QFC Tournament 728 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escorber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escorber comes to the cage accompanied by freedom Fighters. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Escorber
vs
Lyon

170 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escorber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Escorber. No joy for Lyon on that attempt.
Lyon darts in trying to clinch

and Escorber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Escorber postures up.
Lyon has momentary wrist control but Escorber slips an elbow through the middle.
Lyon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escorber works over Lyon with some ground and pound from guard.
Escorber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Lyon is rocked!
Escorber gets to his feet and stands over Lyon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lyon felt that one! Escorber unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lyon from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escorber!
In his post fight interview, Pablo Escorber gave a big smile as he said 'This fight was a trouble to me cause Mat lyon is a MT fighter and am a wrestling fighter, so it was hard for me to win this much. i thank my couch and my fans, thank you for your support!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Halery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Halery
vs
Sanchez

180 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Halery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Halery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Sanchez jabs Halery right on the nose. Halery blinks but takes it well.
Halery really is a fat lump.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Halery with a series of wild strikes but Halery uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halery has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Halery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Halery backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halery will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halery lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Halery doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Halery. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halery doesn't seem bothered though.
Halery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halery is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Halery backpedaling.
Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Sanchez lands a left and a right that send Halery crashing to the mat, dazed. Sanchez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Halery is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Halery takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sanchez cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Sanchez!
An out of breath Diego Sanchez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pee Wee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Veins- Huntr . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hunter
vs
Wee

201 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pee Wee!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Hunter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Wee.
Wee misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wee or not.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wee working aggressively here.
Wee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wee looking to stall.
Hunter keeps control of Wee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Wee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter keeps control of Wee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wee swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a body shot.
Wee working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Wee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter has Wee pressed against the cage, preventing Wee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Wee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hunter drops Wee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Wee is rocked!

It looks like Pee Wee has been cut.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wee is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wee or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wee drops to his knees and Hunter pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seamus Hunter!
Seamus Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Snook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Britz Omega (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.

Snook
vs
Omega

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Juggernaut And Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Snook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Britz Omega!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snook tries to clinch up.

Omega drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snook wants to sweep but no luck.
Snook keeping full guard, as Omega tries to pass.

Omega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omega has managed to get both his arms back between Snook's legs - danger averted.
Omega 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.
Omega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega wants to stand but Snook is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega wants to control from the top but Snook keeps moving.
Omega working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Omega throws a sloppy head kick and Snook moves out of range easily.
Snook wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Omega fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snook shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snook's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snook throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega tries to counter with a clinch but Snook shakes him off and moves away.
Snook shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Omega. No joy for Snook on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Snook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snook goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snook jabs Omega right on the nose. Omega blinks but takes it well.

Omega dives in and scores a takedown into Snook's guard.

Omega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Omega has managed to get both his arms back between Snook's legs - danger averted.
Snook is breathing heavily.
Omega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Omega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Omega wants to pass the guard but Snook is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Omega controls the pace.
Snook seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega works over Snook with some ground and pound from guard.

Snook working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Omega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Omega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Omega wants to stand but Snook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Omega wants to control from the top but Snook keeps moving.
Omega wants to stand but Snook has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Omega shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Snook eats them both and turns towards Omega to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Patrick Snook has been cut.
Snook fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega wants to counter the offense by Snook and move into the clinch position.
Omega slaps away a takedown attempt from Snook, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Omega misses with a two punch combination.
Snook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Omega feints and as Snook raises his hands in defense, Omega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Omega postures up in Snook's guard and throws a big left but Snook blocks it.
Omega wants to pass the guard but Snook is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snook trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Britz Omega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Snook's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Snook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Omega defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snook.
Snook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Omega closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Snook sneaks out the side door and pushes Omega away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Snook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Omega's waist but Omega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snook off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Snook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega throws a head kick that misses.

Omega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snook sprawls well initially but Omega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Snook is concentrating on defense, preventing Omega from advancing position.
Snook is trying to stand.
Omega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega drops an elbow to the side of Snook's head.

Snook is rocked!
Omega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Snook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omega is nestled in close to Snook, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Omega is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Omega connects with a nice short shot to Snook's temple.
Omega really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omega is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omega passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega raining down hammerfists from mount.
Omega controlling his opponent.
Snook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Omega drops a big elbow. That's hurt Snook! More shots from Omega and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Britz Omega!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Les Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Namargamadov (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.

Tillman
vs
Namargamadov

196 cm
20
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Tillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khabib Namargamadov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Namargamadov dodges the punch combination from Tillman.
Tillman is looking to clinch but Namargamadov is avoiding it.
Namargamadov feints a counter leg kick.
Namargamadov blocks a head kick by Tillman.
Namargamadov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Namargamadov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tillman steps away.
Tillman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Namargamadov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tillman tries to clinch up but Namargamadov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Namargamadov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but Namargamadov avoids it.

Tillman rushes Namargamadov and presses him up against the cage.
Tillman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namargamadov is keeping busy.

