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QFC Tournament 992 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Smyth (ranked 5130 p4p, 4974 weight class) and Pascal Gouveia (ranked 545 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
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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 New York, William Smyth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pascal Gouveia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smyth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gouveia.
Gouveia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smyth is trying to trip Gouveia. He has hold of a leg but Gouveia is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smyth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Gouveia keeps moving.
Smyth is looking to advance position but Gouveia has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gouveia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gouveia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gouveia content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth has given up his back. Will we see Gouveia going for some submissions?
Gouveia is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smyth is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pascal Gouveia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erlan Subov (ranked 2979 p4p, 4973 weight class) and Jordon Wong (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 New York, Erlan Subov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordon Wong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong misses with a takedown attempt - Subov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Subov.
Wong has closed the distance and engaged Subov in a clinch.
Subov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Subov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Subov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Subov is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong has Subov pressed against the cage, preventing Subov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Subov can't break the clinch.
Subov is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Wong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Subov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Erlan Subov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordon Wong.
Subov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Wong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Subov misses with a wild combination.
Wong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wong closes the distance and clinches.
Wong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Subov.
Both fighters circling a little - Wong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Subov.
Subov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to clinch there but Subov circles away.
Wong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Subov misses with a series of wild punches.
Subov moves forwards but Wong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Subov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Subov tries to bum rush Wong with a series of wild strikes but Wong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Subov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wong counters by clinching up.
Wong working Subov over with knees to the body.
Wong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Subov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Subov, as that shot connected.
Erlan Subov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Subov as he jumps to the side.
Subov throws out a loose jab but Wong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Subov is breathing heavily.
Subov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Subov.
Subov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
Wong has Subov pressed against the cage, preventing Subov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wong manages to pull guard.
Subov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wong is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Subov being controlled here momentarily.
Subov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Subov is fighting to break Wong's control of his arms but Wong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Subov stands and steps away. Wong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erlan Subov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Subov. That did some damage!
Some wild striking there from Subov.
A punch combination from Subov misses.
Wong tries to clinch there but Subov circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Subov scores with a four punch combination!
Subov shoots for a double leg takedown but Wong sprawls well. He's pushed Subov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wong moves into the clinch.
Subov is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wong lands an elbow just above Subov 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong has Subov pushed against the cage.
Subov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subov stops a takedown attempt from Wong.
Wong looking for a takedown.
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Subov throws a series of punches but Wong moves out of range.
Wong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Subov as he jumps to the side.
Erlan Subov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordon Wong.
Wong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Subov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Subov feints a jab promting Wong to slip. Subov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Subov defends well and Wong ends up having to push Subov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wong is breathing heavily.
Wong is looking to clinch.
Subov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wong back to the cage. Subov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Wong slips under a jab from Subov.
Subov gets a takedown into half guard.
Wong has one foot on Subov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Subov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wong's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Subov.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Subov.
Wong misses with a two punch combination.
Subov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Subov tries to sprawl but Wong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to work for an arm triangle but Subov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Subov is pressing down on Wong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four 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.
Subov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Subov fails to land the takedown.
Wong closes the distance and clinches.
Wong jumps guard but Subov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Subov is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Subov breaks the clinch.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erlan Subov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Subov gets tackled into the cage by Wong. Wong maintains the clinch.
Wong fails to pull guard.
Subov wants to break free but Wong has control.
Wong stops a takedown attempt from Subov.
Wong slows down the pace here.
Subov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subov scores with a nice right hand.
Erlan Subov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong moves in looking to clinch but Subov pushes him off.
Subov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Subov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Subov misses its intended target.
Subov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but Subov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong manages to break the clinch.
Subov misses with a double jab.
Subov throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Subov.
Subov throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Erlan Subov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wong scores with a shot to the body.
Wong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Subov.
Wong rushes Subov and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wong clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Subov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Erlan Subov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordon Wong.
Subov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Subov uses from the top position.
Subov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wong's guard.
Wong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Subov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Subov, into his guard.
Wong pushing down on Subov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Subov wants to stand back up but Wong manages to pass into side control.
Wong stands up and beckons Subov to his feet.
Wong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Subov but Subov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Subov is fending him off so far but Wong persists. Nope, Subov circles away and we're back to standing.
