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QFC Tournament 122 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfa Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chavo Chavelito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfa Omega! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chavo Chavelito! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Omega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chavelito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Omega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chavelito tries to avoid it but Omega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chavelito to the ground. Chavelito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Omega stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavelito. Chavelito gets slowly back to his feet. Omega avoids the head kick by Chavelito.
Chavelito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavelito is defended easily by Omega. Alfa Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavo Chavelito. Chavelito shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chavelito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Omega tries for a takedown but Chavelito circles away easily and Chavelito counters with a nice body kick.
Omega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavelito quickly recovers to half guard.
Omega stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omega drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega decides to stand back up.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Omega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chavelito is fending him off so far but Omega persists. Nope, Chavelito circles away and we're back to standing. Omega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chavelito pinned against the cage. Chavelito gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chavelito scores with a takedown into Omega's guard. Chavelito tries to stand but Omega is controlling from the bottom. Omega keeping moving, preventing Chavelito from controlling successfully.
Chavelito stands up and waves to Omega to follow him.
Omega shoots in and bounces Chavelito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavelito is working an open guard so Omega takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Horrible takedown by Chavelito or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega which made him look bad. Omega shoots in but Chavelito avoids the takedown attempt easily. Omega stuffs the takedown. Omega is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chavelito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Chavelito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega sprawls well. Omega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavelito gets slowly back to his feet. Omega shoots in and drives through. Chavelito sprawls well.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavelito napping and manages to drive through into side control! Chavelito is looking for a sweep.
Omega decides to stand back up. Omega steps back and let's Chavelito get back to his feet. Chavelito plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Chavelito stuffs the takedown attempt from Omega. Omega gets slowly back to his feet. Chavelito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega sprawls well. Omega wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavelito gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavelito gets caught flat footed, as Omega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Omega wants to stand but Chavelito has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Chavelito is working an open guard so Omega takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Chavelito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Omega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chavelito sprawls well initially but Omega persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Omega wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chavelito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Omega is working away from the top position though. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Omega dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown but Chavelito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Chavelito shoots for a takedown but Omega saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Chavelito shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense. Chavelito fails in his attempt to clinch. Omega shoots in looking for a takedown. Chavelito tries to sprawl out of it but Omega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chavelito manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Omega shoots in for a takedown but Chavelito shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfa Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chavelito changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Omega tries to avoid it but Chavelito manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Omega to the ground. Omega escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chavelito darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Chavo Chavelito seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Chavelito wants to clinch. Omega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Omega wants it to stay on the feet.
Omega drives through with a takedown into guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Omega shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Omega decides to stand and escape the position. Omega keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Omega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavelito as he avoids it easily. Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omega fails with the takedown. A slapping leg kick lands for Chavelito.
Chavelito fails with a takedown attempt.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Omega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavelito avoids it really well and circles away. 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! That kick from Chavelito tenderised Omega's leg. Omega is trying to keep his angry face on. Chavelito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chavelito's guard.
Chavelito is working an open guard so Omega takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chavelito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Omega decides to stand back up. Omega steps back and let's Chavelito get back to his feet.
Omega gets a double leg takedown into Chavelito's guard.
Omega decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Chavelito looks to land a body kick but Omega moved away.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Chavelito!
Omega stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Chavelito tries to clinch up. Omega avoids the body shot from Chavelito.
Omega shoots in and drives through. Chavelito sprawls well. Chavelito fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chavelito to the ground. Omega is now in Chavelito's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega stands and steps away. Chavelito gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Chavelito shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Omega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chavelito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Omega somewhat. Horrible takedown by Chavelito or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega which made him look bad. No luck for Chavelito with that takedown attempt.
Omega closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chavelito quickly recovers to half guard.
