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QFC Tournament 592 Round 4 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devre Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameh Habibi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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170 cm
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141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devre Luck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Habibi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habibi throws a big shot that misses.
Luck slips a straight right by Habibi.
Luck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Habibi sprawls and moves away.
Habibi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No joy there for Luck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Habibi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Habibi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Habibi prevents Luck from standing back up.
Luck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Habibi.
Habibi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Luck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Habibi in particular looking to stall.
Habibi is pressing down on Luck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luck is holding on for now.
Luck is not content to let Habibi control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Habibi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Luck!
Habibi controlling the pace for now.
Habibi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Luck is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Habibi throws some wild stikes that Luck manages to avoid easily.
Habibi controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Habibi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi won't let Luck get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Habibi throwing strikes here but Luck is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Habibi lands with some strikes.
Luck is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Habibi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habibi lands a nice shot to the head.
Luck wants to try and get back to his feet.
Luck holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Habibi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck tries to buck Habibi off but he can't manage it.
Habibi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luck is squirming around, avoiding Habibi's attempts to control the action.
Luck wants to get back to his feet.
Habibi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Habibi looking to control but Luck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Habibi controlling from the full mount.
Habibi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Habibi trying to control but Luck is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luck wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Habibi.
Luck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luck tries to get out of the position.
Habibi breaks from Luck's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Habibi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Luck tries to buck Habibi off but he can't manage it.
Luck takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Luck is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luck is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Habibi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luck wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Habibi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Habibi throws a jab but it's blocked by Luck.
Luck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Habibi.
Habibi shoots for a takedown but Luck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Habibi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luck swivels and escapes.
Devre Luck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sameh Habibi.
Nice shot by Luck.
Luck lands a nice hook to Habibi's body. Habibi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luck clobbers Habibi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luck with a nice cross.
Habibi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Luck on his heels. He'll look to pass Luck's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Habibi throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luck keeping moving, preventing Habibi from controlling successfully.
Habibi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Habibi won't allow Luck to get back to his feet.
Luck keeping moving, preventing Habibi from controlling successfully.
Habibi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Habibi throwing strikes but missing.
Habibi wants to control from the top but Luck keeps moving.
Habibi throws a big right hand that misses.
Habibi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luck fails to land with a series of punches.
Habibi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Luck gets caught flat footed, as Habibi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Habibi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luck wants to stand but Habibi is controlling the position.
Habibi trying to control but Luck is working from the bottom.
Habibi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habibi stops Luck from standing up.
Habibi trying to control but Luck is working from the bottom.
Habibi passes Luck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Habibi wants to pass to mount but Luck is defending the position.
Habibi working over Luck with some ground and pound. Luck looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Habibi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Luck with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Habibi prevents Luck from standing back up.
Habibi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habibi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luck pushes Habibi off looking to stand but Habibi dives back in and keeps control.
Habibi is nestled in close to Luck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Luck is trying to stand up here but Habibi is controlling him well.
Habibi controlling the action here.
Luck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Habibi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habibi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Habibi looking to ground and pound but Luck is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Habibi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Habibi misses with a right hand
and Habibi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Habibi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Luck to the mat! Luck manages to get full guard.
Habibi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Habibi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Habibi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Habibi slips nicely into half guard.
Habibi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Luck!
Luck is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi has hold of Luck's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Luck manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi wants to control the pace but Luck is squirming around nicely.
Luck avoids a series of strikes thrown by Habibi.
Luck has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Habibi's lack of action.
Sameh Habibi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Habibi is working for a kimura but Luck is defending it quite comfortably.
Habibi is taking a breather. Luck 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.
Sameh Habibi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luck looks like he's trying to stand up.
Habibi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Habibi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Habibi in particular looking to stall.
Habibi is looking for a kimura but Luck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Habibi to get the leverage.
Luck is trying to stand up here but Habibi is controlling him well.
Habibi slips a nice elbow through Luck's hands, connecting with Luck's forehead.
Habibi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Luck pushes Habibi off looking to stand but Habibi dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luck has hold of Habibi's hands but Habibi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Habibi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Habibi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luck's head.
Luck is in trouble now - Habibi has advanced to mount!
Habibi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Habibi tries to control but Luck wriggling away.
Habibi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Habibi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Luck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Habibi on the ground.
Habibi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Habibi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Luck is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habibi controlling his opponent.
Luck is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Habibi controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Habibi landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habibi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Luck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Devre Luck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Habibi lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Habibi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Habibi 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Sameh Habibi!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Sameh Habibi!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Sameh Habibi!
Sameh Habibi wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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