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QFC Tournament 114 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lauzon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Lauzon! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mazuke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lauzon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mazuke circles away. Mazuke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Mazuke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mazuke lands some shots froms side control. Mazuke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazuke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Mazuke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Mazuke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mazuke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Mazuke working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lauzon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lauzon gets back to full guard.
Mazuke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mazuke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck. Mazuke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lauzon dives on top into guard. Lauzon pushing down on Mazuke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Mazuke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lauzon lands with a punch from half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lauzon wants to work for an arm triangle but Mazuke is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lauzon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lauzon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazuke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lauzon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Mazuke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lauzon pulls his head out easily. Mazuke looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Mazuke is breathing heavily. Mazuke is not content to let Lauzon control the position. Lauzon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lauzon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Mazuke is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lauzon trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lauzon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Mazuke is working to get back to half guard.
Mazuke is working hard here to advance position. Lauzon has hold of Mazuke's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mazuke manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lauzon has control of Mazuke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mazuke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lauzon content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lauzon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazuke is looking to escape. Lauzon is working for a guillotine from mount but Mazuke frees his head quite easily.
Mazuke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lauzon on the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lauzon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lauzon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mazuke manages to avoid the submission attempt. Mazuke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Lauzon 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.
Lauzon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mazuke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mazuke. Mazuke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mazuke stopping the sweep attempt from Lauzon. Lauzon has his foot on Mazuke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mazuke works his way back into a safe position though. Mazuke trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lauzon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mazuke has his hands clasped together but Lauzon extends an breaks Mazuke's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lauzon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Lauzon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Action Jackson (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Davis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Action Jackson! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Jackson does no damage. Jackson misses with a combination
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackson throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease. Davis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. Davis lands an overhand right.
It looks like Action Jackson has been cut. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis. Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away. Davis swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Davis misses with the combination.
Davis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Davis avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson looks winded! Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. A thudding body kick lands there by Jackson!
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis. Davis throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Davis throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis. Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Davis counters with a straight right hand. Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it. Jackson looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Davis. A head kick misses from Jackson. A head kick from Jackson lands but Davis takes it in his stride. Davis misses with a hook. Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Davis thows a body shot but no joy. Action Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
A punch combination from Davis misses. Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt. Davis misses with a straight left. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Action Jackson's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis misses with a series of wild punches.
Davis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Davis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Davis loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. Jackson is breathing heavily. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Davis takes a kick to the side of the head. Davis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Davis misses with a straight left. Davis connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off. Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jackson throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Davis misses with a looping right. Michael Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away. Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Davis misses with a hook. Jackson defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand. Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Davis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Davis misses with a wild body shot. A head kick misses from Jackson. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson tries to land a front kick but Davis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Davis lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet. A jab lands there for Davis. Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Davis lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively. Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Action Jackson's cut even more. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Jackson is rocked! Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. Jackson misses with a head kick.
Davis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Davis throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming. Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him? The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. Jackson seems to have recovered his senses. Michael Davis is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Davis misses. Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Davis dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Action Jackson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson slips under a jab. Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Jackson throws a jab when Davis was well out of range. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Davis misses. Nice shot by Davis. Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing. Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Davis misses the jab. Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Davis looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davis throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson. A head kick misses from Jackson. Jackson thows a body shot but no joy. Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis. Jackson throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Davis throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily. Davis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Davis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Davis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The cut above Action Jackson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Davis looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Davis throws a big shot that misses. Action Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target. Jackson misses with a body kick. Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking. Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Davis lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming. Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Michael Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Davis throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Davis looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Davis showed his dominance in that final round. Well Davis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Michael Davis! Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Michael Davis! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Michael Davis!