Chavelito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Omega pulls his head out easily. Chavelito is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chavelito wants to get back to full guard. Chavelito wants to control but Omega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omega stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Chavelito to get to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfa Omega dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chavelito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omega. Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavelito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega pinned against the cage. Omega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Chavelito tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chavelito is trying to defend but Omega finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Chavelito is looking to improve his position.
Omega stands up and beckons Chavelito to join him on the feet. Omega is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavelito can do to turn this around? Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chavelito enables Omega to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chavelito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega stands up from guard. Let's bang! Chavelito shoots in but Omega avoids the takedown attempt easily. Omega shoots in but Chavelito avoids the takedown attempt easily. Omega could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Chavelito throws a head kick but Omega moves out of range.
Omega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chavelito escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Omega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Omega gets to his feet - Chavelito follows without any prompting. Chavelito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Omega circles away. Alfa Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chavo Chavelito.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Chavelito leaves Omega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Omega shoots in for a double leg but Chavelito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chavelito with a body punch. A glancing blow. Omega closes the distance and clinches up with Chavelito, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes Chavelito against the cage but Chavelito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chavelito shoots in but Omega avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chavelito tries to clinch up.
Omega manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chavelito on his heels. He'll look to pass Chavelito's guard now, I'm sure.
Omega stands up and waves to Chavelito to follow him. Omega dives in and grabs Chavelito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chavelito pushes down on Omega's head and hops out. Chavelito dives in and grabs Omega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega pushes down on Chavelito's head and hops out.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Omega fails with the takedown.
Chavelito tries to sprawl but Omega drives through with a takedown into half guard. Chavelito is trying to stand.
Omega decides to stand and escape the position. Omega shoots in and drives through. Chavelito sprawls well. Chavelito leaves Omega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavelito is defended easily by Omega. Chavelito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Omega. Chavelito misses with a wild combination.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega gets a double leg takedown into Chavelito's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chavelito trying to strike off his back.
Omega stands up and waves to Chavelito to follow him. Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Omega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chavelito's waist but Chavelito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Omega off to one side. Omega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chavelito swivels and escapes. Chavelito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Omega shoots in for a takedown but Chavelito shows good takedown defense. Chavelito tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chavo Chavelito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Alfa Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Chavelito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Alfa Omega showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Omega, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dennis scores the fight for Alfa Omega! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Alfa Omega! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Alfa Omega!
Alfa Omega wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhk Baatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Brown has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Brown! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buhk Baatar! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown throws out a loose jab but Baatar uses good head movement to avoid it. Brown could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Brown throws a hook but Baatar blocks it. Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab. Baatar wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Baatar. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baatar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Baatar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Baatar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Baatar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Brown dodges an elbow strike from Baatar.
Baatar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut. Brown avoids a wild elbow strike from Baatar. Brown is trying to push Baatar away but Baatar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Baatar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Baatar throws an elbow that misses.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Baatar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Baatar lands an elbow inside. Baatar lands a nice elbow. Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brown avoiding damage as Baatar throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baatar. Nice elbow from Baatar.
 Tyson Brown's cut is getting worse. Baatar with a knee to the head.
Baatar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Baatar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Brown takes an elbow to the forehead. Brown blocks an elbow strike. Baatar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Baatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it. Baatar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Tyson Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Baatar lands an elbow inside. Brown is breathing heavily. Baatar lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Nice elbow from Baatar. Baatar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 Jeez, Tyson Brown's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Baatar lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye. Baatar lands a nice elbow. Baatar lands an elbow that stopped Brown in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buhk Baatar!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feng Kai Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hao comes to the cage accompanied by Year of the Dragon. Chris David will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feng Kai Hao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris David! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No joy there for Hao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hao sprawls well. Hao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet. Hao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into David's guard. Hao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hao stands and steps away. David gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hao drives through with a takedown into guard. Hao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Hao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. David lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hao! David looking to control and managing it successfully. 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!
David working for a submission but Hao is keeping him at bay.
 That's one minute gone in the round. David can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hao is looking to escape. Hao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
David working for a submission but Hao is keeping him at bay.
