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QFC Tournament 328 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Conwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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 Los Angeles, Peter Jackson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Conwell! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conwell's waist but Conwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side. Horrible takedown by Conwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad. Conwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely. Conwell fails to land the takedown. Peter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Conwell. Conwell goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward. Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conwell as he avoids it easily. Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Conwell fails with a takedown attempt. Conwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Conwell tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage. Conwell tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage. Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Conwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Conwell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Conwell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Conwell's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Conwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conwell can do anything to dispel that myth. Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Conwell is proving hard to escape from. Jackson wants to stand and escape but instead Conwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Conwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conwell wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Conwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Conwell is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson wants to stand but Conwell is controlling the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conwell. Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Conwell's waist but Conwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side. Jackson shoots for a takedown but Conwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Conwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Conwell looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. Jackson stuffs the takedown. Conwell fails with the takedown. Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jackson is breathing heavily. Conwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Conwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. Conwell tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jackson fails with a takedown attempt. Conwell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jackson fails with the takedown. Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Conwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson. Conwell looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conwell tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conwell to the ground. Conwell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Conwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely. Conwell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson. 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 Peter Jackson will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conwell. Conwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet. Conwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away. Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Conwell pinned against the cage. Conwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Horrible takedown by Conwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad. Peter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Conwell. Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Conwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Conwell is breathing heavily. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conwell as he jumps to the side. Conwell shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Conwell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Conwell stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson fails with the takedown. Peter Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jackson fails to land the takedown. Conwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Conwell fails with a takedown attempt. Conwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conwell. Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Conwell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jackson keeps control of Conwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Conwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Conwell won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Conwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Conwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away. Jackson tries to break the clinch but Conwell is controlling the position. Conwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Conwell sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Conwell. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Conwell. Conwell gets slowly back to his feet. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Conwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Conwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Conwell shows good takedown defense. Conwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Conwell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson. Conwell stuffs the takedown. Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Conwell, before circling back to the center of the mat. Conwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Conwell leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Conwell tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Conwell shows good takedown defense. Conwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conwell wants it to stay on the feet. Conwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Conwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jackson goes for a double leg but Conwell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conwell continues to drive forward. Conwell tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Conwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Conwell can't break the clinch.
Conwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Conwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conwell circles away. Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat. This has been an exciting period of action! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conwell. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conwell. Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conwell defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Conwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jackson tries to break free but Conwell pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Conwell will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Conwell goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward. Conwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Conwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Conwell has him pressed against the cage. Conwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. No luck with that takedown attempt from Conwell. Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Conwell shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Peter Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Conwell. Conwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jackson fails with the takedown. Conwell misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Conwell stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Conwell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily. Jackson has a takedown stuffed. Conwell fails to land the takedown. Conwell shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jackson shoots in but no luck this time. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conwell. Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Conwell misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Conwell on that attempt. Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Conwell sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson. Peter Jackson is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conwell defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Conwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Conwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conwell as he jumps to the side. Conwell shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Conwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. 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! Conwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Conwell shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conwell. Conwell stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson leaves Conwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Jackson shoots in but Conwell avoids the takedown attempt easily. Conwell dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Conwell sprawls well. Conwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Conwell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Conwell tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conwell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jackson shoots in and drives through. Conwell sprawls well. Conwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conwell circles away. Conwell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Conwell shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. No luck with that takedown attempt from Jackson. Conwell fails with a takedown attempt. Jackson shoots for a takedown but Conwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Conwell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Conwell gets slowly back to his feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conwell defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Conwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Conwell manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Richard Conwell. I think Conwell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Peter Jackson! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Richard Conwell! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Richard Conwell!
Richard Conwell wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Los Angeles, Elvis Tan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Brown! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tan shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tan gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Tan manages to retain guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Brown wants to get up but he can't break Tan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Tan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Tan has a closed guard, preventing Brown from standing up. Tan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him. Brown has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tan 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. Tan gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tan wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Brown wants to stand but Tan is controlling his posture from full guard. Tan wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. Brown wanted to stand there but Tan had control of the position. Tan wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it. Brown wants to stand but Tan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Tan wants to stand and escape but Brown is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Nice sprawl there from Tan as Brown shoots in. Brown gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tan is controlling him. Tan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Tan wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brown wants to stand up but Tan is controlling him. Tan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard. Brown wants to stand and escape but Tan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tan wants to get up but he can't break Brown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Brown is looking to stand up but Tan isn't so interested in that idea. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Tan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Brown is trying to get back to his feet. Brown looks winded! Tan wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown tries to escape but Tan is in control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brown is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Tan wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Brown will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Tan gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage. Tan is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks. Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown looks for a takedown but Tan sprawls well. Brown goes for a double leg but Tan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tan continues to drive forward. Elvis Tan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brown. Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Tan has double underhooks. Tan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Brown is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tan dives into side control.
Brown wants to get back to his feet. Travis Brown has got the better of the ground game so far. Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tan wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. Brown tries to escape but Tan is in control. Tan tries to stand but Brown is controlling his head. Tan prevents Brown from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his arm. Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Tan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Brown is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tan is controlling him well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his arm. Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tan asserts his dominance and retains side control. Tan wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. Tan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tan 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. Brown throws Tan to one side and escapes! Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tan. Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Tan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Tan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Tan breaks the clinch.
