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QFC Tournament 962 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Atlas (ranked 4578 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chace Chacing (ranked 4661 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
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Ford Atlas!
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, Chace Chacing!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chacing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Atlas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chacing holds on and takes a little breather.
Atlas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Atlas is sitting in close to Chacing's body. Chacing has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Atlas is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Atlas is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chacing.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chace Chacing!
An out of breath Chace Chacing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Br John (ranked 4562 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Davidison (ranked 4601 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Br John!
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, Steve Davidison!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John pushes Davidison up against the cage in a clinch.
John is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Davidison fails to land.
John manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
John not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
John has a closed guard, preventing Davidison from standing up.
John working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davidison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davidison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davidison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with John. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
John trying to control the position.
John looking for a guillotine here but Davidison defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidison wants to stand but John has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John keeping full guard, as Davidison tries to pass.
Davidison got a little sloppy there for a moment and John has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davidison has managed to get both his arms back between John's legs - danger averted.
Davidison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidison postures up in John's guard and throws a big left but John blocks it.
John keeping full guard, as Davidison tries to pass.
Davidison with a flurry of punches that miss.
John bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidison's guard.
John trying to control but Davidison is working from the bottom.
John prevents Davidison from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davidison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
John wants to control from the top but Davidison keeps moving.
Davidison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst John is controlling him.
John is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Davidison is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst John is controlling him.
John being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve Davidison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidison lands a glancing blow to the side of John's head.
It looks like Br John has been cut.
Davidison feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends John sprawling to the canvas! John rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Davidison finish him?!
John is rocked!
Davidison lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Davidison!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Defender (ranked 4553 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inagawa Kai (ranked 4662 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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147 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, James Defender!
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, Inagawa Kai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Defender gets tackled into the cage by Kai. Kai maintains the clinch.
Kai pulls guard effortlessly.
Kai can't keep his opponent in guard - Defender advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kai trying to control here.
Kai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Defender is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Defender seems to be looking for submissions.
Kai actively working from the bottom here.
Kai looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defender is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kai tries to roll over but Defender keeps him under control.
Kai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
Defender is trying to control the action in half guard but Kai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kai wants to control but Defender is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kai has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Defender should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kai has tightened it up now! Defender 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 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Inagawa Kai!
Inagawa Kai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Johnson (ranked 4575 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Wave (ranked 4530 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Cameron Johnson!
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, Zack Wave!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wave looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No joy there for Wave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Wave clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Wave.
Wave is struggling to control the position.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Cameron Johnson has been cut.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wave gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wave throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wave gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wave is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wave pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wave has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Wave dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave is controlling the pace.
Johnson trying to hold on to Wave's head to control him but Wave postures up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Wave in his half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Wave keeps him under control.
Wave slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wave is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wave thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Wave stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Wave missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wave prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wave lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wave.
Wave avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wave.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wave gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wave is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wave digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Wave.
Wave lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wave is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Wave misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wave stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wave is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wave has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Wave dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Wave manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson sets himself, and Wave steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.
Johnson forces Wave back against the cage and clinches.
Wave with a knee to the head.
Wave connects with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Wave.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wave can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Wave.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Wave.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wave prevents it.
Wave digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wave tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Wave.
Johnson tries to circle away but Wave has him pinned against the cage.
Wave struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Wave struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Wave misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Wave won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wave just leaning against Johnson, taking a breather.
Come on Wave - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson taking a breather.
Zack Wave seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wave doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wave pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wave lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wave misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wave.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Wave.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wave walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Wave.
Wave prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wave has him pressed against the cage.
Wave breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Wave.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes Wave and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Wave gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wave is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Wave controlling him for the moment.
Wave controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wave drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wave jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wave landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Wave trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wave has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Wave showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cameron Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Wave back into the cage.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wave avoids the damage to the body.
Wave pulls guard successfully.
Wave looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wave manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wave is now in half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Wave control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson has hold of Wave's hands but Wave slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wave seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Wave has control of the leg.
