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QFC Tournament 558 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and wu xu (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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272 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammar!
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, wu xu!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
xu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hammar wants to control but xu is keeping busy.
xu is looking to take a break and control but Hammar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
xu wants to pass to mount but Hammar is defending the position.
xu wants to stand up but Hammar has a hold of him and won't allow it.
xu wants to advance to full mount but Hammar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
xu stands up from Hammar's guard - xu perhaps looking for a knockout.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - xu has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
xu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammar, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hammar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hammar unloads a knee to the mid-section. xu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
xu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hammar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
xu has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Hammar is defending well but eventually xu manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Hammar has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). wu xu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Staub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Spencer (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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170 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Staub!
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, Lance Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staub gets caught flat footed, as Spencer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Staub is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Staub can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer uses his free foot to push down on Staub's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Staub.
Spencer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Staub is surviving well by controlling Spencer's body position as best he can.
Spencer tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Spencer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lance Spencer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivar Delgado (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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250 lbs
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225 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franz 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, Olivar Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Delgado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Delgado showed some decent athleticism there.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Delgado is keeping busy.
Delgado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to roll over but Delgado keeps him under control.
Silva trying to hold on to Delgado's head to control him but Delgado postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delgado throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Delgado's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Delgado wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva is pushing down on Delgado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delgado is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Delgado wants to get back to full guard.
Silva uses his free foot to push down on Delgado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Delgado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado taking shots to the head.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Delgado tries to hold on but Silva postures up.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Delgado turns into him and now he's in Silva's guard.
Delgado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva controlling Delgado's posture.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Delgado looking to pass the guard.
Delgado stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva pulls Delgado in close to his closed guard and prevents Delgado from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Delgado from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is pulling down on Delgado's head to control his posture.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Delgado trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delgado.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva is working for a kimura but Delgado is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Delgado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Delgado won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delgado trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Delgado trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delgado can do to turn this around?
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delgado's guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado is trying to escape the mount but Silva keeps good control and instead manages to take Delgado's back.
Silva is not going to allow Delgado to sit and survive in this position.
Silva looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Delgado is trying to defend against the choke here but Silva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Silva Tightens the hold and Delgado taps out furiously! Silva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Franz Silva!
An out of breath Franz Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Kall (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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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Book!
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, Martin Kall!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Book feints and as Kall raises his hands in defense, Book changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kall working for a triangle but Book defends it easily.
Kall keeping full guard, as Book tries to pass.
Kall can't keep his opponent in guard - Book advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Book is working for a submission of some sort.
Kall wants to control but Book is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Book moves into full mount! Kall won't be happy about that!
Book trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Book is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kall has closed the distance and engaged Book in a clinch.
Kall has picked Book up - he's going for a ride! Kall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kall is pressing down on Book's thigh, looking to free his foot. Book is holding on for now.
Book trying to control but Kall postures up.
Book regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Book. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kall won't allow Book to sweep him here.
Kall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kall is posturing up here but Book has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kall tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kall has to tap! Slick submission there by Book!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Book!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Kriel (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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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Book!
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, Piet Kriel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Book.
Kriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Book lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Book.
Book pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Book darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kriel is concentrating on defense, preventing Book from advancing position.
Kriel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Book is working away from the top position though.
Book wants to pass the guard but Kriel is defending well.
Kriel looking for submissions off his back.
Kriel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Book's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Book's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Book is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Book 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 Kriel gets his way!
Kriel avoiding Book 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Book knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Book for a finish.
Book trying to control but not successfully.
Book can't escape the position.
Book is working hard here to advance position.
Book has hold of Kriel's leg, trying to break free but it's let Kriel lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Book is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Kriel throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Piet Kriel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wana Diet (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Michaels!
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, Wana Diet!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diet just misses with a punch to the body.
Diet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown but Diet shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Diet.
Diet closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Michaels! Diet dives in looking to finish! Michaels is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wana Diet!
A victorious Wana Diet thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whitford Rockamoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Migoy Maiza (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 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, Whitford Rockamoly!
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, Migoy Maiza!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiza scores with a punch to the head.
Maiza scores with a nice right hand.
Rockamoly just misses with a punch to the body.
Maiza lands a nice shot to the body.
Rockamoly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiza is looking to reverse the position.
Maiza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rockamoly trying to control the action but Maiza is working from the bottom.
Maiza is looking for a sweep.
Rockamoly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maiza keeps working.
Rockamoly prevents Maiza from escaping the position.
Maiza is looking to regain half guard here but Rockamoly keeps moving and retains side control.
Maiza is not content to let Rockamoly control the position.
Maiza is looking to reverse the position.
Rockamoly trying to control the action but Maiza is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiza is trying to improve his position.
Rockamoly working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maiza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rockamoly landing a few strikes.
Rockamoly working the ground and pound.
Rockamoly cracks Maiza with a big right hand but Maiza just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rockamoly is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maiza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maiza takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rockamoly working the body and head with strikes.
Rockamoly wants to control but Maiza is keeping him busy.
