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QFC Tournament 78 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raita Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasser Arafat (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raita Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yasser Arafat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kazama is defended easily by Arafat.
Kazama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Arafat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Arafat finds it's target.
Arafat scores with the left hand. Kazama knows he should have avoided that one.
Kazama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazama misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Arafat misses the shot to the body.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown but Arafat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raita Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arafat.
Arafat throws a hook but Kazama blocks it.
Arafat looks to land a right hand but Kazama moved out of range.
Arafat throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Arafat throws a hook but Kazama blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Arafat.
Arafat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazama.
Yasser Arafat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arafat tries to avoid it but Kazama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arafat to the ground. Arafat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arafat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arafat swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kazama tries for a takedown but Arafat circles away easily
and Arafat counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat swings for the body but Kazama moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Arafat as Kazama shoots in.
A right-left combo lands from Arafat.
Arafat misses with a looping left.
Arafat checks a leg kick.
Kazama moves away from the strike by Arafat.
Kazama staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arafat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kazama throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kazama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arafat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arafat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kazama slips a straight right by Arafat.
Kazama throws a leg kick but Arafat sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Arafat misses the target.
Kazama looks to throw the jab but Arafat is out of range.
Arafat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kazama back to the cage. Arafat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasser Arafat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kazama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arafat.
Arafat throws a shot from downtown. Kazama moves away and avoids it.
Kazama swings for the body but Arafat moves out of range.
Arafat might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kazama looks to score with a jab to the body but Arafat is just out of range.
Kazama swings for the body but Arafat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arafat scores with a jab to the head.
Arafat takes a swing at Kazama's ribcage but misses.
Yasser Arafat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Arafat misses.
Arafat catches Kazama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arafat moves away.
Yasser Arafat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazama ducks under a wild hook from Arafat.
Arafat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arafat throws the left hand but Kazama avoids the punch easily.
Arafat misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama takes a swing at Arafat's ribcage but misses.
Kazama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Arafat.
Arafat thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arafat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arafat thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat misses with a body shot.
Arafat throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Arafat misses its intended target.
Arafat throws a looping overhand right but Kazama ducks down to avoid it.
Kazama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arafat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazama defending well as Arafat loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazama shoots for a double leg takedown but Arafat sprawls well. He's pushed Kazama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arafat lands the left hand.
Arafat avoids the body shot from Kazama.
Arafat throws a lazy right hand but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kazama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Arafat misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Arafat misses the target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yasser Arafat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kazama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kazama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kazama misses with a wild body shot.
Arafat throws a jab when Kazama was well out of range.
Arafat misses the shot to the body.
Arafat cracks Kazama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kazama wants to clinch.
Arafat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kazama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama dodges the punch combination from Arafat.
Kazama shoots in for a takedown but Arafat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arafat throws a hook but Kazama blocks it.
Kazama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Arafat is fending him off so far but Kazama persists. Nope, Arafat circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Arafat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raita Kazama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazama blocks a jab.
Raita Kazama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Arafat misses.
Kazama throws a shot from downtown. Arafat moves away and avoids it.
Kazama wants to clinch.
Kazama defending well as Arafat loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arafat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazama was well out of range. Poor timing from Arafat.
Arafat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Kazama with that takedown attempt.
Arafat throws a nice looking combination but Kazama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four 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.
Good work by Arafat as he checks the leg kick.
Kazama misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Arafat.
Kazama throws a lazy right hand but Arafat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arafat throws a lazy right hand but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arafat throws an overhand right that lands on Kazama's shoulder, as Kazama tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yasser Arafat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arafat 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Yasser Arafat!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Yasser Arafat!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Yasser Arafat!
Yasser Arafat wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boom Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Kline (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Boom Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oscar Kline!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom Jr dives in and grabs Kline's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kline pushes down on Boom Jr's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boom Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Kline as Boom Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boom Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kline's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kline can't keep his opponent in guard - Boom Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boom Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boom Jr wants to pass to mount but Kline is defending the position.
Boom Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kline is trying to stand.
Boom Jr is working for a kimura but Kline is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom Jr moves nicely into side control.
Boom Jr works to advance to full mount. Kline defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kline is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Boom Jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kline is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Boom Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Saltzman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kido Takayoshi (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Saltzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kido Takayoshi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayoshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saltzman as he avoids it easily.
Takayoshi wants to clinch
and Saltzman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Takayoshi's guard now.
Saltzman throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saltzman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Takayoshi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Saltzman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saltzman working some strikes from top position.
Saltzman scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saltzman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takayoshi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saltzman cracks Takayoshi with a solid left hand.
Saltzman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takayoshi wants to stand up but Saltzman is controlling him.
Saltzman landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltzman landing with the ground and pound.
Saltzman stops Takayoshi from standing up.
Saltzman scoring with some ground and pound.
Saltzman wants to pass the guard but Takayoshi is keeping the position.
Saltzman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saltzman works over Takayoshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Saltzman is looking to work some ground and pound but Takayoshi has wrist control.
Saltzman stands up over Takayoshi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saltzman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takayoshi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saltzman has managed to get both his arms back between Takayoshi's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saltzman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saltzman is working Takayoshi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saltzman won't allow Takayoshi to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman throwing strikes but missing.
Takayoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saltzman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saltzman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saltzman is in close to Takayoshi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Takayoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saltzman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Takayoshi's head.
Saltzman throws a big right hand that misses.
Takayoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saltzman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saltzman is looking to work some ground and pound but Takayoshi has wrist control.
Saltzman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Takayoshi striking off his back but it's not causing Saltzman any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltzman throwing strikes from guard but Takayoshi blocks nicely.
Saltzman preventing the sweep.
Saltzman scoring with some ground and pound.
Takayoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takayoshi, not yet.
Saltzman scoring with some ground and pound.
Saltzman works over Takayoshi with some ground and pound from guard.
Saltzman throws an elbow that misses. Takayoshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saltzman's guard. Nice move by Takayoshi!
Saltzman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takayoshi.
Saltzman keeping moving, preventing Takayoshi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayoshi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saltzman is breathing heavily.
Takayoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but Saltzman is retaining full guard.
Takayoshi wants to control from the top but Saltzman keeps moving.
Saltzman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takayoshi on the ground.
Kido Takayoshi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Takayoshi fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takayoshi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saltzman is fending him off so far but Takayoshi persists. Nope, Saltzman circles away and we're back to standing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Saltzman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saltzman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takayoshi pinned against the cage. Takayoshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a takedown. Takayoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Saltzman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takayoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takayoshi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saltzman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takayoshi is trying to defend but Saltzman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saltzman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Takayoshi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takayoshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saltzman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saltzman's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayoshi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takayoshi somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Takayoshi working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Saltzman is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Takayoshi has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Saltzman taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kido Takayoshi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobcat Gremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Harrington (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobcat Gremlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington tries to clinch up.
Harrington tries for a takedown but Gremlin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gremlin tries to clinch up
so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gremlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrington throws a big right hand that misses.
Gremlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Gremlin blocks nicely.
Harrington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gremlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrington trying to control but Gremlin is working from the bottom.
Harrington throwing strikes from guard but Gremlin blocks nicely.
Harrington postures up in Gremlin's guard and throws a big left but Gremlin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington works over Gremlin with some ground and pound from guard.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gremlin is breathing heavily.
Gremlin looking to control.
Harrington lands a couple of digs.
Harrington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harrington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gremlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrington controls the pace.
Harrington throwing strikes but missing.
Gremlin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harrington postures up in Gremlin's guard and throws a big left but Gremlin blocks it.
Harrington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gremlin has momentary wrist control but Harrington slips an elbow through the middle.
Harrington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrington stands up over Gremlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gremlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Harrington landing some decent shots from guard.
Harrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrington works over Gremlin with some ground and pound from guard.
Harrington postures up in Gremlin's guard and throws a big left but Gremlin blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gremlin slips under a jab.
Gremlin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harrington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gremlin, pushing him back against the cage.
Harrington works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harrington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harrington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gremlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrington on the ground.
Harrington is in close to Gremlin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gremlin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrington advances position into side control!
Harrington lands a nice forearm strike.
Harrington trying to control the action but Gremlin is working from the bottom.
Harrington postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harrington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gremlin some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gremlin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gremlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harrington grinds an elbow into Gremlin's temple.
Check out the look on Harrington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harrington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gremlin keeps working.
Gremlin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harrington looks up at the clock and then as Gremlin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harrington working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Harrington stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington lands an elbow.
Desmond Harrington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harrington scoring with punches from side control.
Harrington scoring with punches from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Harrington shoots in and bounces Gremlin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harrington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrington stands up over Gremlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gremlin is keeping the position for now.
Harrington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington trying to control but Gremlin is working from the bottom.
Harrington controlling from the top position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Desmond Harrington wasn't active enough on the ground.
Harrington checks a low kick from Gremlin.
Harrington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harrington works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bobcat Gremlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin taking shots to the head.
Harrington fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Harrington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Harrington lands a big elbow.
Harrington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harrington landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harrington landing strikes from the mount.
Harrington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harrington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harrington punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrington raining down shots from the mount!
Harrington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the head.
Harrington lands a heavy elbow.
Gremlin is rocked!
Harrington controlling his opponent.
Gremlin is bucking up trying to escape but Harrington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Harrington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Desmond Harrington!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Desmond Harrington!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Desmond Harrington!
Desmond Harrington wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chatkla Likitaumneuychai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul VanSchool (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chatkla Likitaumneuychai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul VanSchool!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from VanSchool does no damage.
Good shot there by Likitaumneuychai.
VanSchool misses with the combination.
VanSchool swings widly with a right hand
and Likitaumneuychai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
VanSchool wants a takedown.
VanSchool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VanSchool has had enough of the clinch but Likitaumneuychai keeps him there for the moment.
Likitaumneuychai misses with some punches.
Likitaumneuychai misses with a body punch.
Likitaumneuychai stops a takedown attempt from VanSchool.
VanSchool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Likitaumneuychai lands a right hand that snaps the head of VanSchool backwards.
Likitaumneuychai prevents VanSchool from breaking the clinch.
Likitaumneuychai stalls.
Likitaumneuychai tries to throw a body punch but VanSchool avoids it by throwing Likitaumneuychai back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likitaumneuychai tries to work over VanSchool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Likitaumneuychai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with VanSchool's elbow.
Likitaumneuychai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by VanSchool.
Likitaumneuychai tries to work over VanSchool's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Likitaumneuychai misses with a hook to the ribs.
VanSchool tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chatkla Likitaumneuychai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul VanSchool.
VanSchool tries to circle away but Likitaumneuychai has him pinned against the cage.
Likitaumneuychai cracks VanSchool with a nice body shot.
Likitaumneuychai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of VanSchools head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likitaumneuychai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Likitaumneuychai.
Likitaumneuychai lands with a right to the head.
Likitaumneuychai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
VanSchool is rocked!
VanSchool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VanSchool is still on wobbly legs! Can Likitaumneuychai finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Likitaumneuychai.
Likitaumneuychai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks VanSchool with a big uppercut! VanSchool tries to clinch up but Likitaumneuychai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples VanSchool to the mat! VanSchool covers up and Likitaumneuychai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chatkla Likitaumneuychai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chatkla Likitaumneuychai made sure he mentioned 10th Degree Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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