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QFC Tournament 320 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hate Core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 The Island, Hate Core!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Core has managed to clinch.
Core is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Core misses with a head kick.
Core throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Core has taken the fight to the clinch.
Core goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Core as he avoids it easily.
Core clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Core up against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Core to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Core forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hate Core has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones has Core pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Core manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Core tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Core tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Core gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones keeping full guard, as Core tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Core wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Core might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Core looking to pass the guard.
Core trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Hate Core has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Core looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Core persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Core looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Core persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Core tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Core, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Core tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones lands a front kick.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Core's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Core as Jones shoots in.
Core circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Core sprawls well. Core wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Core fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Core.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Core defends it nicely.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Core tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Core manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Core throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
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 Hate Core will probably get the nod.
That's time! Core's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Core sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Core moves out of range of the body kick.
Core darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Core into the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Core has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Core pulls guard.
Core keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Core trying to strike off his back.
Core is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Core gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Core stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Core accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Core throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Core's guard. Nice move by Jones!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Core is on top in guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Core trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Core wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Core trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones controls Core momentarily but Core frees himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Hate Core wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Core fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hate Core. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but Core is having none of it.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Core, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Core tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Core somewhat.
Core tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Hate Core is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones dives in and grabs Core's left leg, looking for a takedown. Core pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Core tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Core throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Core turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones jumps guard but Core turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is trying to drag Core to the mat but Core just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Core jumps guard but Jones stands there with Core around his waist. Core gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hate Core will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Core is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Core circles away and we're back to standing.
Core shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Core's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Core tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Core backing up. Core nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Core avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Core escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Core tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Core sprawls well. Core wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Hate Core has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Core circles away.
Core lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Core circles away.
Jones tries for a takedown but Core sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Core shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Core has a takedown stuffed.
Core misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Core has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Core.
Core's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones misses with the combination.
Core clinches up against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Core's arms but Core gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Core scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Core throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Core tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Core misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Core makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Core tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Core prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Core is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Core tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Core is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
Core gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Core really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Core slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Jones.
I think Core 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Jonny Jones!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Jonny Jones!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Jonny Jones!
Jonny Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Smashem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Moura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 The Island, Igor Smashem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruben Moura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smashem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moura misses with a hook.
Moura wants to clinch.
Smashem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smashem is trying to pull guard but Moura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moura stalling against the cage.
Smashem looking to stall.
Moura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smashem tries for a takedown but Moura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Smashem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moura throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashem.
Smashem is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smashem staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moura looks to throw the jab but Smashem is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Moura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smashem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Moura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura fails to land with a series of punches.
Moura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moura working hard to break the clinch.
Moura is trying to pull guard but Smashem has him pressed against the cage.
Moura lands a good knee to the midsection. Smashem won't want to take too many of those.
Moura breaks from the clinch.
Smashem tries to clinch up.
Moura tries a head kick but it misses.
Smashem throws a leg kick but Moura moved away.
Moura tries to clinch but Smashem is having none of it.
Moura misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smashem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Smashem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moura defends well and Smashem ends up having to push Moura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moura lands a damaging elbow.
Smashem is working for takedown but Moura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moura manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Moura misses
and Smashem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moura gets tackled into the cage by Smashem. Smashem maintains the clinch.
Moura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moura wants to clinch.
Smashem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura avoids the body shot from Smashem.
Nice body kick from Moura.
Moura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smashem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smashem fails with a takedown attempt.
Smashem is breathing heavily.
Smashem darts in looking for a takedown but Moura gets double underhooks and turns Smashem into the cage.
Moura breaks from the clinch.
Moura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smashem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura pushes Smashem away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Moura dominated that round.
That's time! Smashem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smashem shoots in but Moura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moura tries to clinch but Smashem is having none of it.
Moura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smashem's head.
Moura misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Moura. No joy for Smashem on that attempt.
Smashem tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moura swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Smashem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smashem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moura.
Moura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Moura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moura rushes Smashem and presses him up against the cage.
Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Moura misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura lands with a nice body kick.
Moura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moura.
Smashem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Moura is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moura obliges.
Moura manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moura thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smashem if he has to take too many more of those.
Smashem goes for a double leg but Moura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moura continues to drive forward.
Moura is looking to control Smashem's arms but Smashem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moura has his back to the cage.
Moura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smashem takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura stuffs the takedown.
Moura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moura darts in and clinches Smashem up against the cage.
Smashem avoiding damage as Moura throws knees to the body.
Moura slowing the pace effectively.
Smashem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smashem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smashem keeps control of Moura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura breaks the clinch.
Smashem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moura's waist but Moura gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smashem off to one side.
Moura clinches up with Smashem and pushes him back against the cage.
Smashem is trying to push Moura away but Moura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moura prevents the takedown attempt.
Smashem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moura'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.
Smashem tries to pull guard but Moura won't allow it.
Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruben Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura tries to bum rush Smashem with a series of wild strikes but Smashem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moura closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moura throws a sloppy head kick and Smashem moves out of range easily.
Moura throws a series of punches but Smashem avoids them all with ease.
