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QFC Tournament 830 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 6221 p4p, 535 weight class) and Power Max (ranked 6223 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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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Power Max!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Max tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Max on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Max shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Max looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Max moves into the clinch.
Max stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Max tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Power Max.
Max looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Max tries to tie him up.
Johnson slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Max jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Max takes a shot to the head.
Max manages to break the clinch.
Max takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Max misses with an uppercut
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Max doesn't seem phased though.
Max slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Max throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Max looks winded!
Johnson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Max's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Johnson dives in looking to finish as Max flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Johnson's strikes! Johnson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Max's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Max was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dhino Savi (ranked 6293 p4p, 419 weight class) and Johnny Winkle (ranked 5928 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dhino Savi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkle dives in for a single leg takedown but Savi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winkle misses with a shot to the body
and Savi counters by moving into the clinch.
Savi has Winkle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Winkle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Savi gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winkle up against the cage.
Savi jumps into guard, dragging Winkle to the mat.
Savi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Savi looking for a sweep. Not yet Savi, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is stalling in the full guard.
Savi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi working for a triangle but Winkle defends it easily.
Savi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winkle on the ground.
Winkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savi 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Winkle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winkle throws a combination that misses
and Savi counters by clinching up.
Savi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winkle's efforts to push away.
Winkle wants to break free but Savi has control.
Savi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winkle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savi quickly recovers to half guard.
Savi is looking to improve his position.
Winkle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle trying to mount his opponent but Savi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savi wants to get back to his feet.
Winkle controlling the action here.
Savi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winkle seems to be working for a kimura but Savi defends the submission attempt.
Savi wants to control but Winkle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Winkle seems content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Savi has hold of Winkle's hands but Winkle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkle controlling the action here.
Winkle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savi has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Dhino Savi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winkle gets caught napping as Savi dives in and scores a takedown. Winkle manages to retain guard.
Winkle has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Savi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Savi can't get the takedown.
Savi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winkle is defending well for now.
Winkle misses with the head strike.
Winkle jumps guard but Savi stands there with Winkle around his waist. Winkle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winkle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savi quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Winkle in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle wants to pass the guard but Savi is defending well.
Winkle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Savi to stand up.
Winkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winkle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winkle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savi defends it well.
Winkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Savi is just out of range.
Savi jabs Winkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dhino Savi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winkle's guard.
Winkle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Savi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Savi lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Savi.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Savi has him pressed against the cage.
Winkle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Savi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dhino Savi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savi is looking for a takedown.
Winkle being controlled against the cage.
Savi is trying to pull guard but Winkle has him pressed against the cage.
Winkle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Winkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Winkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savi tries to pull guard but Winkle won't allow it.
Winkle pulls guard.
Winkle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Winkle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Savi passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle gets full guard.
Savi trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Winkle throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Savi being controlled here momentarily.
Winkle wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Winkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Savi throws a head kick that misses.
Savi forces Winkle back against the cage and clinches.
Savi stops a takedown attempt from Winkle.
Winkle can't break the clinch.
Savi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winkle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Savi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle postures up.
Savi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Winkle has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Winkle works over Savi with some ground and pound from guard.
Winkle advances to half guard.
Savi is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winkle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savi trying to hold on to Winkle's head to control him but Winkle postures up.
Winkle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Winkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winkle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Winkle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Savi tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle prevents Savi from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savi shoots in but no luck this time.
Savi tries to clinch there but Winkle circles away.
Winkle is looking for the big counter here.
Winkle moves to clinch but Savi breaks away
and Savi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winkle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savi is trying to escape back to his feet but Winkle uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Winkle controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Winkle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Savi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Winkle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Savi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
Dhino Savi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Winkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winkle decides to stand back up. Winkle steps back and let's Savi get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Winkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winkle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Johnny Winkle!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Johnny Winkle!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Johnny Winkle!
Johnny Winkle wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santo Luvic (ranked 6292 p4p, 418 weight class) and Cati Sli (ranked 6219 p4p, 413 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santo Luvic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cati Sli!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sli shoots in but Luvic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sli goes for a double leg but Luvic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luvic continues to drive forward.
Luvic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luvic controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luvic tries to stand and escape but Sli is controlling the position.
Luvic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sli's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvic content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sli tries to roll over but Luvic keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luvic throws a solid leg kick but Sli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luvic.
Sli moves in looking to clinch but Luvic pushes him off.
Luvic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luvic prevents Sli from improving his position.
Luvic content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sli wants to get back to full guard.
