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QFC Tournament 609 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akihiro Matsushina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lauri Lintunen L (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akihiro Matsushina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lauri Lintunen L!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsushina takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsushina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lintunen L moves into the clinch.
Matsushina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lintunen L prevents it.
Lintunen L throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lintunen L has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Matsushina uses from the top position.
Matsushina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
Matsushina is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina has gone for a leg lock! Lintunen L slips out almost immediately though and dives into Matsushina's guard.
Matsushina lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen L is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsushina is looking to work some ground and pound but Lintunen L has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsushina throwing strikes from guard but Lintunen L blocks nicely.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Matsushina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lintunen L working for a triangle but Matsushina defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lintunen L is pulling down on Matsushina's head to control his posture.
Matsushina wants to control from the top but Lintunen L keeps moving.
Lintunen L wants to stand and escape but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matsushina is trying to control but can't.
Lintunen L is pressing down on Matsushina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matsushina is holding on for now.
Matsushina wants to get back to full guard.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L postures up.
Lintunen L not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushina is looking for a sweep. Lintunen L is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lintunen L stuffs the takedown.
Matsushina is breathing heavily.
Lintunen L has Matsushina up against the cage in a clinch.
Lintunen L gets control of Matsushina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lintunen L will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lintunen L 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.
Matsushina advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matsushina is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lintunen L sees it coming and defends easily.
Matsushina trying to control the action but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Lintunen L dominated that round.
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.
Matsushina changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lintunen L looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Matsushina tries to move to mount but Lintunen L blocks the move with his legs.
Matsushina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Matsushina working away.
Matsushina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lintunen L knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lintunen L is not content to let Matsushina control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lintunen L is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lintunen L is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matsushina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Matsushina wants to control but Lintunen L is keeping him busy.
Lintunen L wants to get back to full guard but Matsushina has passed into side control.
Lintunen L is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Matsushina has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lintunen L sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Lintunen L is trying to stand.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matsushina is thwarting Lintunen L's attempts to control the position.
Matsushina wants to work for an arm triangle but Lintunen L is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lintunen L tries to get to full guard but Matsushina has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lintunen L dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lintunen L gets caught flat footed, as Matsushina shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintunen L looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matsushina trying to control the position from guard on top but Lintunen L is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lintunen L is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matsushina is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsushina trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
Lintunen L not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lintunen L is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lintunen L keeping moving, preventing Matsushina from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lintunen L clinches up with Matsushina and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihiro Matsushina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lintunen L closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matsushina quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsushina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lintunen L is controlling the pace.
Lintunen L is working for a kimura but Matsushina is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsushina has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lintunen L is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsushina manages to get to full guard.
Matsushina wants to sweep here but Lintunen L controlling him for the moment.
Lintunen L must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsushina is working hard here to advance position.
Matsushina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lintunen L is looking for a sweep. Matsushina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lintunen L is refusing to be controlled, as Matsushina sits in half guard.
Matsushina is trying to work for a kimura but Lintunen L is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping busy.
Matsushina is trying to control the action in half guard but Lintunen L is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lintunen L avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsushina.
Matsushina is stalling here. Lintunen L is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Matsushina seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lintunen L has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lintunen L controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Matsushina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lintunen L in side control, throwing shots but Matsushina defends.
Lintunen L working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lintunen L wants to control but Matsushina is keeping him busy.
Matsushina trying his best to control but Lintunen L has mounted him.
Matsushina is trying desperately to improve position.
Matsushina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lintunen L controlling the pace for now.
Lintunen L landing shots from mount.
Matsushina tries to lock up and control but Lintunen L gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lintunen L prevents Matsushina from getting the reversal.
Lintunen L trying to control but Matsushina is having none of it.
Lintunen L breaks from Matsushina's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Akihiro Matsushina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauri Lintunen L is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lintunen L controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lauri Lintunen L comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lintunen L 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Lauri Lintunen L!
Lauri Lintunen L wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sev Poonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sev Poonan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgregor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcgregor showed some decent athleticism there.
Poonan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgregor pulls his head out easily.
Poonan looking for submissions off his back.
Mcgregor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgregor pulls his head out easily.
Poonan works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poonan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poonan keeping full guard, as Mcgregor tries to pass.
Mcgregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poonan on the ground.
Mcgregor stands up and waves to Poonan to follow him.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Poonan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Mcgregor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mcgregor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Poonan tries to bench press Mcgregor off him but Mcgregor keeps the position.
Poonan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Poonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgregor pulls his head out easily.
Mcgregor seems to be looking for submissions.
Poonan looking for submissions off his back.
Poonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgregor pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poonan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poonan looking for submissions off his back.
Poonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgregor pulls his head out easily.
Poonan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poonan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Poonan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poonan actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor content to control rather than advance.
Poonan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mcgregor tries to pass to full mount but Poonan defends it.
Poonan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgregor pulls his head out easily.
Poonan actively working from the bottom here.
Poonan actively working from the bottom here.
Poonan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mcgregor is tapping! Great win for Poonan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sev Poonan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Gledhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Gledhill!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gledhill quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Gledhill's attempts to control the position.
Gledhill won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Diaz passes into side control, despite Gledhill's attempt to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position but Gledhill is working away.
Diaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Gledhill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gledhill is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gledhill pushes Diaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gledhill is working from the bottom.
Gledhill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gledhill keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz is pressing down on Gledhill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gledhill is holding on for now.
Gledhill is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gledhill being controlled for a moment.
