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QFC Tournament 1004 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Jansen (ranked 4700 p4p, 4800 weight class) and Strawberry Short Cake (ranked 0 p4p, 208 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 Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Darren Jansen!
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, Strawberry Short Cake!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Short Cake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jansen tries to roll over but Short Cake keeps him under control.
Short Cake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Short Cake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Short Cake prevents Jansen from improving his position.
Short Cake trying to control from half guard but Jansen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short Cake controlling the action here.
Jansen tries to roll over but Short Cake keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short Cake trying to control the pace.
Short Cake is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Short Cake.
Short Cake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jansen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Short Cake controlling from side mount.
Jansen sneaks back into half guard.
Short Cake stalling.
Jansen is refusing to be controlled, as Short Cake sits in half guard.
Short Cake is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jansen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short Cake wants to get back to his feet.
Jansen is concentrating on defense, preventing Short Cake from advancing position.
Short Cake is trying to control the action in half guard but Jansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Short Cake tries to pass to full mount but Jansen defends it.
Jansen is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Short Cake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short Cake taking a breather here.
Short Cake landing a few strikes.
Short Cake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jansen keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short Cake controls the position.
Short Cake misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strawberry Short Cake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Short Cake feints and as Jansen raises his hands in defense, Short Cake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jansen is looking for a triangle but Short Cake pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short Cake wants to control from the top but Jansen keeps moving.
Short Cake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Short Cake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jansen has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jansen trying to control but Short Cake is working from the bottom.
Short Cake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Short Cake is trying to control the position but Jansen postures up.
Jansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Short Cake wants to stand but Jansen is controlling the position.
Short Cake keeping moving, preventing Jansen from controlling successfully.
Short Cake trying to control the position here.
Jansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Short Cake is retaining full guard.
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.
Short Cake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jansen lands a couple of digs.
Jansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jansen wants to control from the top but Short Cake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jansen is pushing down on Short Cake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Short Cake is fighting to maintain full guard but Jansen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jansen not doing much here.
Jansen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Short Cake for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Short Cake throws a leg kick but Jansen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Short Cake tries to avoid it but Jansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Short Cake to the ground. Short Cake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Short Cake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jansen tries for a takedown but Short Cake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Short Cake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Short Cake sprawls and moves away.
Short Cake fails with a takedown attempt.
Short Cake throws a sloppy head kick and Jansen moves out of range easily.
Jansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Short Cake is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jansen's half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jansen is defending against the submission attempts here by Short Cake.
Jansen is looking to control Short Cake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jansen avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strawberry Short Cake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Short Cake as he avoids it easily.
Short Cake tries to clinch there but Jansen circles away.
Short Cake throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Short Cake is fending him off so far but Jansen persists. Nope, Short Cake circles away and we're back to standing.
Jansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Short Cake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jansen somewhat.
Short Cake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Jansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Short Cake tries to sprawl but Jansen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short Cake wants to get back to his feet.
Short Cake is looking to control Jansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Short Cake avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Short Cake wants to control but Jansen is keeping busy.
Jansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Short Cake moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jansen passes Short Cake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jansen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Short Cake looking for submissions off his back.
Jansen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short Cake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short Cake is trying to stand.
Jansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Short Cake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Short Cake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Short Cake is defending against the submission attempts here by Jansen.
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.
Short Cake is trying to maintain the position but Jansen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jansen shoots for a double leg takedown but Short Cake sprawls well. He's pushed Jansen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Short Cake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jansen as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jansen is defended easily by Short Cake.
Short Cake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darren Jansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Short Cake throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strawberry Short Cake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Short Cake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jansen somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Jansen.
Well Short Cake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Strawberry Short Cake!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Strawberry Short Cake!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Strawberry Short Cake!
Strawberry Short Cake wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bubble Gum (ranked 4990 p4p, 4958 weight class) and Pumpkin Pie (ranked 420 p4p, 214 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 bantamweight 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, Bubble Gum!
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, Pumpkin Pie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pie up against the cage.