Wave is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Wave sits in half guard.
Wave wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson trying to hold on to Wave's head to control him but Wave postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wave looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Wave is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wave throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Wave counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnson shoots and misses
and Wave moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wave misses with an elbow over the top.
Wave creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson jumps guard but Wave turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wave is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Johnson to the mat. Johnson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Wave from controlling successfully.
Wave is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Wave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wave has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Zack Wave!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Zack Wave!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Zack Wave!
Zack Wave wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Cann (ranked 4608 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Dealer (ranked 4607 p4p, 461 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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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Kenny Cann!
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, Micky Dealer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealer wants to clinch up but Cann keeps it at a distance.
Dealer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dealer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dealer tries to clinch there but Cann circles away.
Cann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dealer's head.
Dealer is rocked!
Cann circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dealer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cann finish him?
Cann throws a pinpoint strike between Dealer's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dealer crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Cann scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Cann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blessing Manwaring (ranked 4586 p4p, 459 weight class) and Abner Hill (ranked 4597 p4p, 462 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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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Blessing Manwaring!
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, Abner Hill!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manwaring stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manwaring closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Manwaring could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hill throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hill struggling a bit here.
Hill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manwaring wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hill keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manwaring decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hill.
Hill shoots for a takedown but Manwaring saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Manwaring misses.
Hill shoots for a double leg takedown but Manwaring sprawls well. He's pushed Hill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manwaring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manwaring wants to clinch.
Manwaring thuds his right hand into Hill's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manwaring tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Hill looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manwaring is fending him off so far but Hill persists. Nope, Manwaring circles away and we're back to standing.
Blessing Manwaring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Hill.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Manwaring sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manwaring has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Manwaring misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manwaring drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manwaring passes into side control.
Hill is being controlled here.
Hill tries to improve position but can't.
Hill being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manwaring stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Manwaring manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.
Hill has his feet on Manwaring's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Manwaring slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manwaring wants to clinch.
Hill follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Manwaring rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manwaring ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manwaring no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manwaring keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Manwaring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manwaring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill stands and steps away. Manwaring gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill shoots in and drives through. Manwaring sprawls well.
Hill pushes Manwaring up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill has Manwaring pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manwaring manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manwaring avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Manwaring using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Manwaring scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manwaring lands a nice uppercut.
Manwaring successfully pulls guard.
Hill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manwaring, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blessing Manwaring 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.
Manwaring shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hill is trying to defend but Manwaring finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to get back to full guard.
Hill trying to control here.
Manwaring moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hill.
Manwaring decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Manwaring is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hill can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manwaring wants to clinch.
Hill tries a quick counter leg kick but Manwaring is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manwaring moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Manwaring pushes Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Manwaring putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Manwaring scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill tries to score a body lock takedown but Manwaring shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Manwaring jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manwaring pushes Hill off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Manwaring is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hill fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Manwaring lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manwaring lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manwaring has him pressed against the cage.
Manwaring is pressed up against the cage. Hill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manwaring down to the mat. Manwaring avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blessing Manwaring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Hill.
Manwaring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with Manwaring's head.
Hill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
Abner Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill darts in looking for a takedown but Manwaring gets double underhooks and turns Hill into the cage.
Manwaring tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manwaring tries to clinch there but Hill circles away.
Manwaring rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manwaring pulls guard effortlessly.
Hill won't allow Manwaring to sweep him here.
Blessing Manwaring overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill wants to control from the top but Manwaring keeps moving.
Hill throws a strike but Manwaring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manwaring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manwaring stands up and waves to Hill to follow him.
Abner Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
A little feinted left hand from Manwaring on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill darts in and clinches Manwaring up against the cage.
Manwaring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manwaring lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manwaring prevents it.
Manwaring breaks the clinch.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill swats away the attempt to clinch by Manwaring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manwaring closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard.
