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QFC Tournament 758 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jallu Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jallu Akbar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Hart! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hart throws a leg kick that is checked and Akbar counters with a straight right hand. Akbar misses with a jab to the body
and Hart counters with an outside leg kick.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches. Akbar lands with a left to the head. Hart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akbar walks away with a smile on his face. Hart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akbar paws at him with a jab and circles away. Akbar is looking to counter punch. A bone on bone clash there as Akbar blocks the leg kick.
Akbar moves into the clinch. Hart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head. Hart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akbar is defending well. Jallu Akbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hart. Akbar is working Hart over against the cage. Akbar lands with a short head shot on the inside. A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akbar lands a left hand.
Akbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Akbar.
Akbar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards. Akbar is pushing Hart up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akbar. Akbar lands with a short shot to the head. A short right from Akbar on the inside. Akbar stalls. Akbar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akbar gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Akbar lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Akbar. Akbar is working Hart over against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Akbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Akbar slowing the pace effectively. Akbar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akbar lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akbar. Akbar lands with a light punch inside. Akbar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Akbar. A shot in the inside from Akbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Akbar lands with a right to the head. Hart wants a takedown.
Akbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Akbar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akbar pressing his opponent against the cage. A short uppercut from Akbar. Hart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akbar is defending well. A body shot lands from Akbar.
A body shot lands from Akbar.
Hart looks winded! Akbar pushes Hart back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Akbar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hart. Akbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Akbar. A short uppercut from Akbar. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Akbar lands a nice shot to the body. Akbar lands a body punch in the clinch. Akbar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Akbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards. A quick uppercut on the inside from Akbar. Akbar lands a nice uppercut. Akbar scores with a shot to the side of Hart's head. Akbar lands a left hand.
Akbar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hart up against the cage. Hart tries for a takedown but Akbar manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Akbar dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab from Akbar. Akbar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Hart's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Akbar cracks Hart with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hart has a takedown stuffed. Akbar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hart moves away. Akbar closes the distance and clinches. Akbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Akbar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head. Akbar scores with a shoulder strike. Akbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Akbar lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. A body shot lands from Akbar.
Akbar scores with a hook to the body. Akbar lands a hook that snaps the head of Hart backwards. Akbar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hart backwards. A nice left hand lands by Akbar.
Hart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Akbar just stands there and leans against the cage. Akbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Akbar lands a nice shot to the body. Akbar stops a takedown attempt from Hart.
Jallu Akbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hart. Nice body punch from Akbar - that landed with a thud.
Hart is breathing heavily. A short right from Akbar on the inside. Akbar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hand to the body from Akbar.
Akbar lands with a light punch inside.
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! Hart can't get the takedown.
Akbar scores with a nice hook to the head. Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A left hand lands to the body for Akbar.
Akbar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A right hand to the body from Akbar.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akbar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Akbar lands an uppercut. Akbar digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected. Akbar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hart backwards. Akbar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Akbar. A right hand to the body from Akbar.
Jallu Akbar has scored more points in the clinch so far. Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head. Akbar lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. A body shot lands from Akbar.
A hook to the body from Akbar.
Akbar leaning against his opponent.
Akbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head. A short left from Akbar. A short right from Akbar. Akbar lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Akbar. A shot in the inside from Akbar. Akbar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hart can do to turn this around? Akbar scores with a shoulder strike. 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! Akbar lands a body shot. Akbar lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Akbar lands on the inside with an uppercut. Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head.
Hart is rocked! Akbar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hart backwards. Hart is still on wobbly legs! Can Akbar finish him? Akbar lands a shot to the body. Hart seems to have recovered his senses. Akbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Akbar works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Akbar. Akbar gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Akbar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harts head. Akbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Akbar scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A shot in the inside from Akbar. Akbar works on Hart's body with a couple of short punches. Akbar lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jallu Akbar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Akbar lands with a shot to the body. Hart ducks under a wild hook from Akbar. Akbar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Akbar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Akbar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively. Hart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akbar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Akbar as Hart shoots in. Hart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Akbar pushes Hart up against the cage in a clinch. Akbar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Akbar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round. Akbar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akbar lands a left hand.
