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QFC Tournament 774 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryuji O Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Parikh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parikh has chosen Foggy Mountain Breakdown as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryuji O Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Parikh!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reilly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from O Reilly.
A nice side step and Parikh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Reilly blocks a low kick nicely.
Parikh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Parikh's head back.
It looks like Justin Parikh has been cut.
O Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
O Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parikh is rocked!
O Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parikh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parikh is still on wobbly legs! Can O Reilly finish him?
Parikh glances at the clock... BAM! O Reilly nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Parikh crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Parikh is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryuji O Reilly!
Justin Parikh was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a good fighter I have a lot of respect for him. He made me work and he clearly got the best of me. I know we will have a rematch in the near future and when we do I will be ready.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Sugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telik Brahiid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leonardo Sugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Telik Brahiid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brahiid sprawls well initially but Sugo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brahiid trying to control from the bottom.
Sugo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sugo blocks the strikes from Brahiid.
Brahiid is doing well to control the position and prevent Sugo from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brahiid's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brahiid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brahiid has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sugo. Oh but Brahiid has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sugo goes limp - he's gone! Brahiid jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Telik Brahiid!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Sugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaarden Marzda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Sugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaarden Marzda!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marzda cracks Sugo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marzda has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sugo to stand back up!
It looks like Ian Sugo has been cut.
Marzda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sugo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marzda working away.
Marzda decides to stand back up. Marzda steps back and let's Sugo get back to his feet.
Sugo really is a fat lump.
Sugo throws a combination that misses
and Marzda counters with a huge left! Sugo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Marzda isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sugo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Marzda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaarden Marzda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Pisacane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolten Svendettee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Riccardo Pisacane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kolten Svendettee!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svendettee has a takedown stuffed.
Pisacane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Svendettee sprawls and moves away.
Pisacane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Svendettee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pisacane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Svendettee 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.
Pisacane gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Svendettee kicks off Pisacane and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svendettee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Svendettee throws a head kick that misses.
Svendettee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pisacane shoots in and gets a takedown into Svendettee's guard.
Svendettee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pisacane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pisacane instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svendettee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Svendettee has eaten all the pies!
Pisacane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pisacane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pisacane is working an open guard so Svendettee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pisacane gets caught flat footed, as Svendettee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Svendettee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Svendettee pushes down on Pisacane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Svendettee controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svendettee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Svendettee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pisacane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Svendettee quickly recovers to half guard.
Svendettee has one foot on Pisacane's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svendettee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pisacane is breathing heavily.
Svendettee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pisacane's shoulder. That is not cool.
Svendettee working the ground and pound but Pisacane is defending the strikes.
Svendettee decides to stand back up.
Svendettee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Riccardo Pisacane has been cut.
Svendettee lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svendettee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pisacane's guard.
Svendettee is standing up over Pisacane. Pisacane looks to escape but Svendettee dives into side control.
Svendettee in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pisacane is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kolten Svendettee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Zipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vale Sugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Zipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vale Sugo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugo slaps away a takedown attempt from Zipe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sugo darts in looking for a takedown but Zipe gets double underhooks and turns Sugo into the cage.
Sugo closes the distance and clinches.
Zipe working hard to break the clinch.
Zipe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sugo after a bit of a struggle.
Sugo gets underhooks to prevent Zipe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Zipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zipe is trying to force a seperation but Sugo has the dominant position.
Zipe tries to circle away but Sugo has him pinned against the cage.
Zipe gets underhooks to prevent Sugo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipe manages to pull guard.
Zipe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sugo is fighting to break Zipe's control of his arms but Zipe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zipe wants to sweep here but Sugo controlling him for the moment.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sugo has eaten all the pies!
Sugo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zipe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sugo has managed to get both his arms back between Zipe's legs - danger averted.
Zipe has control of Sugo's left arm, preventing Sugo from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zipe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zipe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zipe prevents Sugo from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zipe wants to pass to mount but Sugo is defending the position.
Zipe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sugo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugo pushes Zipe off and gets back to his feet.
Zipe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zipe gets a clinch.
Zipe is trying to push Sugo away but Sugo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zipe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sugo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zipe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sugo tries to pull guard but Zipe won't allow it.
Sugo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zipe has Sugo pressed against the cage, preventing Sugo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zipe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sugo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zipe after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Zipe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zipe prevents Sugo from breaking the clinch.
Zipe can't break the clinch.
Zipe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sugo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sugo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sugo tries to pull guard but Zipe holds him up against the cage and eventually Sugo drops back down to his feet.
Sugo looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zipe is looking to break free of the clinch but Sugo has double underhooks.
Zipe jumps guard and drags Sugo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Zipe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zipe clinches.
Zipe prevents the takedown attempt.
Sugo fails to pull guard.
Zipe jumps guard.
Zipe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sugo manages to get himself to full guard.
Zipe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sugo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zipe somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sugo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zipe somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zipe instigates a clinch.
Sugo looking for a takedown.
Shawn Zipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vale Sugo.
Sugo taking a breather.
Sugo tries to break the clinch but Zipe is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Zipe.
Zipe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zipe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sugo uses from the top position.
Sugo throwing strikes but missing.
Zipe pulls Sugo in close to his closed guard and prevents Sugo from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zipe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sugo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zipe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zipe seems keen to control Sugo's posture.
Zipe keeping full guard, as Sugo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugo stands up from Zipe's guard - Sugo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sugo dives in and scores a takedown into Zipe's guard.
Zipe is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sugo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sugo is breathing heavily.
Zipe pulls guard effortlessly.
Sugo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zipe is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sugo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zipe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zipe slaps away a takedown attempt from Sugo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sugo is defended easily by Zipe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sugo feints and then cracks Zipe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zipe down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Zipe 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!
