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QFC Tournament 366 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rance Hunsicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by Today is a Good day to Die. Hunsicker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Inner Circle - Bad Boys. Thomas Hawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rance Hunsicker's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rance Hunsicker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk wants to clinch.
Hawk tries to clinch but Hunsicker is having none of it.
Hunsicker shoots in but no luck this time.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunsicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hunsicker looking to score a takedown here. Hawk is defending well but Hunsicker drives through and ends up in Hawk's guard.
Hunsicker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunsicker drops back looking for a leg! Hawk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hawk manages to kick Hunsicker off! Hunsicker jumps back into Hawk's guard.
Hawk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hawk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hunsicker on the ground.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk wants to stand but Hunsicker is controlling the position.
Hawk looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunsicker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawk has wrist control.
Hawk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hunsicker looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunsicker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunsicker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunsicker prevents Hawk from getting back to his feet.
Hawk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunsicker is one step ahead there.
Hawk keeping full guard, as Hunsicker tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker is standing up over Hawk. Hawk looks to escape but Hunsicker dives into side control.
Hawk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard but Hunsicker has passed into side control.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk tries to improve position but can't.
Hunsicker is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
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!
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Hunsicker drags him back down.
Hunsicker wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Hunsicker tries for a kimura but Hawk is defending well.
Hunsicker landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunsicker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hawk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunsicker scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hawk to see if he's OK.
Hunsicker prevents Hawk from escaping the position.
Hawk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawk tries to get out of the position.
Hunsicker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hawk trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hawk is trying to escape the mount.
Hunsicker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker working for a guillotine from mount but Hawk is in no mood to give up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk tries to lock up and control but Hunsicker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunsicker wants to control the pace but Hawk is squirming around nicely.
Hunsicker is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hawk is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rance Hunsicker!
A victorious Rance Hunsicker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thomas Hawk spoke after the fight, saying '/salute the FANS, I wouldn't be here if YOU weren't Entertained by it.
/bow in respect to my Opponent'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weiner Von Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Weiner Von Trapp enters the cage!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weiner Von Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Trapp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Astakhov defends well and Von Trapp ends up having to push Astakhov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Astakhov pulls guard effortlessly.
Von Trapp stands and throws Astakhov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Astakhov is trying to get back to half guard.
Astakhov can't do much from the bottom here.
Astakhov tries to buck Von Trapp off but Von Trapp is having none of it.
Von Trapp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Astakhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Astakhov is trying to control Von Trapp's posture but Von Trapp avoids it.
Von Trapp is trying to get an arm triangle but Astakhov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Trapp is looking to take a break and control but Astakhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Trapp advances to full mount.
Astakhov gets back to half guard.
Astakhov wants to control but Von Trapp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Trapp trying to pass the guard but Astakhov defending well.
Von Trapp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Astakhov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Trapp prevents Astakhov from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Astakhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Von Trapp on the ground.
Von Trapp is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Astakhov is just riding it out for now. Von Trapp eventually gives up the hold.
Astakhov missing with punches from the bottom.
Astakhov trying to control here.
Von Trapp wants to take a breather but Astakhov is having none of it.
Astakhov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Trapp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Astakhov tries to roll over but Von Trapp keeps him under control.
Von Trapp works his way into side control.
Astakhov is not content to let Von Trapp control the position.
Astakhov is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Trapp is looking to take a break and control but Astakhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Von Trapp stalls from top position.
Astakhov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astakhov tries to get out of the position.
Von Trapp taking a break here but Astakhov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Astakhov is trying to maintain the position but Von Trapp is very close to passing his half guard.
Von Trapp wants to pass to mount but Astakhov is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astakhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Trapp.
Astakhov wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weiner Von Trapp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Astakhov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von Trapp's waist but Von Trapp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Astakhov off to one side.
Von Trapp shoots in for a double leg but Astakhov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Astakhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Trapp defends well and Astakhov ends up having to push Von Trapp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Trapp is working for takedown but Astakhov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Von Trapp can't get the takedown.
Ramazan Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weiner Von Trapp.
Von Trapp wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Von Trapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Astakhov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Astakhov clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Von Trapp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Astakhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Astakhov throwing strikes but missing.
Astakhov stays in close to Von Trapp's body and controls the position.
Von Trapp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Astakhov postures up in Von Trapp's guard and throws a big left but Von Trapp blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Astakhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Astakhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Astakhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Trapp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astakhov looking to sit in guard and control but Von Trapp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astakhov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astakhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Trapp defends well.
Astakhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Trapp is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp looking to pass the guard.
Weiner Von Trapp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Von Trapp from controlling successfully.
Von Trapp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Trapp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Astakhov has his hands on Von Trapp's head, controlling the position.
Von Trapp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Trapp trying to control but Astakhov is working from the bottom.
Astakhov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astakhov keeping full guard, as Von Trapp tries to pass.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Astakhov throws a lazy right hand but Von Trapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weiner Von Trapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Trapp throws a hook to the side of Astakhov's head but Astakhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Trapp with a poor takedown
and Astakhov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Astakhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Trapp working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramazan Astakhov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Astakhov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Von Trapp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Astakhov to the mat! Astakhov manages to get full guard.
Astakhov working for a triangle but Von Trapp defends it easily.
Von Trapp trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astakhov can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Trapp advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Astakhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Trapp.
Von Trapp is trying to control. Astakhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is looking to improve his position.
Astakhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Trapp is thwarting Astakhov's attempts to control the position.
Von Trapp is keen to just control but Astakhov is a slippery customer.
Astakhov trying to hold on to Von Trapp's head to control him but Von Trapp postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Trapp moves nicely into side control.
Von Trapp trying to control the position but Astakhov is working away.
Von Trapp has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Von Trapp moves to the back position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Trapp struggling to land strikes to the head as Astakhov covers up.
Astakhov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Astakhov prevents Von Trapp from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov can't escape the position.
Von Trapp trying to control.
Astakhov fending off the submission attempt from Von Trapp.
Astakhov is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Astakhov trying to control the hands but Von Trapp won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov prevents Von Trapp from getting a body triangle.
Von Trapp is trying to stick to Astakhov's back but Astakhov is turning into Von Trapp. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Von Trapp's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Astakhov.
Astakhov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Von Trapp wants to sweep here but Astakhov controlling him for the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astakhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Trapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Trapp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Astakhov defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Astakhov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Weiner Von Trapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Trapp 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Weiner Von Trapp!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Weiner Von Trapp!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Weiner Von Trapp!
Weiner Von Trapp wins by unanimous decision!
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FIGHT
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