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QFC Tournament 986 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bledge Stevenson (ranked 4936 p4p, 4771 weight class) and First First (ranked 450 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bledge Stevenson!
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, First First!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but First swats him away and circles back towards the center.
First gets a takedown into half guard.
First working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stevenson is looking to control First's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevenson avoid being mounted?
First working Stevenson over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from First.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
First works his foot free and advances to mount.
First scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
First loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Stevenson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from First land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. First stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First First!
An out of breath First First 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Rua (ranked 4809 p4p, 4772 weight class) and Mighty Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 447 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Rua!
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, Mighty Achilles!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles lands a big right hand that sends Rua crashing to the mat! Achilles stays standing though and waves Rua back to his feet!
 Rua is rocked!
Achilles ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Rua's jaw. Rua's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Achilles does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mighty Achilles!
Our winner, Mighty Achilles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Davis (ranked 4994 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Davis!
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, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
Holliday stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
As Holliday tries to get set, Davis tries to push him back and clinch up but Holliday manages to avoid the attempt.
Holliday lands an overhand right.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holliday defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holliday is defended easily by Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Holliday sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis avoids the head kick by Holliday.
Davis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davis darts in and clinches Holliday up against the cage.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Holliday throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Holliday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davis dives in for a single leg takedown but Holliday sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with the takedown
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holliday counters by moving into the clinch.
Holliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis is pushing Holliday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holliday closes the distance and pushes Davis back into the cage.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Davis prevents Holliday from breaking the clinch.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis tries a knee to the head but Holliday blocks it.
Davis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Holliday.
Holliday tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Davis is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Davis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holliday throws a push kick but Davis slaps the foot to one side.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Davis bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holliday takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Holliday.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Davis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holliday has Davis pushed against the cage.
Davis prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Davis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holliday pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Holliday. No joy for Davis on that attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holliday takes the fight into the clinch.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holliday wants to break free but Davis has control.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Holliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Davis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davis continues to drive forward.
Davis is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
Jack Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday shoots in looking for a takedown but Davis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holliday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Holliday goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Holliday gets caught napping as Davis dives in and scores a takedown. Holliday manages to retain guard.
Holliday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Holliday is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holliday manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Holliday's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holliday has his hands on Davis's head, controlling the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jack Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Holliday, which made it look bad.
A head kick by Holliday misses
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holliday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday wants a takedown but no success here.
Holliday is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis fails to land the takedown.
Holliday moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
Doc Holliday seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis moves into the clinch successfully.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holliday's efforts to push away.
Davis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis looking to slow down the pace here.
Holliday tries to break the clinch but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holliday, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Davis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holliday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davis after a bit of a struggle.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Holliday's takedown attempt.
A short left from Holliday.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holliday smiles and moves away.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Holliday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.
Holliday gets a clinch.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holliday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holliday darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Holliday is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Holliday tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davis smiles and moves away.
Holliday cracks Davis with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holliday.
Holliday gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holliday uses from the top position.
Davis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Doc Holliday!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jack Davis!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Doc Holliday!
Doc Holliday wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 4997 p4p, 4929 weight class) and Chris Danger (ranked 456 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Cena!
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, Chris Danger!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena moves into the clinch.
Danger manages to break the clinch.
Danger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cena defends well and Danger ends up having to push Cena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cena throws a leg kick
so Danger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Danger pushes down on Cena's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Danger tries to pass to full mount but Cena defends it.
Danger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Danger wants to stand up but Cena has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger is working for a kimura but Cena is defending it quite comfortably.
Cena knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danger on the ground.
Cena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danger pulls his head out easily.
Cena wants to improve his position but Danger is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Danger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cena!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cena tries to get out of the position.
Cena is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger breaks from Cena's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Danger controlling from the full mount.
Cena is looking to improve his position but Danger isn't that keen on the idea.
Danger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Danger controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena tries to hold on but Danger postures up.
Danger controlling the position easily from mount.
Danger unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Danger lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Danger 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.
Cena throws a push kick but Danger slaps the foot to one side.
Cena avoids a kick to the body.
Cena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cena lands with a slapping head kick.
Danger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Danger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Danger decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cena to his feet.
Danger has Cena up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Danger.
Danger is looking for a takedown.
Danger wants the takedown. Cena is fighting it off but Danger persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cena's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena is pulling down on Danger's head. It's preventing any offense from Danger, at least for the moment.
Danger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cena is looking to stand up but Danger isn't so interested in that idea.
Danger postures up and lands a big shot to Cena's brow.
Cena can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Danger controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danger landing with the ground and pound.
Danger engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Danger pushing down on Cena's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Danger in particular looking to stall.
Danger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Cena uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Danger advances position into side control!
Cena is looking for a sweep.
Cena is working to avoid the ground and pound but Danger connects with a decent elbow.
Danger scoring with punches from side control.
Danger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Danger controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cena, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Cena's face as Danger controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cena's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cena shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Danger looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cena is defending well. Danger quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cena has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Danger celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Danger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Garcia (ranked 4787 p4p, 4858 weight class) and Dave Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Garcia!
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, Dave Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Smith striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Garcia keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Garcia wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Garcia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Garcia trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Smith manages to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Garcia sits in half guard.
