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lohmus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Welch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lohmus controls the pace.#T3#
Welch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lohmus controlling from the top position.
Welch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lohmus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Lohmus manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
Welch prevents Lohmus from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lohmus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welch tries to avoid it but Lohmus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welch to the ground. Welch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Welch moves into the clinch successfully.
Lohmus fails to pull guard.
Welch looking for a takedown.
Welch tries to pull guard but Lohmus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Welch wants to take the fight to the mat but Lohmus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lohmus is trying to break the clinch but Welch is controlling him.
Stalling in the clinch from Lohmus.
Welch misses with a punch on the inside.
Lohmus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Welch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joosep Lohmus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lohmus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Welch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lohmus as he jumps to the side.
Lohmus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lohmus moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Welch clinches.
Welch looking for a takedown. #BC#
Welch breaks from the clinch.
Welch fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Welch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohmus shoots in but no luck this time.
Lohmus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Welch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lohmus somewhat.
Welch half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Welch throws a series of punches but Lohmus avoids them all with ease.
Lohmus looks to land a body kick but Welch moved away.
Welch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lohmus.
Welch tries to counter with a takedown but Lohmus is quick to defend against it.
Lohmus swats away the attempt to clinch by Welch.
Welch tries to clinch there but Lohmus circles away.
Lohmus shoots for a takedown but Welch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lohmus scores with a three punch combo!
Welch tries to clinch but Lohmus is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Lohmus. No joy for Welch on that attempt. #T2#
Welch misses with a head kick.
Welch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lohmus fails with the takedown#CL#
and Welch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Welch.
Welch tries to pull guard but Lohmus holds him up against the cage and eventually Welch drops back down to his feet.
Lohmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lohmus is working for takedown but Welch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Welch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Welch gets through Lohmus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lohmus effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Lohmus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Welch pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Lohmus jumps guard and drags Welch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Welch 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.
Lohmus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lohmus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Welch. #SUB2#
Lohmus has his foot on Welch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Welch works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lohmus working for a triangle but Welch defends it easily.
#SU#
Welch stands and steps away. Lohmus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lohmus fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Welch gets a clinch. #BC#
Welch manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Welch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joosep Lohmus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lohmus darts in looking for a takedown but Welch gets double underhooks and turns Lohmus into the cage.
Lohmus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Welch shoots for a double leg takedown but Lohmus sprawls well. He's pushed Welch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Welch is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Lohmus forces Welch back against the cage and clinches.
Welch just leaning against Lohmus, taking a breather. #BC#
Welch breaks the clinch.
Lohmus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Lohmus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Welch, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lohmus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Welch to keep the fight standing.
Welch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joosep Lohmus.
Lohmus is trying to pull guard but Welch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Welch looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Welch connects with a knee to the head.
Lohmus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Welch manages to break the clinch.
Lohmus shoots in looking for a takedown but Welch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lohmus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lohmus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Welch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lohmus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Welch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lohmus sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Lohmus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Welch's waist but Welch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lohmus off to one side.
Lohmus goes for a double leg but Welch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Welch continues to drive forward.
As Lohmus looks to move away, Welch throws a big counter combo but Lohmus just gets out of the way.
Lohmus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Welch looks for a takedown but Lohmus sprawls well.
Lohmus wants to land a leg kick but Welch is out of range. #CL#
Welch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Welch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lohmus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Welch smiles and moves away.
Welch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lohmus at a distance.
#T3#
Welch doesn't manage to clinch there - Lohmus circles away.
Lohmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Welch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Welch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lohmus sprawls well. Lohmus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Welch gets slowly back to his feet.
Lohmus throws a right hand that Welch ducks under and follows up with a left that Welch also avoids with ease.
Lohmus misses with an uppercut. Welch saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lohmus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Welch avoids it.#T4#
Lohmus wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Welch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lohmus tries to clinch up.
Welch wants to clinch up but Lohmus keeps it at a distance.
Welch fails with a takedown attempt.
Lohmus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Welch darts in and clinches Lohmus up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Welch 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Roman Welch!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Roman Welch!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Roman Welch!
Roman Welch wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1131 Round 1
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sixteen dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Sixteen's head and hops out.
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#BC#
Sixteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sixteen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sixteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sixteen throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sixteen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sixteen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.
Sixteen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sixteen tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boss checks a leg kick.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Boss working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Sixteen breaks the clinch.
Sixteen has a takedown stuffed.
Sixteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boss defends it nicely.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss leaves Sixteen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sixteen darts in looking for a takedown but Boss gets double underhooks and turns Sixteen into the cage.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#BC#
Sixteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sixteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixteen off to one side.
Sixteen is breathing heavily.
Sixteen misses with a wild combination.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.#T4#
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sixteen clobbers Boss with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sixteen loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Good work by Boss as he checks the leg kick.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Big Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Sixteen tries for a takedown but Boss circles away easily
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sixteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick from Sixteen.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sixteen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.
Sixteen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boss avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Sixteen tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss throws a fast counter high kick but Sixteen manages to duck under it in time.
Boss checks a low kick from Sixteen.
Sixteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Sixteen dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Sixteen's head and hops out.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sixteen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Sixteen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Sixteen ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2##BC#
Sixteen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sixteen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sixteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Sixteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Sixteen throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Sixteen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sixteen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boss defends well and Sixteen ends up having to push Boss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Sixteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Sixteen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sixteen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBoss.
Big Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sixteen moves in looking to clinch but Boss pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sixteen or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Sixteen wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
Android Sixteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sixteen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sixteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Sixteen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sixteen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boss counters with a head kick.
Boss dodges the punch combination from Sixteen.
Sixteen misses with a takedown attempt
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Sixteen shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen moves to clinch but Boss breaks away
and Boss counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sixteen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sixteen swinging wildly here.
Sixteen misses with a body punch
and Boss counters with a head kick. That will keep Sixteen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boss as he avoids it easily.
Boss circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixteen misses with a few strikes there.
Sixteen stuns Boss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sixteen shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Sixteen tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sixteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boss's waist but Boss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sixteen off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Sixteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sixteen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sixteen shoots in and drives through. Boss sprawls well.
Android Sixteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sixteen dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Sixteen's head and hops out.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Boss avoids the body shot from Sixteen.
Nice sprawl there from Boss as Sixteen shoots in.
Boss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Big Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sixteen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sixteen.
Boss shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sixteen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boss counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boss slaps away a takedown attempt from Sixteen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sixteen misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Sixteen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Sixteen avoids it with no problem.
Sixteen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boss pinned against the cage. Boss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sixteen is defended easily by Boss.
Boss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sixteen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boss counters with a big head kick but Sixteen shrugs it off.
Sixteen closes the distance and clinches up with Boss, looking for a takedown. Sixteen pushes Boss against the cage but Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixteen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sixteen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boss 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Big Boss!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Big Boss!
Big Boss wins by unanimous decision! |
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