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QFC Tournament 798 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Princiotta (ranked 6327 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Fella (ranked 6629 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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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthew Princiotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tourney Fella!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princiotta tries to close the distance and clinch but Fella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fella misses with a straight left.
Fella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fella misses with a hook. Princiotta ducked under it nicely.
Fella walks forward, straight into a front kick from Princiotta.
Fella clinches.
Still in the clinch, Fella scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Matthew Princiotta has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fella.
Fella makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fella lands with a left to the head.
Princiotta is rocked!
Fella throws a punch but it's blocked by Princiotta.
Oh Princiotta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fella working aggressively here.
Fella lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princiotta.
Fella misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fella fails to land.
Fella lands with a left to the head.
Fella lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Princiotta to his knees! Fella keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Fella!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bbb Bbb (ranked 6250 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Manalu (ranked 6224 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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145 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bbb Bbb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Manalu!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bbb shoots in for a double leg but Manalu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manalu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manalu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bbb escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manalu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Manalu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bbb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bbb keeping full guard, as Manalu tries to pass.
Bbb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manalu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Manalu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bbb had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Manalu defends it easily.
Manalu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bbb is keeping the position for now.
Manalu chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manalu trying to control but Bbb is working from the bottom.
Manalu passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manalu lands strikes from half guard.
Bbb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manalu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manalu prevents Bbb from improving his position.
Bbb is working hard here to advance position.
Bbb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bbb.
Manalu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bbb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manalu preventing the sweep.
Manalu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manalu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manalu wants to control from the top but Bbb keeps moving.
Bbb wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manalu lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manalu stopping the sweep attempt from Bbb.
Manalu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bbb has momentary wrist control but Manalu slips an elbow through the middle.
Manalu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manalu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bbb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bbb is thwarting Manalu's attempts to control the position.
Manalu is defending against the submission attempts here by Bbb.
Bbb content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manalu trying to control but Bbb postures up.
Manalu tries to get to full guard but Bbb has control of the leg.
Bbb is looking for a kimura but Manalu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bbb to get the leverage.
Manalu trying to control but Bbb postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manalu tries to roll over but Bbb keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bbb is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manalu defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Manalu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manalu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bbb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bbb working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manalu has passed into half guard!
Manalu winds up and cracks Bbb with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bbb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bbb keeping moving, preventing Manalu from controlling successfully.
Bbb wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manalu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manalu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manalu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manalu lands a couple of digs.
Bbb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bbb looking for a sweep. Not yet Bbb, not yet.
Bbb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bbb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manalu trying to control from the bottom.
Bbb wants to work for an arm triangle but Manalu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Manalu is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manalu wants to control but Bbb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bbb prevents Manalu from improving his position.
Bbb is taking a breather. Manalu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Manalu wants to get back to full guard but Bbb has passed into side control.
Bbb taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bbb'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.
You can see the frustration on Manalu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bbb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Manalu rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bbb's guard! Nice work there by Manalu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bbb wants to hit a switch here but Manalu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bbb there!
Manalu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bbb?
Bbb is desperately trying to improve his position but Manalu has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bbb sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Manalu working over Bbb with some ground and pound. Bbb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Manalu trying to control from half guard but Bbb is working away.
Manalu drops an elbow to the side of Bbb's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bbb looking for submissions off his back.
Bbb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manalu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bbb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Manalu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Manalu gets a double leg takedown into Bbb's guard.
Bbb working for a triangle but Manalu defends it easily.
Bbb wants to sweep here but Manalu controlling him for the moment.
Manalu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bbb is proving hard to escape from.
Manalu stands up over Bbb, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manalu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bbb's head.
Bbb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bbb is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Manalu has his hands clasped together but Bbb extends and breaks Manalu's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bbb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bbb Bbb!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Chin (ranked 6354 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Silva (ranked 6430 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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131 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jayden Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin motions for Silva to come forward. Chin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chin lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
Jayden Chin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Chin is now in Silva's guard.
Chin wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is pulling down on Chin's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Chin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Silva has tightened it up now! Chin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Logan Briggs (ranked 6098 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Parisyen Ii (ranked 6608 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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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Logan Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kari Parisyen Ii!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisyen Ii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Briggs sprawls well initially but Parisyen Ii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Briggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Briggs looking to score a takedown here. Parisyen Ii is defending well but Briggs drives through and ends up in Parisyen Ii's guard.
Briggs has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Parisyen Ii is proving hard to escape from.
Parisyen Ii is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.
Briggs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Parisyen Ii's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parisyen Ii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Briggs has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parisyen Ii is trying to maintain the position but Briggs is very close to passing his half guard.
Briggs blocks the strikes from Parisyen Ii.
Briggs maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Parisyen Ii could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Briggs has cracked it and Parisyen Ii is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Briggs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Logan Briggs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perry Mason (ranked 6655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Postans (ranked 6221 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
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Perry Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Graham Postans!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
Postans has Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Postans blocking some punches.
Mason missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mason wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Postans has him pressed against the cage.
Postans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Postans to work.
The referee calls for Postans to work.
The referee calls for Postans to work.
Postans receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Postans moves into the clinch.
Postans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mason up against the cage.
Postans slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Postans's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Postans lands an uppercut.
Postans blocks an elbow strike from Mason.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Postans smiles and moves away.
Postans lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham Postans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Postans as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Postans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mason, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Postans.
Postans stalling.
Postans content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Postans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Postans is controlling him.
Postans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Postans lands with a right to the head.
Postans slowing the pace effectively.
Mason wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Postans fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Postans closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Postans.
Postans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Postans prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Postans after a bit of a struggle.
Mason is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Postans - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Postans effectively controlling the action here.
Mason letting Postans take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Postans pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.
