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QFC Tournament 333 Round 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vetor Delfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ronson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vetor Delfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Ronson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delfort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ronson somewhat.
Delfort throws a series of punches but Ronson moves out of range.
Delfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delfort takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Vetor Delfort has been cut.
Ronson misses with an uppercut.
Ronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Max Ronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronson swings for the body but Delfort moves out of range.
Delfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronson lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Delfort finds it's target.
Delfort stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronson.
Ronson moves out of range as Delfort strikes.
Ronson throws a big shot that misses.
Delfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronson.
Delfort circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Delfort counter with a right hand.
Delfort keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delfort attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronson cracks the inside of Delfort's front leg.
Ronson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delfort swivels and escapes.
Vetor Delfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ronson.
Delfort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ronson.
Delfort throws a body punch but Ronson moves out of range.
Delfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronson.
Ronson is looking to clinch but Delfort is avoiding it.
Delfort misses with a body shot
letting Ronson counter with a right hand.
Vetor Delfort is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ronson misses with a hook. Delfort ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson shoots in and drives through. Delfort sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Delfort as Ronson shoots in.
Ronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Delfort.
Ronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ronson shoots in looking for a takedown but Delfort manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ronson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delfort.
Delfort takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delfort avoids the body shot from Ronson.
Ronson scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delfort throws a right and a left that Ronson avoids nicely.
A big right from Ronson misses.
Ronson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delfort defends well and Ronson ends up having to push Delfort into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ronson looks winded!
Ronson looking to stall.
Ronson jumps guard but Delfort stands there with Ronson around his waist. Ronson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delfort controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ronson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Ronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vetor Delfort's cut.
That's time! Delfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delfort is looking to chop away at Ronson's legs.
Ronson takes a swing at Delfort's ribcage but misses.
Ronson fails to land the takedown.
Ronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delfort manages to avoid it.
Ronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronson shoots in for a takedown but Delfort shows good takedown defense.
Delfort avoids the body shot from Ronson.
Ronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vetor Delfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ronson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Ronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Delfort which made him look bad.
Vetor Delfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ronson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson misses with a low kick.
Ronson throws the left hand but Delfort avoids the punch easily.
Delfort connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ronson. Ronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delfort checks it well.
A punch combination from Delfort misses.
Delfort fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Delfort swings for the body but Ronson moves out of range.
Delfort cracks Ronson with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ronson.
Ronson fails with a takedown attempt.
Delfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ronson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delfort moves out of range of the body kick from Ronson.
Delfort throws a right hand that Ronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronson also avoids with ease.
Ronson shoots in but Delfort avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ronson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Delfort on the side of the head.
Delfort darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Max Ronson has been cut.
A slow jab from Ronson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ronson looks to clinch
enabling Delfort to counter with a crisp jab.
Ronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Delfort counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Delfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ronson has him pressed against the cage.
Delfort prevents a body shot from Ronson.
Delfort is trying to break the clinch but Ronson has him pressed against the cage.
Ronson has Delfort pressed against the cage, preventing Delfort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ronson is trying to pull guard but Delfort has him pressed against the cage.
Ronson tries to work over Delfort's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delfort controlling the action here for a moment.
Delfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delfort's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delfort duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Delfort swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ronson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vetor Delfort dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ronson.
Ronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Delfort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ronson being controlled against the cage.
Delfort wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronson has Delfort pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delfort manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ronson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ronson fails to land.
Ronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronson doesn't seem bothered though.
Delfort misses with a double jab.
Delfort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronson with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ronson.
Ronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delfort. That did some damage!
Ronson tries to land a front kick but Delfort steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ronson. Delfort shrugs it off though.
Ronson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Delfort as he jumps to the side.
Ronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronson throws a sloppy head kick and Delfort moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Delfort as Ronson shoots in.
Vetor Delfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ronson.
Delfort with a nice cross.
