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QFC Tournament 334 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonatan Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Vertigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonatan Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Vertigo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertigo has his takedown stuffed
and Jose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jose looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jose prevents Vertigo from standing back up.
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. Jose connects with a nice short shot to Vertigo's temple.
Vertigo wants to control but Jose is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Jose 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.
Vertigo is looking for a sweep. Jose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vertigo manages to get to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vertigo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vertigo's guard.
Jose landing some decent shots from guard.
Jose passes into half guard.
Jose is taking a breather. Vertigo 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.
Jose seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vertigo for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose is looking for a kimura here.
Jose trying to mount his opponent but Vertigo defends it.
Vertigo looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Vertigo manages to get to full guard.
Vertigo looking to control.
Jose 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonatan Jose.
Jose scores with a takedown into Vertigo's guard.
Vertigo looking for a sweep. Not yet Vertigo, not yet.
Vertigo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose is pushing down on Vertigo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vertigo is fighting to maintain full guard but Jose has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jose scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vertigo is looking to get back to is feet but Jose passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertigo struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vertigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Jose politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jose prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonatan Jose 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.
Jose closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jose here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jose controlling the action here.
Vertigo wants to control but Jose is keeping busy.
Vertigo tries to get to full guard but Jose has control of the leg.
Jose content to control rather than advance.
Vertigo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonatan Jose just wasn't active enough.
Jose gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jose's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Come on Jose - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vertigo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jose manages to break the clinch.
Jose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jose has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vertigo is trying to keep an underhook but Jose manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vertigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Vertigo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vertigo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vertigo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vertigo is keeping the position for now.
Vertigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jose has gone for a leg lock! Vertigo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jose's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jose is pulling down on Vertigo's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertigo preventing the sweep.
Vertigo trying to control but Jose is working from the bottom.
Jose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jose tries to get out of the position.
Vertigo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jose is keeping the position for now.
Jose pulls Vertigo in close to prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Jonatan Jose wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vertigo fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertigo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jose wants to stand but Vertigo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonatan Jose dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vertigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Jose closes the distance and pushes Vertigo back into the cage.
Jose pulls guard.
Vertigo won't allow Jose to sweep him here.
Jose pulls Vertigo in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vertigo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vertigo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jose is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose has Vertigo pulled in close to control his posture.
Vertigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonatan Jose has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vertigo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jose circles away.
Jose closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vertigo quickly recovers to half guard.
Vertigo trying to control from the bottom.
Jose is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vertigo sees it coming and defends easily.
Jose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jose is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vertigo trying to hold on to Jose's head to control him but Jose postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jose lands a nice short elbow.
Vertigo trying to hold on to Jose's head to control him but Jose postures up.
Vertigo won't allow Jose to pass to mount.
Jose prevents Vertigo from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jose passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertigo is working to get back to half guard.
Jose has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vertigo's face.
Jose landing strikes from the mount and Vertigo is in trouble!
A big strike lands for Jose! That's really hurt Vertigo and he's turned his back - Jose keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jose jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonatan Jose!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Manos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ty Manos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Kruger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger misses with a takedown
and Manos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kruger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Manos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kruger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manos swings around for an armbar but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Manos's guard.
Kruger content to stall in guard here.
Manos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manos has a closed guard, preventing Kruger from standing up.
Kruger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manos has his foot on Kruger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kruger works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manos pulls Kruger in close to his closed guard and prevents Kruger from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kruger fails with the takedown.
Kruger fails with the takedown
and Manos counters with a left to the body.
Ty Manos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Kruger.
Manos throws a front kick that sends Kruger stumbling back into the cage.
Manos throws a one two combo.
Kruger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manos counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger with a poor takedown
and Manos counters with a big head kick but Kruger shrugs it off.
Tyson Kruger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger looks winded!
Kruger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manos counters with a good, hard body kick but Kruger shrugs it off.
Manos gets a double leg takedown into Kruger's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manos wants to control from the top but Kruger keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manos won't allow Kruger to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Manos from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ty Manos just wasn't active enough.
Kruger has his takedown stuffed
and Manos counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manos pulls guard.
Manos looking to control.
Manos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kruger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kruger postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ty Manos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kruger shoots in and bounces Manos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kruger 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Kruger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kruger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manos but Manos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kruger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Manos 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.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manos has closed the distance and engaged Kruger in a clinch.
Manos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kruger uses from the top position.
Kruger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kruger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manos wants to sweep here but Kruger controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tyson Kruger wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kruger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Manos defends it nicely.
Kruger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kruger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kruger is pulling down on Manos's head. It's preventing any offense from Manos, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manos looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kruger has managed to clinch.
Kruger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manos uses from the top position.
Kruger wants to get back to his feet but Manos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manos won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kruger tries for a takedown but Manos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kruger fails to land the takedown.
Ty Manos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Kruger.
Manos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manos lands in his opponent's guard.
