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QFC Tournament 876 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cezare Borgia (ranked 5419 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel James Vanderbilt (ranked 6527 p4p, 544 weight class). Michel James Vanderbilt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cezare Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michel James Vanderbilt!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vanderbilt. That's going to slow Borgia down.
A punch lands to the side of Borgia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanderbilt feints and then cracks Borgia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borgia down.
Nice takedown defense from Vanderbilt. No joy for Borgia on that attempt.
Michel James Vanderbilt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt scores with a hook.
Vanderbilt lands a nice shot that snaps Borgia's head back.
Vanderbilt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vanderbilt misses with a head kick.
Borgia shoots in for a double leg but Vanderbilt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Vanderbilt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Borgia.
It looks like Cezare Borgia has been cut.
Vanderbilt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Borgia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbilt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanderbilt throws a head kick that misses.
Borgia goes for a double leg but Vanderbilt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vanderbilt continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cezare Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanderbilt connects with a looping right hand.
Borgia fails with the takedown
and Vanderbilt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanderbilt lands with a nice body kick.
Vanderbilt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Vanderbilt circles away easily
and Vanderbilt counters with a nice uppercut.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Vanderbilt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borgia attempts a counter takedown but Vanderbilt avoids it well and moves away.
Michel James Vanderbilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Borgia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vanderbilt - the referee stops the clock and Borgia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vanderbilt. Borgia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vanderbilt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Borgia's sensitive parts.
Vanderbilt sizes up Borgia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vanderbilt fakes the leg kick and cracks Borgia in the body.
Vanderbilt lands with a right hand.
Vanderbilt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt lands a jab to Borgia's midsection.
Vanderbilt scores with a head kick.
Vanderbilt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Borgia has time to react.
Vanderbilt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Borgia takes a step back to recover.
Vanderbilt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Borgia will feel that in the morning.
Vanderbilt lands a left and a right that send Borgia crashing to the mat, dazed. Vanderbilt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbilt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vanderbilt scores with a kick to the body.
Borgia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cezare Borgia's cut is getting worse.
Vanderbilt lands with a nice body kick.
Vanderbilt connects with a nice looking jab.
Vanderbilt throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanderbilt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borgia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vanderbilt.
Oooooh!!! Vanderbilt has knocked Borgia down with a huge combo! Vanderbilt steps away and waves a wobbly Borgia back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Borgia is rocked!
Cezare Borgia's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Vanderbilt.
Oh Borgia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel James Vanderbilt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vanderbilt lands a head shot.
Borgia seems to have got his legs back now.
Borgia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vanderbilt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vanderbilt lands with a hook. Borgia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vanderbilt throws a right hand that Borgia ducks under and follows up with a left that Borgia also avoids with ease.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Borgia. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jab from Vanderbilt.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vanderbilt scores with a head kick. Borgia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot lands for Vanderbilt.
Nice cross by Vanderbilt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia shoots in and drives through. Vanderbilt sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbilt lands a big head kick that sends Borgia tumbling to the mat! Vanderbilt takes a step backwards and waves Borgia back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Jeez, Cezare Borgia's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Borgia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vanderbilt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vanderbilt throws a sloppy head kick
and Borgia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Borgia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vanderbilt is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vanderbilt avoid being mounted?
Vanderbilt is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia controlling from mount.
Borgia looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Borgia controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbilt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.
Borgia with good strikes from the mount here!
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Vanderbilt is bucking up trying to escape but Borgia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vanderbilt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Borgia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel James Vanderbilt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cezare Borgia's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Vanderbilt.
Borgia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vanderbilt counters with a big head kick but Borgia shrugs it off.
Vanderbilt connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy body kick from Vanderbilt
and Borgia counters with a single leg into guard. Vanderbilt didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanderbilt is keeping the position for now.
Borgia sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Vanderbilt is keeping the position.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borgia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Borgia.
Borgia uses his free foot to push down on Vanderbilt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vanderbilt.
Borgia controlling his opponent.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Borgia is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Michel James Vanderbilt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia raining down shots from the mount!
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Borgia continues to hold on tight.
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.
Borgia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vanderbilt has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cezare Borgia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borgia controlling from mount.
Cezare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borgia raining down shots from the mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is working for a guillotine from mount but Vanderbilt frees his head quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cezare Borgia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vanderbilt 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Michel James Vanderbilt!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Michel James Vanderbilt!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Michel James Vanderbilt!
Michel James Vanderbilt wins by unanimous decision!
Michel James Vanderbilt took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Jack (ranked 8054 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Halifax (ranked 6681 p4p, 0 weight class). Kari Halifax will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sonny Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kari Halifax !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Halifax moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jack cracks Halifax with a big right hand but Halifax just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Halifax trying to remain calm as Jack controls from the top position.
