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QFC Tournament 602 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fermin Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuji Saka (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fermin Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryuji Saka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saka's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saka 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.
Trujillo is pulling down on Saka's head to control his posture.
Saka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saka has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trujillo is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trujillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo keeping moving, preventing Saka from controlling successfully.
Saka gets to his feet - Trujillo follows without any prompting.
Trujillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Saka.
Saka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trujillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saka fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trujillo sprawls well initially but Saka persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trujillo trying to control but Saka postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is positioning himself well to prevent Saka advancing to mount.
Trujillo wants to control but Saka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trujillo is holding on to half guard well.
Saka decides to return to a standing position.
Trujillo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saka closes the distance and clinches.
Saka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Trujillo.
Saka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saka fails to pull guard.
Fermin Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryuji Saka.
Trujillo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trujillo fails to pull guard.
Trujillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saka slowing the pace effectively.
Trujillo tries to pull guard but Saka holds him up against the cage and eventually Trujillo drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trujillo managing to block the knees to the body from Saka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trujillo uses from the top position.
Saka can't keep his opponent in guard - Trujillo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saka trying to hold on to Trujillo's head to control him but Trujillo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Saka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saka looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saka prevents Trujillo from standing back up.
Trujillo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trujillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo wants to stand up but Saka is controlling him.
Saka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saka trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trujillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo is trying to control the position but Saka postures up.
Trujillo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saka wants to stand but Trujillo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saka trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Trujillo throws a leg kick
and Saka counters with a takedown into side control.
Saka decides to stand back up. Saka steps back and let's Trujillo get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trujillo wants to clinch up but Saka keeps it at a distance.
Trujillo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saka.
Trujillo tries to sprawl but Saka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saka is looking for a kimura here.
Trujillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saka is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saka is stalling here. Trujillo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Saka seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trujillo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Trujillo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Trujillo tries to clinch but Saka moves out of range.
Saka has closed the distance and engaged Trujillo in a clinch.
Saka pushes Trujillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saka is trying to drag Trujillo to the mat but Trujillo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trujillo uses from the top position.
Saka will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trujillo gets to his feet - Saka follows without any prompting.
Trujillo is looking to land body kicks.
Saka avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saka napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Saka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Saka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Saka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trujillo makes his way to full guard, as Saka worked for a kimura.
Trujillo trying to control the position.
Saka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryuji Saka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trujillo pushes Saka off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Saka throws a one two combo.
Saka closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo is trying to pull guard but Saka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saka.
Saka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trujillo is trying to pull guard but Saka has him pressed against the cage.
Trujillo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fermin Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saka stalling in the clinch.
Trujillo is trying to break the clinch but Saka has him pressed against the cage.
Saka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trujillo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saka sprawls well initially but Trujillo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saka is looking to control Trujillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saka avoid being mounted?
Saka is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saka is looking to control Trujillo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saka avoid being mounted?
Saka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Trujillo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trujillo escapes and gets back to his feet.
Saka darts in and clinches Trujillo up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo gets tackled into the cage by Saka. Saka maintains the clinch.
Saka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trujillo's efforts to push away.
Trujillo is working for takedown but Saka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saka scores with a takedown into Trujillo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trujillo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saka's guard.
Trujillo won't allow Saka to sweep him here.
Saka keeping full guard, as Trujillo tries to pass.
Saka is trying to keep Trujillo in close.
Saka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuji Saka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saka 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Ryuji Saka wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Leatherton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Snipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Leatherton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Snipes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snipes moves in looking to clinch but Leatherton pushes him off.
Snipes shoots for a double leg takedown but Leatherton sprawls well. He's pushed Snipes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leatherton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leatherton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leatherton wants it to stay on the feet.
Leatherton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snipes gets a takedown into half guard.
Snipes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leatherton defending well though.
Snipes not doing much here.
Leatherton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Snipes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Snipes!
Snipes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes wants to control but Leatherton is keeping him busy.
Snipes moves into full mount!
Leatherton can't escape the position.
Leatherton is squirming around, avoiding Snipes's attempts to control the action.
