QFC Tournament 428 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randor Randorovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Valente
vs
Randorovitch

183 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Valente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randor Randorovitch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Valente. No joy for Randorovitch on that attempt.
Valente fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valente with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Valente has a takedown stuffed.

Valente gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Randorovitch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Valente keeping full guard, as Randorovitch tries to pass.
Randorovitch is fighting to break Valente's control of his arms but Valente is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randorovitch trying to control the position from guard on top but Valente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valente looking to control.
Valente really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valente is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randorovitch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randorovitch wants to control from the top but Valente keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randorovitch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valente is controlling Randorovitch's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valente stuffs the takedown.
Valente tries to score a power double leg takedown but Randorovitch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valente somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Valente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randorovitch shoots in for a takedown but Valente shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Randorovitch drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randorovitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randorovitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randorovitch chips away with some ground and pound.
Valente will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randorovitch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valente swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valente utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Randorovitch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Valente is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valente prevents Randorovitch from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Valente is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Randorovitch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valente.
Valente seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randorovitch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Valente wants to work for an arm triangle but Randorovitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Valente is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Randorovitch!
Valente trying to control but Randorovitch is having none of it.
Valente looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randor Randorovitch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Valente digs a good body shot into Randorovitch's ribs.
Valente throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Andre Valente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Randorovitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Valente!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valente can't do much from the bottom here.
Randor Randorovitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randorovitch cracks Valente with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Randorovitch laying and praying for a moment but Valente takes advantage and regains half guard.
Valente manages to get to full guard.
Valente looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente wants to stand and escape but Randorovitch is having none of it.
Valente looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randorovitch is one step ahead there.
Randorovitch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Valente looking for a sweep. Not yet Valente, not yet.
Valente is looking to sweep but instead, Randorovitch has passed into half guard.
Valente on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Valente tries to roll over but Randorovitch keeps him under control.
Randorovitch looks to land a strike but Valente avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randorovitch looking to sit in guard and control but Valente gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valente throwing strikes from guard but Randorovitch blocks nicely.
Valente throwing strikes from guard but Randorovitch blocks nicely.
Randorovitch can't keep his opponent in guard - Valente advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randorovitch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valente.

Valente seems to be looking for submissions.
Valente content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Randorovitch wants to get back to his feet.
Valente controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Valente is looking for a kimura but Randorovitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valente to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Valente dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Randorovitch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Randorovitch is just content to waste time from the top position. Valente takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Valente is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randorovitch is aware though and is defending well.
Randorovitch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Valente keeping moving, preventing Randorovitch from controlling successfully.
Randorovitch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valente gets back to full guard.
Valente seems keen to control Randorovitch's posture.
Valente keeping moving, preventing Randorovitch from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valente is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Valente throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Randorovitch postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Randorovitch wants to control from the top but Valente keeps moving.
Randorovitch wants to stand but Valente is controlling his posture from full guard.

Randorovitch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randorovitch landing with the ground and pound.
Valente keeping moving, preventing Randorovitch from controlling successfully.
Randorovitch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Valente haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Valente controls Randorovitch momentarily but Randorovitch frees himself.
Randorovitch stops Valente from standing up.
Randorovitch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randorovitch throws an elbow that misses. Valente uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randorovitch's guard. Nice move by Valente!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randorovitch wants to stand and escape but Valente is having none of it.
Randorovitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andre Valente.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Valente's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Valente is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valente displaying some good clinch control by pressing Randorovitch up against the cage.
Randorovitch is looking to control Valente's arms but Valente gets an underhook and turns him. Now Randorovitch has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valente is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Randorovitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valente pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andre Valente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randor Randorovitch.
Valente shoots for a takedown but Randorovitch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valente scores with a push kick.
Valente goes for a double leg but Randorovitch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Randorovitch continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Valente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Randorovitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Randorovitch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randor Randorovitch.
I think Randorovitch 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Andre Valente!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Randor Randorovitch!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Andre Valente!

Andre Valente wins by split decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cage
vs
Magamedov

208 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Magamedov.
Magamedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magamedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt

and Magamedov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magamedov stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Magamedov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magamedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage tries to clinch up but Magamedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magamedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cage closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Magamedov's guard.

Magamedov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cage presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Magamedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Cage tries to pull guard but Magamedov won't allow it.