Diaz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gledhill!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gledhill stops Diaz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Diaz'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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gledhill keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gledhill moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gledhill moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gledhill to keep the fight standing.
Gledhill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gledhill with the counter takedown but Diaz avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gledhill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gledhill trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gledhill's best efforts.
Gledhill is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gledhill trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is pressing down on Gledhill's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gledhill throwing strikes but missing.
Gledhill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Gledhill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Gledhill postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gledhill being controlled here momentarily.
Diaz is trying to keep Gledhill in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gledhill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Gledhill shows good takedown defense.
Gledhill takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gledhill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gledhill is defended easily by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz clinches up with Gledhill and pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Gledhill preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems keen to control Gledhill's posture.
Gledhill trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gledhill stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gledhill shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gledhill checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gledhill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is pulling down on Gledhill's head. It's preventing any offense from Gledhill, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gledhill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is controlling Gledhill's posture.
Gledhill tries to stand but Diaz is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Diaz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nate Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gledhill keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Gledhill sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Gledhill shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nate Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Gledhill.
Diaz feints and as Gledhill raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gledhill looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gledhill throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz won't allow Gledhill to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gledhill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz just content to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the action but Gledhill is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gledhill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gledhill!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gledhill wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Karl Gledhill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Nate Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nucky DIaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Bunnyhubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nucky DIaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Bunnyhubby!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DIaz forces Bunnyhubby back against the cage and clinches.
DIaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bunnyhubby wants to break free but DIaz has control.
Bunnyhubby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DIaz is trying to trip Bunnyhubby. He has hold of a leg but Bunnyhubby is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. DIaz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
DIaz has gone for a leg lock! Bunnyhubby slips out almost immediately though and dives into DIaz's guard.
DIaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DIaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DIaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunnyhubby is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
DIaz is working hard here to advance position.
DIaz controlling Bunnyhubby's posture.
Bunnyhubby is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
DIaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DIaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIaz prevents Bunnyhubby from standing back up.
DIaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bunnyhubby is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DIaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bunnyhubby wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
DIaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunnyhubby is trying to break free.
DIaz keeps control of Bunnyhubby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bunnyhubby breaks the clinch.
DIaz misses with a leg kick
and Bunnyhubby counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunnyhubby has taken the fight to the clinch.
DIaz keeps control of Bunnyhubby as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bunnyhubby wants to get back to striking at distance but DIaz won't allow it.
Bunnyhubby tries to break the clinch but DIaz is controlling the position.
Bunnyhubby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DIaz has him pressed against the cage.
DIaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bunnyhubby prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DIaz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bunnyhubby regains guard.
Bunnyhubby wants to stand but DIaz is controlling the position.
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 Nucky DIaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bunnyhubby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DIaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunnyhubby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunnyhubby is trying to break the clinch but DIaz has him pressed against the cage.
Bunnyhubby wants to get back to striking at distance but DIaz won't allow it.
Bunnyhubby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunnyhubby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bunnyhubby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bunnyhubby is trying to force a seperation but DIaz has the dominant position.
DIaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunnyhubby pulls his leg out and moves away.
DIaz with a poor takedown
and Bunnyhubby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunnyhubby forces DIaz back against the cage and clinches.
Bunnyhubby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunnyhubby putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DIaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DIaz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
DIaz is standing up over Bunnyhubby. Bunnyhubby looks to escape but DIaz dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunnyhubby prevents DIaz from improving position.
DIaz controlling from side mount.
Bunnyhubby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but DIaz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DIaz taking a breather here.
DIaz throws an elbow but Bunnyhubby slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIaz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bunnyhubby is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
DIaz just content to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DIaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunnyhubby swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nucky DIaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunnyhubby takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bunnyhubby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DIaz has Bunnyhubby pressed against the cage, preventing Bunnyhubby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bunnyhubby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bunnyhubby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
DIaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DIaz pulls guard successfully.
DIaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunnyhubby wants to stand and escape but instead DIaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
DIaz throws a strike but Bunnyhubby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
DIaz tries to strike from the bottom.
DIaz wants to sweep but no luck.
DIaz is pulling down on Bunnyhubby's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunnyhubby, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DIaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Bunnyhubby will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Bunnyhubby clinches up against the cage.
Bunnyhubby has had enough of the clinch but DIaz keeps him there for the moment.
DIaz is trying to drag Bunnyhubby to the mat but Bunnyhubby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunnyhubby is trying to break the clinch but DIaz has him pressed against the cage.
DIaz tightens his grip and picks Bunnyhubby up, before dumping him to the ground. Bunnyhubby manages to land in guard.
DIaz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DIaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
DIaz prevents Bunnyhubby from getting back to his feet.
DIaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
DIaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DIaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bunnyhubby. DIaz shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Bunnyhubby slams his shin into DIaz's torso.
Nice takedown defense from Bunnyhubby. No joy for DIaz on that attempt.
DIaz shoots in and bounces Bunnyhubby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
DIaz looking to pass the guard.
DIaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIaz wants to pass the guard but Bunnyhubby is keeping the position.
Nucky DIaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DIaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DIaz'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DIaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunnyhubby makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DIaz really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nucky DIaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DIaz goes for a double leg but Bunnyhubby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bunnyhubby continues to drive forward.
DIaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunnyhubby can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bunnyhubby is trying to buck DIaz off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DIaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nucky DIaz.
I think DIaz 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 William Gold scores the fight for Nucky DIaz!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Nucky DIaz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Nucky DIaz!
Nucky DIaz wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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