Manwaring is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hill is trying to keep Manwaring in close.
Manwaring is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Manwaring has passed into half guard!
Manwaring stands up from half guard.
Manwaring closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blessing Manwaring dominated that second round.
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!
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Manwaring moves out of range easily.
Manwaring moves into the clinch successfully.
Hill has Manwaring pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Manwaring manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manwaring walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manwaring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill lands a head kick!
Manwaring avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from Manwaring. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Blessing Manwaring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Hill.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manwaring stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Manwaring wants it to stay on the feet.
Manwaring drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hill sprawls and moves away.
Manwaring is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Hill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manwaring circles away.
Manwaring tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manwaring leaves Hill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manwaring closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Manwaring stalls.
Manwaring lands a shot to the body.
Manwaring scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Hill blocks an elbow strike.
Manwaring is struggling to control the position.
Manwaring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blessing Manwaring has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hill blocks a body shot from Manwaring.
Manwaring scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manwaring keeps control of Hill as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill jumps guard.
Hill looking to control.
Manwaring 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.
Manwaring stands up and waves to Hill to follow him.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Manwaring moves out of range easily.
Manwaring gets a clinch.
Manwaring has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hill regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Manwaring escapes and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Manwaring stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Manwaring as Hill shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hill.
Manwaring tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hill tries to counter with a clinch but Manwaring shakes him off and moves away.
Manwaring stuffs the takedown.
Manwaring gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manwaring has him pressed against the cage.
Manwaring lands a shot to the body.
Manwaring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manwaring looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manwaring doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Manwaring moves into the clinch successfully.
Manwaring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manwaring tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Manwaring swinging wildly here.
Hill circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manwaring doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manwaring as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Manwaring. No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Manwaring rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage.
Manwaring gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blessing Manwaring is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill wants to sweep but Manwaring has passed to side control!
Abner Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manwaring stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Manwaring tries to clinch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Manwaring has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manwaring working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manwaring pulls guard effortlessly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blessing Manwaring showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Manwaring has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Blessing Manwaring!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Blessing Manwaring!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Blessing Manwaring!
Blessing Manwaring wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Komaroff (ranked 4574 p4p, 364 weight class) and Billy Kerel (ranked 4623 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 welterweight 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, Bronson Komaroff!
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, Billy Kerel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Komaroff shoots in for a takedown but Kerel shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Komaroff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Komaroff shoots in but no luck this time.
Kerel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Komaroff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bronson Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kerel counters by clinching up.
Kerel is leaning against Komaroff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Komaroff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Komaroff goes for a takedown attempt but Kerel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff shoots in for a double leg but Kerel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kerel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kerel does it's job there.
It looks like Bronson Komaroff has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kerel as Komaroff shoots in.
A nice side step and Kerel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kerel rushes Komaroff and presses him up against the cage.
Kerel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Komaroff is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Kerel as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Komaroff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Komaroff is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Kerel.
Kerel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Komaroff! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kerel is unloading with more strikes now! Komaroff drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Kerel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between New Tournament (ranked 4686 p4p, 0 weight class) and MIck Destrit (ranked 4576 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 welterweight 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, New Tournament!
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, MIck Destrit!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destrit tries to clinch up.
Tournament swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Tournament misses.
A jab from Tournament misses.
Destrit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Destrit moves in looking to clinch but Tournament pushes him off.
Tournament stuffs the takedown attempt from Destrit. Destrit gets slowly back to his feet.
Destrit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tournament as he jumps to the side.
New Tournament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MIck Destrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tournament paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Destrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like MIck Destrit has been cut.
Destrit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tournament is fending him off so far but Destrit persists. Nope, Tournament circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament takes a swing at Destrit's ribcage but misses.
Tournament blocks a head kick by Destrit.
Tournament throwing a counter right hand but Destrit manages to avoid it.
Tournament scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Destrit falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tournament dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Tournament!
A pretty intense looking New Tournament took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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