Jack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Halifax 's face as Jack controls the position.
Halifax struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack taking a breather here.
Jack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands an elbow.
Jack in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halifax tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jack cracks Halifax with a big elbow.
Halifax tries to buck Jack off but Jack is having none of it.
Jack scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jack lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Halifax down.
Jack lands an elbow.
Jack has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling the position.
Jack scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Halifax to see if he's OK.
Jack remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halifax is looking to reverse the position.
Halifax taking a bit of punishment here - Jack scoring with strikes.
Jack lands a few punches from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halifax can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jack working the head and body with strikes.
Halifax really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halifax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jack grinds an elbow into Halifax 's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halifax is trying to buck Jack off.
Jack slows the pace down.
Halifax is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Halifax 's face as Jack controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Jack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack clinches up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Halifax has eaten all the pies!
Jack stalling in the clinch but Halifax improves position.
Halifax blocks an uppercut.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack looking to slow down the pace here.
Halifax working aggressively here.
Halifax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but Halifax pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jack doesn't manage to clinch there - Halifax circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Halifax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jack closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halifax did well to prevent Jack getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack wants to take a breather but Halifax is having none of it.
Jack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sonny Jack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Jack there.
Halifax tries to get to full guard but Jack has control of the leg.
Halifax wants to control but Jack is keeping busy.
Jack sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jack connects with a nice short shot to Halifax 's temple.
Halifax has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jack is working away from the top position though.
Jack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halifax sees it coming and defends easily.
Halifax trying to hold on to Jack's head to control him but Jack postures up.
Jack drops an elbow to the side of Halifax 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halifax wants to get back to his feet.
Jack works his way into full mount!
Jack lands a big shot there that rocks Halifax but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jack content just to control the position here.
Jack putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jack controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jack.
Jack controlling the pace for now.
Jack working Halifax over with strikes here.
Jack scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jack connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack lands a big elbow.
Jack has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Halifax 's face.
Halifax is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Jack dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jack misses with a shot to the body
and Halifax counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Jack does no damage.
Jack's jab looks to have found its range, popping Halifax under the eye.
Halifax is still on wobbly legs! Can Jack finish him?
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
Halifax seems to have recovered his senses.
Halifax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halifax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Halifax cracks Jack with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Sonny Jack has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halifax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halifax avoids the body shot from Jack.
Jack gets tackled into the cage by Halifax . Halifax maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack tries to work over Halifax 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halifax lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Halifax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jack tries to work over Halifax 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jack looking to slow down the pace here.
Halifax lands with a right to the head.
Jack throws a punch but it's blocked by Halifax .
Halifax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack working aggressively here.
Halifax works on Jack's body with a couple of short punches.
Jack looking to stall.
Jack working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halifax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
Halifax slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Halifax was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halifax wants to clinch up but Jack keeps it at a distance.
Halifax looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halifax can do to turn this around?
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halifax swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jack.
Halifax blocks a low kick nicely.
Halifax drops Jack with a beautiful combination! Jack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halifax is looking for the KO!
Jack is rocked!
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Halifax . That snapped Jack's head back.
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Jack has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Halifax smells blood and charges in for the finish! Halifax unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jack sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kari Halifax !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bilbo Baggins (ranked 5389 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lan Halifax (ranked 6680 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bilbo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lan Halifax!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins just misses with a punch to the body.
Halifax throws a series of punches but Baggins avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Baggins misses the target.
Halifax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baggins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lan Halifax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halifax looks to throw the jab but Baggins is out of range.
Baggins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Halifax fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baggins, pushing him back against the cage.
Baggins misses with the head strike.
Baggins throws a punch but it's blocked by Halifax.
Halifax tries to work over Baggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baggins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baggins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baggins.
Halifax tries to work over Baggins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halifax blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halifax leaning his opponent against the cage.
Halifax manages to break the clinch.
Halifax looks to land a left hand but Baggins moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Halifax. Beautiful body shot.
Halifax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Baggins's head.
Baggins slips under a jab.
Baggins is looking to counter punch.
Halifax waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baggins.
The fighters circle momentarily. Halifax darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baggins slips a jab from Halifax.
Halifax moves away from the strike by Baggins.
Halifax moves into range and clinches up with Baggins.
Baggins stalls.
Baggins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halifax's elbow.
Halifax misses with a punch on the inside.
Halifax swings wildly with an uppercut but Baggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halifax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halifax.
Baggins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halifax misses with a body punch.
Baggins jumps into guard, dragging Halifax to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halifax works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baggins taking some punishment here, with Halifax in his half guard.
Halifax not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Baggins wants to get back to full guard but Halifax has mounted him!
Baggins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halifax landing strikes from the mount and Baggins is in trouble!
