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QFC Tournament 152 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgy Khonev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe Lester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georgy Khonev!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Khonev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester.
Khonev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khonev avoids the body shot from Lester.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khonev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Lester misses.
Lester tries for a takedown but Khonev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khonev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Georgy Khonev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khonev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khonev throws a series of punches but Lester avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Khonev. Those never looked like landing.
Lester throws a series of punches but Khonev moves out of range.
Khonev misses with a looping right.
Lester looking to score a takedown here. Khonev is defending well but Lester drives through and ends up in Khonev's guard.
Khonev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester wants to get up but he can't break Khonev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester won't allow Khonev to get back to his feet.
Lester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lester with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khonev keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Khonev wants to hit a switch here but Lester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khonev there!
Khonev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lester postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Khonev looks a forlorn figure.
Lester cracks Khonev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khonev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khonev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lester is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Khonev trying to control here.
Khonev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lester.
Khonev is not content to let Lester control the position.
Lester winds up and cracks Khonev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lester stops Khonev from getting back to his feet.
Lester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khonev keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lester is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Khonev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester prevents Khonev from standing back up.
Lester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Khonev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lester.
Lester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lester tries to stand and escape but Khonev is controlling the position.
Lester looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khonev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Khonev tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg.
Lester looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lester is controlling the pace.
Lester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khonev wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Lester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khonev is trying to stand back up but Lester is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lester is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lester wants to control but Khonev is keeping him busy.
Lester is working for a submission of some sort.
Khonev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khonev misses with a body shot.
Lester swings for the body but Khonev moves out of range.
Lester swings for the body but Khonev moves out of range.
Khonev misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
Khonev moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Lester misses with a hook. Khonev ducked under it nicely.
Lester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lester works Khonev's body with a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
Lester is looking to wear down Khonev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Khonev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Khonev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khonev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Khonev slips the punch.
Lester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khonev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lester to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khonev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khonev scores with a jab.
Jab by Khonev.
Lester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khonev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khonev misses the body punch
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lester throws out a powerful jab.
Khonev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lester at a distance.
Khonev throws an overhand right that lands on Lester's shoulder, as Lester tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Lester misses.
Khonev slips a jab from Lester.
Moe Lester is winning the standup battle so far.
Lester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khonev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester working hard to break the clinch.
Lester manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Lester misses.
Khonev cracks Lester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khonev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester lands with a nice body punch.
Khonev lands a jab-cross combination.
Lester takes one to the side of the head.
Khonev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lester lands a nice shot to the body.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khonev lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khonev moves away.
Khonev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khonev lands a really nice looking cross but Lester seems unphased.
Lester cracks Khonev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khonev looks to score with a jab to the body but Lester is just out of range.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lester with a jab.
Lester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khonev misses with a hook
and Lester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khonev looks to land a right hand but Lester moved out of range.
Khonev moves out of range of the strikes.
Lester lands a glancing blow to the side of Khonev's head.
Khonev misses with a straight right.
Lester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khonev.
Khonev tries to bum rush Lester with a series of wild strikes but Lester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khonev has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khonev.
Lester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khonev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lester uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Khonev misses with a punch on the inside.
Khonev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khonev throws a head punch that misses.
Khonev misses with a body punch.
Lester is trying to break the clinch but Khonev has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khonev.
Khonev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lester has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khonev after a bit of a struggle.
Lester is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Khonev works Lester's body with a nice hook.
Lester misses with a takedown attempt - Khonev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lester tests Khonev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Khonev misses its intended target.
Lester takes a swing at Khonev's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khonev. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khonev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloppy strikes from Lester. Those never looked like landing.
Lester cracks Khonev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khonev throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely.
Khonev thuds a left hand into Lester's body.
Khonev throws a lazy right hand but Lester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khonev missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khonev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Khonev should have avoided that one.
Khonev slips a jab from Lester.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Khonev.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Lester misses.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khonev.
Khonev misses with a wild combination.
Khonev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Khonev.
Khonev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khonev wants it to stay on the feet.
Khonev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khonev scores with a jab to the body.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Khonev slips the punch.
Khonev is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Georgy Khonev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khonev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Lester misses the target.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Khonev moved out of range.
Khonev tries to clinch up.
Lester works Khonev's body with a nice hook.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khonev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khonev. Lester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khonev throws a jab when Lester was well out of range.
Khonev slips a straight right by Lester.
Khonev moves away from the strike by Lester.
Decent striking displayed by Khonev there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lester.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khonev lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khonev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
A swing and a miss from Khonev.
A jab from Lester finds it's way through Khonev's defenses.
Lester lands with a hook. Khonev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khonev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khonev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Khonev throws the left hand but Lester avoids the punch easily.
Khonev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khonev throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely.
