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QFC Tournament 968 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bailey (ranked 4514 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Williams Jr (ranked 4612 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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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayden Williams Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams Jr but Williams Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams Jr but Williams Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailey drops Williams Jr with a left and a right! Oh, Williams Jr is hurt - Bailey dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Jayden Williams Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williams Jr trying to hold on to Bailey's head to control him but Bailey postures up.
Bailey with the ground and pound but Williams Jr uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bailey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bailey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control but Williams Jr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Williams Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailey walks away with a smile on his face. Williams Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams Jr somewhat.
Leon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Williams Jr.
Bailey instigates a clinch.
Williams Jr 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.
Bailey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bailey pinned against the cage. Bailey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.
Bailey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bailey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bailey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams Jr has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey gets underhooks to prevent Williams Jr's takedown attempt.
Williams Jr looks winded!
Bailey lands an elbow that stopped Williams Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Bailey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey has Williams Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey misses with a combination
and Williams Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Williams Jr shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense.
Bailey is pawing at Williams Jr, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Williams Jr's nose. Williams Jr is badly hurt! Bailey pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Williams Jr tries desperately to hold on but Bailey is relentless in his assault! As Williams Jr receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Bailey away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Bailey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rewdy Watt (ranked 4509 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Fighter (ranked 4449 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rewdy Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourney Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Watt has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter works on Watt's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter presses Watt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watt is breathing heavily.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Watt is rocked!
Fighter is muscling Watt up against the cage and as Watt bounces back off, Fighter cracks him with a huge right hand! Watt crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tourney Fighter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gentleman Jim (ranked 4590 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Marshall (ranked 2958 p4p, 76 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gentleman Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jim as he avoids it easily.
Jim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marshall is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshall tries to work over Jim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jim has Marshall pressed against the cage, preventing Marshall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jim tries to circle away but Marshall has him pinned against the cage.
Marshall gets control of Jim's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marshall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
Jim stops Marshall from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
Jim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jim being controlled here momentarily.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Marshall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick from Jim.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall gets underhooks to prevent Jim's takedown attempt.
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Marshall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jim instigates a clinch.
Marshall gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jim instigates a clinch.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Jim holds him up against the cage and eventually Marshall drops back down to his feet.
Marshall is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gentleman Jim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Marshall.
Jim is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jim working hard to break the clinch.
Jim breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jim counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall moves into the clinch.
Marshall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marshall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marshall wants to break free but Jim has control.
Marshall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Jim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall tries to score a body lock takedown but Jim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Marshall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jim breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Jim misses
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall gets tackled into the cage by Jim. Jim maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshall.
Marshall keeps control of Jim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jim blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshall has Jim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marshall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jim is defending well.
Jim keeps control of Marshall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim closes the distance and pushes Marshall back into the cage.
Jim manages to pull guard.
Marshall wants to pass the guard but Jim is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshall Marshall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentleman Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jim.
It looks like Marshall Marshall has been cut.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Jim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marshall misses with a takedown attempt - Jim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jim throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Jim closes the distance and clinches.
Jim stalling in the clinch.
Jim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall wants to get back to striking at distance but Jim won't allow it.
Jim just leaning against Marshall, taking a breather.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jim.
Jim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jim throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall drops Jim with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jim! Marshall dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Marshall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Gabriel (ranked 2962 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qweqweqwe Qweqweqwe (ranked 4493 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Gabriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Qweqweqwe Qweqweqwe!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gabriel fails to land with a series of punches.
Qweqweqwe swats away the attempt to clinch by Gabriel.
Gabriel shoots in and bounces Qweqweqwe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gabriel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gabriel wants to stand but Qweqweqwe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qweqweqwe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gabriel defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qweqweqwe managing to control the position.
Qweqweqwe controls Gabriel momentarily but Gabriel frees himself.
Gabriel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Qweqweqwe keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Qweqweqwe working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
A punch combination from Qweqweqwe misses.