Magamedov jumps guard.
Magamedov tries to strike from the bottom.
Magamedov has Cage pulled in close to control his posture.
Magamedov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Magamedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magamedov is tightening it up a little... Cage has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cage reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cage taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magamedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Douglas Magamedov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitrij Salihov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Bam Bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Salihov
vs
Bam Bang Bang

178 cm
23
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitrij Salihov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bam Bam Bang Bang!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang Bang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Salihov checks it well.
Salihov throws a right and a left that Bang Bang avoids nicely.
Bang Bang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Salihov momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Bang Bang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Salihov doesn't seem phased though.
Salihov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Bang Bang finds it's target.
Salihov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bang Bang pinned against the cage. Bang Bang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bang Bang throws a series of punches but Salihov moves out of range.
Good shot there by Bang Bang.
Bam Bam Bang Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salihov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bang Bang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salihov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Salihov darts in and clinches Bang Bang up against the cage.
Salihov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang Bang to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang Bang effectively controlling the action here.

Salihov successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salihov working a defensive guard here.
Bang Bang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bang Bang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salihov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bang Bang wants to get up but he can't break Salihov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Salihov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang trying to hold on to Salihov's head to control him but Salihov postures up.
Salihov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang Bang is refusing to be controlled, as Salihov sits in half guard.
Salihov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Salihov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bang Bang defending well though.
Salihov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Salihov trying to control from Bang Bang's half guard. Bang Bang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang looking to control.

Bang Bang throws his legs up looking for a submission but Salihov uses it to pass to side control.
Salihov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bang Bang is avoiding damage well.

Salihov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bang Bang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salihov working the strikes but Bang Bang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salihov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Bang Bang actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bam Bam Bang Bang will probably get the nod.
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.

Danga de danga de dang - Bang Bang scores with a four punch combination!
Salihov tries to work over Bang Bang's front leg with a kick but Bang Bang checks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bang Bang!
Bang Bang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bang Bang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salihov.
Salihov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bang Bang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salihov tries to clinch but Bang Bang moves out of range.

Salihov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bang Bang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Salihov tries to throw a body punch but Bang Bang avoids it by throwing Salihov back against the cage.
Bang Bang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Salihov keeps control of Bang Bang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Salihov breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang Bang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bang Bang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bang Bang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bang Bang!
Dmitrij Salihov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salihov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bang Bang avoids it really well and circles away.
Bang Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salihov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bang Bang sprawls well. He's pushed Salihov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bang Bang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bang Bang lands a body shot.
Bang Bang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitrij Salihov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang Bang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bang Bang.
Salihov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang Bang as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salihov fails with the takedown
and Bang Bang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bang Bang connects with a body shot.
Salihov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bang Bang's waist but Bang Bang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Salihov off to one side.
Bang Bang stuffs the takedown attempt from Salihov. Salihov gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bang Bang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salihov under the eye.
Bang Bang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salihov's head.
Bang Bang tests Salihov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bang Bang looks to land a combination. Salihov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bang Bang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Salihov walks into a straight right hand from Bang Bang.
Bang Bang lands a nice shot that snaps Salihov's head back.
Salihov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bang Bang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salihov eats them both and turns towards Bang Bang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salihov needs to keep his hands up - Bang Bang had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salihov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bang Bang as he avoids it easily.
Salihov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bang Bang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Salihov scrambles back to his feet.
Salihov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salihov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bam Bam Bang Bang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bang Bang lands a nice shot to the body.
Bang Bang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bang Bang lands a glancing blow to the side of Salihov's head.
Salihov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salihov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bang Bang connects with a right hand. Salihov shakes it off.
Bang Bang scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bang Bang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bang Bang.
Bang Bang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salihov throws a head kick that misses.
Bang Bang throws a leg kick
and Salihov counters with a body kick.
Salihov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Bam Bang Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bang Bang looks to land a combination but Salihov avoids it well.
Bang Bang scores with a jab to the body.
Bang Bang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bang Bang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salihov on the side of the head.
Salihov tries for a takedown but Bang Bang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Salihov clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Bang Bang.
Bang Bang working hard to break the clinch.
Salihov prevents Bang Bang from breaking the clinch.
Bang Bang working aggressively here.
Bang Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Salihov is trying to pull guard but Bang Bang has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salihov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitrij Salihov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang Bang is trying to push Salihov away but Salihov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Salihov lands with a short shot to the head.