Khonev avoids the body shot from Lester.
Khonev lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Khonev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lester in his tracks.
Lester staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khonev moves forwards but Lester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Lester. Beautiful body shot.
Khonev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khonev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Khonev swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Khonev throws a hook but Lester blocks it.
Khonev wants to clinch but Lester slips to the side
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Khonev misses with a hook
letting Lester counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khonev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester throws a shot to the body.
Lester lands a nice hook to Khonev's body. Khonev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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 Moe Lester.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lester, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Moe Lester!
Moe Lester wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bin Laden has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laden swinging wildly here.
Laden tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
so Daniels counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniels is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laden isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Daniels stacks Laden 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 Daniels!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laden sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Laden is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daniels scores with a couple of nice shots.
Laden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Laden has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daniels drops an elbow to the side of Laden's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Laden on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Laden is rocked!
Laden gets full guard.
Daniels cracks Laden with a solid left hand.
Oh Laden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laden seems to have got his legs back now.
Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels distracts Laden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laden's head.
Laden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Daniels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniels pushes down on Laden's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Laden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Laden's legs - danger averted.
Daniels is working Laden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laden looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Daniels passes into half guard.
Daniels decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laden drives through with a takedown into Daniels's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Laden tries to pass.
Laden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Daniels dives on top into guard.
Laden looking for a guillotine here but Daniels defends easily.
Laden working for a triangle but Daniels defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Laden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Daniels won't allow Laden to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laden has his foot on Daniels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Daniels works his way back into a safe position though.
Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Laden is breathing heavily.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laden with a poor takedown
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Laden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daniels defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniels lands a couple of elbows.
Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Laden's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daniels is in close to Laden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Daniels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Laden's brow.
Daniels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daniels's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laden is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daniels defends well.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels cracks Laden with a solid left hand.
Laden keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Charlie Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daniels working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Daniels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Daniels lands a couple of elbows.
Daniels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Daniels distracts Laden with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Laden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Laden is tightening it up a little... Daniels has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Daniels reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Daniels taps out! Nice BJJ there by Laden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bin Laden!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Monteforte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clyde Monteforte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clyde Monteforte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Monteforte.
Penn Alliance shoots in and drives through. Monteforte sprawls well.
Penn Alliance takes one to the chin there.
Monteforte throws the kick towards the body but Penn Alliance avoids it.
Penn Alliance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Monteforte throws a series of punches but Penn Alliance avoids them all with ease.
Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monteforte throws a body kick that misses.
Monteforte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Penn Alliance manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Penn Alliance tries to move into range but Monteforte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Penn Alliance lands but Monteforte takes it in his stride.
Penn Alliance throws the kick towards the body but Monteforte avoids it.
Monteforte misses the shot to the body.
Penn Alliance takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Monteforte closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Penn Alliance is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn Alliance wants to control but Monteforte postures up.
Penn Alliance manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn Alliance is looking for a sweep. Monteforte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn Alliance moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Monteforte stopping the sweep attempt from Penn Alliance.
Monteforte would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn Alliance can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monteforte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn Alliance, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteforte wanted to stand there but Penn Alliance had control of the position.
Penn Alliance wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn Alliance looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Monteforte has picked Penn Alliance up and slammed him! Penn Alliance can't keep hold of the triangle and Monteforte manages to pass to side control!
Penn Alliance is looking to reverse the position.
Penn Alliance manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Penn Alliance is trying to control. Monteforte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Monteforte is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn Alliance trying to pass the guard but Monteforte defending well.
Penn Alliance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteforte keeps working.
Monteforte is trying to get back to full guard.
Penn Alliance is working for a kimura but Monteforte is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn Alliance trying to control from half guard but Monteforte is working away.
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 Clyde Monteforte will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penn Alliance feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monteforte's calf.
Penn Alliance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Penn Alliance pushes Monteforte away with a front kick.
Penn Alliance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monteforte gets the takedown into side control.
Penn Alliance wants to control but Monteforte postures up.
Monteforte wants to stand but Penn Alliance has his arm trapped.
Penn Alliance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Alliance manages to get back to half guard.
Penn Alliance moves into full guard.
Penn Alliance looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn Alliance looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn Alliance is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monteforte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn Alliance is looking for a triangle here but Monteforte uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Penn Alliance gets back to half guard.
Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monteforte's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monteforte's back!
Penn Alliance is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Alliance is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Monteforte has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Penn Alliance working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Penn Alliance looking for the choke from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn Alliance is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn Alliance is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Monteforte knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Monteforte for a finish.
Penn Alliance is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Penn Alliance looking to break Monteforte's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Monteforte remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Penn Alliance will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Penn Alliance is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn Alliance seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Monteforte's chin but Monteforte turns very nicely into Penn Alliance's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Monteforte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Penn Alliance attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monteforte cracks Penn Alliance with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Penn Alliance tries to land a front kick but Monteforte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn Alliance pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Monteforte.