Leatherton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Snipes controlling from mount.
Snipes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Snipes lands a heavy elbow.
Leatherton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snipes trying to control but Leatherton is having none of it.
Snipes controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Snipes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Snipes with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leatherton is in a horrible position here. Snipes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snipes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Snipes stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Snipes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will Leatherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Snipes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snipes.
Leatherton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Snipes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leatherton to the mat! Leatherton manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leatherton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snipes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snipes wants to control from the top but Leatherton keeps moving.
Snipes is in close to Leatherton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Snipes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leatherton is breathing heavily.
Snipes trying to control the position from guard on top but Leatherton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snipes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Snipes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Snipes fails with the takedown.
It looked like Leatherton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snipes.
Snipes misses with a takedown attempt - Leatherton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leatherton attempts a counter takedown but Snipes avoids it well and moves away.
Snipes moves in looking to clinch but Leatherton pushes him off.
Snipes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leatherton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snipes can't keep his opponent in guard - Leatherton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leatherton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snipes has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snipes tries to roll over but Leatherton keeps him under control.
Leatherton wants to free his trapped foot but Snipes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leatherton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snipes sees it coming and defends easily.
Snipes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leatherton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leatherton trying to control the action but Snipes is working from the bottom.
Snipes tries to get to full guard but Leatherton has control of the leg.
Leatherton is looking to stall here but Snipes recovers full guard.
Wade Snipes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snipes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leatherton is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leatherton is pushing down on Snipes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snipes is fighting to maintain full guard but Leatherton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snipes actively working from the bottom here.
Snipes trying to control from the bottom.
Snipes wants to improve his position but Leatherton is controlling well.
Leatherton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snipes.
Snipes tries to roll over but Leatherton keeps him under control.
Snipes regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snipes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snipes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snipes is breathing heavily.
Leatherton has gone for a leg lock! Snipes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leatherton's guard.
Snipes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leatherton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leatherton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snipes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snipes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leatherton keeping moving, preventing Snipes from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snipes throwing strikes from guard but Leatherton blocks nicely.
Snipes stands and throws Leatherton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Snipes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leatherton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snipes but great work by Leatherton.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leatherton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Snipes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leatherton's guard! Nice work there by Snipes!
Leatherton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snipes controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Leatherton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Snipes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leatherton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snipes.
Leatherton is refusing to be controlled, as Snipes sits in half guard.
Snipes tries to pass to full mount but Leatherton defends it.
Snipes is taking a breather. Leatherton 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherton is pressing down on Snipes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snipes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Snipes 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.
Snipes lying in Leatherton's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Leatherton decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Snipes taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Leatherton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Godrik Faust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Does (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Does has chosen I,Godless-A Night In Texas as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Godrik Faust has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Godrik Faust seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Godrik Faust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Does!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faust is defended easily by Does.
Faust blocks a head kick by Does.
Faust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Faust shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Does as he jumps to the side.
Faust instigates a clinch.
Faust breaks from the clinch.
Faust doesn't manage to clinch there - Does circles away.
Does tries to counter with a clinch but Faust shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faust thows a body kick. Does tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Faust feints and as Does raises his hands in defense, Faust changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faust stopping the sweep attempt from Does.
Does working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faust doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faust manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faust landing some decent shots from guard.
Does is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faust stopping the sweep attempt from Does.
Faust wants to control from the top but Does keeps moving.
Faust controls from within his opponent's guard.
Faust preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faust trying to control but Does is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Does takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Does goes for a double leg but Faust avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faust continues to drive forward.
Faust tries to clinch
and Does counters with a nice body shot.
Does has Faust up against the cage in a clinch.
Faust taking a breather.
Does lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faust is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Godrik Faust. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Does is pushing Faust up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Does jumps guard but Faust stands there with Does around his waist. Does gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Faust's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faust tries to pull guard but Does holds him up against the cage and eventually Faust drops back down to his feet.
Faust is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Does pulls guard.
Does 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Does not doing much here.
Does seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faust does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Does gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Horrible takedown attempt by Does or perhaps it was just good defense by Faust, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Does fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faust appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Does misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Does will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faust darts in looking for a takedown but Does gets double underhooks and turns Faust into the cage.