Salihov manages to break the clinch.
Bang Bang digs a good hook to Salihov's body.
Bang Bang misses with a two punch combination.
Bang Bang lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang Bang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bam Bam Bang Bang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Bang Bang both land. Nice combination.
Bang Bang throws a nice looking combination but Salihov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Bang Bang finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salihov wants to clinch.
Salihov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bang Bang as he avoids it easily.
Salihov shoots in but Bang Bang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bang Bang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salihov.
Bang Bang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bang Bang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salihov at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang Bang swats away the attempt to clinch by Salihov.
Bang Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salihov has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang Bang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bang Bang.
Salihov shoots in and drives through. Bang Bang sprawls well.
Bang Bang lands the left hand.
Salihov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salihov dodges the punch combination from Bang Bang.
Bang Bang avoids a kick to the body.
Bang Bang throws a leg kick
and Salihov counters with a nice body shot.
Salihov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Salihov tries to clinch but Bang Bang moves out of range.
Bam Bam Bang Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salihov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salihov throws a hook but Bang Bang avoids it easily.
Salihov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bang Bang avoids it really well and circles away.
Bang Bang cracks Salihov with an open hand slap.
Nice shot by Bang Bang.
Salihov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bang Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Bang Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bang Bang lands with a straight right. Salihov didn't see that one coming.
Bang Bang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dmitrij Salihov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salihov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bang Bang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Bang Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bang Bang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Bam Bam Bang Bang!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Bam Bam Bang Bang!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Bam Bam Bang Bang!

Bam Bam Bang Bang wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allyson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Labronico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Silva
vs
Labronico

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allyson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Labronico!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labronico is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Labronico circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Labronico tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with the combination.
Labronico scores with a body shot.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Labronico misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Silva clinches.
Labronico is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labronico prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allyson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labronico drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Labronico tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva pulls Labronico into guard.
Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Labronico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Labronico trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Labronico is controlling him.
Labronico with a nice head shot there.
Silva pulls Labronico in close to his closed guard and prevents Labronico from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labronico wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Yuri Labronico.
Labronico displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Labronico fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silva looks for a takedown but Labronico sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva rushes Labronico and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Labronico works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Labronico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva trying to control here.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labronico is working away from the top position though.

Labronico seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Silva is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuri Labronico!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Dilashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daniels
vs
Dilashaw

178 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Dilashaw!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilashaw closes the distance but Daniels moves to the side
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilashaw tries to clinch there but Daniels circles away.
Dilashaw tries to clinch up.
Dilashaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dilashaw but Dilashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dilashaw gets tackled into the cage by Daniels. Daniels maintains the clinch.
Dilashaw lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Mike Daniels has been cut.
Daniels is working for takedown but Dilashaw is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dilashaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Daniels's defenses.

Mike Daniels's cut is getting worse.
Dilashaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dilashaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daniels avoids it.
Dilashaw trying to land knees to the body.
Dilashaw working Daniels over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dilashaw.
Daniels takes an elbow to the forehead.

Mike Daniels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dilashaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Daniels avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels jumps guard but Dilashaw stands there with Daniels around his waist. Daniels gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilashaw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilashaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dilashaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dilashaw.

Jeez, Mike Daniels's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Daniels is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilashaw is defending well.
Dilashaw unloads a knee to the mid-section. Daniels lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dilashaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Daniels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). TJ Dilashaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Martini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Tinnker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Martini
vs
Tinnker

190 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Martini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Tinnker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tinnker throws a push kick but Martini slaps the foot to one side.
Martini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martini wants it to stay on the feet.

Tinnker clinches up against the cage.
Martini drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martini takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tinnker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martini up against the cage.
Martini tries for a takedown but Tinnker manages to get underhooks.
Martini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tinnker walks away with a smile on his face. Martini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Martini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tinnker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martini's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tinnker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tinnker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Martini has a closed guard, preventing Tinnker from standing up.
Martini throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tinnker trying to control but Martini is working from the bottom.
Tinnker stays in close to Martini's body and controls the position.
Martini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinnker on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sam Tinnker.

Tinnker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Martini quickly recovers to half guard.
Tinnker tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Martini is trying to maintain the position but Tinnker is very close to passing his half guard.
Tinnker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tinnker wants to stand but Martini has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tinnker jumps into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Tinnker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tinnker throws a strike aimed at the side of Martini's head but Martini avoids it well.
Tinnker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Martini some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martini defending against the ground and pound.
The referee asks Tinnker politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tinnker prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tinnker tries to advance to mount but Martini denies him.
Tinnker cracks Martini with a big elbow.
A control attempt from Martini but he's now mounted!
Tinnker controlling from the full mount.
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.

Sam Tinnker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tinnker moves in looking to clinch but Martini pushes him off.
Martini avoids a kick to the body.
Martini misses with a double jab.

Tinnker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martini on his heels. He'll look to pass Martini's guard now, I'm sure.
Tinnker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martini is looking to sweep but instead, Tinnker has passed into half guard.
Tinnker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Martini to regain full guard.
Martini trying to keep a closed guard but Tinnker is proving a slippery customer.
Tinnker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martini wants to improve his position but instead Tinnker has moved into half guard.
Tinnker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tinnker content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam Tinnker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tinnker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martini is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinnker looking to finish Martini with some ground and pound. This is bad for Martini!
Tinnker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martini manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Tinnker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Martini is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Tinnker!