David is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hao is surviving well by controlling David's body position as best he can.
David wants to finish this one by submission but Hao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from David.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from David. David can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hao is looking to escape.
David is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
David looking to control but Hao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
David looking to secure an arm triangle but Hao defends it well.
David goes for an armbar but Hao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hao.
David escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
David had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hao defends it easily. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. David keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully. Hao passes into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! David works his way to full guard. Good work. David looking to sweep here. No luck so far. David is trying to control the position but Hao postures up. Hao trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao is aware though and is defending well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
David wants to sweep here but Hao controlling him for the moment.
David has his foot on Hao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hao works his way back into a safe position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris David dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Hao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. David eats them both and turns towards Hao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging David to the ground. Hao is now in David's guard.
David isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hao stacks David on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hao! Hao misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hao is looking to take a break and control but David is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. David regains half guard.
Hao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. David manages to get to full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. David avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. David pulls Hao in to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao got a little sloppy there for a moment and David has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hao has managed to get both his arms back between David's legs - danger averted.
David is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
David keeping full guard, as Hao tries to pass. David controlling Hao's posture.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
David has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao is sitting in close to David's body. David has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by David.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris David!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miropui Laldama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Drown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laldama comes to the cage accompanied by You can do it - Ice Cube. Miropui Laldama has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miropui Laldama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Drown! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laldama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drown can't break the clinch.
Drown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A frustrated look appears on Drown's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drown manages to break the clinch.
Drown moves into the clinch. Laldama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drown avoiding damage as Laldama throws knees to the body.
Drown managing to block the knees to the body from Laldama.
Drown goes for a takedown in the clinch but Laldama prevents it.
Laldama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laldama with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jack Drown has been cut. Drown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laldama could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Laldama unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drown looks winded! This has been an exciting period of action! Laldama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miropui Laldama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Drown. Drown fails to pull guard.
Drown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Laldama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drown is defending well for now. Drown managing to block the knees to the body from Laldama.
Laldama scores with a knee to the head.
Drown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Drown managing to block the knees to the body from Laldama.
Laldama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laldama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drown is trying to pull guard but Laldama has him pressed against the cage. A short body shot lands from Drown as the two fighters clinch.
Laldama stops a takedown attempt from Drown.
Laldama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Laldama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Drown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laldama walks away with a smile on his face. Drown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Laldama closes the distance looking to clinch
and Drown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drown. Laldama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drown scores with a hook to the body. Laldama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drown is struggling to control the position.
Drown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drown moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drown wants to break free but Laldama has control.
Drown jumps guard but Laldama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Laldama tries to land knees in the clinch but Drown avoids the damage to the body. Laldama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drown missing with knees to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drown successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Drown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Laldama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Drown works his way into full mount! Drown looking to finish with strikes here!
Drown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Laldama's face.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Laldama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Drown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laldama is working to get back to half guard.
Drown takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Laldama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drown on the ground. Drown missing with strikes from the back. Drown biding his time, looking for the opening.
Drown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Laldama has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laldama tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miropui Laldama will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jack Drown's cut. 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.
Laldama closes the distance but Drown moves to the side and Drown counters with a left and a right that stings Laldama. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drown. Laldama fails in his attempt to clinch. Drown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laldama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Drown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laldama swivels and escapes. Miropui Laldama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Drown. Nice sprawl there from Laldama as Drown shoots in. Drown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Laldama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drown somewhat. Drown keeps the fight on the outside. Drown throws a half hearted mid kick. Drown is breathing heavily. Drown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laldama circles away. Miropui Laldama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Laldama is looking to clinch but Drown is avoiding it.
Laldama tries to clinch
and Drown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drown. Laldama trying to land knees to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Laldama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laldama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laldama utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Laldama lands a nice knee to the body. Laldama crunches a lovely knee into Drown's ribcage. Laldama with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Laldama scores with a knee to the head.
