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QFC Tournament 1030 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ciryl Gane (ranked 4717 p4p, 4241 weight class) and Diego Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Pereira told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ciryl Gane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira has Gane up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pereira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pereira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gane slows down the pace here.
Gane avoiding damage.
Pereira is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gane can't fight it off and eventually Pereira manages to take the fight to the floor. Gane looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pereira looking to sit in guard and control but Gane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to stand but Gane is controlling the position.
Gane trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gane wants to stand but Pereira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pereira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gane trying to move into half guard but instead Pereira has managed to sweep!
Gane looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pereira trying to control the action but Gane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Gane is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira prevents Gane from standing back up.
Gane wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy.
Gane is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gane is pressing down on Pereira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pereira pushing down on Gane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gane tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pereira wants to control but Gane is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira has clasped his hands together around Gane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gane is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to control but Gane is keeping him busy.
Gane really is a fat lump.
Pereira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gane, who protects the arm well.
Gane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Pereira 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.
Pereira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gane quickly recovers to half guard.
Gane throws a strike from the bottom but Pereira passes into side control!
Gane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pereira's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pereira wants to escape the position.
Pereira fending off the submission attempt from Gane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane has the hooks in. Pereira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diego Pereira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gane is looking for a rear naked choke here but Pereira reverses the position brilliantly into Gane's guard!
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Gane.
Gane is working hard here to advance position.
Gane keeping full guard, as Pereira tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is pushing down on Gane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gane is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pereira.
Gane is pressing down on Pereira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gane has Pereira pulled in close to control his posture.
Gane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Pereira wanted to stand there but Gane had control of the position.
Gane trying to control the position.
Gane is really struggling to control Pereira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pereira wants to clinch up but Gane keeps it at a distance.
Gane tries to counter by clinching up but Pereira breaks away and moves out of range.
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.
Pereira shoots in and drives through. Gane sprawls well.
Pereira closes the distance and pushes Gane back into the cage.
Pereira jumps into guard, dragging Gane to the mat.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gane is one step ahead there.
Pereira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gane drops back looking for a leg! Pereira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pereira manages to kick Gane off! Gane jumps back into Pereira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Pereira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pereira throws a head kick but Gane moves out of range.
Pereira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Gane as Pereira shoots in.
Gane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gane is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gane trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Pereira prevents Gane from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Gane uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gane is keeping the position for now.
Gane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pereira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pereira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Gane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Gane keeps moving.
Gane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pereira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ciryl Gane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Pereira.
Gane is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Gane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pereira up against the cage.
Gane is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gane is looking to break free of the clinch but Pereira has double underhooks.
Gane is trying to pull guard but Pereira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gane blocks it with crossed arms.
Gane gets control of Pereira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gane striking from the bottom here.
Pereira is looking to pass into half guard but Gane pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gane is in guard.
Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gane trying to move into half guard but instead Pereira has managed to sweep!
Pereira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gane is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira stands and throws Gane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gane is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pereira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ciryl Gane 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!
You can see the frustration on Gane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Pereira.
I've got Pereira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Diego Pereira!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Diego Pereira!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Diego Pereira!
Diego Pereira wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Walker (ranked 4279 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Augustus Gadela (ranked 491 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Neil Walker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Gadela!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker goes for a double leg but Gadela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gadela continues to drive forward.
Gadela breaks the clinch.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gadela defends it nicely.
Walker tries to clinch there but Gadela circles away.
Gadela is looking for the big counter here.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Gadela shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gadela steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadela gets a clinch.
Gadela has Walker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gadela pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walker tumbling to the mat - Gadela dives into Walker's guard.
Walker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gadela has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gadela is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gadela has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walker regains guard immediately.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Gadela passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has hold of Gadela's hands but Gadela slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gadela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gadela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Gadela is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to control Gadela's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walker avoid being mounted?
Walker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gadela tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Walker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gadela jumps into side control!
Walker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gadela manages to avoid it.
Gadela tries a quick counter leg kick but Walker is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadela pushes Walker up against the cage in a clinch.
Gadela is pressed up against the cage. Walker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gadela down to the mat. Gadela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Walker shoots in and drives through. Gadela sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gadela dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gadela pushes Walker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walker tries to score a body lock takedown but Gadela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gadela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gadela pinned against the cage. Gadela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gadela throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadela darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
Gadela jumps guard.
Gadela is trying to keep Walker in close.
Gadela is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker wants to control from the top but Gadela keeps moving.
Gadela looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Walker passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Walker tries to clinch but Gadela is having none of it.
Gadela leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker looks for a takedown but Gadela sprawls well.
Walker shoots in but Gadela avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gadela darts in and clinches Walker up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadela has Walker pressed against the cage.
Gadela is trying to drag Walker to the mat but Walker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadela breaks from the clinch.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gadela is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Gadela circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Gadela moves out of range easily.
Gadela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gadela gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Walker regains guard.
Gadela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Augustus Gadela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gadela controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Gadela from controlling successfully.
Gadela content to stall in guard here.
Gadela being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadela trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gadela is looking to chop away at Walker's legs.
Neil Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gadela looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Gadela closes the distance and clinches.
Gadela works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gadela would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker 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.
Gadela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker keeping full guard, as Gadela tries to pass.
Walker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker is pulling down on Gadela's head. It's preventing any offense from Gadela, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Gadela showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Gadela as Walker shoots in.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gadela as he jumps to the side.
Gadela tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gadela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Gadela ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice jab there from Walker.
