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QFC Tournament 78 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boom Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yasser Arafat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yasser Arafat has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobby Boom Jr's chin.
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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
2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yasser Arafat!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boom Jr.
Horrible takedown by Boom Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Arafat which made him look bad.
Boom Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Boom Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arafat staying out of range there.
Boom Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arafat's corner calls for a 1-2. Arafat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arafat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom Jr under the eye.
Arafat lands a head shot.
Boom Jr throws a lazy right hand but Arafat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arafat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom Jr looking to score a takedown here. Arafat is defending well but Boom Jr drives through and ends up in Arafat's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boom Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arafat is keeping the position for now.
Boom Jr drops back looking for a leg! Arafat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Arafat manages to kick Boom Jr off! Boom Jr jumps back into Arafat's guard.
Boom Jr wants to control from the top but Arafat keeps moving.
Boom Jr pushes down on Arafat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boom Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boom Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arafat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arafat is trying to stand back up but Boom Jr is controlling him
Boom Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Arafat is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Boom Jr!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chatkla Likitaumneuychai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington swings for the body but Likitaumneuychai moves out of range.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Likitaumneuychai slips the punch.
Likitaumneuychai misses with an uppercut. Harrington saw that one coming.
Likitaumneuychai tried to score with a low kick but Harrington checks it.
Harrington throws a chopping leg kick but Likitaumneuychai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Likitaumneuychai has managed to clinch.
Harrington blocks a body shot from Likitaumneuychai.
Likitaumneuychai slowing the pace effectively.
Likitaumneuychai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Likitaumneuychai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Likitaumneuychai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Likitaumneuychai throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrington.
Likitaumneuychai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Likitaumneuychai tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Likitaumneuychai back against the cage.
Likitaumneuychai tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Likitaumneuychai back against the cage.
Likitaumneuychai can't find room to land a body shot as Harrington controls the action.
Likitaumneuychai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harrington is pushing Likitaumneuychai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Likitaumneuychai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Likitaumneuychai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Likitaumneuychai regains guard.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Likitaumneuychai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrington on the ground.
Likitaumneuychai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Likitaumneuychai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Likitaumneuychai tries to get out of the position.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrington scoring with some ground and pound.
Likitaumneuychai working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrington stands and throws Likitaumneuychai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harrington working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likitaumneuychai taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harrington controls the position.
Harrington grinds an elbow into Likitaumneuychai's temple.
Likitaumneuychai tries to improve position but can't.
Harrington is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Likitaumneuychai's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harrington scores with punches from side control.
Harrington moves into full mount!
Harrington working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington landing punches.
Likitaumneuychai is trying to escape the mount.
Harrington avoids the attempt from Likitaumneuychai to control.
Harrington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harrington is landing with some decent strikes but Likitaumneuychai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harrington pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Likitaumneuychai tries to hold on but Harrington pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Likitaumneuychai is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington breaks from Likitaumneuychai's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Likitaumneuychai is breathing heavily.
Likitaumneuychai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Harrington cracks Likitaumneuychai with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Harrington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harrington looking to score a takedown here. Likitaumneuychai is defending well but Harrington drives through and ends up in Likitaumneuychai's guard.
Harrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harrington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Likitaumneuychai's guard.
Desmond Harrington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrington is thwarting Likitaumneuychai's attempts to control the position.
Harrington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harrington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harrington working the head and body with strikes.
Harrington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Likitaumneuychai taking some punishment here, with Harrington in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is looking to advance position but Likitaumneuychai won't allow it.
Likitaumneuychai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harrington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Likitaumneuychai's head.
Harrington slows the pace down in half guard.
Harrington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harrington lands with a punch from half guard.
Likitaumneuychai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harrington.
Harrington is looking to take a break and control but Likitaumneuychai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Likitaumneuychai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harrington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harrington's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Likitaumneuychai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrington tries to hold on but Likitaumneuychai pushes him away.
Harrington is desperately trying to improve his position but Likitaumneuychai has a good base and remains in mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Likitaumneuychai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harrington is controlling Likitaumneuychai's trapped leg to prevent Likitaumneuychai from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington manages to get to full guard.
Harrington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harrington bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Likitaumneuychai's guard.
Likitaumneuychai keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.
Harrington is working Likitaumneuychai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Likitaumneuychai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Harrington has passed into side control.
Likitaumneuychai is trying to control Harrington's posture but Harrington avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Likitaumneuychai down.
Likitaumneuychai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harrington scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harrington moves into full mount!
Harrington working Likitaumneuychai over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrington raining down shots from the mount!
Harrington lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Likitaumneuychai tries to reverse the position but Harrington maintains control.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the head.
Harrington postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Likitaumneuychai looks a forlorn figure.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harrington throws a leg kick but Likitaumneuychai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harrington misses with a hook.
Harrington thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrington looks to throw the jab but Likitaumneuychai is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrington just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington throws a poor cross that misses
letting Likitaumneuychai counter with a right hand.
Likitaumneuychai throws a body punch but Harrington moves out of range.
Harrington misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Likitaumneuychai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrington.
Likitaumneuychai scores with a jab. Harrington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harrington swats away the attempt to clinch by Likitaumneuychai.
Likitaumneuychai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chatkla Likitaumneuychai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likitaumneuychai scores with a shot to the body.
Harrington throws a nice looking combination but Likitaumneuychai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harrington throws a shot from downtown. Likitaumneuychai moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrington. Likitaumneuychai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Likitaumneuychai lands a head shot.
Harrington throws a series of punches but Likitaumneuychai avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likitaumneuychai catches Harrington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chatkla Likitaumneuychai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Likitaumneuychai lands a nice shot to the body.
Likitaumneuychai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Likitaumneuychai. Harrington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Likitaumneuychai punishes Harrington's body with a nice straight punch.
Likitaumneuychai tries to clinch up.
Harrington needs to keep his hands up - Likitaumneuychai had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Likitaumneuychai.
Likitaumneuychai scores with a jab to the body.
Harrington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Likitaumneuychai.
A slow jab from Likitaumneuychai misses its intended target.
Chatkla Likitaumneuychai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Likitaumneuychai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrington.
Likitaumneuychai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Desmond Harrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Likitaumneuychai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chatkla Likitaumneuychai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harrington 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Desmond Harrington!
Judge Percy O'Donnell 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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FIGHT
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