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QFC Tournament 160 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kruzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Velasquez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Kruzov!
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, Carlos Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruzov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Kruzov.
Velasquez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kruzov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Velasquez is in Kruzov's guard.
Kruzov keeping full guard, as Velasquez tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez won't allow Kruzov to get back to his feet.
Velasquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruzov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Velasquez.
Kruzov doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Kruzov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruzov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruzov tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Velasquez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Velasquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carlos Velasquez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kruzov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Velasquez counters with a series of strikes. Kruzov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruzov tries to clinch there but Velasquez circles away.
Kruzov rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.
Velasquez taking a breather.
Velasquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kruzov is defending well.
Kruzov is pressed up against the cage. Velasquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kruzov down to the mat. Kruzov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sergei Kruzov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Velasquez.
Kruzov clinches.
Kruzov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruzov misses with a head kick.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Velasquez clinches up with Kruzov and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kruzov's efforts to push away.
Kruzov effectively controlling the action here.
Kruzov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruzov leaves Velasquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Kruzov.
Kruzov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruzov misses with a head kick.
Sergei Kruzov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruzov slips under a jab from Velasquez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruzov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez moves out of range of the body kick from Kruzov.
Kruzov moves in looking to clinch but Velasquez pushes him off.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that Kruzov avoids nicely.
Kruzov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Velasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Velasquez has his takedown stuffed
and Kruzov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Velasquez looks winded!
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruzov breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruzov.
Kruzov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Velasquez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Kruzov avoids it well.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Velasquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Kruzov.
Velasquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kruzov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Velasquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Kruzov.
Kruzov throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruzov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruzov doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Kruzov lands a head kick. Velasquez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Kruzov lands but Velasquez takes it in his stride.
Velasquez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruzov misses with a head kick.
Velasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruzov finish him?
Velasquez blocks a head kick by Kruzov.
Kruzov tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruzov tries a head kick but it misses.
Sergei Kruzov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruzov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruzov throws a sloppy head kick and Velasquez moves out of range easily.
Kruzov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruzov throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Kruzov gets caught napping as Velasquez dives in and scores a takedown. Kruzov manages to retain guard.
Velasquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kruzov wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. Kruzov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Velasquez's guard. Nice move by Kruzov!
Kruzov wants to get up but he can't break Velasquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kruzov postures up.
Kruzov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Velasquez wants to stand but Kruzov is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruzov stands up from Velasquez's guard - Kruzov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Velasquez seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruzov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruzov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Velasquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez gets a double leg takedown into Kruzov's guard.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruzov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruzov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Velasquez stands and steps away. Kruzov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kruzov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruzov doesn't manage to clinch there - Velasquez circles away.
Kruzov misses with a head kick.
Kruzov forces Velasquez back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Kruzov.
Kruzov breaks the clinch.
Kruzov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruzov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Velasquez stands and steps away. Kruzov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Velasquez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sergei Kruzov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velasquez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Velasquez won't allow Kruzov to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez advances to half guard.
Velasquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez trying to mount his opponent but Kruzov defends it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Velasquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Kruzov.
Kruzov throws a head kick but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kruzov to the mat! Kruzov manages to get full guard.
Velasquez postures up and lands a big shot to Kruzov's brow.
Velasquez prevents Kruzov from getting back to his feet.
Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Velasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruzov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlos Velasquez.
Velasquez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruzov has Velasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kruzov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kruzov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Velasquez is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kruzov to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov stops a takedown attempt from Velasquez.
Kruzov avoids the elbow strike from Velasquez, against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to pull guard but Kruzov has him pressed against the cage.
Sergei Kruzov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Velasquez.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kruzov.
Kruzov throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Kruzov stalling.
Kruzov is looking to control Velasquez's arms but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kruzov has his back to the cage.
Kruzov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov keeps control of Velasquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kruzov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez misses with a kick to the body
and Kruzov counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kruzov.
Velasquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Kruzov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velasquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kruzov darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.
Velasquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kruzov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Velasquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kruzov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velasquez somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruzov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruzov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sergei Kruzov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruzov tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruzov.
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruzov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruzov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruzov tries to clinch up but Velasquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruzov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Velasquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kruzov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Velasquez 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Sergei Kruzov!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Carlos Velasquez!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Carlos Velasquez!
Carlos Velasquez wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Gonalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manny Gonalez!
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, Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva avoids the head kick by Gonalez.
Silva throws a combination. Gonalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Gonalez off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Gonalez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonalez closes the distance and clinches.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Gonalez on that attempt.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva stalks Gonalez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonalez's face. Gonalez staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Gonalez is rocked!
Gonalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Gonalez! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Helio Silva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asdsds Asdadsdsd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eemil Ponkalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Asdsds Asdadsdsd!
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, Eemil Ponkalainen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponkalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asdadsdsd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponkalainen throws a head kick that misses
and Asdadsdsd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ponkalainen!
Ponkalainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Asdadsdsd.
Asdadsdsd working the ground and pound but Ponkalainen is defending the strikes.
Asdadsdsd wants to control but Ponkalainen is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Asdadsdsd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asdadsdsd trying to control the action but Ponkalainen is working from the bottom.
Asdadsdsd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asdadsdsd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asdadsdsd trying to control the action but Ponkalainen is working from the bottom.
Ponkalainen is trying to escape the position but Asdadsdsd is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloppy strikes there by Asdadsdsd.
Ponkalainen is not content to let Asdadsdsd control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Asdsds Asdadsdsd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Asdadsdsd keeps the fight on the outside.
Ponkalainen misses with a head kick.
Asdadsdsd slips a jab and a cross from Ponkalainen.
Ponkalainen is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponkalainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Asdadsdsd counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Asdadsdsd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asdadsdsd as Ponkalainen tries to tie him up.
Asdadsdsd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ponkalainen uses from the top position.
Asdadsdsd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ponkalainen wants to stand but Asdadsdsd is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asdadsdsd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asdadsdsd sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Asdadsdsd is looking for a kimura but Ponkalainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asdadsdsd to get the leverage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Asdsds Asdadsdsd dominated that round.
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.
Ponkalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Asdadsdsd, pushing him back against the cage.
Ponkalainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asdsds Asdadsdsd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponkalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asdadsdsd misses with the combination.
Asdadsdsd takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponkalainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asdadsdsd fails to pull guard.
Ponkalainen gets underhooks to prevent Asdadsdsd's takedown attempt.
Asdadsdsd scores with a shot to the side of Ponkalainen's head.
Asdadsdsd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asdadsdsd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Asdsds Asdadsdsd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asdadsdsd misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponkalainen lands a nice knee to the body.
Asdadsdsd managing to block the knees to the body from Ponkalainen.
Ponkalainen tries to pull guard but Asdadsdsd holds him up against the cage and eventually Ponkalainen drops back down to his feet.
Ponkalainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asdadsdsd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ponkalainen as Asdadsdsd tries to tie him up.
Asdadsdsd is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ponkalainen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Asdadsdsd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponkalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Asdadsdsd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ponkalainen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Asdadsdsd.
Asdadsdsd keeps the fight on the outside.
Eemil Ponkalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asdadsdsd swats away the attempt to clinch by Ponkalainen.
Ponkalainen tries to clinch but Asdadsdsd is having none of it.
Ponkalainen cracks the inside of Asdadsdsd's front leg.
Ponkalainen wants to clinch up but Asdadsdsd keeps it at a distance.
Asdadsdsd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ponkalainen can pounce on him.
Asdadsdsd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponkalainen has Asdadsdsd up against the cage in a clinch.
Asdadsdsd trying to stall but Ponkalainen improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponkalainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asdadsdsd uses from the top position.
Asdadsdsd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponkalainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asdadsdsd throws a big right hand that misses.
Ponkalainen has a closed guard, preventing Asdadsdsd from standing up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponkalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asdadsdsd blocks a head kick by Ponkalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponkalainen darts in and clinches Asdadsdsd up against the cage.
Asdadsdsd managing to block the knees to the body from Ponkalainen.