Tan shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tan fails to land the takedown. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tan tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tan to the ground. Tan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tan showed some decent athleticism there. Tan stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
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 Elvis Tan will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tan drives through with a takedown into Brown's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Tan won't allow Brown to get back to his feet. Tan is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him. Brown wants to stand but Tan is controlling the position. Tan wants to stand but Brown is controlling his posture from full guard. Brown wants to get back to his feet but Tan is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Tan wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Brown is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tan. Nice sprawl there from Tan as Brown shoots in. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Brown shoots in but no luck this time. Tan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard. Tan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brown is looking to escape. Tan wants to stand up but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown is looking to get back to is feet but Tan passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown is pushing Tan's head away, looking to escape. Tan manages to hold on to the position though. Tan wants to stand but Brown has his arm trapped. Brown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tan has just dragged him back down to the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tan tries to stand but Brown is controlling his head. Brown is pushing Tan's head away, looking to escape. Tan manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Tan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Tan persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing. Tan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard. Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tan wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown is looking to get back to is feet but Tan passes into side control.
Tan stands up. Brown shoots in but no luck this time. Elvis Tan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brown. This has been an exciting period of action! Tan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Tan getting side control. Tan prevents Brown from standing back up.
Tan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tan stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Elvis Tan. Well Tan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Elvis Tan! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Travis Brown! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Travis Brown!
Travis Brown wins by split decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Tan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Los Angeles, Connor Tan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Jones! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tan fails with a takedown attempt. Tan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tan tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch. Tan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tan shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Tan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. Tan is trying to break free. Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tan looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well. Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tan, pushing him back against the cage. Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Tan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Tan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Tan tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Tan in a clinch.
Tan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch. Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Tan fails to land the takedown. Jones tries to clinch but Tan moves out of range. Tan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Tan shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jones clinches up with Tan and pushes him back against the cage. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Tan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tan looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tan tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tan off to one side. Jones leaves Tan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Tan is breathing heavily. Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to clinch up but Tan keeps it at a distance. Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Tan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Tan closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Tan pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tan's efforts to push away. Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but Tan moves out of range. Tan shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Tan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tan somewhat. Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jones rushes Tan and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones has Tan pressed against the cage, preventing Tan from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones prevents Tan from breaking the clinch. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches. This has been an exciting period of action! Tan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Tan on that attempt. Jones forces Tan back against the cage and clinches. Tan working hard to break the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Jones 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.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tan circles away and keeps his distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Tan. Tan fails with the takedown. Tan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones wants to clinch up but Tan keeps it at a distance. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. Jones is looking to clinch. Jones has closed the distance and engaged Tan in a clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tan's efforts to push away. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. Tan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jones clinches. Tan has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment. Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely. Jones takes the fight into the clinch. Jones breaks the clinch.
Tan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tan tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Tan ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones keeps control of Tan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jones breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tan. Jones moves in looking to clinch but Tan pushes him off. Jones rushes Tan and presses him up against the cage. Tan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Tan is trying to break free. Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tan 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. Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Tan, before circling back to the center of the mat. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jones drives through and clinches with Tan against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Tan dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Tan's head and hops out. Jones rushes Tan and presses him up against the cage. Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tan shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jones drives through and clinches with Tan against the cage.
Tan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tan fails to land the takedown. Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tan, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor Tan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones breaks the clinch.
Tan fails with a takedown attempt. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jones rushes Tan and presses him up against the cage. Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tan shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jones rushes Tan and presses him up against the cage. Tan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage. Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tan. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones closes the distance and pushes Tan back into the cage. Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones breaks the clinch.
Tan shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tan, pushing him back against the cage. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Tan persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Tan fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jones moves into range and clinches up with Tan. Jones breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones takes the fight into the clinch. Tan tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones wants to clinch. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jones is looking to clinch but Tan is avoiding it.
Tan shoots in but no luck this time. Jones moves into the clinch. Xavier Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Tan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tan is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch. Tan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Tan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Tan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Xavier Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tan shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Tan shoots in but no luck this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jones moves into the clinch. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones moves into range and clinches up with Tan. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones has Tan up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tan fails with a takedown attempt. Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily. Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Tan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Tan circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch. Xavier Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Tan ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jones breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Tan or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad. Jones instigates a clinch. Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jones forces Tan back against the cage and clinches. Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Tan circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Tan on that attempt. Jones moves into range and clinches up with Tan. Tan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones drives through and clinches with Tan against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but Tan moves out of range. Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tan. Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet. Tan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes. The fight moves into the clinch position. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jones clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jones has closed the distance and engaged Tan in a clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones stuffs the takedown. Tan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jones instigates a clinch. Jones breaks from the clinch.
Tan tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch. Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones is looking to clinch but Tan is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jones clinches. Jones breaks the clinch.
Connor Tan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xavier Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Xavier Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Jones 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Xavier Jones! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Xavier Jones! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Xavier Jones!
Xavier Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lavoy Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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182 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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 Los Angeles, Lavoy Allen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carter Williams! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Allen getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Williams motions for Allen to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Allen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Lavoy Allen has been cut. Allen ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts. Williams with a hook. Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams throws a low kick but Allen avoids it. Allen tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot. Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Williams is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks. Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Allen down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Allen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Allen lands a jab to the nose. Allen scores with a hook. Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Williams engages and cracks Allen with a massive lead left hook - Allen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Williams is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Williams!
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