Qweqweqwe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Qweqweqwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Qweqweqwe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gabriel has closed the distance and engaged Qweqweqwe in a clinch.
Qweqweqwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gabriel walks away with a smile on his face. Qweqweqwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gabriel shoots in for a double leg but Qweqweqwe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gabriel forces Qweqweqwe back against the cage and clinches.
Gabriel jumps guard but Qweqweqwe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gabriel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Qweqweqwe after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel missing with knees to the body.
Gabriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qweqweqwe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Qweqweqwe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gabriel. Gabriel gets slowly back to his feet.
Qweqweqwe 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.
Gabriel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gabriel wants it to stay on the feet.
Gabriel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qweqweqwe manages to circle out of the way.
Gabriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qweqweqwe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gabriel has a takedown stuffed.
Gabriel closes the distance and pushes Qweqweqwe back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel avoiding damage.
Gabriel tries to score a body lock takedown but Qweqweqwe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gabriel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Qweqweqwe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gabriel breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qweqweqwe.
Qweqweqwe misses with a takedown attempt - Gabriel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel clinches up with Qweqweqwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Qweqweqwe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Gabriel dominated that round.
That's time! Gabriel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gabriel is looking to chop away at Qweqweqwe's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gabriel.
Gabriel misses with a series of wild punches.
Qweqweqwe clinches up with Gabriel and pushes him back against the cage.
Qweqweqwe pulls guard.
Qweqweqwe managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gabriel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel wants to control from the top but Qweqweqwe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Qweqweqwe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Qweqweqwe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gabriel is keeping the position for now.
Gabriel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Qweqweqwe's guard.
Qweqweqwe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabriel won't allow Qweqweqwe to sweep him here.
Qweqweqwe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gabriel working a defensive guard here.
Gabriel is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Qweqweqwe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qweqweqwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gabriel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel stuffs the takedown.
Qweqweqwe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gabriel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Qweqweqwe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gabriel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samuel Gabriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Qweqweqwe Qweqweqwe.
Qweqweqwe is breathing heavily.
Gabriel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Qweqweqwe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Qweqweqwe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Qweqweqwe throws a head kick that misses.
Gabriel tries to counter by clinching up but Qweqweqwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qweqweqwe tries to sprawl but Gabriel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Qweqweqwe kicks off Gabriel and gets to his feet.
Samuel Gabriel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gabriel misses with a takedown attempt - Qweqweqwe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gabriel scores with a body shot.
Gabriel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Qweqweqwe's waist but Qweqweqwe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gabriel off to one side.
A nice side step and Qweqweqwe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Qweqweqwe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gabriel's waist but Gabriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Qweqweqwe off to one side.
Samuel Gabriel is winning the standup battle so far.
Gabriel clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Qweqweqwe Qweqweqwe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gabriel scores with a nice right hand.
Gabriel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qweqweqwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel wants to clinch up but Qweqweqwe keeps it at a distance.
Qweqweqwe is looking to land body kicks.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Qweqweqwe shows good takedown defense.
Gabriel clinches with his opponent.
Gabriel manages to break the clinch.
Qweqweqwe shoots in but Gabriel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qweqweqwe tries to clinch but Gabriel moves out of range.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Qweqweqwe as he avoids it easily.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qweqweqwe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gabriel with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Gabriel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gabriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qweqweqwe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qweqweqwe throws a nice looking combination but Gabriel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Qweqweqwe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qweqweqwe shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabriel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gabriel has closed the distance and engaged Qweqweqwe in a clinch.
Gabriel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gabriel has Qweqweqwe up against the cage in a clinch.
Qweqweqwe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gabriel smiles and moves away.
Gabriel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qweqweqwe throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Qweqweqwe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel tries to clinch there but Qweqweqwe circles away.
Gabriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Gabriel tries to clinch up.
Qweqweqwe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gabriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gabriel takes the fight into the clinch.
