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QFC Tournament 1060 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loquacious Smiff (ranked 4481 p4p, 3128 weight class) and Ben Preach (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 lightweight 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, Loquacious Smiff!
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, Ben Preach!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smiff's waist but Smiff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Preach off to one side.
Preach shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Preach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Preach moves into range and clinches up with Smiff.
Preach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smiff.
Preach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Preach gets caught napping as Smiff dives in and scores a takedown. Preach manages to retain guard.
Preach is looking to stand back up but Smiff counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Preach.
Preach is looking to escape.
Preach is looking to control Smiff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Preach avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smiff connects with a nice short shot to Preach's temple.
Smiff is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preach has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smiff uses his free foot to push down on Preach's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Preach.
Smiff with a couple of short strikes.
Preach working to try and regain half guard.
Smiff landing shots from mount.
Smiff working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Preach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Preach is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is landing with some decent strikes but Preach is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Preach really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smiff lands a couple of good shots and Preach has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Smiff has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smiff lands with a hammerfist to the side of Preach's head.
Preach trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smiff struggling to keep hold of the position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smiff lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff is punishing Preach with some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Preach trying to control the hands but Smiff won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Preach tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Smiff has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Preach is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loquacious Smiff!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Vovchanchyn (ranked 4477 p4p, 4659 weight class) and Brack Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn comes to the cage accompanied by Left kick hospital, right kick cemetary by -CROCOP. 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 lightweight 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, Viktor Vovchanchyn!
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, Brack Li!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vovchanchyn misses with a two punch combination.
Li throws a counter combo.
Li clinches up with Vovchanchyn and pushes him back against the cage.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li throws an elbow that misses.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free but Li has control.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch on the inside.
Vovchanchyn tries to break the clinch but Li is controlling the position.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Vovchanchyn avoids a wild elbow strike from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li lands an elbow inside that Vovchanchyn shrugs off.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Viktor Vovchanchyn has been cut.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Vovchanchyn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Li is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Li is keeping busy.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Li.
Vovchanchyn blocks the elbow strike.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Li prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Vovchanchyn can't find room to land a body shot as Li controls the action.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn can't break the clinch.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Li is keeping busy.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Li has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body punch.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the temple.
Li misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Li prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Vovchanchyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li keeps control of Vovchanchyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li blocks a body shot from Vovchanchyn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Li prevents Vovchanchyn from breaking the clinch.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brack Li dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li forces Vovchanchyn back against the cage and clinches.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Vovchanchyn tries to tie him up.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Vovchanchyn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Li misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn working hard to break the clinch.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Li.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vovchanchyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Li keeps control of Vovchanchyn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free but Li has control.
Li is leaning against Vovchanchyn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vovchanchyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Li as Vovchanchyn tries to tie him up.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Vovchanchyn working aggressively here.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vovchanchyn misses with some punches.
Vovchanchyn tries to stall but Li uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Vovchanchyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Li lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Li lands a damaging elbow.
Li tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to circle away but Li has him pinned against the cage.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break free.
Vovchanchyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Li misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vovchanchyn dodges an elbow strike from Li.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovchanchyn can't break the clinch.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Li lands an elbow just above Vovchanchyn 's eye.
Viktor Vovchanchyn's cut is getting worse.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Brack Li seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brack Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viktor Vovchanchyn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Li gets a clinch.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vovchanchyn's efforts to push away.
Li creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vovchanchyn's defenses.
Vovchanchyn misses with the head strike.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with an uppercut but Li uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lands an elbow just above Vovchanchyn 's eye.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li has Vovchanchyn pressed against the cage, preventing Vovchanchyn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li misses with a body punch.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Li throws an elbow that misses.
Vovchanchyn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viktor Vovchanchyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Li tries a body shot but Vovchanchyn blocks it.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Vovchanchyn avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vovchanchyn's efforts to push away.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Li.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vovchanchyn misses with a punch to the body.
Vovchanchyn prevents a body shot from Li.
Li goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Li lands an elbow inside that Vovchanchyn shrugs off.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Vovchanchyn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vovchanchyn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn blocks a body shot from Li.
Vovchanchyn tries to stall but Li uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break free.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vovchanchyn taking a breather.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Vovchanchyn tries to break free but Li pushes him back against the cage.
