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QFC Tournament 52 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonothan Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Zimmerman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Zimmerman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonothan Ferguson! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zimmerman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ferguson. That one must have hurt. A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Zimmerman down. A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson. Ferguson throws a nice head kick!
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Zimmerman takes it in his stride. Zimmerman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Zimmerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferguson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zimmerman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmerman fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ferguson cracks the inside of Zimmerman's front leg. That kick from Ferguson tenderised Zimmerman's leg. Zimmerman is trying to keep his angry face on. Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ferguson scores with a head kick. Zimmerman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ferguson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ferguson misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferguson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ferguson connects with a high kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ferguson misses with a body kick. Jonothan Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ferguson throws a nice outside leg kick. Ferguson looks to land a body kick but Zimmerman moved away. Zimmerman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Zimmerman shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zimmerman takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Ferguson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zimmerman takes a step back to recover. Zimmerman is breathing heavily. Ferguson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson. Zimmerman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jonothan Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ferguson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson. Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ferguson cracks the inside of Zimmerman's front leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonothan Ferguson dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zimmerman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Ferguson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zimmerman. An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson. Zimmerman dives in and grabs Ferguson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferguson pushes down on Zimmerman's head and hops out. Ferguson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zimmerman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ferguson - the referee stops the clock and Zimmerman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ferguson. Zimmerman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ferguson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zimmerman will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmerman blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A head kick misses from Ferguson. Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zimmerman's sensitive parts. Zimmerman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferguson's waist but Ferguson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zimmerman off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zimmerman blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson. Ferguson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zimmerman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zimmerman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Ferguson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zimmerman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson. Jonothan Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. No luck for Zimmerman with that takedown attempt. Zimmerman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ferguson! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ferguson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zimmerman working for a guillotine from mount but Ferguson is in no mood to give up. Zimmerman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zimmerman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Zimmerman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. 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! Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Zimmerman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferguson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonothan Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson. Ferguson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Ferguson throws a nice inside leg kick. Ferguson scores with a kick to the body.
Zimmerman gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmerman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Zimmerman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Zimmerman is thwarting Ferguson's attempts to control the position. Zimmerman stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Zimmerman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ferguson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zimmerman has cracked it and Ferguson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zimmerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Zimmerman! Dylan Zimmerman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gergu Mansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ordemus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gergu Mansen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ordemus Maximus! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mansen there as he acknowledges the shot. Maximus loads up on a big right hand but Mansen slips the punch. Mansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mansen somewhat. Maximus throws a body punch but Mansen moves out of range. A shot to the liver by Maximus. Beautiful body shot. Maximus digs a good body shot into Mansen's ribs. Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansen is just out of range. Maximus connects with a body shot that sends Mansen's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus scores with a jab to the body. Mansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus. Mansen shoots for a takedown but Maximus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Mansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maximus as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gergu Mansen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maximus with a nice cross. Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maximus as he avoids it easily. Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mansen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Maximus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ordemus Maximus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mansen is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansen is just out of range. Maximus jabs Mansen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Maximus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maximus swings for the body but Mansen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansen moves away. Good shot there by Maximus. Maximus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mansen rather than just go for the knockout. Maximus misses with a wild body shot. Maximus misses the shot to the body. Maximus lands a nice shot to the body.
Maximus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximus scores with a jab. Mansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mansen avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Maximus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jab from Maximus. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mansen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Mansen scoring with punches from side control. Maximus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mansen. Mansen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ordemus Maximus dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mansen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Maximus scores with a hook to the body. Mansen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maximus lunges at Mansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mansen's hand. Maximus takes a swing at Mansen's ribcage but misses. Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus looks to score with a jab to the body but Mansen is just out of range. Maximus digs a good hook to Mansen's body.
Maximus misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Maximus. Maximus lunges at Mansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mansen's hand. Maximus stuns Mansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maximus throws a body punch but Mansen moves out of range. Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Maximus swings for the body but Mansen moves out of range.
Maximus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ordemus Maximus seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansen.
Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansen moves away. Mansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maximus sprawls well. Maximus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mansen gets slowly back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maximus sizes up Mansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ordemus Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mansen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maximus throws a lazy right hand but Mansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maximus getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Maximus lands with a nice body punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Maximus. Mansen avoids the body shot from Maximus.
Mansen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mansen. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gergu Mansen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maximus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mansen.
Maximus misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circling - Maximus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A telegraphed right hand from Maximus misses the target. Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansen moves away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ordemus Maximus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab by Maximus. Mansen ducks under a wild hook from Maximus. The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Maximus takes a swing at Mansen's ribcage but misses. Maximus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mansen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Mansen tries for a takedown but Maximus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Maximus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maximus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maximus swings for the body but Mansen moves out of range.
Donk. Maximus catches Mansen right on the button with a cross. Maximus misses the shot to the body. Maximus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mansen moves away. Maximus sizes up Mansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maximus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mansen doesn't seem bothered though. Gergu Mansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus. Maximus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maximus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mansen at a distance.
Mansen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mansen manages to avoid it. Mansen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maximus. This has been an exciting period of action! Mansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maximus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mansen scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mansen is defended easily by Maximus. Mansen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Maximus stuns Mansen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Maximus jabs at Mansen's body. Maximus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mansen doesn't seem bothered though. Maximus scores with a hook to the body. Mansen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maximus thuds a left hand into Mansen's body. Maximus scores with a hook to the body. Mansen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maximus lands a nice looking body shot.
Mansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Maximus scores with a jab to the head.
Maximus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Ordemus Maximus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Maximus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Ordemus Maximus! Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ordemus Maximus! Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Ordemus Maximus!
Ordemus Maximus wins by unanimous decision! In his post fight interview, Ordemus Maximus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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