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QFC Tournament 289 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romao Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muay Thai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Romao Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thai sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thai tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control the action but Thai is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Romao Silva.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Thai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Romao Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muay Thai.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thai is defended easily by Silva.
Thai rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Thai to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Silva jumps guard but Thai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva tries to pull guard but Thai holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva misses with some punches.
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thai's guard.
Thai has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romao Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Thai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Thai persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva scores with a takedown into Thai's guard.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thai wants to stand but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romao Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thai moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thai won't be happy with that.
Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thai wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thai seems a little lost for a moment, as Silva dominates the positioning.
Silva moves into full mount!
Silva controlling his opponent.
Silva avoids the attempt from Thai to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control the pace but Thai is squirming around nicely.
Thai is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva tries to control but Thai wriggling away.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Romao Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva is keen to just control but Thai is a slippery customer.
Thai flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva wants to take a breather but Thai is having none of it.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Romao Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thai drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Romao Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Thai throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Romao Silva wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thai to the ground. Silva is now in Thai's guard.
Thai is trying to keep Silva in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romao Silva dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Thai lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Thai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Thai stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romao Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai looking for a takedown.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Thai's takedown attempt.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva being controlled against the cage.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Thai is controlling the position.
Thai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thai to keep the fight standing.
Thai is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thai's guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva stalling away here and it's allowed Thai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romao Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Silva asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thai tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Muay Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romao Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Romao Silva just wasn't active enough.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thai can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romao Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Romao Silva!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Romao Silva!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Romao Silva!
Romao Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacman as he avoids it easily.
Pacman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pacman shoots in for a takedown but Ali shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pacman shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacman as he jumps to the side.
Manny Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammad Ali.
Pacman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pacman scores with a body shot.
Pacman misses with a low kick.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pacman looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ali has eaten all the pies!
Pacman throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman closes the distance but Ali moves to the side
and Ali holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ali slows down the pace here.
Ali taking a breather.
Pacman can't break the clinch.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pacman walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Pacman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up.
Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Pacman, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes Pacman against the cage but Pacman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Pacman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ali.
Pacman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ali swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pacman fails to land the takedown.
Ali has Pacman up against the cage in a clinch.
Pacman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ali fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ali has Pacman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pacman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali pulls guard.
Ali seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pacman passes into half guard.
Pacman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ali tries to roll over but Pacman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacman is taking a breather. Ali says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manny Pacman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pacman fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammad Ali will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pacman shoots in and drives through. Ali sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pacman is defended easily by Ali.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pacman goes for a double leg but Ali avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ali continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pacman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ali jumps guard but Pacman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ali just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Pacman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pacman wants a takedown.
Ali manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a body kick.
Pacman throws a head kick that misses
and Ali counters with a nice body kick.
Pacman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Ali shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacman defends it nicely.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Pacman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Pacman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pacman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pacman somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Pacman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacman wants it to stay on the feet.
Pacman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali pinned against the cage. Ali gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pacman wants it to stay on the feet.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacman pinned against the cage. Pacman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ali misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman has a takedown stuffed.
Pacman misses with a double jab
and Ali counters with a solid body kick.
Pacman misses with a jab to the body
and Ali counters with a straight right hand.
Pacman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacman circles away.
Pacman gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ali.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Pacman looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
Ali lands with a kick to the temple. Pacman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pacman dives in and grabs Ali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ali pushes down on Pacman's head and hops out.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by Pacman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali fails with the takedown.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Pacman moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pacman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ali tries for a takedown but Pacman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pacman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pacman rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Pacman gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
Ali keeps control of Pacman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pacman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ali prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Pacman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch but Pacman is having none of it.
Pacman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Pacman pushes him off.
Pacman has a takedown stuffed.
Pacman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Pacman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pacman wants to clinch up but Ali keeps it at a distance.
Pacman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Pacman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacman closes the distance and clinches up with Ali, looking for a takedown. Pacman pushes Ali against the cage but Ali circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ali throws a head kick that Pacman semi-blocks.
Manny Pacman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali lands a two punch combo.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali wants to land a leg kick but Pacman is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ali.
Pacman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pacman.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Pacman.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali shoots in but no luck this time.
Pacman takes the fight into the clinch.
Ali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pacman decides to pull guard.
Pacman wants to sweep here but Ali controlling him for the moment.
Ali stands and steps away. Pacman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Pacman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali shoots in but Pacman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacman rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
Ali jumps guard but Pacman stands there with Ali around his waist. Ali gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali prevents Pacman from breaking the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohammad Ali.
Well Ali has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Mohammad Ali!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mohammad Ali!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Mohammad Ali!
Mohammad Ali wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uthred Osbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Kano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uthred Osbert 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uthred Osbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jigoro Kano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano throws a head kick that Osbert semi-blocks.
Kano lands with a slapping head kick.
Kano cracks Osbert with a good jab.
Osbert throws a sloppy head kick
and Kano counters with a nice uppercut.
Osbert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Osbert throws out the jab.
Osbert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Osbert working the head with strikes.
Kano can't do much from the bottom here.
Kano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osbert working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osbert cracks Kano with a big elbow.
Osbert is chipping away with strikes.
Kano is rocked!
Osbert looks up at the clock and then as Kano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Osbert smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kano is still in real trouble! Can Osbert finish him?
Osbert lands a strong strike to the head of Kano. That's dazed him! Osbert looking to finish here. Kano is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Osbert lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uthred Osbert!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Cornwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nonito Donaire will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Cornwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nonito Donaire!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cornwell's waist but Cornwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donaire off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cornwell.
Donaire closes the distance and pushes Cornwell back into the cage.
Donaire decides to pull guard.
Donaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cornwell trying to control but Donaire is working from the bottom.
Cornwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Donaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cornwell trying to control but Donaire is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwell is looking to advance position but Donaire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cornwell wants to hold on but Donaire pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donaire looking to control but Cornwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cornwell working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cornwell tries to lock up and control but Donaire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Donaire looking to control but Cornwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Donaire looking to ground and pound but Cornwell is blocking nicely.
Donaire wants to control the action but instead Cornwell gets a body lock and reverses into Donaire's guard! Nice work!
Donaire looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donaire is keeping the position for now.
Cornwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Donaire has wrist control.
Cornwell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cornwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Donaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cornwell looks to land a combination but Donaire avoids it well.
Donaire moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cornwell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donaire gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Donaire is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cornwell trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwell moves into full guard.
Donaire throwing strikes from guard but Cornwell blocks nicely.
Cornwell has his foot on Donaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Donaire works his way back into a safe position though.
Cornwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donaire is aware though and is defending well.
Cornwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cornwell looking for a guillotine here but Donaire defends easily.
Donaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donaire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cornwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donaire is aware though and is defending well.
Donaire wants to control from the top but Cornwell keeps moving.
Donaire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cornwell working for a triangle but Donaire defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donaire trying to control but Cornwell is working from the bottom.
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 Bernard Cornwell will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cornwell gets caught napping as Donaire dives in and scores a takedown. Cornwell manages to retain guard.
Cornwell looking to control.
Cornwell looking for a triangle here. Donaire is fighting it but it looks tight! Cornwell pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Donaire is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bernard Cornwell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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