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QFC Tournament 440 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistyer Overeamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Tucker (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.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Alistyer Overeamed!
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, Trevor Tucker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Overeamed in a clinch.
A short right from Tucker on the inside.
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Overeamed keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Tucker jabs Overeamed right on the nose. Overeamed blinks but takes it well.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tucker fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Overeamed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Overeamed continues to drive forward.
Tucker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tucker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Tucker has knocked Overeamed down with a huge combo! Tucker steps away and waves a wobbly Overeamed back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Alistyer Overeamed has been cut.
Tucker pushes Overeamed up against the cage in a clinch.
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overeamed tries to break free but Tucker pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker gets through Overeamed's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker drops Overeamed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Overeamed looks back up at him and smiles so Tucker waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tucker grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Overeamed takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tucker cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Tucker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Shabang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Un (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.
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Timmy Shabang!
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, Kim Jong Un!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jong Un.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shabang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jong Un's brow.
Jong Un takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jong Un blocks an elbow strike from Shabang.
Shabang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jong Un lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Shabang.
It looks like Kim Jong Un has been cut.
Jong Un takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shabang throws an elbow but misses.
Jong Un should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shabang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Un avoids the elbow strike from Shabang, against the cage.
Jong Un blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Jong Un - that landed with a thud.
Shabang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Un takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shabang blocks a body shot from Jong Un.
Shabang throws an elbow but it misses.
Jong Un blocks the elbow strike.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jong Un has eaten all the pies!
Shabang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shabang pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong Un leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jong Un.
It looks like Timmy Shabang has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shabang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shabang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jong Un lands a shoulder strike.
Shabang pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong Un leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shabang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shabang takes a shot to the head.
Shabang throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Un.
Jong Un stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shabang is breathing heavily.
Jong Un tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabang's elbow.
Jong Un lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Un avoids the elbow strike from Shabang, against the cage.
Jong Un doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabang throws an elbow but it misses.
Shabang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shabang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Un works on Shabang's body with a couple of short punches.
Jong Un lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Un working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Un dodges an elbow strike from Shabang.
Jong Un blocks an elbow strike from Shabang.
Shabang throws an elbow that misses.
Jong Un scores with a shot to the side of Shabang's head.
Shabang lands an elbow inside that Jong Un shrugs off.
Jong Un misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shabang throws an elbow but misses.
Jong Un blocks the elbow strike.
Jong Un avoids the elbow strike from Shabang, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jong Un.
Shabang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jong Un lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Un works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shabang throws an elbow but it misses.
Jong Un avoids the elbow strike from Shabang, against the cage.
Shabang throws an elbow that misses.
Jong Un scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Un lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jong Un scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un lands with a short shot to the head.
Jong Un lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shabang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jong Un lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabang backwards.
Jong Un stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Un works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Jong Un scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Un scores with a shot to the side of Shabang's head.
Jong Un lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shabang.
A body shot lands from Jong Un.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Un.
Shabang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jong Un lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Un lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jong Un lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Un gets through Shabang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Un lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Jong Un on the inside.
Shabang pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Un softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un lands a left hand.
Jong Un lands an uppercut.
Jong Un lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Jong Un.
A short body shot lands from Jong Un as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Un digs a right hand into Shabang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shabang's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Jong Un.
Jong Un throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Un lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Un struggles to land a body shot inside as Shabang controls his hands.
Shabang pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong Un leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jong Un softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jong Un scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Un lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Un lands a nice uppercut.
Timmy Shabang's cut is getting worse.
Jong Un lands with a right to the head.
Jong Un is leaning against Shabang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Un.
Jong Un lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Shabang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jong Un lands with a good body shot.
Shabang clinches up against the cage.
Jong Un lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Un tries to work over Shabang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Un cracks Shabang with a nice body shot.
Jong Un lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Un.
Still in the clinch, Jong Un scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jong Un scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Un lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shabang.
Shabang takes a shot to the head.
Jong Un lands a big right hand that drops Shabang! The killer instinct kicks in and Jong Un finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jong Un!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Un!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Redoak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Redoak and Don Corleone. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Brent Redoak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redoak shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redoak passes Corleone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redoak is taking a breather. Corleone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Redoak wants to pass the guard but Corleone is defending well.
Ground and pound from Redoak.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard but Redoak has mounted him!
Redoak punishing his opponent with strikes.
Corleone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Redoak breaks from Corleone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Corleone is rocked!
It looks like Don Corleone has been cut.
Redoak controlling the pace for now.
Corleone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Redoak! Corleone is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brent Redoak!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Houston Apodaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wolf (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Houston Apodaca !
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, Robert Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apodaca shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Wolf. No joy for Apodaca on that attempt.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apodaca gets caught flat footed, as Wolf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Wolf throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Apodaca has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Apodaca 's legs - danger averted.
Wolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Apodaca .
Apodaca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apodaca has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to pass the guard but Apodaca is keeping the position.
Wolf postures up in Apodaca 's guard and throws a big left but Apodaca blocks it.
Apodaca is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wolf is controlling him.
Apodaca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apodaca . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apodaca is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Apodaca is rocked!
Wolf loads up on a big left hand. Apodaca felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Apodaca can't hide his disappointment, as Wolf celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Wolf!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Tourney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Pettis (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.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Psycho Tourney !