Pie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gum tries for a takedown but Pie manages to get underhooks.
Gum is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubble Gum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pie tries to break the clinch but Gum is controlling the position.
Gum tries to pull guard but Pie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gum managing to block the knees to the body from Pie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gum as Pie tries to tie him up.
Gum breaks from the clinch.
Pie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gum's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pie tries to stand but Gum is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie content to stall in guard here.
Pie working some strikes from top position.
Pie advances to half guard.
Pie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pie on the ground.
Gum is looking to control Pie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gum avoid being mounted?
Gum tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gum takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pie controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gum is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gum turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pie off and cradles Gum's limp body as Pie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Pumpkin Pie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TheNightmare Ibbi (ranked 4916 p4p, 4803 weight class) and Peanut Butter Pie (ranked 56 p4p, 209 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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, TheNightmare Ibbi!
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, Peanut Butter Pie!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibbi fails with the takedown.
No luck for Ibbi with that takedown attempt.
Ibbi shoots for a double leg takedown but Pie sprawls well. He's pushed Ibbi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheNightmare Ibbi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ibbi is wriggling around but Pie manages to pass to half guard.
Pie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ibbi defend it? Pie steps over the head and cranks it - Ibbi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peanut Butter Pie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Figacz (ranked 4851 p4p, 4867 weight class) and Sandra Hanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Kamil Figacz!
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, Sandra Hanus!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Figacz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Figacz shoots and misses
and Hanus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Figacz lands a nice shot that snaps Hanus's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Hanus. No joy for Figacz on that attempt.
Hanus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Figacz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanus's waist but Hanus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figacz off to one side.
Figacz sets himself, and Hanus steps forward looking for the clinch! Figacz avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Figacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figacz shoots in for a double leg but Hanus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Figacz blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figacz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanus's waist but Hanus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figacz off to one side.
Hanus throws a fast counter high kick but Figacz manages to duck under it in time.
Figacz throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanus counters with a shoot takedown. Figacz fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Figacz's head.
Hanus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figacz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanus is working Figacz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Figacz is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanus postures up in Figacz's guard and throws a big left but Figacz blocks it.
Hanus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanus throwing strikes but missing.
Hanus lands a couple of elbows.
Hanus throwing strikes from guard but Figacz blocks nicely.
Hanus passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figacz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hanus is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Figacz is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sandra Hanus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bibim Bap (ranked 4740 p4p, 4801 weight class) and Lemon Cheesecake (ranked 0 p4p, 206 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 bantamweight 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, Bibim Bap!
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, Lemon Cheesecake!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheesecake clinches up against the cage.
Bap manages to break the clinch.
Cheesecake shoots in looking for a takedown but Bap manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheesecake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bap looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cheesecake looking to control but Bap passes into half guard.
Bap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bap is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cheesecake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bap scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cheesecake taking some punishment here, with Bap in his half guard.
Bap is nestled in close to Cheesecake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cheesecake is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bap scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Cheesecake is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bap lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cheesecake is still in real trouble! Can Bap finish him?
Bap scores with a big shot! Cheesecake's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Cheesecake! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bibim Bap!
A very excited looking Bibim Bap rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 4561 p4p, 4802 weight class) and Peach Cobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 210 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 bantamweight 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, Billy Bob!
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, Peach Cobbler!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobbler shoots in for a takedown but Bob shows good takedown defense.
Bob paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bob, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Cobbler.
A little jabbing left from Cobbler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Bob does it's job there.
Cobbler tries to bum rush Bob with a series of wild strikes but Bob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobbler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bob scores with a three punch combo!
Cobbler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobbler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Bob misses the shot to the body.
Cobbler darts in looking for a takedown but Bob gets double underhooks and turns Cobbler into the cage.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peach Cobbler.
Cobbler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cobbler has him pressed against the cage.
Cobbler breaks the clinch.
Cobbler tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Bob misses
and Cobbler counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobbler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobbler shoots and misses
and Bob counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cobbler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cobbler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bob counters with a right hand to the body.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobbler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Cobbler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bob!