Delfort misses with a low kick.
Ronson sizes up Delfort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Delfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delfort throws a series of strikes that have Ronson backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delfort but Delfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delfort throws a right hand that Ronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ronson also avoids with ease.
Ronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delfort.
Ronson misses with a takedown attempt - Delfort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Delfort misses.
Delfort misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delfort scores with a hook.
Delfort defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronson.
Nice sprawl there from Delfort as Ronson shoots in.
Delfort lands the left hand.
Ronson is looking to clinch but Delfort is avoiding it.
Delfort dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ronson dodges the punch combination from Delfort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Delfort checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Ronson.
I think Ronson 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 Max Ronson!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Max Ronson!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Max Ronson!
Max Ronson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Max Ronson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Christopher (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Christopher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christopher tries to bum rush Bernard with a series of wild strikes but Bernard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bernard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christopher to the ground. Bernard is now in Christopher's guard.
Bernard throws an elbow that misses. Christopher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernard's guard. Nice move by Christopher!
Christopher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christopher wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard looking to control.
Bernard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christopher, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Bernard manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopher preventing the sweep.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christopher is one step ahead there.
Christopher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christopher lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard pulls Christopher in close to prevent any damage.
Bernard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christopher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bernard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Christopher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bernard is pushing down on Christopher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christopher is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christopher is trying to stand up here but Bernard is controlling him well.
Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Christopher is defending well.
Christopher won't allow Bernard to pass to mount.
Christopher tries to kick Bernard off but Bernard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christopher gets back to full guard.
Bernard wants to pass the guard but Christopher is keeping the position.
Bernard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy Bernard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bernard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crunch! Bernard slams his shin into Christopher's torso.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Bernard avoids nicely.
Bernard stuffs the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christopher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bernard - the referee stops the clock and Christopher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bernard. Christopher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christopher looks winded!
Bernard throws a combination. Christopher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andy Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bernard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernard content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bernard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bernard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christopher, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard avoids the elbow strike from Christopher, against the cage.
Christopher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bernard has him pressed against the cage.
Bernard is struggling to control the position.
Bernard tightens his grip and picks Christopher up, before dumping him to the ground. Christopher manages to land in guard.
Bernard wants to control from the top but Christopher keeps moving.
Christopher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bernard is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bernard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christopher swinging wildly here.
Bernard lands a head kick!
Bernard shoots in and bounces Christopher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Christopher keeping moving, preventing Bernard from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andy Bernard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Christopher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christopher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bernard as he jumps to the side.
Bernard drives through with a takedown into Christopher's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bernard trying to control but Christopher is working from the bottom.
Bernard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Bernard.
Christopher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bernard is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher wants to clinch.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but Christopher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bernard walks into a stiff left hand from Christopher.
Bernard closes the distance and pushes Christopher back into the cage.
Bernard breaks from the clinch.
Bernard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christopher's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christopher just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Bernard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bernard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bernard showed some decent athleticism there.
Bernard wants to stand but Christopher has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Christopher missing with punches from the bottom.
Bernard escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher wants to clinch.
Bernard gets the takedown into side control.
Bernard advances to full mount.
Bernard goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Christopher is on top in guard.
Christopher landing with the ground and pound.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard controls Christopher momentarily but Christopher frees himself.
Bernard controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christopher wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Christopher connects with a couple of short punches.
Christopher trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
Christopher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christopher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bernard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christopher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christopher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christopher's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bernard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
Christopher postures up in Bernard's guard and throws a big left but Bernard blocks it.
Christopher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bernard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christopher.
Bernard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christopher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christopher drops back looking for a leg! Bernard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernard manages to kick Christopher off! Christopher jumps back into Bernard's guard.
Christopher with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bernard controlling Christopher's posture.
Christopher scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher lands a couple of digs.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Christopher from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bernard is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Christopher.
Well Bernard 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Andy Bernard wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Andy Bernard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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FIGHT
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