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QFC Tournament 901 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Harris (ranked 5413 p4p, 524 weight class) and Ho Hek (ranked 5418 p4p, 408 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romeo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ho Hek!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hek wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Harris tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hek is not content to let Harris control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
Hek is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hek being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris stands and throws Hek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris trying to control the position but Hek is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harris decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harris shoots and misses
and Hek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris pulls Hek in to control the position.
Hek lands a couple of elbows.
Harris is trying to control the position but Hek postures up.
Hek wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Hek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hek trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harris, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Hek. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Hek shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Hek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Hek persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Hek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris forces Hek back against the cage and clinches.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Hek's takedown attempt.
Hek wants a takedown.
Hek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Hek has him pressed against the cage.
Hek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Hek keeps him there for the moment.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hek is defending well.
Hek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hek has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harris is trying to keep an underhook but Hek manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hek is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harris wants to sweep but Hek has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Hek, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Hek against the cage but Hek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hek unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Hek.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hek tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hek to the ground. Hek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hek has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris jumps guard but Hek stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harris regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Hek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Hek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hek is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Harris manages to get to full guard.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hek defends well.
Hek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hek has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Hek passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hek controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris manages to get back to half guard.
Hek content to control rather than advance.
Hek is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harris is not content to let Hek control the position.
Ho Hek has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Well, if Hek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hek is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hek stalling away here and it's allowed Harris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Hek looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harris darts in and clinches Hek up against the cage.
Harris has hold of one of Hek's legs. Hek is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris is pushing down on Hek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hek is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hek is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris trying to control the action but Hek is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hek is looking to improve his position.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hek moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romeo Harris.
I think Harris 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Ho Hek wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naghi Mamoli (ranked 5050 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 5647 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Banner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naghi Mamoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner gets a clinch.
Mamoli gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banner regains guard.
Mamoli stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Mamoli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamoli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mamoli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Mamoli from standing up.
Banner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mamoli slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamoli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mamoli wants to get up but he can't break Banner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Mamoli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Mamoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mamoli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mamoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamoli is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to clinch but Mamoli is avoiding it.
Mamoli throws a big counter combination but Banner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mamoli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Mamoli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamoli not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mamoli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamoli is one step ahead there.
Mamoli landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamoli prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Mamoli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner wants to control but Mamoli passes easily into half guard.
Banner tries to kick Mamoli off but Mamoli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mamoli closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Naghi Mamoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamoli stops Banner from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mamoli controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamoli prevents Banner from getting back to his feet.
Mamoli tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamoli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Mamoli controlling him for the moment.
Mamoli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mamoli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Mamoli is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamoli sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamoli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Mamoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamoli is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banner's half guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Mamoli trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Mamoli works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamoli stalling.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamoli wants to stand up but Banner is controlling the position.
Mamoli working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Mamoli throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Mamoli.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mamoli as he avoids it easily.
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamoli gets control of Banner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mamoli will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Mamoli is keeping the position.
Mamoli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banner stacks Mamoli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banner!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamoli seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mamoli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Mamoli is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner avoids the attempt from Mamoli to control.
Mamoli working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamoli on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamoli tries to get out of the position.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Mamoli is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamoli tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamoli regains half guard.
Mamoli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Mamoli is working away.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Banner is working for a kimura but Mamoli is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four 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.
Poor strikes thrown by Banner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mamoli knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.
Banner avoids the attempt from Mamoli to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mamoli is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mamoli 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Naghi Mamoli wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knor Rotje (ranked 5656 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corvis Durand (ranked 5725 p4p, 0 weight class). Knor Rotje could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Corvis Durand's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Knor Rotje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Corvis Durand!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotje tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotje.
Rotje dives in for a single leg takedown but Durand sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Durand is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rotje looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knor Rotje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotje gets caught flat footed, as Durand shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Durand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durand advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand trying to control the position but Rotje is working away.
Durand happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand gets to mount! Rotje was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Durand controlling his opponent.
Durand is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Durand extends the arm and Rotje is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corvis Durand!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axl Rose (ranked 4927 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jonnie (ranked 5706 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Axl Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Jonnie!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jonnie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
Jonnie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rose under the eye.
Nice body punch from Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Jonnie closes the distance and clinches.
Jonnie looking for a takedown.
Jonnie digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jonnie throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Jonnie.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonnie stops a takedown attempt from Rose.
Jonnie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie jumps guard.
Jonnie working a defensive guard but Rose manages to pass into side control anyway.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jonnie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jonnie is trying to improve his position.
Rose staying calm.
Jonnie tries to escape but Rose is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonnie is looking for a sweep.
Jonnie can't do much from the bottom here.
Rose staying calm.
Jonnie is looking for a sweep.
Jonnie struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonnie is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonnie is not content to let Rose control the position.
Rose tries to move to mount but Jonnie blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Jonnie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jon Jonnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonnie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jonnie closes the distance and pushes Rose back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonnie is defending well.
Jonnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonnie presses Rose against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonnie.
Jonnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jonnie scores with a shoulder strike.
Jonnie gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonnie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jonnie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonnie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jonnie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
A right handed body shot lands from Jonnie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonnie dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jonnie connects with a nice looking jab.
Jonnie lands a nice shot that snaps Rose's head back.
Jonnie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Jab by Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jonnie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose walks into a jab.
Jonnie moves into the clinch.
Jonnie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonnie lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jonnie.
Jonnie pushes off an throws an elbow but Rose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jonnie lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jonnie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
A short right from Jonnie on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jonnie lands a nice uppercut.
Jonnie cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.
Jonnie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
A body shot lands from Jonnie.
Jonnie scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Jonnie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jonnie lands a shoulder strike.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Jonnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jonnie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jonnie throws an elbow but it misses.
Jonnie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jonnie manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonnie keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonnie wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Rose won't allow Jonnie to sweep him here.
Jonnie working a defensive guard here.
Jonnie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jonnie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jonnie looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jonnie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jonnie throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose attempts a counter takedown but Jonnie avoids it well and moves away.
That's four 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.
Jonnie connects with a body shot.
Jonnie cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
Jonnie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jonnie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jonnie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jonnie scores with a hook to the body. Rose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jonnie throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Rose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jonnie 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jonnie scores with a nice right hand.
Jonnie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Jonnie. Beautiful body shot.
Jonnie digs a good body shot into Rose's ribs.
Jonnie cracks Rose with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jonnie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Jonnie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Jonnie there.
Jonnie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonnie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jonnie instigates a clinch.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jonnie.
Jonnie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonnie lands with a light punch inside.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Jonnie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose wants to take the fight to the mat but Jonnie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jonnie.
Jonnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonnie throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonnie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jonnie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Jonnie is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Jonnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jonnie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jonnie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jonnie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonnie gets control of Rose's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jonnie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jonnie wants to stand and escape but Rose is having none of it.
Jonnie trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
Jonnie wants to sweep but no luck.
Jonnie wants to improve his position but instead Rose has moved into half guard.
Jonnie is looking to escape.
Jonnie trying to control but Rose postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose stops Jonnie from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jon Jonnie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jonnie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rose on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Jonnie.
Axl Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jonnie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonnie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jonnie lands a nice hook to Rose's body. Rose takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jon Jonnie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jonnie lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jonnie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jonnie 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jon Jonnie!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jon Jonnie!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jon Jonnie!
Jon Jonnie wins by unanimous decision!
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