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QFC Tournament 124 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Bannnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bannnon has chosen Termanology & Ea$y Money - Compared To You as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lee Bannnon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bannnon enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bannnon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bannnon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie won't allow Bannnon to sweep him here.
Bannnon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie stands up and waves to Bannnon to follow him.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Bannnon back into the cage.
Bannnon gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Bannnon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Bannnon tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Bannnon back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannnon has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Bannnon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bannnon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Bannnon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bannnon trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bannnon passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Bannnon.
Bannnon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Bannnon is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannnon wants to advance to full mount but Gracie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bannnon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie is controlling Bannnon's posture.
Bannnon wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Bannnon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bannnon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lee Bannnon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Bannnon is controlling the position.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bannnon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie rushes Bannnon and presses him up against the cage.
Bannnon can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannnon misses with a body punch.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Bannnon is controlling the position.
Bannnon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bannnon controlling the action here for a moment.
Bannnon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Bannnon stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bannnon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Bannnon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bannnon circles away easily
and Bannnon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Bannnon decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bannnon.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Bannnon against the cage.
Bannnon has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Bannnon taking a breather here.
Bannnon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bannnon's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Bannnon is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bannnon's guard.
Bannnon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Bannnon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bannnon is holding on for now.
Bannnon wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to stand up but Bannnon has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Bannnon's attempts to control the position.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Bannnon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bannnon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bannnon wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie looking to control but Bannnon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie prevents Bannnon from getting the reversal.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Bannnon is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie tries to control but Bannnon wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannnon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bannnon is bucking up trying to escape but Gracie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bannnon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bannnon is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bannnon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Vinicius Gracie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Bannnon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bannnon struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bannnon avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
A short left from Bannnon.
Gracie tries to circle away but Bannnon has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Bannnon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bannnon can't break the clinch.
Bannnon can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bannnon manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinicius Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bannnon tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bannnon after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has Bannnon pressed against the cage, preventing Bannnon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bannnon's elbow.
Bannnon can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bannnon as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bannnon's elbow.
Bannnon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bannnon slows down the pace here.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Bannnon pulls guard successfully.
Gracie prevents Bannnon from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannnon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Bannnon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Bannnon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bannnon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannnon wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Bannnon keeps moving.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Bannnon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bannnon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vinicius Gracie just wasn't active enough.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vinicius Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Lee Bannnon!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Lee Bannnon!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Lee Bannnon!
Lee Bannnon wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Lee Bannnon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haha Urajoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haha Urajoke!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Penn as Urajoke shoots in.
Urajoke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urajoke shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
Penn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Urajoke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Penn is in Urajoke's guard.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urajoke is keeping the position for now.
Urajoke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urajoke working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Urajoke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to stand but Urajoke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urajoke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urajoke is looking for a triangle but Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Urajoke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Urajoke working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Urajoke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urajoke is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Urajoke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Urajoke working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Penn has passed into half guard!
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Urajoke actively working from the bottom here.
Penn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Urajoke defends it.
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Urajoke moves into full guard.
Urajoke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urajoke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Urajoke looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Urajoke is keeping the position for now.
Urajoke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Urajoke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Urajoke, into his guard.
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!
Urajoke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haha Urajoke dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Urajoke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urajoke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Penn escapes and throws Urajoke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Urajoke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Penn off and has taken his back!
Urajoke doesn't have the hooks in and Penn manages to turn into his guard.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Urajoke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urajoke looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Penn is defending well. Urajoke quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Penn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Urajoke celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haha Urajoke!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pep El Marino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaanus Veensalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pep El Marino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaanus Veensalu!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Marino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
El Marino fails to land with a series of punches.
El Marino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Veensalu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from El Marino.
El Marino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veensalu looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Marino is one step ahead there.
El Marino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Marino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Marino wants to stand but Veensalu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Veensalu looking for a sweep. Not yet Veensalu, not yet.
Veensalu trying to keep a closed guard but El Marino is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
El Marino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Veensalu has closed the distance and engaged El Marino in a clinch.
Veensalu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables El Marino to keep the fight standing.
Veensalu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veensalu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veensalu gets a clinch.
El Marino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
El Marino looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pep El Marino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Marino successfully pulls guard.
Veensalu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
El Marino seems keen to control Veensalu's posture.
El Marino controls Veensalu momentarily but Veensalu frees himself.
El Marino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veensalu stops El Marino from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veensalu postures up.
