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QFC Tournament 346 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osar Gutierrez Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Gibson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osar Gutierrez Gutierrez's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tyrone Gibson!
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, Osar Gutierrez Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gutierrez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gutierrez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gibson stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gibson throwing strikes from guard but Gutierrez blocks nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Osar Gutierrez Gutierrez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gibson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gibson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutierrez on the ground.
Gibson trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gibson controls the pace.
Gutierrez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gibson defends it easily.
Gibson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gutierrez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gibson has Gutierrez in his guard.
Gutierrez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibson, not yet.
Gutierrez stands and throws Gibson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gibson is trying to improve his position.
Gutierrez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gibson keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is not content to let Gutierrez control the position.
Gutierrez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gibson is trying to improve his position.
Gibson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gutierrez off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gibson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gibson doesn't have the hooks in and Gutierrez manages to turn into his guard.
Gibson trying to control the position.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gibson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gutierrez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gutierrez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gibson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gutierrez has managed to get both his arms back between Gibson's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutierrez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gutierrez wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Gibson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gibson 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.
Gibson stands up over Gutierrez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gutierrez's head.
Gibson trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Gibson landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson stands up over Gutierrez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gibson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gutierrez has wrist control.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gibson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Gibson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gutierrez is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Gibson controlling from the top position.
Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looking for submissions off his back.
Gibson is keen to just control but Gutierrez is a slippery customer.
Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gibson lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Gibson.
Gibson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gibson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson wants to take a breather but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gibson is nestled in close to Gutierrez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson trying to control from Gutierrez's half guard. Gutierrez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson pushing down on Gutierrez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gutierrez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gibson.
Gutierrez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gutierrez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is pulling down on Gibson's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibson, at least for the moment.
Gibson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gibson postures up.
Gibson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gutierrez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gibson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gutierrez.
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.
Gutierrez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gibson's best efforts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Gibson dominated that second round.
That's time! Gibson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gibson 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.
Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gutierrez keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass.
Gibson sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gibson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gibson throws a big elbow that misses.
Gutierrez wants to stand but Gibson is controlling the position.
Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gibson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez 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.
Gibson cracks Gutierrez with a solid left hand.
Gutierrez keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Gutierrez wants to sweep here but Gibson controlling him for the moment.
Gutierrez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gibson throws an elbow that misses. Gutierrez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gibson's guard. Nice move by Gutierrez!
Gibson is looking for a triangle but Gutierrez pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gutierrez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gutierrez trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
Gutierrez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gibson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gutierrez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gutierrez's back!
Gutierrez is taking damage to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutierrez is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gutierrez.
Gibson punishes Gutierrez with strikes from the back mount.
Gibson gets his hands free as Gutierrez looks to control.
Gibson trying to control momentarily.
Gutierrez covering up well under a series of strikes from Gibson.
Gutierrez looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gibson is punishing Gutierrez with some ground and pound.
Gutierrez is trying to get back to his feet but Gibson has full control of the position and if anything, Gutierrez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gutierrez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gibson.
Gutierrez is covering up but some of the strikes from Gibson are getting through and doing damage.
Gutierrez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gibson punishes Gutierrez with strikes from the back mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Gutierrez.
Gutierrez is taking damage to the body and head.
Gibson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gibson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gutierrez covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gibson is working the ground and pound. Can Gutierrez escape?
Osar Gutierrez Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutierrez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gibson gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Gibson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gibson 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Tyrone Gibson!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Tyrone Gibson!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Tyrone Gibson!
Tyrone Gibson wins by unanimous decision!
Tyrone Gibson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Well (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilherme Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Well had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Rock Well!
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, Guilherme Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt - Well sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well throws a front kick aimed at Ferreira's knee but Ferreira avoids it well.
Well tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Well.
Ferreira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Well has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferreira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Well sprawls well. Well wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferreira gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira shoots in but Well avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rock Well has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Ferreira.
Well is looking to slow Ferreira down with leg kicks.
Ferreira dives in and grabs Well's left leg, looking for a takedown. Well pushes down on Ferreira's head and hops out.
Ferreira blocks a head kick by Well.
Well wants to clinch up but Ferreira keeps it at a distance.
Ferreira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Well swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well throws a sloppy head kick and Ferreira moves out of range easily.