Asdadsdsd wants to get back to striking at distance but Ponkalainen won't allow it.
Asdadsdsd avoids a wild elbow strike from Ponkalainen.
Ponkalainen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponkalainen gets control of Asdadsdsd's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ponkalainen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Asdadsdsd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ponkalainen's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asdadsdsd trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponkalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Eemil Ponkalainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Asdadsdsd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ponkalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponkalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Asdadsdsd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asdadsdsd tries to keep at a distance but Ponkalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asdadsdsd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ponkalainen lands an elbow just above Asdadsdsd 's eye.
Ponkalainen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ponkalainen trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Asdadsdsd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ponkalainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ponkalainen tries to land a knee to the head but Asdadsdsd blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponkalainen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Asdadsdsd wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asdadsdsd avoids the elbow strike from Ponkalainen, against the cage.
Ponkalainen jumps guard but Asdadsdsd stands there with Ponkalainen around his waist. Ponkalainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ponkalainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ponkalainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponkalainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ponkalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asdadsdsd is trying to force a seperation but Ponkalainen has the dominant position.
Ponkalainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Asdsds Asdadsdsd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eemil Ponkalainen.
Asdadsdsd fails to pull guard.
Ponkalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ponkalainen is looking to clinch but Asdadsdsd is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asdadsdsd shoots in looking for a takedown but Ponkalainen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Asdadsdsd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ponkalainen tries to clinch up
and Asdadsdsd counters by clinching up.
Ponkalainen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ponkalainen wants to stall.
Ponkalainen misses with an elbow over the top.
Asdadsdsd successfully pulls guard.
Asdadsdsd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ponkalainen defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ponkalainen preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponkalainen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Asdadsdsd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ponkalainen has managed to get both his arms back between Asdadsdsd's legs - danger averted.
Ponkalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Asdadsdsd.
Asdadsdsd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Asdadsdsd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponkalainen darts in and clinches Asdadsdsd up against the cage.
Ponkalainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asdadsdsd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ponkalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Ponkalainen.
Ponkalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asdadsdsd backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asdadsdsd tightens his grip and picks Ponkalainen up, before dumping him to the ground. Ponkalainen manages to land in guard.
Asdadsdsd sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 Asdsds Asdadsdsd.
I think Asdadsdsd 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Asdsds Asdadsdsd!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Asdsds Asdadsdsd!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Asdsds Asdadsdsd!
Asdsds Asdadsdsd wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Kwando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwando has chosen Cracks-Flux pavillion ft. Belle Humble as his entrance music. Josh Collins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ty Kwando's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Collins!
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, Ty Kwando!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwando closes the distance and clinches.
Kwando successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kwando looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Kwando is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwando is keeping the position for now.
Kwando is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwando is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kwando is proving hard to escape from.
Collins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwando is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Kwando bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard.
Kwando drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwando jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kwando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kwando drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick Kwando off! Kwando jumps back into Collins's guard.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Collins wants to stand up but Kwando is controlling him.
Kwando throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwando drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kwando has Collins in his guard.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwando on the ground.
Collins wants to stand but Kwando has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kwando keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Kwando escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins wanted to stand there but Kwando had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwando trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Kwando had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Kwando working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kwando controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Kwando has a closed guard, preventing Collins from standing up.
Kwando is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Collins defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collins wanted to stand there but Kwando had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kwando's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kwando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kwando is trying to keep Collins in close.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Kwando dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kwando has a takedown stuffed.
Kwando fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Josh Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins leaves Kwando with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kwando moves in looking to clinch but Collins pushes him off.
Kwando looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ty Kwando has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins keeping full guard, as Kwando tries to pass.
Kwando stops Collins from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwando trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kwando passes Collins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kwando seems to be working for a kimura but Collins defends the submission attempt.
Kwando is breathing heavily.
Collins is looking for a sweep. Kwando is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kwando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Collins keeping hold of Kwando's head, controlling as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwando throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kwando prevents Collins from standing back up.
Kwando is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Collins defends it well.
Kwando seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Collins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ty Kwando!
A relieved looking Ty Kwando 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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