Tillman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Namargamadov counters with a good low kick that Tillman was not able to check.
Tillman wants to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namargamadov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tillman wants to clinch.
Namargamadov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tillman tries to clinch up.
Namargamadov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tillman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman moves to clinch but Namargamadov breaks away
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick.
Tillman is breathing heavily.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tillman tries to land a front kick but Namargamadov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tillman tries to clinch up.
Namargamadov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tillman misses with a leg kick
and Namargamadov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tillman misses with a hook to the body
and Namargamadov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tillman wants to clinch up but Namargamadov keeps it at a distance.
Namargamadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tillman throws a head kick but Namargamadov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namargamadov avoids the body shot from Tillman.
Tillman tries to clinch but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Tillman misses with a combination
and Namargamadov counters with a good low kick that Tillman was not able to check.
Tillman misses with the body kick
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tillman swings widly with a right hand
and Namargamadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tillman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tillman. Namargamadov does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman throws a push kick but Namargamadov slaps the foot to one side.
Namargamadov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tillman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Tillman looks to land a body kick but Namargamadov moved away.
Namargamadov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tillman is looking to clinch.
Tillman throws a lazy head kick
and Namargamadov counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillman misses the shot to the body.
Tillman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Namargamadov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tillman throws a head kick but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Namargamadov avoids the head kick by Tillman.
A nice side step and Namargamadov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tillman throws a head kick but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Tillman throws a head kick that misses
and Namargamadov counters with an outside leg kick.
Tillman looks to clinch
and Namargamadov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tillman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Namargamadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Tillman is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Namargamadov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namargamadov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Namargamadov counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman tries to clinch but Namargamadov moves away
and Namargamadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Tillman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tillman looks to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tillman.
Tillman throws a combination that misses
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick.
Tillman wants to clinch.
Namargamadov throws out a counter right but Tillman avoids it with no problem.
Tillman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Namargamadov counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namargamadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namargamadov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Les Tillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillman tries to clinch there but Namargamadov circles away.
Tillman backing away here, and Namargamadov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman doesn't manage to clinch there - Namargamadov circles away.
Namargamadov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tillman is wise to it.
Tillman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tillman wants to clinch up but Namargamadov keeps it at a distance.
Namargamadov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tillman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Namargamadov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tillman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Namargamadov is able to avoid easily.
Tillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namargamadov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Namargamadov keeps the fight on the outside.
Namargamadov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tillman tries to clinch up.
Tillman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namargamadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tillman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namargamadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Namargamadov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tillman doesn't manage to clinch there - Namargamadov circles away.
Namargamadov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tillman throws a head kick but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Namargamadov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tillman steps away.

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.
Tillman throws a sloppy head kick and Namargamadov moves out of range easily.
Namargamadov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tillman throws a head kick but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Namargamadov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tillman.
Tillman throws a sloppy head kick and Namargamadov moves out of range easily.
Tillman misses with a wild body shot.
Tillman throws a sloppy head kick and Namargamadov moves out of range easily.
Namargamadov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tillman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tillman backing away here, and Namargamadov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Namargamadov avoids the head kick by Tillman.
Namargamadov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Namargamadov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Namargamadov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Namargamadov tries a quick counter leg kick but Tillman is wise to it.
Tillman is looking to clinch but Namargamadov is avoiding it.
Namargamadov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tillman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tillman darts in trying to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with a low kick, right behind Tillman 's knee.
Tillman throws a poor cross that misses
and Namargamadov counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tillman tries to clinch there but Namargamadov circles away.
Tillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Namargamadov counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namargamadov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tillman backing away here, and Namargamadov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick by Tillman misses
and Namargamadov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tillman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tillman tries to score with a low kick but Namargamadov moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Namargamadov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tillman wants to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with a leg kick.
Tillman is looking to clinch but Namargamadov is avoiding it.
Tillman tries to clinch up
and Namargamadov counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman tries to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Tillman is predictable there
and Namargamadov counters with an outside leg kick.
Namargamadov moves out of range as Tillman strikes.
Tillman swings for the body but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Namargamadov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tillman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namargamadov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tillman is looking to wear down Namargamadov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tillman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tillman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namargamadov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman moves in looking to clinch but Namargamadov pushes him off.
Namargamadov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillman tries to clinch up but Namargamadov circles away and keeps his distance.
Namargamadov slips a straight right by Tillman.
Namargamadov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tillman darts in trying to clinch
and Namargamadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tillman's knee momentarily.
Tillman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tillman misses with a left hand
and Namargamadov counters with an inside leg kick.
Tillman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namargamadov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Namargamadov feints a counter leg kick.
Namargamadov moves out of range as Tillman throws a body kick.
Tillman backing away here, and Namargamadov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tillman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Namargamadov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillman misses with a body shot.
Namargamadov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tillman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Namargamadov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tillman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tillman misses the jab.
A head kick by Tillman misses
and Namargamadov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tillman's knee momentarily.
Tillman tries to clinch but Namargamadov moves out of range.
Les Tillman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tillman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Namargamadov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Namargamadov flicks out a counter leg kick but Tillman steps away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tillman misses with a low kick.
Khabib Namargamadov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Namargamadov checks a low kick from Tillman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Namargamadov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Namargamadov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Khabib Namargamadov!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Khabib Namargamadov!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Khabib Namargamadov!

Khabib Namargamadov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Corbin (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.

Miller
vs
Corbin

199 cm
20
283 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Corbin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Corbin moves away and avoids it.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Corbin feints and as Miller raises his hands in defense, Corbin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Corbin looking to pass the guard.
Miller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Corbin is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corbin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbin keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miller passes Corbin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Corbin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corbin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miller with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Corbin is working from the bottom.
Miller content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Miller continues to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller scores with a jab. Corbin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corbin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddie Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corbin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corbin.
Freddie Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Corbin.
Nice shot by Miller.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Corbin looks winded!
Miller lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Paul Corbin has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Oooooh!!! Miller has knocked Corbin down with a huge combo! Miller steps away and waves a wobbly Corbin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Corbin is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corbin leaves his chin hanging out and Miller seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Corbin crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddie Miller!