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!
Cobbler gets a clinch.
Bob working hard to break the clinch.
Bob tries to circle away but Cobbler has him pinned against the cage.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Cobbler has him pressed against the cage.
Bob is trying to push Cobbler away but Cobbler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobbler breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Cobbler.
Bob misses the jab.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Cobbler is out of range.
Cobbler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob misses the body punch
and Cobbler counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobbler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob can't break the clinch.
Cobbler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cobbler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob won't allow Cobbler to sweep him here.
Bob wants to control from the top but Cobbler keeps moving.
Cobbler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bob controls the pace.
Cobbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobbler keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Cobbler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bob is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobbler misses with the head strike.
Cobbler manages to pull guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobbler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cobbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cobbler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cobbler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bob.
Cobbler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cobbler shoots in for a double leg but Bob sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Billy Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bob lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cobbler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobbler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Cobbler with that takedown attempt.
Cobbler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob circles away.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peach Cobbler.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cobbler.
Cobbler darts in looking for a takedown but Bob gets double underhooks and turns Cobbler into the cage.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobbler moves away.
Cobbler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob takes a swing at Cobbler's ribcage but misses.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobbler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bob tries to circle away but Cobbler has him pinned against the cage.
Bob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cobbler can do to turn this around?
Bob tries to break the clinch but Cobbler is controlling the position.
Cobbler swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobbler keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobbler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cobbler moves into range and clinches up with Bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobbler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bob just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Cobbler keeps him there for the moment.
Bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobbler has double underhooks.
Bob really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobbler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bob to keep the fight standing.
Bob tries to break the clinch but Cobbler is controlling the position.
Bob blocks a body shot from Cobbler.
Bob tries to break free but Cobbler pushes him back against the cage.
Bob is trying to break free.
Bob is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cobbler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cobbler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bob smiles and moves away.
Cobbler misses with a double jab
and Bob counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobbler has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobbler fails to pull guard.
Cobbler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bob wants to break free but Cobbler has control.
Cobbler drags the fight down to the ground.
Cobbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobbler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cobbler can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobbler looking for a sweep. Not yet Cobbler, not yet.
Cobbler keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob gets to his feet. Cobbler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cobbler on the side of the head.
Bob shoots for a takedown but Cobbler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Cobbler.
Bob tries to keep at a distance but Cobbler has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobbler is trying to pull guard but Bob has him pressed against the cage.
Bob takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cobbler moves into the clinch.
Bob tries to circle away but Cobbler has him pinned against the cage.
Bob is trying to force a seperation but Cobbler has the dominant position.
Cobbler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cobbler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobbler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bob pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobbler fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Bob was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bob works Cobbler's body with a nice hook.
Bob throws a series of punches but Cobbler avoids them all with ease.
Bob throws a series of punches but Cobbler avoids them all with ease.
Cobbler connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobbler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Cobbler's shoulder, as Cobbler tries to avoid the shot.
And Cobbler tries to counter it with a takedown but Bob pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cobbler slaps away a takedown attempt from Bob, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobbler instigates a clinch.
Cobbler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobbler slips under a jab.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cobbler wants to control from the top but Bob keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cobbler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bob defends well and Cobbler ends up having to push Bob into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peach Cobbler.
Cobbler misses with a takedown attempt - Bob sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobbler closes the distance and pushes Bob back into the cage.
Cobbler pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cobbler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bob gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobbler tries to pull guard but Bob forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Cobbler has him pressed against the cage.
Cobbler fails to pull guard.
Cobbler keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cobbler tries to work over Bob's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobbler gets control of Bob's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cobbler will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob connects with a couple of short punches.
Cobbler is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob trying to control but Cobbler is working from the bottom.
Peach Cobbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bob is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Bob.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bob, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Billy Bob!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Billy Bob!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Billy Bob!
Billy Bob wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Figacz (ranked 4857 p4p, 4819 weight class) and Alex Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Kamil Figacz!