Penn Alliance throws a front kick aimed at Monteforte's knee but Monteforte avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Alliance takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monteforte steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penn Alliance. That one must have hurt.
Penn Alliance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monteforte blocks a head kick by Penn Alliance.
Monteforte throws a wild body kick that Penn Alliance sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Penn Alliance lands but Monteforte takes it in his stride.
Monteforte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn Alliance to the mat! Penn Alliance manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Monteforte controlling him for the moment.
The Steel Penn Alliance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteforte wants to stand but Penn Alliance has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Penn Alliance has Monteforte pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. The Steel Penn Alliance wasn't active enough on the ground.
Monteforte throws a looping overhand right but Penn Alliance ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteforte misses with a wild body shot.
Clyde Monteforte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn Alliance lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn Alliance misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Penn Alliance throws a head kick that half lands.
Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Monteforte moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteforte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monteforte tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn Alliance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monteforte tries to avoid it but Penn Alliance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monteforte to the ground. Monteforte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Penn Alliance.
No luck for Penn Alliance with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn Alliance tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monteforte is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Steel Penn Alliance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn Alliance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for The Steel Penn Alliance!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for The Steel Penn Alliance!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for The Steel Penn Alliance!
The Steel Penn Alliance wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jose Binay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleison Nibar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gleison Nibar enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Jose Binay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gleison Nibar!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binay instigates a clinch.
Binay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nibar up against the cage.
Binay gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Binay for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Binay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Binay stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Nibar misses with a double jab.
Nibar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Binay on the side of the head.
It looks like Mario Jose Binay has been cut.
Binay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nibar, pushing him back against the cage.
Binay controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binay.
Nibar trying to stall but Binay improves his position.
Binay avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
A slow jab from Nibar misses its intended target.
Binay drives through and clinches with Nibar against the cage.
Nibar misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Binay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nibar.
Nibar letting Binay take a breather here.
Nibar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Binay prevents Nibar from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay blocks an uppercut.
Binay leaning against his opponent.
Nibar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nibar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Binay has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Binay as Nibar tries to tie him up.
Binay stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nibar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Binay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Nibar connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binay closes the distance and clinches.
Binay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Binay avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Binay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nibar's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Mario Jose Binay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Jose Binay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nibar works the jab nicely.
Binay slips a jab and a cross from Nibar.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nibar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nibar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Binay clinches up against the cage.
Nibar is trying to break the clinch but Binay is controlling him.
Nibar throws a punch but it's blocked by Binay.
Binay slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Binay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nibar.
Binay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nibar throws out the jab.
Mario Jose Binay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Binay is looking to clinch.
Nibar misses with a leg kick.
Nibar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Binays jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nibar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Binay wants to clinch.
Binay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nibar lands a head shot.
Nibar keeps the fight on the outside.
Nibar lands a slapping body shot.
Nibar misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binay tries to close the distance and clinch but Nibar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Binay moves in looking to clinch but Nibar pushes him off.
Nibar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nibar's corner calls for a 1-2. Nibar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binay doesn't manage to clinch there - Nibar circles away.
Jab, jab by Nibar - just one landing.
Mario Jose Binay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Binay wants to clinch up but Nibar keeps it at a distance.
Gleison Nibar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nibar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Binay at a distance.
Binay clinches up with Nibar and pushes him back against the cage.
Binay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nibar tries a body shot but Binay blocks it.
Binay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nibar has a couple of punches blocked by Binay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nibar wants to stall.
Binay just leaning against Nibar, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Binay moves in looking to clinch but Nibar pushes him off.
Binay moves into the clinch.
Binay leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nibar is trying to force a seperation but Binay has the dominant position.
Binay stalling in the clinch.
Nibar is trying to push Binay away but Binay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Binay stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gleison Nibar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mario Jose Binay's cut.
That's time! Binay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nibar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Binay moves into range and clinches up with Nibar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nibar.
Binay has Nibar pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Binay clinches with his opponent.
Binay has Nibar pushed against the cage.
Nibar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binay displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nibar up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Nibar swings for the body but Binay moves out of range.
Nibar looks to land a left hand but Binay moved out of range nicely.
Nibar lunges at Binay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Binay's hand.
Nibar lands with a good body shot.
Binay darts in and clinches Nibar up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binay controlling the action here for a moment.
Binay seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mario Jose Binay.
Nibar lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nibar scores with a hook to the body. Binay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nibar misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binay tries to clinch there but Nibar circles away.
Nibar connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Binay tumbling to the canvas! Nibar pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Binay was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gleison Nibar!
Gleison Nibar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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