El Marino has an active guard here but Veensalu has managed to pass into half guard.
El Marino is breathing heavily.
El Marino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Veensalu is keen to just control but El Marino is a slippery customer.
El Marino won't allow Veensalu to pass to mount.
El Marino is looking for a sweep. Veensalu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Veensalu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Marino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Veensalu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veensalu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Marino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veensalu.
El Marino is not content to let Veensalu control the position.
El Marino is looking to control Veensalu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Marino avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veensalu with the ground and pound but El Marino uses the opportunity to regain guard.
El Marino is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 Pep El Marino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Veensalu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but El Marino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Marino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Marino swats away the attempt to clinch by Veensalu.
El Marino fails to land the takedown.
El Marino is looking to clinch.
Veensalu shoots in looking for a takedown but El Marino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Veensalu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Marino leaves Veensalu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veensalu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Marino is defended easily by Veensalu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pep El Marino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veensalu throws the kick towards the body but El Marino avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veensalu.
El Marino wants to clinch.
El Marino shoots in for a double leg but Veensalu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Marino looks for a takedown but Veensalu sprawls well.
Veensalu forces El Marino back against the cage and clinches.
Veensalu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veensalu has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Marino tries to pull guard but Veensalu holds him up against the cage and eventually El Marino drops back down to his feet.
El Marino misses with a punch on the inside.
Veensalu breaks from the clinch.
Pep El Marino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veensalu moves into the clinch successfully.
Veensalu jumps guard and drags El Marino to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
El Marino wants to control from the top but Veensalu keeps moving.
El Marino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Marino with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Marino showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veensalu looking for a sweep. Not yet Veensalu, not yet.
Veensalu wriggles free and stands up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Veensalu enables El Marino to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Veensalu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Veensalu wants to sweep here but El Marino controlling him for the moment.
El Marino trying to move into half guard but instead Veensalu has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Marino keeping moving, preventing Veensalu from controlling successfully.
Veensalu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veensalu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
El Marino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
El Marino looking for a sweep. Not yet El Marino, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veensalu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Marino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Marino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veensalu is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jaanus Veensalu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Veensalu shoots in and drives through. El Marino sprawls well.
El Marino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Veensalu misses with a lunging right hand
and El Marino counters with a single leg into guard. Veensalu didn't expect that.
Veensalu keeping moving, preventing El Marino from controlling successfully.
El Marino stays in close to Veensalu's body and controls the position.
El Marino has gone for a leg lock! Veensalu slips out almost immediately though and dives into El Marino's guard.
Veensalu tries to free his leg and advance position but El Marino is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Marino wriggles free and stands up.
Veensalu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Marino closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - El Marino lands in his opponent's guard.
Veensalu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veensalu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
El Marino seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Veensalu pulls El Marino in close to his closed guard and prevents El Marino from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jaanus Veensalu.
Veensalu shoots for a double leg takedown but El Marino sprawls well. He's pushed Veensalu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Marino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Veensalu misses with a takedown attempt
and El Marino counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pep El Marino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaanus Veensalu.
El Marino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
El Marino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Veensalu sees it coming and defends easily.
Veensalu wants to improve his position but El Marino is controlling well.
El Marino not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Marino controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pep El Marino wasn't doing enough on the ground.
El Marino misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Marino tries to clinch up but Veensalu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veensalu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Marino tries to avoid it but Veensalu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Marino to the ground. El Marino escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El Marino shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than El Marino was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pep El Marino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Marino 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Pep El Marino!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Pep El Marino!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Pep El Marino!
Pep El Marino wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Park Ing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Deschamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Park Ing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Deschamps!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ing scores with a takedown into Deschamps's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Deschamps is trying to keep Ing in close.
Ing working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deschamps's head.
Deschamps looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ing tries to free his leg and advance position but Deschamps is retaining full guard.
Deschamps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ing is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ing's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ing is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ing works his way into full mount!
Ing really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschamps is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ing has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ing has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deschamps's face.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Deschamps can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ing working Deschamps over with strikes here.
Ing lands a nice shot to the head.
Ing with good strikes from the mount here!
Ing landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Deschamps really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ing is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Deschamps to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Deschamps shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ing working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ing working for a guillotine from mount but Deschamps is in no mood to give up.
Deschamps wants to control but Ing is having none of it.
Ing landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ing pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ing has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deschamps's face.
Ing is landing with some decent strikes but Deschamps is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ing landing punches.
Deschamps is rocked!
Ing cracks Deschamps with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Park Ing!
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