Sli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luvic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luvic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sli keeps working.
Luvic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sli tries to roll over but Luvic keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sli is looking to clinch but Luvic is avoiding it.
No luck for Luvic with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luvic.
Luvic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sli.
Luvic tried to counter with a leg kick but Sli avoided it.
Santo Luvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cati Sli.
Luvic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Sli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Luvic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sli.
Sli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luvic leaves Sli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luvic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sli is fending him off so far but Luvic persists. Nope, Sli circles away and we're back to standing.
Sli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luvic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sli throws a front kick aimed at Luvic's knee but Luvic avoids it well.
Sli shoots for a double leg takedown but Luvic sprawls well. He's pushed Sli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sli looks winded!
Luvic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sli throws a body kick that misses.
Luvic is looking to counter the offense by Sli and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luvic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sli.
Sli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luvic avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Luvic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luvic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sli somewhat.
Luvic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Luvic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luvic lands in his opponent's guard.
Luvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luvic is looking to work some ground and pound but Sli has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luvic trying to control but Sli is working from the bottom.
Luvic is working Sli over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Luvic trying to control the position from guard on top but Sli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sli working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luvic forces Sli back against the cage and clinches.
Sli jumps guard but Luvic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sli blocks a body shot from Luvic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luvic.
Luvic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sli walks away with a smile on his face. Luvic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sli scores with a three punch combo!
Luvic shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sli has one foot on Luvic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sli lands a head kick. Luvic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Luvic gets a clinch.
Sli working aggressively here.
Sli manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luvic darts in and clinches Sli up against the cage.
Luvic is trying to pull guard but Sli has him pressed against the cage.
Luvic jumps guard and drags Sli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sli engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Luvic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sli seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luvic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sli has managed to get both his arms back between Luvic's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sli is fighting to break Luvic's control of his arms but Luvic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Luvic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sli postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santo Luvic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luvic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luvic stopping the sweep attempt from Sli.
Luvic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Luvic wants to pass the guard but Sli is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luvic is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luvic uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luvic gets to mount! Sli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Luvic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sli can do to turn this around?
Luvic seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sli is holding on tight.
Sli manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Luvic.
Santo Luvic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sli is trying to control but can't.
Luvic uses his free foot to push down on Sli's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sli.
Sli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luvic looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luvic tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Sli is trying to escape the mount.
Sli wants to control but Luvic is having none of it.
Luvic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sli wants to hold on but Luvic pushes him away.
Luvic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sli is looking to escape.
Luvic controlling the position easily from mount.
Luvic raining down shots from the mount!
Luvic is looking to stand but Sli has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four 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.
Luvic controlling the pace for now.
Sli tries to hold on but Luvic postures up.
Luvic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Luvic looking to control but Sli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sli trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cati Sli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Luvic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luvic controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santo Luvic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luvic 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 George Francis scores the fight for Santo Luvic!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Santo Luvic!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Santo Luvic!
Santo Luvic wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Sophisticado (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demichell Savilo (ranked 6189 p4p, 414 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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145 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Sophisticado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demichell Savilo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
It looks like Demichell Savilo has been cut.
Sophisticado just leaning against Savilo, taking a breather.
Sophisticado controlling the action here for a moment.
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Savilo with that takedown attempt.
Savilo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado has managed to clinch.
Savilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Savilo misses with a knee strike.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savilo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sophisticado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Come on Savilo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savilo tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Savilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
Sophisticado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savilo on the ground.
Savilo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sophisticado uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Savilo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savilo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sophisticado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sophisticado is thwarting Savilo's attempts to control the position.
Savilo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sophisticado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savilo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savilo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sophisticado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sophisticado's back!
Sophisticado really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Savilo's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sophisticado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savilo. Savilo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savilo moves away from the strike by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado has Savilo pushed against the cage.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sophisticado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savilo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savilo's defenses.
That has opened up Demichell Savilo's cut even more.
Savilo is looking to control Sophisticado's arms but Sophisticado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savilo has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado stalling.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Savilo leaning against his opponent.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sophisticado won't allow it.
Ramon Sophisticado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Savilo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sophisticado holds him up against the cage and eventually Savilo drops back down to his feet.
Savilo decides to pull guard.
Savilo is trying to keep Sophisticado in close.
Sophisticado wants to pass the guard but Savilo is keeping the position.
Savilo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Savilo wants to sweep here but Sophisticado controlling him for the moment.
Savilo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Savilo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sophisticado is aware though and is defending well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demichell Savilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Savilo has a takedown stuffed.
