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QFC Tournament 616 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conner Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conner Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low shoots and misses
and Tyler counters with a nice body kick.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Low shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tyler sneaks out the side door and pushes Low away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Low is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Low gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Low has his feet on Tyler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Low gets caught napping as Tyler dives in and scores a takedown. Low manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tyler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tyler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Low is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Low is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tyler looks winded!
Low jumps guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Tyler.
Tyler gets underhooks to prevent Low's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Low. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Low misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Low thinking.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Low napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tyler should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Low tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tyler with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyler controlling from mount.
Tyler has control of Low's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Low regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Low is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working for a submission but Low is keeping him at bay.
Low is wriggling around trying to escape.
Low reaches up to try and control the position but Tyler seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Low rolls and tries to escape and now Tyler has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is working for a rear naked choke. Low is not defending it well and Tyler has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Low refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Low's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conner Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Levalloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Levalloi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levalloi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levalloi.
No luck for Levalloi with that takedown attempt.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown just leaning against Levalloi, taking a breather.
Levalloi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Levalloi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Levalloi's guard.
Levalloi working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Levalloi is defending well.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown works his way into side control.
Brown decides to stand back up.
Levalloi fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Levalloi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown wants to stand but Levalloi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to stand up but Levalloi won't let him.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Levalloi for as long as he can get away with.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
That's four 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.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Levalloi's hands, connecting with Levalloi's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Levalloi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown postures up.
Brown stands up over Levalloi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levalloi is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Levalloi!
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown wants to stand but Levalloi is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Chris Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Levalloi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Brown landing shots from mount.
A big strike lands for Brown! That's really hurt Levalloi and he's turned his back - Brown keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Brown jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Burly Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burly Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz digs a good body shot into Bob's ribs.
Bob clinches up against the cage.
Bob lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz clinches.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Bob's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bob throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bob.
Jake Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob is looking to counter punch.
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Bob sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bob lands with a hook. Diaz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bob connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Jake Diaz has been cut.
A solid body kick from Diaz.
Bob scores with a jab.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bob counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bob.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but Bob is having none of it.
Diaz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bob advances to half guard.
Bob content to control rather than advance.
Diaz kicks off Bob and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but Bob blocks with his arms.
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bob cracks Diaz on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Diaz falls backwards against the cage. Bob follows up with more strikes that drop Diaz to his knees. Bob keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Diaz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burly Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Brawler Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Van Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Brawler Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Van Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hoost keeps the fight on the outside.
Brawler Iv has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Hoost stops a takedown attempt from Brawler Iv.
Brawler Iv manages to break the clinch.
Van Hoost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brawler Iv manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brawler Iv keeping moving, preventing Van Hoost from controlling successfully.
Brawler Iv is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Van Hoost frees his head nicely. Oh but Brawler Iv has switched to an armbar! Van Hoost is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Will Brawler Iv!
A very excited looking Will Brawler Iv 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Staff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Klabusterbaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klabusterbaer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blue Staff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johannes Klabusterbaer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klabusterbaer.
It looked like Staff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Klabusterbaer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Staff tries to bum rush Klabusterbaer with a series of wild strikes but Klabusterbaer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klabusterbaer gets tackled into the cage by Staff. Staff maintains the clinch.
Staff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klabusterbaers head.
Staff misses with a body punch.
Staff breaks the clinch.
Blue Staff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Staff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Klabusterbaer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Klabusterbaer.
Klabusterbaer is trying to break the clinch but Staff has him pressed against the cage.
Klabusterbaer jumps into guard, dragging Staff to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klabusterbaer is controlling Staff's posture.
Klabusterbaer 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.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Klabusterbaer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klabusterbaer tries to pull guard but Staff holds him up against the cage and eventually Klabusterbaer drops back down to his feet.
Blue Staff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johannes Klabusterbaer.
Staff prevents the takedown attempt.
Klabusterbaer pulls guard.
Klabusterbaer controlling Staff's posture.
Klabusterbaer wants to get back to his feet but Staff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Staff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klabusterbaer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Staff is fighting to break Klabusterbaer's control of his arms but Klabusterbaer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Klabusterbaer keeping full guard, as Staff tries to pass.
Staff won't allow Klabusterbaer to sweep him here.
Klabusterbaer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Staff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Klabusterbaer is tightening it up a little... Staff has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Staff reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Staff taps out! Nice BJJ there by Klabusterbaer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johannes Klabusterbaer!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donagh Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Vinol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donagh Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerard Vinol!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinol shoots in looking for a takedown. Rider tries to sprawl out of it but Vinol keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vinol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vinol showed some decent athleticism there.
Rider manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vinol keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rider scores a nice knee to the body.
Vinol with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vinol has Rider pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rider manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vinol!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vinol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rider throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rider 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.
Vinol wants to stand but Rider is controlling the position.
Vinol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rider with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vinol is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider landing with the ground and pound.
Vinol is still in real trouble! Can Rider finish him?
Rider gets to his feet and stands over Vinol, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vinol felt that one! Rider unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vinol from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donagh Rider!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KuroSakyz Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, KuroSakyz Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
Marciano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Souza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Marciano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Souza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KuroSakyz Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Souza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Souza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Marciano throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Marciano throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a single leg into guard. Marciano didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marciano is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control the position.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Marciano is defending well.
Souza decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marciano wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marciano as he jumps to the side.
Marciano clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano wants to stall.
Marciano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Souza pulls guard.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souza is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Marciano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Marciano looking to slow down the pace here.
Souza avoiding damage as Marciano throws knees to the body.
Souza looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marciano down to the mat. Marciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza drives through with a takedown into Marciano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Souza looks winded!
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano looking to control.
Souza won't allow Marciano to get back to his feet.
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano.
Souza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marciano 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.
Leo Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Marciano on that attempt.
Souza lands a high kick!
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Souza shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marciano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Marciano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Marciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Souza landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano wants to sweep here but Souza controlling him for the moment.
Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marciano is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Souza fails to land the takedown.
Marciano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Souza pinned against the cage. Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Souza throws a counter combo.
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.
Souza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Souza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marciano to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Souza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marciano off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Souza dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marciano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
KuroSakyz Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Souza.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza gets caught flat footed, as Marciano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Souza pushes Marciano off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marciano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza is looking to break free of the clinch but Marciano has double underhooks.
Marciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Souza walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marciano tries to work over Souza's front leg with a kick but Souza checks it.
Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Souza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marciano to the ground. Souza is now in Marciano's guard.
Souza chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza controlling from the top position.
Leo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano is working an open guard so Souza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marciano gets a takedown into half guard.
Souza manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Marciano keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Marciano jumps guard but Souza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Marciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Souza dodges an elbow strike from Marciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souza clinches up against the cage.
Marciano manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souza controls the pace.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Marciano wants to stand and escape but Souza is having none of it.
Marciano being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Souza showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Souza scores with a takedown into Marciano's guard.
Marciano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Souza forces his way into half guard.
Souza is keen to just control but Marciano is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Marciano defends it.
Marciano wants to control but Souza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Souza is looking to advance position but Marciano won't allow it.
Souza looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to control from Marciano's half guard. Marciano has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marciano tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souza is defended easily by Marciano.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Souza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Leo Souza!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Leo Souza!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Leo Souza!
Leo Souza wins by unanimous decision!
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