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QFC Tournament 1002 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Papen (ranked 4564 p4p, 4800 weight class) and Spiro De Valle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 Los Angeles, Lucien Papen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spiro De Valle!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Valle enables Papen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Valle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Papen postures up and lands a big shot to De Valle's brow.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Valle is trying to keep Papen in close.
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Valle is looking for a triangle but Papen pushes his legs off easily.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.
De Valle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papen defends well.
Papen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Valle on the ground.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen cracks De Valle with a solid left hand.
De Valle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papen is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papen got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Valle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papen has managed to get both his arms back between De Valle's legs - danger averted.
Papen is working De Valle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Papen got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Valle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papen has managed to get both his arms back between De Valle's legs - danger averted.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papen controlling from the top position.
De Valle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Valle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papen content to stall in guard here.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Papen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Papen 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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papen won't allow De Valle to sweep him here.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
De Valle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen working some strikes from top position.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Valle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papen's guard.
Papen controlling De Valle's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papen 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.
Papen is working hard here to advance position.
De Valle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
De Valle tries to free his leg and advance position but Papen is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papen looking for a sweep. Not yet Papen, not yet.
Papen has control of De Valle's left arm, preventing De Valle from doing any damage.
De Valle wants to pass the guard but Papen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Valle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Papen looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Valle is one step ahead there.
De Valle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Papen looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Valle is one step ahead there.
De Valle looking to pass the guard.
De Valle stopping the sweep attempt from Papen.
Papen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Papen distracts De Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Valle keeping full guard, as Papen tries to pass.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papen lands a couple of elbows.
Papen content to stall in guard here.
Papen'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.
Papen working some strikes from top position.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Valle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Papen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Valle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papen is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Papen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Valle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Papen as he avoids it easily.
Papen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Valle can do to turn this around?
De Valle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papen sprawls well. Papen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Valle gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Valle's guard.
Papen stopping the sweep attempt from De Valle.
Papen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen with a nice head shot there.
De Valle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucien Papen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papen with a nice head shot there.
Papen distracts De Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
Papen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Papen with a nice head shot there.
Papen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
 De Valle is rocked!
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
De Valle is still in real trouble! Can Papen finish him?
Papen wants to control from the top but De Valle keeps moving.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Papen 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.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
Papen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Valle's head.
Papen postures up and lands a big shot to De Valle's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papen chips away with some ground and pound.
Papen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Papen trying to control but De Valle is working from the bottom.
De Valle working for a triangle but Papen defends it easily.
De Valle seems to have recovered his senses.
Papen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Papen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
Papen with a nice head shot there.
De Valle is looking for a triangle but Papen pushes his legs off easily.
De Valle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Valle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Valle is breathing heavily.
De Valle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papen is aware though and is defending well.
Papen landing some decent shots from guard.
Papen wants to control from the top but De Valle keeps moving.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen is in close to De Valle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Valle wants to sweep but no luck.
Papen is stalling in the full guard.
De Valle trying to control the position.
De Valle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papen landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
De Valle being controlled here, momentarily.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucien Papen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Papen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Valle tries to avoid it but Papen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Valle to the ground. De Valle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Valle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papen pinned against the cage. Papen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Valle scores with a takedown into Papen's guard.
De Valle preventing the sweep.
Papen is pulling down on De Valle's head. It's preventing any offense from De Valle, at least for the moment.
Papen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Valle's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Valle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Papen wants to sweep but no luck.
De Valle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Valle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Papen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Valle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Papen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Valle, into his guard.
De Valle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papen controls the pace.
De Valle looking for a sweep. Not yet De Valle, not yet.
Papen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Papen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Valle's head.
De Valle keeping moving, preventing Papen from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Papen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Papen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spiro De Valle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Valle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papen distracts De Valle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Valle looking for a sweep. Not yet De Valle, not yet.
Papen works over De Valle with some ground and pound from guard.
Papen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Valle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Papen stands up over De Valle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Papen works over De Valle with some ground and pound from guard.
Papen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Valle being controlled here, momentarily.
Papen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papen trying to control but De Valle is working from the bottom.
Papen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papen connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Valle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papen defends it easily.
Papen trying to control the position from guard on top but De Valle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papen landing with the ground and pound.