Savilo is breathing heavily.
Sophisticado clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savilo is looking to control Sophisticado's arms but Sophisticado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savilo has his back to the cage.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Savilo shrugs off.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
The cut above Demichell Savilo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sophisticado is pushing Savilo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sophisticado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sophisticado to keep the fight standing.
Savilo blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Savilo shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sophisticado misses with a hook. Savilo ducked under it nicely.
Sophisticado closes the distance and pushes Savilo back into the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savilo avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Savilo being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Savilo pulls guard successfully.
Savilo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sophisticado defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sophisticado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sophisticado looking to sit in guard and control but Savilo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Savilo wants to control from the top but Sophisticado keeps moving.
Sophisticado pulls Savilo in close to prevent any damage.
Sophisticado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savilo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savilo 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.
Sophisticado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savilo wants to control from the top but Sophisticado keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sophisticado throws out the jab.
Savilo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado moves into the clinch.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savilo is working for takedown but Sophisticado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savilo takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Savilo is trying to pull guard but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Demichell Savilo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Savilo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savilo blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Savilo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sophisticado preventing the sweep.
Savilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sophisticado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savilo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sophisticado, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Ramon Sophisticado wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xaito Siu (ranked 6217 p4p, 417 weight class) and Gato Wali (ranked 6222 p4p, 411 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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145 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xaito Siu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gato Wali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siu dives in and grabs Wali's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wali pushes down on Siu's head and hops out.
Wali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Siu sneaks out the side door and pushes Wali away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Siu drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Siu preventing the sweep.
Siu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siu tries to stand but Wali is controlling from the bottom.
Wali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wali has his foot on Siu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siu works his way back into a safe position though.
Wali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wali is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wali is on top in guard.
Siu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wali on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wali won't allow Siu to sweep him here.
Siu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wali manages to get himself to full guard.
Wali looking for a sweep. Not yet Wali, not yet.
Wali pushes a forearm under Siu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Siu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gato Wali!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zalio Suiol (ranked 6199 p4p, 416 weight class) and Terppu Packalen (ranked 5980 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zalio Suiol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terppu Packalen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suiol swings for the body but Packalen moves out of range.
Packalen with the counter takedown but Suiol avoids it easily.
Suiol throws a lazy head kick
and Packalen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Suiol won't be happy with that.
Packalen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suiol keeps working.
Packalen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Suiol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Packalen taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Packalen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suiol prevents Packalen from moving into mount.
Suiol trying to remain calm as Packalen controls from the top position.
Packalen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Packalen controlling from side mount.
Packalen trying to control the action but Suiol is working from the bottom.
Suiol struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packalen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suiol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Packalen is looking to take a break and control but Suiol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Packalen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suiol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Packalen has an Americana. Suiol didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Packalen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Packalen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Terppu Packalen!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Testi Taateli (ranked 5981 p4p, 0 weight class) and Watin Qary (ranked 6220 p4p, 415 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Testi Taateli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watin Qary!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taateli with a nice cross.
Qary fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taateli sprawls well initially but Qary persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Qary tries to pass to full mount but Taateli defends it.
Taateli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Qary.
Taateli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Qary's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Qary's back!
Qary tries to escape the position.
Taateli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taateli tries to get the hooks in deep but Qary pushed the leg off.
Taateli is trying to control but Qary is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Qary is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qary tries to hold on but Taateli postures up.
Qary is looking to improve his position but Taateli isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qary wants to control but Taateli is having none of it.
Qary is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Taateli is staying active.
Qary is squirming around, avoiding Taateli's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taateli is really struggling to control Qary but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Qary throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Qary is trying desperately to improve position.
Qary wants to hold on but Taateli pushes him away.
Taateli tries to control but Qary wriggling away.
Qary is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taateli is stalling here but it's allowed Qary to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Qary manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taateli stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Qary misses with a double jab.
Taateli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taateli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taateli moves in looking to clinch but Qary pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Taateli. Those never looked like landing.
Taateli scores with a nice strike.
Qary doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taateli punishes Qary's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qary looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taateli lands with a hook. Qary tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Qary moves in looking to clinch but Taateli pushes him off.
Taateli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taateli works Qary's body with a nice hook.
Taateli jabs Qary to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Taateli does it's job there.
Testi Taateli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taateli cracks a nice hook into Qary's ribs.
Taateli lands with a cross.
Qary is rocked!
Taateli closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Qary out cold! Qary corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Testi Taateli!
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