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, Gilbert Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tourney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pettis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pettis shoots in looking for a takedown. Tourney tries to sprawl out of it but Pettis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tourney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tourney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettis is fending him off so far but Tourney persists. Nope, Pettis circles away and we're back to standing.
Tourney leaves Pettis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tourney throws a sloppy head kick and Pettis moves out of range easily.
Gilbert Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pettis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tourney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pettis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney is looking to improve his position.
Pettis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tourney !
Pettis stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Pettis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tourney was covering up waiting for the punch and Pettis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pettis wants to control from the top but Tourney keeps moving.
Pettis 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.
Pettis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis passes Tourney 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pettis wants to control but Tourney is keeping him busy.
Pettis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tourney defending well though.
Pettis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pettis is thwarting Tourney 's attempts to control the position.
Pettis uses his free foot to push down on Tourney 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tourney .
Pettis looking to control but Tourney is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pettis working Tourney over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a couple of good shots and Tourney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I would not like to be Tourney right now.
Tourney can't escape the position.
Tourney trying to control but not successfully.
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Tourney is defending it well.
Pettis working for the choke.
Pettis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pettis tries to get the hooks in deep but Tourney pushed the leg off.
Tourney is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Pettis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pettis is looking for the choke from the back position but Tourney is controlling his hands well.
Tourney takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Tourney fending off the submission attempt from Pettis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Tourney rolls, trying to escape but Pettis keeps control of the position.
Pettis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Pettis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tourney shoots in for a takedown but Pettis shows good takedown defense.
Tourney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pettis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tourney defends well and Pettis ends up having to push Tourney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tourney jumps guard but Pettis stands there with Tourney around his waist. Tourney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pettis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Psycho Tourney . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis stops a takedown attempt from Tourney .
Pettis tries for a takedown but Tourney manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tourney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tourney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gilbert Pettis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pettis passes Tourney 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pettis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tourney is trying to maintain the position but Pettis is very close to passing his half guard.
Tourney is staying active underneath Pettis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tourney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pettis on the ground.
Pettis uses his free foot to push down on Tourney 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tourney .
Pettis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pettis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tourney can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pettis scoring with strikes but Tourney is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pettis controlling from the full mount.
Tourney is bucking up trying to escape but Pettis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tourney is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Pettis controlling the pace for now.
Pettis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Pettis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis lands a couple of good shots and Tourney has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pettis has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tourney 's body.
Tourney is taking damage to the body and head.
Pettis has the hooks in. Tourney is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pettis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pettis scores with punches to the body.
Pettis is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Tourney up.
Pettis trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tourney doesn't escape.
Tourney trying to control the hands but Pettis breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Tourney is defending it well.
Pettis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettis tries to keep control of the position but Tourney is staying busy.
Pettis has the hooks in. Tourney is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pettis controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
Pettis throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Tourney !
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Pettis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Pettis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tourney tries to get to full guard but Pettis has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pettis in particular looking to stall.
Pettis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pettis prevents Tourney from improving his position.
Pettis wants to take a breather but Tourney is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tourney trying to control from the bottom.
Pettis not doing much here.
Tourney is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney punching from the bottom.
Pettis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tourney on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tourney tries to get out of the position.
Pettis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pettis is keen to just control but Tourney is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tourney doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Pettis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tourney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tourney stuffs the takedown.
Pettis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tourney 's guard.
Pettis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pettis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tourney has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pettis has managed to get both his arms back between Tourney 's legs - danger averted.
Tourney keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
Pettis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pettis has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pettis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pettis punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis controlling the pace for now.
Pettis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pettis looking to secure an arm triangle but Tourney defends it well.
Tourney in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tourney tries to hold on but Pettis pushes him away.
Tourney is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pettis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tourney is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Pettis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramos Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gampton Phil (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.
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Ramos Papadakis!
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, Gampton Phil!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phil works the jab nicely.
Phil misses the shot to the body.
Papadakis misses with an uppercut.
Phil takes a swing at Papadakis's ribcage but misses.
Gampton Phil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phil misses with a hook.
Papadakis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadakis tries to bum rush Phil with a series of wild strikes but Phil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papadakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phil misses the jab.
Phil thows a leg kick but Papadakis checks it
and Papadakis counters with a left and a right that stings Phil.
Phil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phil lands with a straight right. Papadakis didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phil punishes Papadakis's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Papadakis. Those never looked like landing.
Papadakis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Papadakis tries to move into range but Phil moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phil has closed the distance and engaged Papadakis in a clinch.
Papadakis has a couple of punches blocked by Phil.
Papadakis misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Phil.
Papadakis throws a punch but it's blocked by Phil.
A nice left hand lands by Phil.
A left hand lands to the body for Phil.
Phil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phil is struggling to control the position.
Papadakis stalling in the clinch but Phil improves position.
Phil is leaning against Papadakis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papadakis is breathing heavily.
Phil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Papadakis backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Phil.
Papadakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phil works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phil stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Phil.
Phil presses Papadakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phil lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phil makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phil lands with a right to the head.
Phil lands a body shot.
Phil digs a right hand underneath Papadakis's ribcage. Papadakis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Phil.
Still in the clinch, Phil scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phil digs a right hand into Papadakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadakis's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Phil - that landed with a thud.
Phil tries to break free but Papadakis pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Phil.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phil.
Papadakis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phil lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadakis is rocked!
Phil creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Papadakis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Papadakis drops to his knees and Phil pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gampton Phil!
Gampton Phil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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