Qweqweqwe stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gabriel.
Qweqweqwe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gabriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gabriel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Qweqweqwe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Qweqweqwe trying to stall but Gabriel improves his position.
Qweqweqwe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gabriel fails to pull guard.
Gabriel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Qweqweqwe is trying to keep an underhook but Gabriel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gabriel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gabriel wants to control but Qweqweqwe is keeping him busy.
Gabriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qweqweqwe can do to turn this around?
Gabriel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel decides to return to a standing position.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gabriel prevents Qweqweqwe from improving his position.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Qweqweqwe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gabriel is working for a submission of some sort.
Qweqweqwe Qweqweqwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel Gabriel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Gabriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gabriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Samuel Gabriel!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Samuel Gabriel!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Samuel Gabriel!
Samuel Gabriel wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Watt (ranked 4518 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4475 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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130 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Watt wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watt is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov is working Watt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Watt keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Watt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watt down.
Watt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Watt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov tries to stand but Watt is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Nurmagomedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Watt can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Watt seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Watt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Watt is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watt tries to reverse the position but Nurmagomedov maintains control.
Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes but Watt is staying in there.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Watt is rocked!
Nurmagomedov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Watt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Watt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Watt bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Nurmagomedov and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Some Body (ranked 4613 p4p, 438 weight class) and Karam Sisu (ranked 4439 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Some Body!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karam Sisu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Body misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Body loses concentration momentarily and Sisu pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Body crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sisu finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Karam Sisu!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jeremy (ranked 4570 p4p, 437 weight class) and Peter Senercia Taz (ranked 4491 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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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Jeremy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Senercia Taz!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeremy feints and as Taz raises his hands in defense, Jeremy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jeremy has passed into side control.
Jeremy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jeremy punching from the bottom.
Jeremy tries to roll over but Taz keeps him under control.
Jeremy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taz throwing shots but Jeremy is blocking nicely.
Taz is thwarting Jeremy's attempts to control the position.
Jeremy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jeremy.
Taz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jeremy wants to stand up but Taz is controlling him.
Jeremy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taz is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy keeping full guard, as Taz tries to pass.
Taz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taz postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeremy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeremy tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeremy has momentary wrist control but Taz slips an elbow through the middle.
Taz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Ron Jeremy has been cut.
Jeremy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jeremy is breathing heavily.
Taz cracks Jeremy with a solid left hand.
Jeremy is rocked!
Taz arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jeremy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peter Senercia Taz!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geddy Lee (ranked 4448 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Tiggs (ranked 4591 p4p, 364 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Working Man. 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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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Tiggs!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lance Tiggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiggs instigates a clinch.
Lee is looking to control Tiggs's arms but Tiggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Tiggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tiggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiggs throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiggs as he connects with a hook.
Tiggs throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Tiggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Geddy Lee has been cut.
Tiggs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws an elbow but Tiggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tiggs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tiggs is looking to escape.
Lee is pressing down on Tiggs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiggs is holding on for now.
Tiggs trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tiggs missing with punches from the bottom.
Lee trying to control from Tiggs's half guard. Tiggs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tiggs pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiggs controlling Lee's posture.
Tiggs wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tiggs scores with a nice head shot.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tiggs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Tiggs cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiggs with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Tiggs looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Tiggs just gets out of the way.
Lee dives in and grabs Tiggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiggs pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Tiggs. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tiggs moves out of range.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee walks into a jab.
Geddy Lee's cut is getting worse.
Tiggs gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tiggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiggs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tiggs drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Tiggs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lee is rocked!
Geddy Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiggs swivels and escapes.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geddy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiggs rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Tiggs working Lee over with knees to the body.
Tiggs breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tiggs has managed to clinch.
Tiggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tiggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Tiggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiggs.
Jeez, Geddy Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd cheers as Tiggs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Tiggs measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lee! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lance Tiggs!
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