Baggins is trying to escape the mount.
Halifax pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baggins is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halifax unloading with bombs!
Halifax looking to finish Baggins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Baggins!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baggins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halifax avoids the attempt from Baggins to control.
Baggins is trying desperately to improve position.
Halifax lands with some strikes.
Halifax with the ground and pound from mount.
Baggins takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Halifax has eaten all the pies!
Baggins is desperately trying to improve his position but Halifax has a good base and remains in mount.
Halifax is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baggins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Halifax with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins is trying desperately to improve position.
Halifax has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Baggins's face.
Halifax fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Baggins is rocked!
Halifax looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Baggins covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Halifax!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niloc Ilzlab (ranked 6858 p4p, 554 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 5600 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niloc Ilzlab!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budgiehandler misses with a left hand
and Budgiehandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budgiehandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Budgiehandler.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilzlab.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Ilzlab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilzlab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilzlab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilzlab.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ilzlab backwards.
Budgiehandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ilzlab is trying to force a seperation but Budgiehandler has the dominant position.
Ilzlab looking for a takedown.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Ilzlab.
Ilzlab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilzlab wants to pass to mount but Budgiehandler is defending the position.
Budgiehandler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ilzlab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilzlab moves into full mount! Budgiehandler won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Ilzlab there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ilzlab tries to control but Budgiehandler wriggling away.
Budgiehandler is trying desperately to improve position.
Ilzlab will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilzlab looking to control but Budgiehandler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ilzlab breaks from Budgiehandler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilzlab wants to control the pace but Budgiehandler is squirming around nicely.
Ilzlab looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ilzlab seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Budgiehandler for as long as he can get away with.
Ilzlab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Budgiehandler is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilzlab thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ilzlab controlling his opponent.
Budgiehandler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ilzlab tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ilzlab really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ilzlab looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Ilzlab can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Budgiehandler is looking to escape.
Ilzlab is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Budgiehandler is surviving well by controlling Ilzlab's body position as best he can.
Ilzlab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ilzlab tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ilzlab unloads with some shots from mount but Budgiehandler bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilzlab controlling from mount.
Ilzlab looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niloc Ilzlab dominated that round.
That's time! Ilzlab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ilzlab lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ilzlab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budgiehandler can do to turn this around?
Ilzlab pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Budgiehandler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Budgiehandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Budgiehandler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Budgiehandler lands a right hand.
Ilzlab tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilzlab.
Ilzlab has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Budgiehandler misses with some punches.
Ilzlab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Budgiehandler after a bit of a struggle.
Ilzlab jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Budgiehandler walks away with a smile on his face. Ilzlab gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niloc Ilzlab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilzlab scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Budgiehandler keeping his opponent close.
Ilzlab wants to lay and pray for a moment but Budgiehandler keeps working.
Ilzlab is really struggling to control Budgiehandler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Budgiehandler seems a little lost for a moment, as Ilzlab dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilzlab stands up and beckons Budgiehandler to his feet.
Ilzlab lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ilzlab throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budgiehandler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ilzlab.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook
and Ilzlab counters with a shoot takedown. Budgiehandler fights it but they end up in 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!
Ilzlab slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ilzlab trying to control the position from guard on top but Budgiehandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilzlab is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ilzlab advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilzlab throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Budgiehandler is letting Ilzlab control him for a moment.
Ilzlab trying to control the action but Budgiehandler is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Budgiehandler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four 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.
Budgiehandler is looking for a sweep.
Budgiehandler is not content to let Ilzlab control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Budgiehandler is being controlled here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niloc Ilzlab dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ilzlab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budgiehandler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ilzlab lands a right hook to the body.
Ilzlab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ilzlab seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ilzlab lands a right hook to the body.
Ilzlab cracks Budgiehandler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilzlab walks into a left hand.
It looks like Niloc Ilzlab has been cut.
Ilzlab pushes Budgiehandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Budgiehandler misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilzlab has Budgiehandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budgiehandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ilzlab can't get the takedown.
Ilzlab tries for a takedown but Budgiehandler manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niloc Ilzlab. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budgiehandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilzlab has Budgiehandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Budgiehandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ilzlab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Budgiehandler lands with a right to the head.
Budgiehandler lands with a light punch inside.
Budgiehandler lands a hook that snaps the head of Ilzlab backwards.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Ilzlab's head.
Ilzlab is rocked!
A short uppercut from Budgiehandler.
Oh Ilzlab is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budgiehandler pushes Ilzlab against the cage. Budgiehandler is working some dirty boxing. Budgiehandler pushes off with a quick right hook! Ilzlab goes down! Ilzlab tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Budgiehandler moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler!
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FIGHT
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