Subov is looking for a counter combo.
Subov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wong as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong wants to clinch up but Subov keeps it at a distance.
Jordon Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Subov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordon Wong.
I think Subov 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Erlan Subov!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Erlan Subov!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Erlan Subov!
Erlan Subov wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gion Florin (ranked 5095 p4p, 5001 weight class) and Brian Lewis (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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BJJ Blue 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 New York, Gion Florin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florin gets caught napping as Lewis dives in and scores a takedown. Florin manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lewis distracts Florin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Florin keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Lewis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lewis stands up over Florin, holding on to his feet. Lewis throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Florin is out cold! Lewis lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Lewis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Man (ranked 5002 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Luca Granelli (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 New York, Han Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Granelli!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Luca Granelli has been cut.
Man fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man lands a body shot.
Granelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granelli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Granelli scores with a head kick. Man tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Granelli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Man blocks a head kick by Granelli.
Granelli feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Man thuds a left hand into Granelli's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granelli darts in looking for a takedown but Man gets double underhooks and turns Granelli into the cage.
Granelli looks winded!
Man lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Granelli! Man dives in looking to finish! Granelli is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Han Man!
Han Man decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Regan (ranked 5066 p4p, 5069 weight class) and Franc Zarha (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 New York, Derek Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franc Zarha!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Regan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Derek Regan has been cut.
Zarha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zarha scores with a shot to the body.
Regan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Regan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Regan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Regan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Regan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regan is trying to pull guard but Zarha has him pressed against the cage.
Regan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Regan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regan shoots in for a takedown but Zarha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zarha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zarha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Regan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Regan trying to stall but Zarha improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zarha is trying to break the clinch but Regan has him pressed against the cage.
Regan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zarha stuffs the takedown attempt from Regan. Regan gets slowly back to his feet.
Zarha throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Regan stumbling backwards into the cage! Regan bounces back off the cage towards Zarha, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Zarha lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Zarha celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franc Zarha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barron (ranked 5016 p4p, 4909 weight class) and Javi Solinas (ranked 71 p4p, 441 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
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Granite chin |
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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 New York, Bob Barron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javi Solinas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solinas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barron misses with a takedown attempt
and Solinas counters by clinching up.
Solinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barron gets caught flat footed, as Solinas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barron managing to control the position.
Barron keeping full guard, as Solinas tries to pass.
Solinas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solinas is working Barron over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solinas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Solinas controlling from the top position.
Solinas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solinas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Solinas looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barron wants to control the position but Solinas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Solinas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Solinas thows a huge punch but Barron dodges it nicely.
Solinas stands up out of the half guard.
Solinas tries to land a front kick but Barron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solinas throws a nice looking combination but Barron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Solinas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Solinas tries to advance to mount but Barron denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barron is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barron is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Solinas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barron wants to get back to full guard but Solinas has mounted him!
Solinas gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Barron throws a head kick that half lands.
Barron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barron wants it to stay on the feet.
Barron avoids the head kick by Solinas.
Barron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Solinas.
Barron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solinas wants to take the fight to the mat but Barron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bob Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javi Solinas.
Solinas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barron.
Barron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barron looks for a takedown but Solinas sprawls well.
Barron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Solinas as he jumps to the side.
Barron is breathing heavily.
Solinas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barron's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solinas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javi Solinas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barron throws a leg kick which misses Solinas's front leg but catches the back leg as Solinas tries to avoid it.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barron kicks off Solinas and gets to his feet.
Solinas dives in for a single leg takedown but Barron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Javi Solinas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barron moves in looking to clinch but Solinas pushes him off.
Solinas drops his hands momentarily and Barron takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solinas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barron to the ground. Solinas is now in Barron's guard.
Barron is wriggling around but Solinas manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Javi Solinas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Solinas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barron with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Solinas wants to control but Barron is keeping him busy.
Solinas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barron doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solinas.
Solinas is nestled in close to Barron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solinas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barron!
Solinas controlling from mount.
Barron is squirming around, avoiding Solinas's attempts to control the action.
Solinas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Solinas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solinas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barron is surviving well by controlling Solinas's body position as best he can.
Solinas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barron's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Barron sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Solinas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barron wants to get back to full guard.
Solinas wants to pass to mount but Barron is defending the position.