Faust keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Does fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Does looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Godrik Faust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Does.
Faust tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Does defends well and Faust ends up having to push Does into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Faust is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faust feints and as Does raises his hands in defense, Faust changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Does pushes Faust off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faust closes the distance and clinches up with Does, looking for a takedown. Faust pushes Does against the cage but Does circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Does was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Faust misses with a takedown attempt - Does sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Does is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Does moves out of range as Faust throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Faust blocks the low kick.
Does tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faust swivels and escapes.
Godrik Faust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faust moves in looking to clinch but Does pushes him off.
Does tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faust sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Does somewhat.
Faust looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Does is fending him off so far but Faust persists. Nope, Does circles away and we're back to standing.
Faust is looking to clinch but Does is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faust changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Does tries to avoid it but Faust manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Does to the ground. Does escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Does changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faust tries to avoid it but Does manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faust to the ground. Faust escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Does is looking to clinch but Faust is avoiding it.
Faust darts in looking for a takedown but Does gets double underhooks and turns Faust into the cage.
Does closes the distance and clinches.
Faust breaks the clinch.
Does shoots in for a double leg but Faust sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faust is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Faust misses with the combination.
Does looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Does has Faust up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Does drags the fight down to the ground.
Faust wants to control from the top but Does keeps moving.
Faust looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Does manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Does looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faust shoots in but no luck this time.
Faust displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Does.
Does goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Does has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faust is trying hard to land a takedown here. Does sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faust throws a right and a left that both miss.
Faust shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Does but Does pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Does shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Does 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Does clinches up with Faust and pushes him back against the cage.
Does wants a takedown but no success here.
Does blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Does displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faust.
Does tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Does shoots in for a takedown but Faust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faust with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Does shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Godrik Faust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Does.
Faust fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Does appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Faust. No joy for Does on that attempt.
Does misses with a takedown attempt
and Faust counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Does is looking to reverse the position.
Faust scores with a couple of short elbows.
Faust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Does keeps working.
Faust decides to stand up, so the ref orders Does to his feet.
Does slips a jab and a cross from Faust.
Godrik Faust is winning the standup battle so far.
Does swats away the attempt to clinch by Faust.
Faust throws a head kick but Does moves out of range.
Does will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faust tries to clinch there but Does circles away.
Does swats away the attempt to clinch by Faust.
Does shoots in for a double leg but Faust sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faust moves in looking to clinch but Does pushes him off.
Does closes the distance and clinches.
Faust drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Does gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Faust manages to break the clinch.
Faust slaps away a takedown attempt from Does, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faust tries for a takedown but Does sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Does raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Faust tries to clinch but Does moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Does is defended easily by Faust.
Does has his takedown stuffed
and Faust counters by clinching up.
Faust has Does pressed against the cage, preventing Does from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Does stops a takedown attempt from Faust.
Faust jumps guard but Does turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Does has Faust pressed against the cage, preventing Faust from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faust looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faust tries to circle away but Does has him pinned against the cage.
Does breaks from the clinch.
Faust tries to score a power double leg takedown but Does sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faust somewhat.
Does fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faust tries to score a power double leg takedown but Does sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Faust somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godrik Faust showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Does 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Roger Does!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Roger Does!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Roger Does!
Roger Does wins by unanimous decision!
Roger Does decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaco Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tamas TheDestroya (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaco Gentry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tamas TheDestroya!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheDestroya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gentry was covering up waiting for the punch and TheDestroya finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gentry wriggles free and stands up.
TheDestroya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentry closes the distance and pushes TheDestroya back into the cage.
TheDestroya jumps into guard, dragging Gentry to the mat.
TheDestroya wants to sweep here but Gentry controlling him for the moment.
TheDestroya throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gentry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gentry won't allow TheDestroya to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry throws a strike but TheDestroya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
TheDestroya tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentry is retaining full guard.
Gentry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as TheDestroya controls the pace.