Mason wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Postans controlling the action here for a moment.
Postans is stalling here.
Postans continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Postans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mason can't get the takedown.
Postans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mason's efforts to push away.
Postans is pressed up against the cage. Mason has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Postans down to the mat. Postans avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mason drops down looking for an ankle pick but Postans pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Postans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Postans moves into the clinch.
Mason just leaning against Postans, taking a breather.
Mason letting Postans take a breather here.
Postans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Postans has him pressed against the cage.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Postans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Postans.
Mason tries to pull guard but Postans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Postans leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Mason tries to clinch but Postans is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Postans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Postans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Perry Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason dives in and scores a takedown into Postans's guard.
Postans wants to get back to his feet but Mason passes into half guard.
Postans scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mason manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Postans blocking the ground and pound.
Mason wants to control the pace but Postans is squirming around nicely.
Postans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Postans has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Postans controlling the action here for a moment.
Postans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Postans.
The referee calls for Postans to work.
Mason is trying to pull guard but Postans has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Postans manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Postans pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Postans takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Nice uppercut lands for Postans. That snapped Mason's head back.
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into Postans's guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Postans keeps moving.
Mason controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason stands up and waves to Postans to follow him.
Mason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Postans's guard.
Mason stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Postans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason stands up and waves to Postans to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Perry Mason will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Postans scores with a punch to the head.
Postans closes the distance and pushes Mason back into the cage.
Postans stalling.
Postans pressing his opponent against the cage.
Postans stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Postans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Postans holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mason wants to stall.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason swings wildly with an uppercut but Postans uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Postans dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
Postans tries to clinch up.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Postans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graham Postans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mason wants to pass to mount but Postans is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason stands up out of the half guard.
Postans has closed the distance and engaged Mason in a clinch.
Postans is pushing Mason up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mason being controlled against the cage.
Postans lands a right hand.
Postans is stalling here.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Postans's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Postans is stalling here.
Postans stops a takedown attempt from Mason.
Postans pressing his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graham Postans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Graham Postans.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Postans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Mason is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Postans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mason tries to pull guard but Postans holds him up against the cage and eventually Mason drops back down to his feet.
Postans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mason.
Perry Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mason tries to pull guard but Postans won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Postans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Postans has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Graham Postans!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Graham Postans!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Graham Postans!
Graham Postans wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Gurd (ranked 6222 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilbur Maki (ranked 6227 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Gurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilbur Maki!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maki scores with a shot to the body.
Maki punishes Gurd's body with a nice straight punch.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gurd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gurd tries to counter by clinching up but Maki breaks away and moves out of range.
Gurd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gurd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gurd.
Maki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gurd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gurd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurd closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Maki cracks Gurd with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gurd.
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gurd takes the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Gurd.
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Gurd controls the action.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Maki blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Maki manages to break the clinch.
Gurd connects with a body shot that sends Maki's belly button to the back.
Gurd throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurd drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Gurd.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Gurd presses Maki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gurd lands a right hand.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gurd tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurds head.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Gurd - that landed with a thud.
Gurd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maki or not.
Gurd gets through Maki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Gurd.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd working aggressively here.
Maki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gurd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gurd.
A short right from Maki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki gets through Gurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gurd backwards.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki is trying to break the clinch but Gurd has him pressed against the cage.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
Gurd scores with a shoulder strike.
Gurd lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki blocks a body shot from Gurd.
Gurd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Gurd 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.
Gurd is looking to clinch.
Gurd moves into the clinch.
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Maki lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Maki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Maki tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd gets through Maki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd keeps control of Maki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki scores with a hook to the body.
Gurd scores with a shot to the side of Maki's head.
Maki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gurd tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Maki.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Gurd works on Maki's body with a couple of short punches.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gurd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Gurd uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Maki tries to work over Gurd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd misses with the head strike.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurd misses with a wild combination.
Gurd tries to keep at a distance but Maki has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Gurd blocks an uppercut.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Gurd avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Gurd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gurd fails to land.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Richard Gurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gurd blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Gurd on the inside.
Gurd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
A hook to the body from Maki.
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gurd is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gurd.
Gurd is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gurd scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Gurd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurd moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Maki cracks Gurd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maki misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Gurd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gurd tries to clinch up.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurd manages to avoid it.
Maki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gurd avoids the body shot from Maki.
Gurd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilbur Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gurd slips under a jab from Maki.
Gurd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maki misses the jab.
Gurd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maki swings for the body but Gurd moves out of range.
Gurd seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Gurd's head but Gurd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurd manages to avoid it.
Gurd looks to clinch
and Maki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gurd drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gurd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki tries a body shot but Gurd blocks it.
Gurd misses with a body punch.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd misses with the head strike.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maki prevents a body shot from Gurd.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
Gurd presses Maki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Gurd digs a right hand into Maki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maki's gas tank.
Gurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurds head.
Maki breaks the clinch.
Gurd moves in looking to clinch but Maki pushes him off.
Maki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurd moves away.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gurd takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Gurd misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurd.
Gurd blocking some punches.
Gurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Gurd controls the action.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Gurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gurd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Gurd's head.
Gurd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Maki.
Gurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gurd.
Gurd prevents a body shot from Maki.
Gurd tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gurd struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki blocks a body shot from Gurd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gurd's elbow.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Maki working aggressively here.
Gurd lands a shot to the body.
Gurd lands a body punch.
Gurd tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Gurd back against the cage.
Gurd blocks a body shot from Maki.
A left hand lands to the body for Gurd.
Maki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
Gurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurd controls his hands.
Gurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Wilbur Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Gurd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wilbur Maki.
I think Gurd 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Richard Gurd!
Richard Gurd wins by unanimous decision!
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