Akbar scores with a shot to the side of Hart's head. Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Akbar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Akbar lands a hook to the side of the head. Akbar lands a body punch. Akbar cracks Hart with a nice body shot. Akbar lands with a light punch inside. Akbar scores with a hook to the body. Akbar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hart up against the cage. Good body shot from Akbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Akbar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Akbar digs a right hand underneath Hart's ribcage. Hart let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Akbar stalling.
Akbar lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Akbar.
Akbar lands a shot to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akbar. A short right from Akbar on the inside. Akbar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Akbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Akbar scores with an uppercut up the middle. Nice body punch from Akbar - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short right from Akbar. Akbar lands a body punch in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Akbar.
Akbar stalling against the cage.
Akbar keeps control of Hart as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Akbar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Akbar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Akbar taking a breather. Akbar gets through Hart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jallu Akbar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Akbar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Akbar scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Akbar lands a left hand.
Akbar letting Hart take a breather here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Akbar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Akbar is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right hand to the side of the head by Akbar. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee is keeping an eye on Akbar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that's the end of the fight! Jallu Akbar showed his dominance in that final round. Well Akbar 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jallu Akbar! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jallu Akbar! Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Jallu Akbar!
Jallu Akbar wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Death Student (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Death Student could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benjamin Briggs's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Death Student! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Briggs! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Briggs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Student is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Briggs slips a nice elbow through Student's hands, connecting with Student's forehead. Student is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Briggs lands a nice short elbow. Briggs lands strikes from half guard. Briggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Briggs scoring with strikes to the body and head. Briggs working over Student with some ground and pound. Student looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Briggs slips a nice elbow through Student's hands, connecting with Student's forehead. Briggs seems to be working for a kimura but Student defends the submission attempt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Briggs stalling. Nice strikes from Briggs there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Briggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Briggs lands a nice short elbow. Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Student is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Student has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Briggs is working away from the top position though. Briggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Student is trying to control but can't.
Briggs is controlling the pace.
Student wants to control but Briggs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Briggs controlling the action here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Student flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Briggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Briggs working over Student with some ground and pound. Student looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Briggs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Briggs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Student has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Briggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Briggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Student is trying to stand up here but Briggs is controlling him well. Briggs lands with a punch from half guard. Briggs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Student trying to control but Briggs postures up.
Briggs content to control rather than advance.
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. Briggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Briggs prevents Student from improving his position. Briggs not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Student pushes Briggs off looking to stand but Briggs dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Briggs 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.
Student is looking to slow Briggs down with leg kicks. A nice inside leg kick there by Student. That's going to slow Briggs down. Student throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
Briggs dives in and scores a takedown into Student's guard. Briggs cracks Student with a solid left hand. Briggs looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Briggs's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Student trying to keep a closed guard but Briggs is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Briggs pushing down on Student's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Briggs not doing much here.
Student pushes Briggs off looking to stand but Briggs dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Briggs lands a nice short elbow. Student is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Briggs scores with a couple of nice shots. Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Briggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Briggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Briggs is looking for a kimura here.
Briggs slows the pace down in half guard. Benjamin Briggs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Student is looking to improve his position.
Briggs controlling the action here. Student knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Briggs on the ground. Student trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Briggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Student taking some punishment here, with Briggs in his half guard. Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Briggs slips a nice elbow through Student's hands, connecting with Student's forehead. Briggs working the head and body with strikes. Briggs takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Briggs trying to control the pace. Briggs working over Student with some ground and pound. Student looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Briggs scoring with strikes to the body and head. Briggs lands with a punch from half guard. Student is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Briggs scores with a couple of nice shots. Student wants to get back to full guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Briggs in particular looking to stall. Student on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Briggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Briggs winds up and cracks Student with a swinging punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Briggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Student's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Briggs avoids the head kick by Student.
Student throws a sloppy head kick and Briggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Student won't be happy with that. Briggs tries for a kimura but Student is defending well. A lull in the action here as Briggs stalls from top position. Student takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Briggs working the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Briggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Student to see if he's OK. Student is trying to work for a sweep but Briggs has mounted him! Student tries to lock up and control but Briggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Briggs with good strikes from the mount here! Briggs lands with some strikes.