Li lands a nice elbow.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Vovchanchyn controls the action.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vovchanchyn fails to land.
Vovchanchyn has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Vovchanchyn looking to stall.
Vovchanchyn avoids a wild elbow strike from Li.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vovchanchyn's elbow.
Vovchanchyn is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Vovchanchyn controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li lands an elbow just above Vovchanchyn 's eye.
Viktor Vovchanchyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Li.
Vovchanchyn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vovchanchyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vovchanchyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Li controls his hands.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vovchanchyn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li tries to work over Vovchanchyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brack Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Brack Li!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Brack Li!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Brack Li!
Brack Li wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Rousey (ranked 4473 p4p, 4765 weight class) and Ducky Momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, USA JUDO ANTHEM. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Rousey!
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, Ducky Momo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rousey is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rousey is trying to improve his position.
Momo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rousey sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Momo controlling the position from side mount.
Momo throws a strike aimed at the side of Rousey's head but Rousey avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rousey wants to control but Momo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey trying to control but Momo flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
What can Rousey do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momo has managed to slip his arm under Rousey's chin. This could be all over... yep, Rousey is tapping out! Submission win for Momo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ducky Momo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickey McDonagh (ranked 4499 p4p, 4476 weight class) and Aj Penn (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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickey McDonagh!
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, Aj Penn!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonagh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McDonagh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McDonagh grinds an elbow into Penn's temple.
McDonagh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McDonagh just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonagh advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn tries to lock up and control but McDonagh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McDonagh content just to control the position here.
McDonagh wants to finish this one by submission but Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McDonagh.
Penn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonagh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Penn is looking for a sweep. McDonagh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonagh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penn trying to get back to full guard but McDonagh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Penn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDonagh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Penn wants to improve his position but McDonagh is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonagh seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Penn is looking to control McDonagh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn wants to improve his position but McDonagh is controlling well.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonagh.
McDonagh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
McDonagh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McDonagh is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
McDonagh controlling the pace.
Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonagh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickey McDonagh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonagh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonagh looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
McDonagh drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn's corner calls for a 1-2. Penn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck for McDonagh with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws a shot to the body.
McDonagh slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonagh momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn lands a right hook to the body.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from McDonagh. Those never looked like landing.
McDonagh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickey McDonagh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonagh dives in and scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
Penn wriggles free and stands up.
Penn lands a nice hook to McDonagh's body. McDonagh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonagh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
McDonagh takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Penn as he connects with a hook.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. McDonagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penn stuns McDonagh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonagh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonagh manages to avoid it.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonagh.
McDonagh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn throws out a counter right but McDonagh avoids it with no problem.
Nice cross by Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDonagh is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
McDonagh moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
McDonagh is looking for a takedown.
McDonagh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Penn regains guard.
Penn scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn connects with a jab.
Penn stuns McDonagh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonagh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn scores with a body shot.
Aj Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn works the jab nicely.
Penn cracks a nice hook into McDonagh's ribs.
McDonagh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonagh off to one side.
Penn throws out a counter right but McDonagh avoids it with no problem.
McDonagh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. McDonagh doesn't seem phased though.
Penn blocks a head kick by McDonagh.
Penn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn connects with the punch.
McDonagh shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn scores with the left hand. McDonagh knows he should have avoided that one.
Rickey McDonagh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Penn catches McDonagh right on the button with a cross.
McDonagh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aj Penn 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Penn looks to land a combination. McDonagh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McDonagh takes one on the button.
McDonagh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penn to the mat! Penn manages to get full guard.
Penn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McDonagh dives into side control.
McDonagh stands up and beckons Penn to his feet.
McDonagh tries to clinch up.
Penn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn lands a glancing blow to the side of McDonagh's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
McDonagh gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonagh tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped McDonagh in his tracks.
McDonagh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonagh closes the distance but Penn moves to the side
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonagh gets a clinch.
McDonagh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonagh.
McDonagh is trying to trip Penn. He has hold of a leg but Penn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McDonagh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Penn looking to control.
McDonagh preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonagh wants to get back to full guard.
Penn is trying to control. McDonagh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonagh is concentrating on defense, preventing Penn from advancing position.
Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but McDonagh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but McDonagh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonagh is looking to escape.
McDonagh tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
Penn is keen to just control but McDonagh is a slippery customer.
McDonagh tries to get to full guard but Penn has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McDonagh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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.
Penn lunges at McDonagh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonagh's hand.
Penn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonagh doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonagh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Penn misses with an uppercut.
Penn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDonagh's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from McDonagh.
Penn lands a jab to McDonagh's midsection.
McDonagh closes the distance and clinches.
McDonagh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickey McDonagh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonagh misses with a few strikes there.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aj Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Penn 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 Aj Penn!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Aj Penn!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Aj Penn!
Aj Penn wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Kilmeister (ranked 4469 p4p, 4474 weight class) and Jimmy Jank Jankens (ranked 478 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmeister comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades by - MOTORHEAD . Jankens has chosen Whip It by - DEVO as his entrance music. 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 lightweight 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, Lemmy Kilmeister!
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, Jimmy Jank Jankens!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmeister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jankens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilmeister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jankens.
Jankens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kilmeister is out of range and Jankens settles back down.
Jankens takes the fight into the clinch.
Jankens lands a good knee to the midsection. Kilmeister won't want to take too many of those.
Kilmeister misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilmeister takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Lemmy Kilmeister has been cut.
Jankens connects with a knee to the head.
Jankens misses with a knee strike.
Jankens's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jankens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kilmeister's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmeister letting Jankens take a breather here.
Jankens has Kilmeister pressed against the cage, preventing Kilmeister from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilmeister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens landing knees to the head.
Jankens connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kilmeister's face.
Jankens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilmeister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jankens's elbow.
Kilmeister tries to break free but Jankens pushes him back against the cage.
Kilmeister tries to circle away but Jankens has him pinned against the cage.
Kilmeister is trying to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling him.
Jankens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jankens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kilmeister takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kilmeister is trying to break free.
Kilmeister has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kilmeister throws a head punch that misses.
Kilmeister can't break the clinch.
Jankens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jankens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmeister tries to break free but Jankens pushes him back against the cage.
Kilmeister has a couple of punches blocked by Jankens.
Jankens working Kilmeister over with knees to the body.
Kilmeister is breathing heavily.
Jankens tries to land a knee to the head but Kilmeister blocks with his arms.
Jankens with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmeister is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jankens - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jankens obliges.
Jankens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jankens tries a knee to the head but Kilmeister blocks it.
Jankens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankens prevents Kilmeister from breaking the clinch.
Jankens tries to land a knee to the head but Kilmeister blocks with his arms.
Jankens tries a knee to the head but Kilmeister blocks it.
Jankens throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Jankens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmeister tries to circle away but Jankens has him pinned against the cage.
Kilmeister misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmeister is trying to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling him.
Jankens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kilmeister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jankens with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jankens is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jankens taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Jankens's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kilmeister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jankens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jankens slowing the pace effectively.
Jankens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilmeister can't find room to land a body shot as Jankens controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmeister is trying to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling him.
Kilmeister wants to get back to striking at distance but Jankens won't allow it.
Jankens throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jankens tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jankens connects with a knee to the head.
Jankens keeps control of Kilmeister as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kilmeister tries to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Kilmeister's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jankens with a knee to the head.
Jankens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kilmeister up against the cage.
Jankens with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jankens blocks a body shot from Kilmeister.
Jankens misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Jankens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jank Jankens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lemmy Kilmeister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kilmeister bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jankens's head backwards.
Jankens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kilmeister.
Jankens slips a straight right by Kilmeister.
Jankens is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jankens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kilmeister misses with a hook.
Jankens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oooooh!!! Kilmeister has knocked Jankens down with a huge combo! Kilmeister steps away and waves a wobbly Jankens back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Jankens is rocked!
 It looks like Jimmy Jank Jankens has been cut.
Jankens gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kilmeister gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jankens is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lemmy Kilmeister!
Lemmy Kilmeister decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Patelle (ranked 4480 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Orange Cassidy (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 lightweight 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, Maxwell Patelle!
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, Orange Cassidy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patelle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cassidy to the ground. Patelle is now in Cassidy's guard.
Patelle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patelle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cassidy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Patelle is one step ahead there.