Papen works over De Valle with some ground and pound from guard.
Lucien Papen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papen 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.
Papen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Valle looking for a triangle here. Papen is fighting it but it looks tight! De Valle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Papen is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Spiro De Valle!
A relieved looking Spiro De Valle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ai Fuk (ranked 4697 p4p, 4696 weight class) and Hanjiang Muru (ranked 0 p4p, 483 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 Los Angeles, Ai Fuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanjiang Muru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fuk throws a body punch but Muru moves out of range.
Fuk has closed the distance and engaged Muru in a clinch.
Fuk has Muru pushed against the cage.
Fuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fuk lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Hanjiang Muru has been cut.
Fuk slowing the pace effectively.
Fuk lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Muru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muru is looking for a sweep. Fuk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Muru taking some punishment here, with Fuk in his half guard.
Fuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muru is trying to control but Fuk manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Muru hang on?
Fuk unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Muru wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Fuk celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ai Fuk!
Ai Fuk was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goiblin Wizard (ranked 4612 p4p, 5010 weight class) and Nate Kristersen (ranked 0 p4p, 490 weight class). Goiblin Wizard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 Los Angeles, Goiblin Wizard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kristersen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wizard wants to pass to mount but Kristersen is defending the position.
Wizard prevents Kristersen from standing back up.
Wizard trying to pass the guard but Kristersen defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kristersen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wizard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kristersen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wizard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kristersen keeps working.
Wizard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kristersen is not content to let Wizard control the position.
Kristersen prevents Wizard from improving position.
Wizard moves into full mount!
Kristersen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wizard content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen is squirming around, avoiding Wizard's attempts to control the action.
Wizard controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Wizard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wizard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kristersen is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Wizard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wizard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wizard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kristersen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristersen wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wizard.
Wizard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wizard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wizard 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.
Wizard won't let Kristersen get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kristersen has left one of his arms exposed and Wizard doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Kristersen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Goiblin Wizard!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mario Thomas (ranked 4579 p4p, 4562 weight class) and Da Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 Los Angeles, Mario Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Da Two!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Two.
Two looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
As Two looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Two just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Two misses the target.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Two lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
 It looks like Mario Thomas has been cut.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Two doesn't seem bothered though.
Two swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Two is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Two throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Mario Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Two tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thomas is in Two's guard.
Two tries to strike from the bottom.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Two throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thomas 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.
Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Two throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Two thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Two bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard.
Two looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Two won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Two has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas wants to stand but Two is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Two connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Two looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Two throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is looking for a sweep.
Two sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Two looks winded!
Two is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is taking a breather. Two says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Thomas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Two to stand up.
Thomas feints and as Two raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two trying to strike off his back.
Two doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Two tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Two moves out of range.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas stands up from Two's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Two.
Thomas misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Two. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Two.
Two slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Two looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Two pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Two follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Two seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Two throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two strikes from his own guard.
Thomas trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Two trying to strike off his back.
Two striking off his back but it's not causing Thomas any problems.
Two is breathing heavily.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Two throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Two did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Two regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Two avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Two will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Two looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Two throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Two.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Two avoids them all with ease.
Two throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Two enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Two manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Two tries to strike from the bottom.
Thomas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thomas 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.
Thomas gets to his feet. Two looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
Two tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Two drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mario Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Two manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Two scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Two trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas cracks Two with a solid left hand.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas sizes up Two with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Two scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Two.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Two's guard.
Two thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Two wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Two.
Thomas throws a right hand that Two ducks under and follows up with a left that Two also avoids with ease.
Two let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Two misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Two's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Two is looking for a sweep. Thomas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thomas blocks the strikes from Two.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Thomas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Two to get to his feet.
Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Two misses.
Two darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Da Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Two is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thomas gets a double leg takedown into Two's guard.
Thomas distracts Two with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Two keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Two is working an open guard so Thomas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Two's body.
Two misses with a hook
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Two takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Two lands a jab to the head.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Two jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Two misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Two swinging wildly here.
Two takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Two swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Two releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Two might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Mario Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mario Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mario Thomas!
Mario Thomas wins by unanimous decision!
Da Two spoke after the fight, saying 'What seems to be the problem boss?'.
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