Michael Davis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baba Zradomia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nail Grigorovich (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baba Zradomia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nail Grigorovich! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grigorovich rushes Zradomia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Zradomia is trying to pull guard but Grigorovich has him pressed against the cage. Zradomia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grigorovich to keep the fight standing. Grigorovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Grigorovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grigorovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Zradomia tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Zradomia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Zradomia tries to clinch up but Grigorovich circles away and keeps his distance. Zradomia defending well as Grigorovich loads up on a big left hand. Zradomia wants to clinch and Zradomia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zradomia tries to clinch up and Grigorovich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Grigorovich is pressed up against the cage. Zradomia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grigorovich down to the mat. Grigorovich avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baba Zradomia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zradomia tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Grigorovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grigorovich connects with a crisp jab. Grigorovich moves into the clinch. Grigorovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zradomia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Grigorovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Grigorovich leaning against his opponent.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Grigorovich looks to land a right hand but Zradomia moved out of range. Zradomia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No joy there for Grigorovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grigorovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zradomia wants to clinch and Grigorovich counters with a nice leg kick. Nail Grigorovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grigorovich with a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Grigorovich finds it's way through Zradomia's defenses. Zradomia slips a jab and a cross from Grigorovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grigorovich lands with a cross. Grigorovich throws a right hand that Zradomia ducks under and follows up with a left that Zradomia also avoids with ease. Zradomia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zradomia moves to clinch but Grigorovich breaks away and Grigorovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zradomia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grigorovich. Zradomia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigorovich gets in close and instigates a clinch. Zradomia tries to stall but Grigorovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zradomia avoiding damage as Grigorovich throws knees to the body.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Zradomia fails in his attempt to clinch. Zradomia moves in looking to clinch but Grigorovich pushes him off. Zradomia tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grigorovich swings for the body but Zradomia moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grigorovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Grigorovich clinches. Zradomia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grigorovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grigorovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Grigorovich.
Zradomia is trying to maintain a safe position but Grigorovich gets an underhook and turns Zradomia into the cage. Grigorovich landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grigorovich breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zradomia looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Grigorovich should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Zradomia tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zradomia moves to clinch but Grigorovich breaks away and Grigorovich counters with a slapping leg kick. Zradomia drops his hands momentarily and Grigorovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zradomia wants to clinch and Grigorovich moves into the clinch. Grigorovich crunches a lovely knee into Zradomia's ribcage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grigorovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zradomia avoids it. Grigorovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grigorovich throws a shot from downtown. Zradomia moves away and avoids it. Zradomia moves in looking to clinch but Grigorovich pushes him off. Zradomia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Grigorovich moves into range and clinches up with Zradomia. Grigorovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zradomia is defending well for now. Grigorovich looks winded! Grigorovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zradomia fails in his attempt to clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Grigorovich looks to throw the jab but Zradomia is out of range. Zradomia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Grigorovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nail Grigorovich dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grigorovich closes the distance and clinches. Grigorovich is struggling to control the position. Zradomia managing to block the knees to the body from Grigorovich.
Grigorovich throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zradomia blocks it with crossed arms. Grigorovich pushes off an throws an elbow but Zradomia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorovich as Zradomia tries to tie him up. Zradomia jumps guard but Grigorovich stands there with Zradomia around his waist. Zradomia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Zradomia tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zradomia checks the leg kick. Grigorovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zradomias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Zradomia wants to clinch up but Grigorovich keeps it at a distance. Zradomia wants to clinch. Grigorovich throws out a loose jab but Zradomia uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zradomia slips a straight right by Grigorovich. Nail Grigorovich seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zradomia blocks a jab. Zradomia tries to clinch up. Grigorovich takes the fight into the clinch. Grigorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Grigorovich tries to work over Zradomia's front leg with a kick but Zradomia checks it. Zradomia tries to clinch but Grigorovich moves out of range. Grigorovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Grigorovich connects with a crisp jab. Zradomia is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zradomia fails in his attempt to clinch. Zradomia fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zradomia moves to clinch but Grigorovich breaks away and Grigorovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zradomia thinking. Grigorovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grigorovich tries to score with a low kick but Zradomia moves his leg out of the way. The fight stays on the outside here - Zradomia looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zradomia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grigorovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A decent looking cross lands there for Grigorovich. Zradomia fails in his attempt to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zradomia wants to clinch up but Grigorovich keeps it at a distance. Grigorovich keeps the fight on the outside. Grigorovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Zradomia tries to close the distance and clinch but Grigorovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Zradomia looks to clinch and Grigorovich counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zradomia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Grigorovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Zradomia tries to stall but Grigorovich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grigorovich trying to land knees to the body.