Patelle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cassidy's guard.
Patelle prevents Cassidy from improving his position.
Cassidy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cassidy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassidy has his foot on Patelle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Patelle works his way back into a safe position though.
Patelle throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patelle controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cassidy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cassidy looking to control.
Patelle 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.
Patelle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cassidy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cassidy wants to sweep but no luck.
Cassidy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cassidy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Patelle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cassidy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cassidy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cassidy prevents Patelle from improving his position.
Cassidy is stalling here. Patelle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cassidy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Patelle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Patelle working away.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cassidy is trying to control Patelle's posture but Patelle avoids it.
Cassidy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Patelle's best efforts.
Patelle wants to pass the guard but Cassidy is defending well.
Cassidy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cassidy wants to control but Patelle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Patelle wants to pass the guard but Cassidy is defending well.
Cassidy wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Ground and pound from Patelle.
Cassidy wants to get back to full guard but Patelle has passed into side control.
Patelle trying to control the position but Cassidy is working away.
Cassidy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Patelle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patelle is trying to control. Cassidy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Patelle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cassidy throws an overhand right that lands on Patelle's shoulder, as Patelle tries to avoid the shot.
Cassidy misses with an uppercut.
Cassidy shoots in and bounces Patelle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Patelle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassidy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Patelle is tightening it up a little... Cassidy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cassidy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cassidy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Patelle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxwell Patelle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Devin Eason (ranked 4462 p4p, 4475 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Once bitten twice shy by - GREAT WHITE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 lightweight 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, Devin Eason!
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, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
Eason drops back looking for a leg! Roberts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roberts manages to kick Eason off! Eason jumps back into Roberts's guard.
Eason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eason working some strikes from top position.
Eason controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eason sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Roberts is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Devin Eason!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Allen (ranked 4713 p4p, 4464 weight class) and Damian Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Rainbow in the dark by -DIO as his entrance music. 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
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Allen!
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, Damian Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Allen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Allen with a poor takedown
and Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee.
Allen moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allen moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Allen has him pinned against the cage.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen lands a shot to the body.
Sanchez is trying to push Allen away but Allen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sanchez prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanchez. That's going to slow Allen down.
Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allen checks the leg kick.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez wants to break free but Allen has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Allen pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Allen jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Damian Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Sanchez throws a lazy body kick
and Allen counters by moving into the clinch.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen goes for a double leg but Sanchez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanchez continues to drive forward.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Allen blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Allen instigates a clinch.
Allen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanchez tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Sanchez swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Allen with that takedown attempt.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Allen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Sanchez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSanchez.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Allen drives through and clinches with Sanchez against the cage.
Allen pulls guard effortlessly.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Allen slips nicely into half guard.
Sanchez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Allen manages to pass to mount!
Sanchez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen is persistently looking for the submission but Sanchez is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanchez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Allen.
Allen looking to break Sanchez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sanchez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Allen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sanchez tries to roll but Allen sticks to his back.
Allen keeps control of the position easily here as Sanchez tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Sanchez right now.
Allen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sanchez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Allen gets his hands free as Sanchez looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Allen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sanchez doesn't escape.
Sanchez is trying to get back to his feet but Allen has full control of the position and if anything, Sanchez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Sanchez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Allen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sanchez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Allen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sanchez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sanchez for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Sanchez right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen working for a choke but Sanchez is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Allen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Allen.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Allen rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen landing knees to the body.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allen is defended easily by Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries for a takedown but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown.
Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Allen with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Allen breaks the clinch.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Damian Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sanchez.
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sanchez as he jumps to the side.
Damian Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters by clinching up.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sanchez tries to land knees in the clinch but Allen avoids the damage to the body.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen tries to counter with a takedown but Sanchez is quick to defend against it.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick
and Allen moves into the clinch.
Allen wants a takedown but no success here.
Allen manages to pull guard.
Allen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sanchez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Allen has control of Sanchez's left arm, preventing Sanchez from doing any damage.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen controlling the position.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen has his hands on Sanchez's head, controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Allen has his feet on Sanchez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Damian Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanchez! But no joy.
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 Jack Allen.
I think Allen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Jack Allen!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Jack Allen!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Jack Allen!
Jack Allen wins by unanimous decision!
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