Student is rocked! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Briggs lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Student! Briggs sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Student and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benjamin Briggs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Miz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Aleja Gwiazd. 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateusz Biernat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Miz! The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Miz circles away from the clinch attempt and Miz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biernat's guard. Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miz on the ground. Miz slips nicely into half guard. Miz is figuring out what he wants to do next. Miz working the head and body with strikes. Miz slows the pace down in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Miz is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biernat tries to kick Miz off but Miz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Miz is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. Miz connects with a nice short shot to Biernat's temple. Miz controlling the action here. Miz prevents Biernat from standing back up.
Miz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Biernat pushes Miz off but Miz dives into side control.
Miz working the ground and pound from side control. Miz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Miz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. It looks like Miz 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. Biernat is pushing Miz's head away, looking to escape. Miz manages to hold on to the position though. Miz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biernat!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Miz lands a big elbow. Miz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Biernat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Miz controlling the position easily from mount. Miz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Biernat is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Biernat flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Miz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Biernat and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Miz slips an arm under Biernat chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Miz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Miz is squeezing on Biernat like an anaconda would it's prey. Biernat fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Miz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kengo Ura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, rocky song. Rocky Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Marciano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kengo Ura! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marciano leaves Ura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ura doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano somewhat. Ura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Marciano pushes Ura off but Ura dives into side control.
Marciano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marciano is looking to get back to his feet here but Ura is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marciano's back. Marciano fending off the submission attempt from Ura.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good control from Ura. Marciano is keeping busy.
Ura controls the action. Can Marciano hold on?! Ura is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
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. Marciano is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ura.
Ura throwing wild punches that miss their target. Ura goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Marciano escapes and is now in half guard on top. Marciano controlling the action here. Marciano stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marciano misses with a hook. Ura ducked under it nicely. Marciano clinches. Ura jumps guard but Marciano stands there with Ura around his waist. Ura gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
Ura leaves Marciano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Marciano drives through and clinches with Ura against the cage.
Marciano drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marciano wants to sweep here but Ura controlling him for the moment. Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ura manages to get himself to full guard.
Ura keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully. Marciano stands and steps away. Ura gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Excellent takedown into side control there by Ura. Marciano tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rocky Marciano will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ura tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Marciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ura tries to avoid it but Marciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ura to the ground. Ura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him. Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ura tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. A head kick misses from Marciano. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ura slaps away a takedown attempt from Marciano, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ura moves into range and clinches up with Marciano. Ura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ura moves in looking to clinch but Marciano pushes him off. A head kick misses from Marciano. Marciano sets himself, and Ura steps forward looking for the clinch! Marciano avoids it this time. Marciano throws a nice head kick!
Ura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ura. Ura drives through and clinches with Marciano against the cage.
Ura is trying to pull guard but Marciano has him pressed against the cage. Marciano jumps guard and drags Ura to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marciano is on top in guard.
Ura keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ura is trying to keep Marciano in close.
Ura is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Marciano wants to pass the guard but Ura is keeping the position. Marciano wants to control from the top but Ura keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ura trying to keep a closed guard but Marciano is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Ura wants to get back to his feet but Marciano passes into half guard.
Ura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marciano is working away from the top position though. Ura kicks Marciano off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marciano or perhaps it was just good defense by Ura, which made it look bad. Marciano motions for Ura to come forward. Marciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marciano sprawls well. Marciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ura gets slowly back to his feet. Ura shoots in looking for a takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl out of it but Ura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marciano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Marciano shoots in and drives through. Ura sprawls well. Marciano darts in looking for a takedown but Ura gets double underhooks and turns Marciano into the cage. Marciano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Ura tries to kick Marciano off in order to stand up. Marciano Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Marciano goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Marciano's guard! Nice work there by Ura! Ura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Marciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ura advances to half guard. Marciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Marciano is refusing to be controlled, as Ura sits in half guard. Ura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Marciano wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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. Marciano is trying to stand up here but Ura is controlling him well. Ura is figuring out what he wants to do next. Marciano trying to control here.
Marciano tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Ura moves into the clinch. Ura has hold of one of Marciano's legs. Marciano is fighting the takedown attempt but Ura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Ura sitting in guard here, content to control. Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Ura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marciano trying to control the position.
Ura trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Marciano pushes Ura off and gets back to his feet.
Ura darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kengo Ura has got the better of the ground game so far. 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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Marciano is looking for a sweep. Ura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kengo Ura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Marciano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight for Kengo Ura! Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rocky Marciano! Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano wins by split decision! A pretty intense looking Rocky Marciano took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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