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, Alex Boss!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Figacz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Figacz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boss cracks Figacz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boss lands an overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Figacz.
Boss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Figacz fails with a takedown attempt.
Figacz gets a double leg takedown into Boss's guard.
Boss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figacz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figacz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Figacz 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.
Boss 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.
Figacz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figacz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Figacz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boss is trying to defend but Figacz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boss wants to get back to full guard but Figacz has passed into side control.
Figacz wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Figacz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boss is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figacz trying to control the position but Boss is working away.
Boss tries to improve position but can't.
Boss strikes from the bottom but Figacz takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Boss is desperately trying to improve his position but Figacz has a good base and remains in mount.
Boss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Figacz looking to control but Boss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boss working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss tries to improve his position but instead Figacz has taken his back!
Figacz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Figacz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Figacz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boss wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss is still trying to improve position.
Even with his hooks in, Figacz manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Boss tries to roll but Figacz sticks to his back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Figacz tries to keep control of the position but Boss is staying busy.
Boss rolls, trying to escape but Figacz keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Figacz dominated that round.
That's time! Figacz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boss lands a jab.
Figacz dives in and grabs Boss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boss pushes down on Figacz's head and hops out.
A nice side step and Boss releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A right-left combo lands from Boss.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Figacz. Figacz gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Figacz. Figacz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Figacz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Boss.
Boss tries to bum rush Figacz with a series of wild strikes but Figacz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Figacz moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Figacz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Figacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss lands with a right to the head.
Figacz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boss is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boss is trying to force a seperation but Figacz has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Figacz's efforts to push away.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boss.
Boss gets underhooks to prevent Figacz's takedown attempt.
Boss wants to break free but Figacz has control.
Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figacz is pushing Boss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Figacz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Figacz clinches up against the cage.
Boss has Figacz pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figacz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boss working hard to break the clinch.
Figacz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Boss wants to get back to his feet but Figacz is dominant here and he's now got Boss's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figacz controlling well, preventing Boss from escaping the position.
Boss staying busy and making it hard for Figacz to control.
Boss breaks Figacz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Figacz working a defensive guard here.
Boss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figacz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Figacz keeping full guard, as Boss tries to pass.
Kamil Figacz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Figacz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Figacz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boss.
Figacz working a defensive guard here.
Boss landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Boss trying to control but Figacz is working from the bottom.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Figacz is keeping the position.
Figacz trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Boss with a nice head shot there.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Figacz is keeping the position.
Boss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Figacz keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Boss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Figacz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boss throws a body punch but Figacz moves out of range.
Boss listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boss works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boss falls off balance throwing a combination
and Figacz moves into the clinch.
Boss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figacz misses with an elbow over the top.
Boss blocks an elbow strike.
Figacz tries to pull guard but Boss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
Boss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Figacz has him pressed against the cage.
Boss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figacz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Boss after a bit of a struggle.
Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss stalling.
Boss tries to work over Figacz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boss dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Figacz.
Boss is looking to break free of the clinch but Figacz has double underhooks.
Figacz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figacz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boss's efforts to push away.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Figacz keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Boss.
Boss can't break the clinch.
Boss has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boss misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boss is looking to break free of the clinch but Figacz has double underhooks.
Boss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Figacz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boss prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Figacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boss is trying to push Figacz away but Figacz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Figacz fails to pull guard.
Figacz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boss scores with a sloppy right hand. Figacz should have avoided that one.
Boss scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Figacz at a distance.
Figacz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boss lands a jab to the head.
Kamil Figacz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Figacz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figacz moves away.
Figacz tries to counter by clinching up but Boss breaks away and moves out of range.
Alex Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Boss scores with a jab to the body.
Figacz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boss takes a swing at Figacz's ribcage but misses.
Figacz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boss pinned against the cage. Boss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss scores with a jab to the body.
Boss jabs Figacz right on the nose. Figacz blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figacz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boss circles away.