Gadela closes the distance and clinches up with Walker, looking for a takedown. Gadela pushes Walker against the cage but Walker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Walker enables Gadela to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Walker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gadela looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadela trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker has his foot on Gadela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gadela works his way back into a safe position though.
Gadela controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Walker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker is trying to control the position but Gadela postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker kicks Gadela off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadela misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gadela or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Neil Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Gadela.
Gadela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walker as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Walker or perhaps it was just good defense by Gadela, which made it look bad.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gadela but Gadela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gadela misses with a head kick.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gadela paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gadela fails with the takedown.
Gadela has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
Walker has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Walker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gadela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Walker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gadela drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gadela presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
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!
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Gadela has him pressed against the cage.
Gadela fails to pull guard.
Neil Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Gadela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gadela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Gadela's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gadela 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Augustus Gadela!
Augustus Gadela wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Morientes (ranked 4671 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alejandro Morientes 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alejandro Morientes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morientes shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morientes's half guard.
Morientes trying to control from the bottom.
Dos Santos wants to pass the guard but Morientes is defending well.
Morientes is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos is trying to control. Morientes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos works his way into full mount!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dos Santos has eaten all the pies!
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morientes tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up.
Dos Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Morientes hang on?
Morientes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morientes tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos looking to control but Morientes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos controlling from mount.
Morientes regains half guard.
Dos Santos working Morientes over with strikes.
Dos Santos is keen to just control but Morientes is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Morientes wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morientes is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dos Santos is just content to waste time from the top position. Morientes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morientes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morientes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dos Santos circles away.
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.
Dos Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morientes.
As Dos Santos looks to move away, Morientes throws a big counter combo but Dos Santos just gets out of the way.
Morientes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Morientes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Morientes breaks the clinch.
Morientes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dos Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dos Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Morientes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Dos Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
Morientes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Morientes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Morientes is blocking nicely.
Morientes can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but instead, Morientes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dos Santos into the cage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alejandro Morientes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morientes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morientes.
And Dos Santos tries to counter it with a takedown but Morientes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morientes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morientes sprawls well. Morientes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Morientes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Morientes lands in his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Morientes from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morientes wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Morientes is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to stand and escape but Morientes actually recovers to full guard.
Dos Santos stops Morientes from standing up.
Morientes keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Morientes wants to stand but Dos Santos is controlling the position.
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.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morientes is keeping the position for now.
Morientes pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dos Santos wanted to stand there but Morientes had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morientes moves into range and clinches up with Dos Santos.
Morientes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a knee to the head.
Morientes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alejandro Morientes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morientes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dos Santos feints and as Morientes raises his hands in defense, Dos Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Morientes is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Morientes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dos Santos wants to stand up but Morientes is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morientes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morientes landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos has a closed guard, preventing Morientes from standing up.
Dos Santos looking to control.
Morientes looking to pass the guard.
Morientes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Morientes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Santos is controlling Morientes's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morientes looking to score a takedown here. Dos Santos is defending well but Morientes drives through and ends up in Dos Santos's guard.
Morientes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos pushes a forearm under Morientes's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Morientes is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Dos Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Washington (ranked 4246 p4p, 4278 weight class) and Benei Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benei Gillespie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Washington was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gillespie managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washington.
Washington is trying to get an arm triangle but Gillespie is defending well.
Washington throws an elbow but Gillespie slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gillespie is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gillespie prevents Washington from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie wants to get back to his feet.
Gillespie is looking for a sweep.
Gillespie sneaks back into half guard.
Washington tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gillespie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gillespie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gillespie is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gillespie looking for submissions off his back.
Gillespie won't allow Washington to pass to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Washington cracks Gillespie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Washington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gillespie defends it nicely.
Gillespie misses with a kick to the body.
Washington keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gillespie throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gillespie shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gillespie.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gillespie pinned against the cage. Gillespie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gillespie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gillespie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gillespie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington.
Gillespie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gillespie blocks the body kick.
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gillespie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gillespie dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Gillespie's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillespie sprawls well. Gillespie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gillespie has eaten all the pies!
Washington moves into the clinch.
Gillespie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie is working Washington over against the cage.
Washington is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington prevents the takedown attempt.
Gillespie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Washington.
Gillespie wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gillespie sprawls well. Gillespie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washington gets slowly back to his feet.
Washington avoids the body shot from Gillespie.
Gillespie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benei Gillespie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington clinches.
Gillespie tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gillespie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Washington pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gillespie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Washington shoots in and drives through. Gillespie sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington rushes Gillespie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington wants a takedown.
Gillespie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gillespie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gillespie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Washington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Washington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gillespie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington pulls Gillespie in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington controls Gillespie momentarily but Gillespie frees himself.
Gillespie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gillespie tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gillespie misses the jab.
Gillespie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benei Gillespie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Washington tries to clinch up but Gillespie circles away and keeps his distance.
Washington shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gillespie.
Gillespie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gillespie.
TJ Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benei Gillespie.
Gillespie closes the distance and clinches.
Gillespie looking for a takedown.
Gillespie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is working for takedown but Gillespie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gillespie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gillespie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Washington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gillespie pulls guard successfully.
Washington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Washington fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gillespie avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington gets caught napping as Gillespie dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Gillespie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gillespie throws a strike but Washington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gillespie wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.
Gillespie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie is trying to keep Washington in close.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington trying to control but Gillespie is working from the bottom.
Gillespie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Washington rolls with it to try and escape but Gillespie cranks on the arm and Washington is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Benei Gillespie!
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