Zipe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sugo but Sugo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zipe scores with a hook.
Sugo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shawn Zipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sugo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zipe gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zipe pulls guard successfully.
Zipe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sugo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zipe looking for a sweep. Not yet Zipe, not yet.
Zipe pulls Sugo in close to his closed guard and prevents Sugo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sugo can do to turn this around?
Zipe 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zipe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sugo pinned against the cage. Sugo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Zipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sugo tries to keep at a distance but Zipe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sugo tries to stall but Zipe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zipe can't get the takedown.
Sugo pushes off an throws an elbow but Zipe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sugo fails to pull guard.
Zipe jumps guard.
Zipe has his hands on Sugo's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zipe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zipe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sugo trying to hold on to Zipe's head to control him but Zipe postures up.
Zipe wants to work for an arm triangle but Sugo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Zipe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sugo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zipe.
Zipe decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Zipe gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sugo wants to take the fight to the mat but Zipe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sugo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zipe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vale Sugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Zipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zipe closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Zipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zipe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight for Shawn Zipe!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Shawn Zipe!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Shawn Zipe!
Shawn Zipe wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jhon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from OQuinn. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
OQuinn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and OQuinn counters by clinching up.
Snow jumps guard but OQuinn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhon Snow.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OQuinn after a bit of a struggle.
A right hand to the body from OQuinn.
OQuinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OQuinn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OQuinn scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is pressed up against the cage. Snow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag OQuinn down to the mat. OQuinn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
OQuinn throws a right and a left that both miss.
OQuinn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snow backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jhon Snow has been cut.
Snow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OQuinn is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from OQuinn.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OQuinn smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
Snow is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and OQuinn moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
An out of breath Damien OQuinn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kidlat Tolentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kidlat Tolentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolentino throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Tolentino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tolentino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tolentino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tolentino wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolentino.
Tolentino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolentino swivels and escapes.
Tolentino throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tolentino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lemieux working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Lemieux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tolentino wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lemieux decides to stand back up. Lemieux steps back and let's Tolentino get back to his feet.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kidlat Tolentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolentino misses with a double jab
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lemieux.
Tolentino tries a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks it.
Tolentino lands with a light punch inside.
Tolentino misses with a knee to the head.
Lemieux wants to get back to striking at distance but Tolentino won't allow it.
Lemieux working hard to break the clinch.
Tolentino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemieux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemieux is trying to push Tolentino away but Tolentino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tolentino avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
Tolentino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lemieux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolentino avoids it.
Tolentino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemieux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lemieux pulls guard.
Tolentino stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tolentino misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Tolentino misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is controlling Tolentino's posture.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux has an active guard here but Tolentino has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is doing well to control the position and prevent Tolentino from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolentino passes into side control, despite Lemieux's attempt to control the position.
Lemieux is trying to strike from the bottom but Tolentino has passed into full mount.
Lemieux flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Tolentino has taken his back!
Lemieux wants to control his opponent's hands but Tolentino gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolentino tries to get the hooks in deep but Lemieux pushed the leg off.
Lemieux looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lemieux tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidlat Tolentino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tolentino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Lemieux blocks the leg kick.
Tolentino misses with a low kick.
Tolentino feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Tolentino throws a combination that misses
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Tolentino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tolentino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Tolentino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolentino looking to throw knees to the head but Lemieux is blocking nicely.
Lemieux wants a takedown but no success here.
Lemieux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tolentino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolentino misses with a knee to the head.
Lemieux is pushing Tolentino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tolentino pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vincent Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolentino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tolentino pushes Lemieux off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolentino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidlat Tolentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tolentino lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice combo by Tolentino! Oh, that's hurt him - Lemieux falls to the canvas and Tolentino follows him into side control.
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux looking for a sweep but Tolentino has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Tolentino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux has given up his back here.
Tolentino trying to control.
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.
Tolentino is really struggling to control Lemieux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lemieux tries to escape but Tolentino has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tolentino is looking to control Lemieux but Lemieux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tolentino not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidlat Tolentino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lemieux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Tolentino misses.
Lemieux clinches up with Tolentino and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tolentino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tolentino thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolentino checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolentino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolentino throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Tolentino misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidlat Tolentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolentino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lemieux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolentino.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tolentino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolentino misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolentino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lemieux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolentino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tolentino tries to sprawl but Lemieux drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tolentino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tolentino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux sizes up Tolentino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tolentino wants to slow Lemieux down by chopping away at his legs.
Tolentino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Tolentino sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Tolentino avoids it this time.
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!
Tolentino fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolentino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tolentino misses.
Tolentino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemieux counters with a two punch combo.
Tolentino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidlat Tolentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolentino swivels and escapes.
Tolentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolentino thows a leg kick but Lemieux checks it
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Tolentino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lemieux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolentino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolentino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolentino goes for a takedown attempt but Lemieux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tolentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Lemieux. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Tolentino misses.
Lemieux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidlat Tolentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolentino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolentino misses with a hook
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolentino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux wants to take the fight to the mat but Tolentino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tolentino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Lemieux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tolentino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lemieux can't get the takedown.
Tolentino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tolentino misses with a knee strike.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Tolentino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolentino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kidlat Tolentino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
Tolentino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolentino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Lemieux.
Tolentino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Tolentino backing up. Tolentino nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Tolentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Lemieux. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tolentino connects with an inside leg kick.
Vincent Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolentino. That's going to slow Lemieux down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kidlat Tolentino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tolentino 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Kidlat Tolentino!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kidlat Tolentino!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Kidlat Tolentino!
Kidlat Tolentino wins by unanimous decision!
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