Zradomia is trying to pull guard but Grigorovich has him pressed against the cage. Zradomia is looking to control Grigorovich's arms but Grigorovich gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zradomia has his back to the cage. Grigorovich breaks from the clinch.
Zradomia looks to clinch and Grigorovich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grigorovich. Grigorovich working Zradomia over with knees to the body. Grigorovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The fight stays on the outside here - Zradomia looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice uppercut lands for Grigorovich. That snapped Zradomia's head back.
Grigorovich takes the fight into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorovich as Zradomia tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grigorovich working Zradomia over with knees to the body. Nail Grigorovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Grigorovich lands a knee to the body.
Grigorovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. 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! Grigorovich scores with the left hand. Zradomia knows he should have avoided that one. Grigorovich thows a left - swing and a miss! Donk. Grigorovich catches Zradomia right on the button with a cross. Grigorovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Zradomia. Decent striking displayed by Grigorovich there. Grigorovich clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Grigorovich crunches a lovely knee into Zradomia's ribcage. Grigorovich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Grigorovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Grigorovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zradomia, pushing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nail Grigorovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zradomia tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Grigorovich counter with a right hand. Grigorovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baba Zradomia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice body punch from Grigorovich. Grigorovich throws a lazy right hand but Zradomia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Zradomia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorovich paws at him with a jab and circles away. A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorovich. Grigorovich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grigorovich moves into the clinch. Grigorovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Grigorovich digs a good body shot into Zradomia's ribs. Grigorovich throws a nice inside leg kick. Grigorovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grigorovich has closed the distance and engaged Zradomia in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Zradomia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorovich paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zradomia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grigorovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grigorovich throws a looping overhand right but Zradomia ducks down to avoid it. Grigorovich moves into the clinch. Zradomia jumps guard but Grigorovich stands there with Zradomia around his waist. Zradomia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zradomia tries to clinch and Grigorovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grigorovich with a jab. Grigorovich pushes Zradomia up against the cage in a clinch. Grigorovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grigorovich drives through and clinches with Zradomia against the cage.
Grigorovich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grigorovich scores a nice knee to the body.
Grigorovich breaks from the clinch.
Zradomia slips a straight right by Grigorovich. Zradomia tries to keep at a distance but Grigorovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zradomia tries to pull guard but Grigorovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Zradomia drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Grigorovich.
Grigorovich breaks from the clinch.
Zradomia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grigorovich throws out the jab. Zradomia is looking to clinch. Grigorovich thumps Zradomia with a low kick. Grigorovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grigorovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Grigorovich keeps the fight on the outside. Zradomia is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Zradomia tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Grigorovich counters with a nice uppercut. Zradomia fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grigorovich has managed to clinch.
Zradomia tries to pull guard but Grigorovich forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baba Zradomia. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zradomia managing to block the knees to the body from Grigorovich.
A bit of stalling here from Grigorovich.
Grigorovich scores a nice knee to the body.
Grigorovich wants to break free but Zradomia has control.
Zradomia jumps guard but Grigorovich turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Zradomia being controlled against the cage. Zradomia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grigorovich pulls him back up using the underhooks. Zradomia is trying to drag Grigorovich to the mat but Grigorovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Zradomia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Grigorovich breaks the clinch.
Zradomia looks to clinch and Grigorovich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Grigorovich. Zradomia tries to clinch up and Grigorovich counters with an inside leg kick. Grigorovich lands the left hand. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grigorovich.