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.
Smith tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
Garcia is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Garcia is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garcia throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Garcia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith working away.
Garcia takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Smith creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Garcia is out cold and this one is all over! Smith climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Kerel (ranked 4878 p4p, 4856 weight class) and Ambroos De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karel Kerel!
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, Ambroos De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from De Vries finds it's target.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
Kerel fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Vries throws a combination. Kerel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kerel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vries was well out of range. Poor timing from Kerel.
Kerel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
De Vries takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Ambroos De Vries has been cut.
De Vries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerel.
De Vries tries to counter with a clinch but Kerel shakes him off and moves away.
De Vries keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerel.
Kerel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kerel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerel being controlled against the cage.
Kerel jumps guard and drags De Vries to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kerel is looking to cinch up a triangle. De Vries throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kerel's body to avoid the submission. Kerel has instead reached around De Vries's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kerel arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Karel Kerel!
A very excited looking Karel Kerel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Last Last (ranked 4770 p4p, 4954 weight class) and Bobby Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Last Last!
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, Bobby Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Last misses with a looping right.
Bruce misses with the combination.
Last throws a series of punches but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Last.
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Last swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Last cracks Bruce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Last has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bruce to stand back up!
It looks like Bobby Bruce has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Last clinches up against the cage.
Last gets through Bruce's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bruce takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Last.
Last utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bruce looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Last.
That has opened up Bobby Bruce's cut even more.
Last drops Bruce with a big knee straight up the middle! Bruce is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Bruce is rocked!
Bruce drops his hands momentarily. Last doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bruce staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bruce doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Last Last!
After winning the bout, Last Last thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sky Genie (ranked 4879 p4p, 4955 weight class) and Petr Divi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sky Genie!
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, Petr Divi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Genie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Divi being controlled against the cage.
Genie digs a right hand into Divi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divi's gas tank.
Genie wants to stall.
Divi drags the fight down to the ground.
Genie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Divi is looking for a triangle but Genie pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Genie wants to control from the top but Divi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Genie.
Genie wants to stand but Divi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Genie decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Divi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Divi postures up.
Divi looking to pass the guard.
Genie keeping moving, preventing Divi from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie wants to sweep but no luck.
Genie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Divi wants to stand but Genie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Genie trying to strike off his back.
Genie looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Divi darts in and clinches Genie up against the cage.
Genie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie has had enough of the clinch but Divi keeps him there for the moment.
Divi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Divi jumps guard but Genie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Divi breaks from the clinch.
Genie slips a jab and a cross from Divi.
Genie gets the takedown into side control.
Genie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Divi keeps working.
Divi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Divi is not content to let Genie control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divi is looking for a sweep. Genie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Genie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Genie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Divi is squirming around, avoiding Genie's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Divi wants to hold on but Genie pushes him away.
Genie trying to control but Divi is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petr Divi 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.
Divi moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Genie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Divi breaks from the clinch.
Genie shoots in for a takedown but Divi shows good takedown defense.
Divi clinches up with Genie and pushes him back against the cage.
Divi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Divi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genie is looking to work some ground and pound but Divi has wrist control.
Genie pushes down on Divi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sky Genie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Divi wants to get back to full guard but Genie has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Divi looks to move to half guard but instead Genie has passed into mount! Damn!
Divi tries to reverse the position but Genie maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Divi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Divi tries to hold on but Genie pushes him away.
Genie scoring with strikes but Divi is staying in there.
Genie controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divi tries to lock up and control but Genie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Divi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie cracks Divi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Genie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Divi is squirming around, avoiding Genie's attempts to control the action.
Genie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Divi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Genie stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Divi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Divi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Genie was covering up waiting for the punch and Divi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Genie pushes Divi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Divi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie misses with a body shot.
Genie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDivi.
Genie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Genie working over Divi with some ground and pound. Divi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Genie trying to control the action but Divi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Divi tries to roll over but Genie keeps him under control.
Genie is working for a kimura but Divi is defending it quite comfortably.
Genie is keen to just control but Divi is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Divi is trying to stand up here but Genie is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Genie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Divi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sky Genie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Genie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Divi sprawls well initially but Genie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Divi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Divi keeping control of the position.
Divi strikes from the bottom but Genie passes into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie breaks from Divi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Genie looking to finish Divi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Divi!
Divi working to try and regain half guard.
Genie lands a big elbow.
Genie raining down shots from the mount!
Divi is bucking up trying to escape but Genie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Genie trying to control but Divi is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genie controlling from mount.
Divi wants to get back to his feet.
Genie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Genie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Genie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Divi looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie prevents Divi from getting the reversal.
Divi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genie content just to control the position here.
Genie trying to control but Divi is having none of it.
Genie with shots to the head and body - Divi looks very uncomfortable down there.
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.
Genie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Divi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Genie controlling from the full mount.
Genie avoids the attempt from Divi to control.
Genie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Divi has worked his arm free - good work by Divi!
Genie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Divi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sky Genie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Genie 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Sky Genie!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Sky Genie!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sky Genie!
Sky Genie wins by unanimous decision!
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