Well throws a series of punches but Ferreira moves out of range.
Well defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to sprawl but Well drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well controlling the action here.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Well sits in half guard.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Well is controlling well.
Ferreira is pressing down on Well's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferreira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferreira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well thows a leg kick but Ferreira checks it
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well misses with the body kick
and Well takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Ferreira. Beautiful body shot.
Ferreira looks to land a combination. Well sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ferreira looks winded!
Ferreira clinches with his opponent.
Well is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira landing knees to the body.
Ferreira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Well prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira avoids a wild elbow strike from Well.
Ferreira fails to pull guard.
Ferreira can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira.
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira tries to move into range but Well moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Well pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferreira checks a leg kick.
Ferreira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Well lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferreira lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferreira fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
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 Rock Well 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.
Ferreira shoots in but Well avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferreira has managed to clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira.
Ferreira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Well is trying to pull guard but Ferreira has him pressed against the cage.
Ferreira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferreira counters with a head kick.
Rock Well is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well stuffs the takedown.
Rock Well has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Ferreira.
Well circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferreira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferreira is breathing heavily.
Well tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ferreira defends well and Well ends up having to push Ferreira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira stalls.
The crowd are getting on Ferreira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ferreira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Well tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferreira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Well just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferreira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Well gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Well is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira's takedown attempt.
Well jumps guard but Ferreira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferreira stalls.
Well digs a right hand underneath Ferreira's ribcage. Ferreira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Well wants to break free but Ferreira has control.
Ferreira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ferreira jumps guard and drags Well to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Well throws a big elbow that misses.
Well trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ferreira is proving hard to escape from.
Well passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Well creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ferreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep.
Well wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Well wants to stand but Ferreira is controlling his arm.
Well works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferreira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Well is trying to ground and pound but Ferreira uses the momentary lack of control by Well to regain half guard.
Ferreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Well stands up over Ferreira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferreira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Rock Well will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferreira looks for a takedown but Well sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Ferreira. No joy for Well on that attempt.
Well shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ferreira.
Ferreira in side control, throwing shots but Well defends.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Well has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Well has escaped the position, nice work there.
Well knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ferreira on the ground.
Well is looking to reverse the position.
Ferreira controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well is trying to improve his position.
Ferreira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ferreira advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Well is now in Ferreira's guard. A big mistake from Ferreira there, giving up the dominant position!
Guilherme Ferreira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferreira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Well wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Ferreira looking for a guillotine here but Well defends easily.
Ferreira is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Well presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Well gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Well tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferreira taking a breather.
Ferreira looking for a takedown.
Rock Well has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Ferreira.
Well tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferreira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Well pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Ferreira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Well 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Guilherme Ferreira!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Guilherme Ferreira!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Guilherme Ferreira!
Guilherme Ferreira wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffery Thompson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Jeffery Thompson!
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, Derek Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gordon backs up against the cage.
Gordon takes one on the button.
Gordon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gordon lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon stops Thompson from standing up.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thompson gets full guard.
Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gordon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gordon won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson wants to control but Gordon passes easily into half guard.
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thompson won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gordon manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is trying to stand.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling his opponent.
Thompson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gordon locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Thompson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Gordon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Beam (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 middleweight 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, Julio Ricardo!
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, Jim Beam!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ricardo is trying to control but can't.
Beam throwing shots but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Beam slips a nice elbow through Ricardo's hands, connecting with Ricardo's forehead.
Beam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beam is thwarting Ricardo's attempts to control the position.
Ricardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beam working over Ricardo with some ground and pound. Ricardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Beam throwing shots but Ricardo is blocking nicely.
Beam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beam wants to pass to mount but Ricardo is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Beam there.
Beam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beam winds up and cracks Ricardo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beam passes to full mount!
Ricardo taking shots to the head.
Beam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beam lands a heavy elbow.
Ricardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beam on the ground.
Beam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ricardo's face.
Beam breaks from Ricardo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ricardo is rocked!
Ricardo is breathing heavily.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Beam! Ricardo is hurt baaadly! Beam is firing away with more strikes - Ricardo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end 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). Jim Beam!
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