Gentry has his foot on TheDestroya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TheDestroya works his way back into a safe position though.
Gentry is trying to keep TheDestroya in close.
Gentry keeping moving, preventing TheDestroya from controlling successfully.
TheDestroya sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
TheDestroya postures up in Gentry's guard and throws a big left but Gentry blocks it.
TheDestroya 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 motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gentry paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gentry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching TheDestroya on his heels. He'll look to pass TheDestroya's guard now, I'm sure.
Gentry postures up.
Gentry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheDestroya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gentry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TheDestroya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gentry wants to control from the top but TheDestroya keeps moving.
TheDestroya wants to stand up but Gentry is controlling him.
TheDestroya is trying to control the position but Gentry postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gentry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on TheDestroya, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TheDestroya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentry.
TheDestroya clinches.
Gentry pulls guard successfully.
Gentry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gentry has a closed guard, preventing TheDestroya from standing up.
Gentry is looking for a triangle but TheDestroya pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gentry rushes TheDestroya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but TheDestroya gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
TheDestroya fails to pull guard.
Gentry is trying to maintain a safe position but TheDestroya gets an underhook and turns Gentry into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gentry as the two fighters clinch.
TheDestroya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gentry smiles and moves away.
TheDestroya gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheDestroya is trying to break free.
Gentry breaks the clinch.
Jaco Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gentry obliges.
Gentry goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheDestroya prevents it.
Gentry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gentry breaks from the clinch.
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gentry has had enough of the clinch but TheDestroya keeps him there for the moment.
TheDestroya wants a takedown but no success here.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas TheDestroya.
TheDestroya is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TheDestroya is trying to drag Gentry to the mat but Gentry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry leaning against his opponent.
TheDestroya misses with a punch on the inside.
TheDestroya jumps guard but Gentry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
TheDestroya is trying to drag Gentry to the mat but Gentry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gentry manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gentry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gentry wants to improve his position but instead TheDestroya has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry trying to hold on to TheDestroya's head to control him but TheDestroya postures up.
TheDestroya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gentry controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
TheDestroya is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gentry has hold of TheDestroya's hands but TheDestroya slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gentry wants to control but TheDestroya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TheDestroya controlling the action here.
Gentry is looking for a sweep. TheDestroya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaco Gentry dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
TheDestroya wants to slow Gentry down by chopping away at his legs.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentry gets caught napping as TheDestroya dives in and scores a takedown. Gentry manages to retain guard.
Tamas TheDestroya has got the better of the ground game so far.
TheDestroya forces his way into half guard.
TheDestroya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gentry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry rushes TheDestroya and presses him up against the cage.
TheDestroya has Gentry pressed against the cage.
TheDestroya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gentry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gentry successfully pulls guard.
TheDestroya stands and throws Gentry's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gentry struggling a bit here.
Gentry is not content to let TheDestroya control the position.
Gentry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries for a takedown but TheDestroya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
TheDestroya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gentry tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. TheDestroya is in Gentry's guard.
TheDestroya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TheDestroya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheDestroya wants to control but Gentry is keeping him busy.
Gentry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TheDestroya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gentry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but TheDestroya has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as TheDestroya stalls from top position.
Gentry taking a bit of punishment here - TheDestroya scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheDestroya controls the position from side control.
Gentry bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheDestroya misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TheDestroya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gentry counters with a three punch combo that has TheDestroya backing up. TheDestroya nods at Gentry to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas TheDestroya.
TheDestroya gets tackled into the cage by Gentry. Gentry maintains the clinch.
Gentry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gentry has taken the fight to the clinch.
TheDestroya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gentry walks away with a smile on his face. TheDestroya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
TheDestroya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gentry sets himself, and TheDestroya steps forward looking for the clinch! Gentry avoids it this time.
TheDestroya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gentry is fending him off so far but TheDestroya persists. Nope, Gentry circles away and we're back to standing.
Gentry darts in and clinches TheDestroya up against the cage.
Tamas TheDestroya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaco Gentry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TheDestroya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Gentry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gentry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Jaco Gentry wins by unanimous decision!
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