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QFC Tournament 1080 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Black (ranked 4018 p4p, 4118 weight class) and John Edmund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 cm 25 265 1 - 0 - 0 |
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184 cm 25 270 1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Edmund! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Edmund misses with a leg kick and Black counters with a shoot takedown. Edmund fights it but they end up in guard. Black seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Edmund trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Black throwing strikes from guard but Edmund blocks nicely. Edmund working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A nice leg kick lands there from Edmund. Black really is a fat lump. Edmund keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Edmund lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Good exchange - Edmund coming out on top. Edmund lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Black - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Edmund!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Edmund!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolphus Black (ranked 4113 p4p, 4230 weight class) and Kayden Sonefeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adolphus Black has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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197 cm 25 265 1 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm 23 195 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Good kicks Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolphus Black! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kayden Sonefeld! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Black is looking to counter with head kicks. Sonefeld shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard. Black pulls Sonefeld in close to his closed guard and prevents Sonefeld from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonefeld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Black working a defensive guard here.
Black looking for a triangle here. Sonefeld is fighting it but it looks tight! Black pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sonefeld is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adolphus Black!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Spice (ranked 3728 p4p, 4328 weight class) and Sean O Malley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm 25 234 1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 cm 21 130 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Spice! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean O Malley! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spice throws out a loose jab but O Malley uses good head movement to avoid it. O Malley throws a fast counter high kick but Spice manages to duck under it in time. O Malley takes a swing at Spice's ribcage but misses. Spice thuds a left hand into O Malley's body. O Malley is looking to clinch. O Malley fails with the takedown. Spice connects with the punch. Spice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Malley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Spice connects with a body shot that sends O Malley's belly button to the back. O Malley slips a jab and a cross from Spice.
Spice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. O Malley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Malley somewhat. Spice lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice jab there from Spice. O Malley is rocked! O Malley doesn't succeed with the takedown and Spice counters with a lovely straight right hand! O Malley is still on wobbly legs! Can Spice finish him? Jimbo Spice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean O Malley. Crack! Spice connects with the perfect overhand right and O Malley falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Spice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Spice! After the fight, Jimbo Spice was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolaj Madsen (ranked 4753 p4p, 4132 weight class) and Tommy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madsen comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem real slim shady. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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225 cm 18 150 1 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm 25 275 1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Brawler Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler Great elbows Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolaj Madsen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins moves into the clinch. Madsen takes an elbow to the forehead. It looks like Nicolaj Madsen has been cut. Jenkins misses with a knee strike.
Madsen takes an elbow to the forehead. Madsen is rocked! Jenkins landing knees to the body.
Oh Madsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jenkins has Madsen pressed against the cage. He pushes Madsen back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Jenkins throws a beautiful elbow that sends Madsen crashing to the floor! Jenkins piles on the pressure with more strikes! Madsen is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Jenkins!
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FIGHT
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