Zradomia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grigorovich. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fight stays on the outside here - Zradomia looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Grigorovich throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Grigorovich connects with a jab. Zradomia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baba Zradomia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nail Grigorovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Zradomia is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Nail Grigorovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Grigorovich 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nail Grigorovich! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nail Grigorovich! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Nail Grigorovich!
Nail Grigorovich wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Ben (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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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Ben! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ben is defended easily by Jones. Jones looks to land a combination but Ben avoids it well. Jones looks to land a combination but Ben avoids it well. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben has managed to clinch.
Ben keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Ben keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away. Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ben moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones connects with a crisp jab. Ben connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands. Jones throws a nice looking combination but Ben bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ben staying out of range there. Jack Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ben has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ben taking a breather. Ben escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Ben. Ben fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. Jones misses with the combination.
Ben misses with a series of wild punches.
Ben connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ben throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head. Ben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ben takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Jones misses. Ben throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ben off to one side. A combination from Jones does no damage. Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Ben is rocked! Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ben. Ben tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it. Ben shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ben looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Ben drives through and ends up in Jones's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jones pulls Ben in close to his closed guard and prevents Ben from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones keeping moving, preventing Ben from controlling successfully. Jones pulls Ben in close to prevent any damage. Ben controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dani Ben hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Ben fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away. Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones misses with a combination
and Ben counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Jones misses. Ben throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease. Ben throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones lands with a nice combination. Ben backs away looking to recover. Ben will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jones throws a right hand that Ben ducks under and follows up with a left that Ben also avoids with ease. Ben with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut. Ben tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes. Jones catches Ben with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jack Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ben shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. Ben is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him? Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jack Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ben moves into the clinch. Ben putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. The referee calls for Ben to work.
Ben seems to have recovered his senses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ben pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Ben blocks a jab. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Ben, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ben has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ben just leaning against Jones, taking a breather. Ben misses with the head strike.
Ben manages to break the clinch.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Jones clobbers Ben with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ben has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ben there as he acknowledges the shot. Ben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Ben tries to clinch up. Ben lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones throws a series of punches but Ben moves out of range. Ben scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ben scores with a couple of short elbows. Jones wants to get back to his feet but Ben is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back! Ben controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Ben kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ben on the ground. Jones is trying to break free.
Ben gets his hands free as Jones looks to control. Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ben gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jones covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ben misses with a punch to the head. A lull in the action here.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Ben tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off. Jones wants to get back to his feet. Jones covering up well and avoiding damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ben keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ben trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ben working for the choke. Ben is looking for the choke from the back position but Jones is controlling his hands well. Ben trying to control momentarily.
Jones has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dani Ben will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination. Ben looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ben moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ben misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a head shot. Jones throws a series of punches but Ben moves out of range. Ben is looking to clinch. Jones misses with the combination.
Ben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Ben fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck for Ben with that takedown attempt. Ben is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ben moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ben has time to react. Ben pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch. Ben unloads a knee to the mid-section. A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short left from Ben. Ben manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ben wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Ben. Ben is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones tries to break free but Ben pushes him back against the cage. Ben breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ben looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well. Jones lands a jab to Ben's midsection. Jones lands a jab-cross combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. No luck for Ben with that takedown attempt. A punch lands to the side of Ben 's head but he takes it in his stride. Jones throws a right and a left that both miss. Ben closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Ben pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones misses with a combination
and Ben counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ben. Ben tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones lands with a right hand. Ben takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Ben fails to land the takedown. No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Ben persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones keeps the fight on the outside. Ben dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Ben's head and hops out. Jones tries to bum rush Ben with a series of wild strikes but Ben uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jones scores with a nice strike. Ben lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ben dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Ben fails to land the takedown. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Ben drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Jones showed his dominance in that final round. I think Jones 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jack Jones! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jack Jones! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jack Jones!
Jack Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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