Manos stands and steps away. Kruger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manos won't allow Kruger to sweep him here.
Manos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Kruger with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manos shoots in looking for a takedown. Kruger tries to sprawl out of it but Manos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kruger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manos looks to land a body kick but Kruger moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Manos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kruger looks for a takedown but Manos sprawls well.
Manos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kruger.
Kruger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Manos counters with a two punch combo.
Ty Manos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Kruger.
Kruger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manos looking to score a takedown here. Kruger is defending well but Manos drives through and ends up in Kruger's guard.
Manos content to stall in guard here.
Ty Manos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger is looking to stand up but Manos isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manos throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ty Manos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Manos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruger to the mat! Kruger manages to get full guard.
Manos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruger is keeping the position for now.
Manos stands up from Kruger's guard - Manos perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manos dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Manos's head and hops out.
Kruger shoots in looking for a takedown but Manos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kruger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruger wants it to stay on the feet.
Kruger shoots for a double leg takedown but Manos sprawls well. He's pushed Kruger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Manos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Manos seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger is refusing to be controlled, as Manos sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Ty Manos wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kruger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruger swivels and escapes.
Manos dives in and grabs Kruger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kruger pushes down on Manos's head and hops out.
Manos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kruger but Kruger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kruger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manos circles away.
Manos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manos trying to control but Kruger is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ty Manos just wasn't active enough.
Manos fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manos stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Manos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manos 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ty Manos!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ty Manos!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ty Manos!
Ty Manos wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Newsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Newsom has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timothy Newsom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Vargas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas throws a hook but Newsom blocks it.
Newsom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newsom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Vargas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newsom doesn't seem phased though.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas throws out a leg kick but Newsom moves out of range and Vargas only half commits.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas throws a jab when Newsom was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Vargas doesn't manage to clinch there - Newsom circles away.
Newsom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newsom somewhat.
Newsom fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Newsom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Newsom tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas tries to circle away but Newsom has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to circle away but Newsom has him pinned against the cage.
Newsom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vargas after a bit of a struggle.
Newsom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vargas wants to stall.
Vargas has Newsom pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vargas.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newsom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Newsom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsom darts in looking for a takedown but Vargas gets double underhooks and turns Newsom into the cage.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newsom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newsom.
Newsom moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Vargas.
Newsom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Horrible takedown by Newsom or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas which made him look bad.
Newsom is breathing heavily.
Vargas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Newsom's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas lands a left and a right that send Newsom crashing to the mat, dazed. Vargas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Newsom is rocked!
It looks like Timothy Newsom has been cut.
Newsom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Newsom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Newsom seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newsom keeps the fight on the outside.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vargas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newsom sprawling to the canvas! Newsom rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vargas finish him?!
Jordan Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newsom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Newsom persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Timothy Newsom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newsom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas gets in close and tags Newsom with a short punch that almost sends Newsom to the mat! Oh Newsom is in big trouble! He turns his back on Vargas, trying to create some distance but Vargas rushes him, striking wildly and Newsom goes down! The referee tackles Vargas into the cage to end the fight! Vargas is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Vargas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamichael Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lamichael Christopher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Christopher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong working away.
Dong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Christopher has escaped the position, nice work there.
Christopher is looking for a sweep.
Dong stands up and beckons Christopher to his feet.
Christopher slaps away a takedown attempt from Dong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dong has managed to clinch.
Christopher has Dong pressed against the cage, preventing Dong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christopher misses with a straight right.
Dong lands with a nice combination. Christopher backs away looking to recover.
Christopher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong wants to clinch.
Christopher clinches up against the cage.
Dong pulls guard.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christopher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christopher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christopher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christopher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christopher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dong being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Christopher from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher looking to sit in guard and control but Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong wants to control from the top but Christopher keeps moving.
Christopher wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Dong trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher has his hands on Dong's head, controlling the position.
Dong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Christopher's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mike Dong.
Dong drops Christopher with a nice combination! Dong dives into Christopher's guard, looking to finish!
Christopher is rocked!
It looks like Lamichael Christopher has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christopher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christopher is still in real trouble! Can Dong finish him?
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christopher seems to have recovered his senses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamichael Christopher's cut.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christopher drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dong.
Dong misses with a body punch.
Dong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Dong as the two fighters clinch.
Dong is pressed up against the cage. Christopher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dong down to the mat. Dong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Christopher as Dong shoots in.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dong throws a right and a left that Christopher avoids nicely.
Dong misses with the combination.
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christopher is breathing heavily.
Dong swinging wildly here.
Dong lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to bum rush Christopher with a series of wild strikes but Christopher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dong catches Christopher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christopher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dong defends it nicely.
Dong fails to land with a series of punches.
Dong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Christopher defends well and Dong ends up having to push Christopher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dong ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dong no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Christopher drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christopher has Dong in his guard.
Christopher wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Christopher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dong as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Christopher screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dong! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mike Dong!
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