Boss misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Figacz tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss throws out a counter right but Figacz avoids it with no problem.
Boss digs a good hook to Figacz's body.
Figacz throws a wild body kick that Boss sees coming a mile off.
Alex Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Boss as Figacz shoots in.
Boss is looking for the big counter here.
Alex Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Figacz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boss lands with a nice body punch.
Boss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss lands with a shot to the body.
Figacz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice cross by Boss.
Kamil Figacz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss throws a right and a left that Figacz avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Boss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boss 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Alex Boss!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Alex Boss!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Alex Boss!
Alex Boss wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between French Cruller (ranked 4804 p4p, 4834 weight class) and Jono Markaban (ranked 207 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, French Cruller!
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, Jono Markaban!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Markaban to the ground. Cruller is now in Markaban's guard.
Markaban throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Markaban throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruller content to stall in guard here.
Cruller forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markaban wants to get back to full guard but Cruller has passed into side control.
Cruller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruller throws an elbow but Markaban slips to the side and avoids it well.
Markaban tries to control but Cruller manages to take his back.
Cruller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Markaban is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cruller tightening his grip on Markaban, looking for the choke.
Markaban trying to get back to his feet but Cruller is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruller looking for the choke but no joy.
Cruller controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruller looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markaban is trying to break free.
Cruller lands a shot to the body.
Markaban wants to control his opponent's hands but Cruller gets his hands free.
Cruller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Markaban.
Markaban tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruller is punishing Markaban with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cruller is hanging on to Markaban's back as he tries to escape.
Markaban trying to control the action but Cruller just sinks the hooks in.
Cruller looking for the choke from the back.
Markaban is trying to stand back up.
Cruller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Markaban's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
French Cruller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruller looks to land a body kick but Markaban moved away.
Cruller drives through with a takedown into Markaban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Markaban is wriggling around but Cruller manages to pass to half guard.
Markaban wants to improve his position but Cruller is controlling well.
Cruller is taking a breather. Markaban 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.
Cruller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruller wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruller slips a nice elbow through Markaban's hands, connecting with Markaban's forehead.
Cruller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Markaban is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruller's back!
Cruller tries to escape but Markaban has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Markaban working for a choke but Cruller is defending well.
Cruller is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Markaban.
Cruller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Markaban can do to turn this around?
Cruller tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Markaban tries to control but Cruller wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Markaban there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Markaban avoids the attempt from Cruller to control.
Cruller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markaban is trying to control here but Cruller has managed to regain half guard.
Markaban thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cruller's head.
Cruller looking for submissions off his back.
Markaban is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruller defends it well.
Cruller throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cruller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cruller is positioning himself well to prevent Markaban advancing to mount.
Cruller moves into full guard.
Cruller wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markaban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that French Cruller will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cruller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Markaban.
Cruller tries to clinch up.
Cruller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markaban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruller looks to land a combination but Markaban avoids it well.
Markaban scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markaban shoots for a takedown but Cruller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Markaban has a takedown stuffed.
Cruller half committed to a counter leg kick.
French Cruller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jono Markaban.
Cruller avoids the head kick by Markaban.
Markaban takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruller gets the takedown into side control.
Markaban is looking to get back to his feet here but Cruller is keeping cool and he's managed to take Markaban's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Cruller.
Cruller lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Markaban hold on?! Cruller is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cruller is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cruller'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Cruller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Markaban hold on?! Cruller is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
French Cruller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruller controls the position.
Cruller tightening his grip on Markaban, looking for the choke.
Markaban trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruller controlling the position well here. Markaban rolled but Cruller kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cruller tightening his grip on Markaban, looking for the choke.
Cruller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Markaban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cruller is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Markaban defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Markaban is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Markaban is having to fend off submission attempts from Cruller, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cruller doesn't have the hooks in though and Markaban manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruller 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
French Cruller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for French Cruller!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for French Cruller!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for French Cruller!
French Cruller wins by unanimous decision!
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