Rockamoly has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rockamoly working for a guillotine from mount but Maiza is in no mood to give up.
Maiza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockamoly pushes a forearm under Maiza's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Maiza is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Whitford Rockamoly!
A very excited looking Whitford Rockamoly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sheen (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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Book!
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, Bobby Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sheen lands in his opponent's guard.
Book uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Book gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sheen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sheen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sheen stops Book from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Book wants to sweep but no luck.
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Book is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Book is wriggling around but Sheen manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sheen connects with a nice short shot to Book's temple.
Sheen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen prevents Book from improving his position.
Book makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sheen shoots in and gets a takedown into Book's guard.
Book tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Book is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sheen is controlling him.
Book is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sheen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Book really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Book wants to sweep here but Sheen controlling him for the moment.
Sheen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Book looking for a guillotine here but Sheen defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Book wants to hit a switch here but Sheen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Book there!
Sheen unloading with bombs!
Sheen tries to control but Book wriggling away.
Sheen controlling from mount.
Sheen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheen looking to control but Book is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sheen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Book is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Book is breathing heavily.
Book is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sheen landing strikes from the mount.
Book is trying desperately to improve position.
Sheen lands a couple of good shots and Book has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sheen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Book is covering up but some of the strikes from Sheen are getting through and doing damage.
Sheen connects with a big shot to the side of Book's head.
Sheen is punishing Book with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sheen is working the ground and pound. Can Book escape?
Sheen connects with a big shot to the side of Book's head.
Sheen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Book doesn't escape.
Book is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Book is keeping busy.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Sheen. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sheen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sheen.
Sheen 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 Book!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheen is hanging on to Book's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sheen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sheen.
Sheen is landing with strikes. Book can't take much more of this.
Sheen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sheen punishes Book with strikes from the back mount.
Sheen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sheen is looking to control Book but Book is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sheen 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.
Sheen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sheen lands in his opponent's guard.
Sheen prevents Book from getting back to his feet.
Book keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
Sheen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheen distracts Book with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Book working for a triangle but Sheen defends it easily.
Book is looking to sweep but instead, Sheen has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheen wants to free his trapped foot but Book is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Book on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Book tries to get out of the position.
Book has hold of Sheen's hands but Sheen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen wants to control but Book is keeping him busy.
Book manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Book tries to clinch up but Sheen circles away and keeps his distance.
Book throws a half hearted mid kick.
Book tries to clinch up.
Sheen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sheen trying to control but Book is working from the bottom.
Sheen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sheen landing with the ground and pound.
Sheen cracks Book with a solid left hand.
Sheen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Book's head.
Sheen chips away with some ground and pound.
Book can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sheen controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen trying to control but Book is working from the bottom.
Sheen controlling from the top position.
Sheen trying to control but Book is working from the bottom.
Sheen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sheen lands a couple of digs.
Sheen works over Book with some ground and pound from guard.
Sheen lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen trying to control but Book is working from the bottom.
Sheen won't allow Book to get back to his feet.
Book has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sheen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Book is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sheen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sheen trying to control the position from guard on top but Book is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheen is working Book over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sheen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Book keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Book keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
Sheen working some strikes from top position.
Sheen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Book keeping moving, preventing Sheen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Sheen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Book moves to clinch but Sheen breaks away
and Sheen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sheen lands a couple of elbows.
Sheen stops Book from standing up.
Book looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Book has his foot on Sheen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sheen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sheen controlling from the top position.
Sheen postures up and lands a big shot to Book's brow.
Sheen is working Book over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheen stands up over Book, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Book wants to get back to his feet but Sheen passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sheen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sheen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Book has hold of Sheen's hands but Sheen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sheen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sheen trying to control from half guard but Book is working away.
Book on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Book is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheen trying to control the pace.
Sheen slips a nice elbow through Book's hands, connecting with Book's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Book taking some punishment here, with Sheen in his half guard.
Book is not content to let Sheen control the position.
Sheen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nice strikes from Sheen there.
Sheen lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Sheen.
Sheen slips a nice elbow through Book's hands, connecting with Book's forehead.
Sheen trying to control from half guard but Book is working away.
Sheen stalling.
Sheen is keen to just control but Book is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Book pushes Sheen off but Sheen dives into side control.
Sheen trying to control the position but Book is working away.
Sheen landing strikes.
Sheen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Book to see if he's OK.
Book is trying to improve his position.
Sheen prevents Book from escaping the position.
Sheen working the ground and pound.
Book is not content to let Sheen control the position.
Sheen landing strikes.
Bobby Sheen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sheen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Sheen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Book takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Book tries to buck Sheen off but Sheen is having none of it.
Sheen cracks Book with a big elbow.
Book takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Book tries to bench press Sheen off him but Sheen keeps the position.
Sheen cracks Book with a big right hand but Book just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sheen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sheen trying to control the action but Book is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Book is letting Sheen control him for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Sheen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sheen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Bobby Sheen!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Bobby Sheen!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Bobby Sheen!
Bobby Sheen wins by unanimous decision!
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