Drown breaks from the clinch.
Laldama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drown paws at him with a jab and circles away. Laldama wants to clinch but Drown slips to the side enabling Drown to counter with a crisp jab. Drown throws a low kick, looking for Laldama's leg but Laldama calmly moves out of range.
Drown moves into the clinch successfully.
Laldama missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laldama obliges.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Laldama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drown is defending well for now. Drown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laldama trying to land knees to the body.
Laldama prevents the takedown attempt.
Laldama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laldama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laldama tries to land a knee to the head but Drown blocks with his arms.
Drown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Laldama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drown counters by clinching up. Laldama avoiding damage as Drown throws knees to the body.
Laldama gets underhooks to prevent Drown's takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Laldama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laldama looking to throw knees to the head but Drown is blocking nicely.
Drown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drown tries to score a body lock takedown but Laldama shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Laldama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Laldama misses with a knee to the head. Laldama prevents the takedown attempt.
Drown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laldama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Laldama moves to clinch but Drown breaks away and Drown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Laldama tries to clinch up but Drown circles away and keeps his distance. Laldama tries to clinch but Drown moves away and Drown counters with a body kick. Horrible takedown by Drown or perhaps it was just good defense by Laldama which made him look bad. Jack Drown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Laldama tries to clinch up
and Drown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laldama's guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Drown stands and throws Laldama's legs to the side, diving into side control. Drown taking a breather here. Laldama looks to move to half guard but instead Drown has passed into mount! Damn!
Drown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Laldama to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laldama shrugs it off. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Drown trying to control but Laldama is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miropui Laldama will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jack Drown's cut. That's time! Laldama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Laldama closes the distance looking to clinch and Drown counters with an inside leg kick. Drown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laldama but Laldama pushes him off and we're back to square one. Laldama tries to clinch but Drown moves away and Drown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Drown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laldama but Laldama pushes him off and we're back to square one. Drown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Drown counters by moving into the clinch. Laldama scores with a knee to the head.
Laldama misses with a knee strike.
Laldama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laldama tries a knee to the head but Drown blocks it.
Laldama misses with a knee strike.
Drown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laldama after a bit of a struggle. Miropui Laldama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Drown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Drown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Laldama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Laldama lands a knee to the head.
Laldama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drown tries to circle away but Laldama has him pinned against the cage. Laldama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Drown just leaning against Laldama, taking a breather. Drown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drown is looking to break free of the clinch but Laldama has double underhooks. Drown lands on the inside with an uppercut. Drown jumps guard but Laldama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Laldama lands a good knee to the midsection. Drown won't want to take too many of those. Laldama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drown blocks it with crossed arms.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drown clinches up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laldama as Drown tries to tie him up. Drown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laldama landing knees to the head.
Drown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laldama to keep the fight standing. Drown trying to control the position but instead, Laldama has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drown into the cage. Laldama lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Laldama.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laldama just stands there and leans against the cage. Laldama misses with a knee strike.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Laldama misses with a knee to the head.
Drown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miropui Laldama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Laldama tries to clinch but fails miserably and Drown counters with a one-two to the body.
Drown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Miropui Laldama has scored more points in the clinch so far. Laldama scores with a knee to the head.
Laldama missing with knees to the body.
Drown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Laldama closes the distance looking to clinch and Drown counters with a straight right hand. Laldama tries to clinch
and Drown counters by clinching up.
Drown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Laldama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drown.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Laldama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drown breaks the clinch.
Drown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laldama did well to prevent Drown getting side control. Drown controlling the action here. This has been an exciting period of action! Laldama wants to get back to full guard.
Drown stands up and beckons Laldama to join him on the feet. Laldama tries to clinch but fails miserably and Drown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Drown circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Drown to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Drown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Laldama 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jack Drown! Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Miropui Laldama! Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Miropui Laldama!
Miropui Laldama wins by split decision! A relieved looking Miropui Laldama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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