Moura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smashem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smashem counters by clinching up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moura throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moura is pressed up against the cage. Smashem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moura down to the mat. Moura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smashem tries to clinch there but Moura circles away.
Ruben Moura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smashem shoots for a takedown but Moura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Moura.
Moura looks to clinch
and Smashem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moura throws a nice looking combination but Smashem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smashem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Moura - the referee stops the clock and Smashem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Moura. Smashem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Moura clinches with his opponent.
Smashem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moura looking to throw knees to the head but Smashem is blocking nicely.
Moura manages to break the clinch.
Moura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smashem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smashem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moura's efforts to push away.
Moura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smashem is trying to push Moura away but Moura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura throws a series of punches but Smashem moves out of range.
Moura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smashem scores with a hook.
Moura lands a head kick!
Ruben Moura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moura misses with a double jab.
Moura slaps away a takedown attempt from Smashem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smashem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moura is looking to break free of the clinch but Smashem has double underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smashem. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smashem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moura walks away with a smile on his face. Smashem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A big right from Moura misses.
Smashem blocks a head kick by Moura.
Moura falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Smashem counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smashem throws a right hand that Moura ducks under and follows up with a left that Moura also avoids with ease.
Smashem looks to land a body kick but Moura moved away.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smashem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moura misses with a head kick.
Smashem shoots in looking for a takedown. Moura tries to sprawl out of it but Smashem keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Smashem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moura doesn't manage to clinch there - Smashem circles away.
Moura keeps the fight on the outside.
Moura throws a combination that misses
and Smashem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura tries to close the distance and clinch but Smashem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smashem is looking to clinch.
Moura misses with a double jab
and Smashem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smashem.
Smashem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smashem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smashem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moura throws a series of punches but Smashem moves out of range.
Smashem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moura pinned against the cage. Moura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smashem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moura as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smashem slips a jab and a cross from Moura.
Moura throws a right hand that Smashem ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashem also avoids with ease.
Igor Smashem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moura is looking to clinch but Smashem is avoiding it.
Moura darts in trying to clinch
and Smashem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smashem fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moura throws a jab when Smashem was well out of range.
Igor Smashem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smashem, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruben Moura.
Well Moura 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ruben Moura!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ruben Moura!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ruben Moura!
Ruben Moura wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Mcterror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drake - Girls Love Beyonce kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 The Island, Teddy Mcterror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ross Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mcterror in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcterror tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcterror is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Mcterror trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcterror stops Jones from standing up.
Mcterror tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Mcterror drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcterror jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is striking but Mcterror is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mcterror scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcterror slows the pace down in half guard.
Mcterror wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mcterror prevents Jones from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror controlling the pace.
Jones wants to control but Mcterror is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcterror trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcterror takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcterror manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones has Mcterror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcterror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcterror really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcterror misses with a knee strike.
Jones jumps guard and drags Mcterror to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcterror has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mcterror trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mcterror sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcterror is one step ahead there.
Mcterror would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcterror defends it easily.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mcterror from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Teddy Mcterror wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mcterror goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcterror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teddy Mcterror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Jones.
Mcterror fails to pull guard.
Mcterror has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
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 Teddy Mcterror will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Mcterror on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcterror.
Mcterror throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcterror.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teddy Mcterror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones connects with the punch.
It looks like Teddy Mcterror has been cut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcterror's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcterror is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Mcterror circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Mcterror or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mcterror tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcterror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcterror has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcterror as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcterror wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries for a takedown but Mcterror circles away easily
and Mcterror counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Mcterror stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mcterror from controlling successfully.
Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcterror presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcterror.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcterror prevents it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones looking for a takedown.
Mcterror is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mcterror tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcterror tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Mcterror fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teddy Mcterror's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcterror does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mcterror fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcterror defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcterror tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcterror to the ground. Mcterror escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcterror shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Mcterror looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teddy Mcterror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcterror sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcterror is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Mcterror is blocking nicely.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Mcterror's takedown attempt.
Jones has Mcterror pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mcterror manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones tries to pull guard but Mcterror forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcterror is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcterror jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Mcterror gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mcterror tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcterror sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Mcterror tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcterror.
Mcterror closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Mcterror fails to land the takedown.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcterror!
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones looking to control but instead Mcterror has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Mcterror is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Mcterror gets full guard.
Mcterror is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Mcterror tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones stands and steps away. Mcterror gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcterror defends it nicely.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Ross Jones!
Ross Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Ross Jones looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I got My Eyes on you'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Lenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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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 The Island, Kelvin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, San Lenn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Johnson lands but Lenn takes it in his stride.
It looks like San Lenn has been cut.
Lenn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lenn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lenn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lenn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lenn misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Lenn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lenn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lenn digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Lenn tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lenn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lenn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Lenn lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lenn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lenn stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips a straight right by Lenn.
Lenn lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Lenn keeps it at a distance.
Lenn connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Lenn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lenn throws a body kick that misses.
Lenn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lenn throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lenn is lucky that one didn't land flush.
San Lenn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lenn.
Lenn lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Lenn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lenn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lenn.
Lenn connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Lenn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lenn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Lenn throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lenn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lenn connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson is rocked!
Lenn cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Johnson falls to his knees and Lenn doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). San Lenn!
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