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QFC Tournament 764 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Lorent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Nikolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Lorent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
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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, Gary Lorent!
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, Vic Nikolai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorent but Lorent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nikolai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lorent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nikolai on the side of the head.
Nikolai fails with the takedown
and Lorent counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gary Lorent has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Nikolai.
Lorent has closed the distance and engaged Nikolai in a clinch.
Lorent lands an uppercut.
Lorent has Nikolai pushed against the cage.
Lorent lands a shot to the body.
Lorent with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vic Nikolai has been cut.
Nikolai wants a takedown.
Lorent scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Lorent lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lorent lands with a light punch inside.
Lorent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nikolai looks winded!
Nikolai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lorent prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lorent with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nikolai takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lorent.
Nikolai is rocked!
Lorent working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nikolai is still on wobbly legs! Can Lorent finish him?
Lorent lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nikolai or not.
A short uppercut from Lorent.
Lorent prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lorent throws a big uppercut that drops Nikolai! More strikes from Lorent and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nikolai lies dazed against the cage as Lorent celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Lorent!
After the fight, Gary Lorent was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Rosario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yi Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Timmy Rosario!
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, Yi Dong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario shoots and misses
and Dong counters with a left and a right that stings Rosario.
Dong clinches with his opponent.
Dong prevents the takedown attempt.
Dong lands a takedown into guard.
Dong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong wants to control from the top but Rosario keeps moving.
Rosario is looking for a triangle but Dong pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong is posturing up here but Rosario has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dong has to tap! Slick submission there by Rosario!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timmy Rosario!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgannon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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, Alan John!
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, Morgannon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like John wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith looks for a takedown but John sprawls well.
Alan John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgannon Smith.
John keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith tries for a takedown but John sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
A quick step to the side and John tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith shoots in and drives through. John sprawls well.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but John is tightening it up a little... Smith has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Smith reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Smith taps out! Nice BJJ there by John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alan John!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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, Boss Yonic!
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, Timmy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yonic throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Yonic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Yonic getting side control.
Thompson trying to control but Yonic postures up.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Yonic is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic is taking a breather. Thompson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thompson for as long as he can get away with.
Yonic seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg.
Yonic controlling the action here.
That's two 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.
Yonic seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Yonic is thwarting Thompson's attempts to control the position.
Yonic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yonic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson gets full guard.
Thompson has his foot on Yonic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yonic works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yonic is breathing heavily.
Yonic is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Thompson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Yonic is looking to defend but Thompson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Yonic! Thompson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Yonic taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Timmy Thompson!
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