Barron is trying to maintain the position but Solinas is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Solinas is nestled in close to Barron, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solinas trying to control the action but Barron is working from the bottom.
Solinas wants to pass to mount but Barron is defending the position.
Solinas decides to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barron darts in and clinches Solinas up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Javi Solinas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Javi Solinas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Solinas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barron, up you get!
Solinas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob Barron is winning the standup battle so far.
Solinas shoots and misses
and Barron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Javi Solinas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Solinas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron sets himself, and Solinas steps forward looking for the clinch! Barron avoids it this time.
Barron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barron stuffs the takedown.
Barron shoots in for a takedown but Solinas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Solinas unleashes a big counter combination but Barron bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Solinas blocks the low kick.
Barron closes the distance and clinches up with Solinas, looking for a takedown. Barron pushes Solinas against the cage but Solinas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown but Barron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Barron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javi Solinas.
Solinas throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solinas has his takedown stuffed
enabling Barron to counter with a crisp jab.
Solinas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solinas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barron bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Barron wants to clinch up but Solinas keeps it at a distance.
Solinas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barron is fending him off so far but Solinas persists. Nope, Barron circles away and we're back to standing.
Barron lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barron tries to clinch but Solinas moves out of range.
Barron misses with a takedown attempt - Solinas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solinas throws a leg kick but Barron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barron's waist but Barron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solinas off to one side.
Barron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barron is trying hard to land a takedown here. Solinas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barron is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solinas clinches up with Barron and pushes him back against the cage.
Solinas works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Solinas chips away with some ground and pound.
Barron uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barron.
Despite the aggression on Solinas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barron throws a sloppy body shot
and Solinas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron attempts a counter takedown but Solinas avoids it well and moves away.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown but Barron shows good takedown defense.
Barron throws a sloppy head kick and Solinas moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solinas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barron as he jumps to the side.
Solinas tries to close the distance and clinch but Barron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barron half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Solinas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barron's waist but Barron gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Solinas off to one side.
Solinas doesn't manage to clinch there - Barron circles away.
Barron lands with a hook. Solinas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solinas fails with the takedown.
Barron is looking to slow Solinas down with leg kicks.
Solinas wants to clinch.
Barron seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solinas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barron circles away.
Barron tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solinas manages to circle out of the way.
Barron gets a clinch.
Solinas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Solinas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Solinas tries for a takedown but Barron manages to get underhooks.
Barron avoiding damage.
Barron looking for a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barron is looking to break free of the clinch but Solinas has double underhooks.
Solinas wants to get back to striking at distance but Barron won't allow it.
Solinas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Solinas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Javi Solinas!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Javi Solinas!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Javi Solinas!
Javi Solinas wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fay (ranked 5072 p4p, 5048 weight class) and Jon Targaryen (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 New York, Ryan Fay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fay.
Targaryen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ryan Fay has been cut.
Targaryen clinches up against the cage.
Targaryen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses.
Fay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targaryen sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fay is defended easily by Targaryen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fay shoots in and drives through. Targaryen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Fay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Fay doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen slaps away a takedown attempt from Fay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fay goes for a double leg but Targaryen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Targaryen continues to drive forward.
Fay fails with a takedown attempt.
Targaryen stuffs the takedown.
Targaryen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fay to the ground. Targaryen is now in Fay's guard.
Fay is breathing heavily.
Targaryen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Targaryen advances position into side control!
Targaryen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fay knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fay is trying to escape the position but Targaryen is controlling the position.
Targaryen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fay looks calm but he's in trouble here. Targaryen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fay is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Targaryen lets go of the hold and Fay can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jon Targaryen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franco Spinka (ranked 5024 p4p, 4967 weight class) and Vicky Whardana (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 New York, Franco Spinka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicky Whardana!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinka has closed the distance and engaged Whardana in a clinch.
Whardana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whardana tries to clinch up but Spinka circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spinka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whardana to keep the fight standing.
Whardana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spinka walks away with a smile on his face. Whardana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spinka moves into range and clinches up with Whardana.
Spinka is trying to pull guard but Whardana turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spinka pulls Whardana into guard.
Spinka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whardana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spinka is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Whardana rolls with it to try and escape but Spinka cranks on the arm and Whardana is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franco Spinka!
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