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QFC Tournament 1092 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Riggs (ranked 4688 p4p, 5398 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 409 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Clayton Riggs!
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, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Polo throws an off balance right hand
and Riggs counters with a left to the body.
Polo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polo.
Riggs misses with a two punch combination.
Polo walks into a left hand.
Polo throws a leg kick but Riggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Polo catches Riggs right on the button with a cross.
Polo tries a low kick but Riggs avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs works the jab nicely.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Riggs blocks a jab.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo throws a hook but Riggs blocks it.
Riggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Polo.
Polo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Polo avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riggs avoids it with no problem.
Polo misses with a hook.
Riggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Polo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Polo.
Riggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
Polo slips a jab and a cross from Riggs.
Polo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Riggs tries to clinch up but Polo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polo.
A quick step to the side and Riggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggs lands with a right hand.
Riggs tries to clinch up but Polo circles away and keeps his distance.
Polo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Polo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Riggs counter with a right hand.
Polo punishes Riggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Riggs digs a good body shot into Polo's ribs.
Riggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polo throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riggs.
Polo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo throws a lazy right hand but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Polo.
Riggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Polo swings widly with a right hand
and Riggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polo lands a lovely overhand right.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Polo keeps it at a distance.
Polo throws a lazy right hand but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riggs.
Polo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polo.
Riggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polo counters with a stiff right hand.
 Riggs is rocked!
Polo throws a pinpoint strike between Riggs's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Riggs crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Polo scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tye Jaccobi (ranked 5215 p4p, 4865 weight class) and Jf Roberts (ranked 493 p4p, 415 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Tye Jaccobi!
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, Jf Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaccobi pushes Roberts away with a front kick.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaccobi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberts fails with the takedown.
Jaccobi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jaccobi did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Roberts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roberts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roberts content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jaccobi wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like Roberts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jaccobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts fails to pull guard.
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.
Roberts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tye Jaccobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Jaccobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaccobi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Jaccobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaccobi after a bit of a struggle.
Jaccobi landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Jaccobi.
Jaccobi stalling against the cage.
Jaccobi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jaccobi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Roberts looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaccobi stalling in the clinch.
Jaccobi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberts's face.
Jaccobi lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaccobi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaccobi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roberts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jaccobi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaccobi tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaccobi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Jaccobi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeps the fight on the outside.
And Roberts tries to counter it with a takedown but Jaccobi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaccobi lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaccobi controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tye Jaccobi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jaccobi wants to clinch up but Roberts keeps it at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Roberts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaccobi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jaccobi leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaccobi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Jaccobi shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaccobi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but Jaccobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tye Jaccobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jf Roberts.
Jaccobi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaccobi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaccobi lands a head kick!
 Roberts is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccobi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roberts! Jaccobi dives in looking to finish! Roberts is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tye Jaccobi!
Tye Jaccobi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Roberts (ranked 4849 p4p, 4845 weight class) and Justin Jackson (ranked 414 p4p, 416 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 featherweight 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, Sam Roberts!
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, Justin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Sam Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Roberts won't allow it.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberts is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Jackson.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries to circle away but Roberts has him pinned against the cage.
Roberts stalling the fight.
Jackson avoiding damage as Roberts throws knees to the body.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberts using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberts tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Roberts back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Roberts trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roberts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roberts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roberts pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Roberts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberts won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Roberts connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Roberts lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Justin Jackson has been cut.
Roberts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Roberts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson is rocked!
Roberts lands a big knee! That's hurt Jackson! Oh, he's all over the place! Roberts lands another knee that sends Jackson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Roberts!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Sanchez Ernandes (ranked 5190 p4p, 5470 weight class) and Kody Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 436 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 featherweight 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, Rodrigo Sanchez Ernandes!
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, Kody Dangerfield!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dangerfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez Ernandes is trying to defend but Dangerfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sanchez Ernandes kicks off Dangerfield and gets to his feet.
Sanchez Ernandes gets caught napping as Dangerfield dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez Ernandes manages to retain guard.
Sanchez Ernandes wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez Ernandes is trying to control the position but Dangerfield postures up.
Dangerfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez Ernandes is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez Ernandes looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez Ernandes, not yet.
Dangerfield trying to control but Sanchez Ernandes is working from the bottom.
Sanchez Ernandes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dangerfield is one step ahead there.
Sanchez Ernandes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dangerfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez Ernandes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield trying to control but Sanchez Ernandes is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dangerfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dangerfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez Ernandes is looking to stand back up but Dangerfield counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sanchez Ernandes.
Sanchez Ernandes trying to control from the bottom.
Dangerfield tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez Ernandes defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is still trying to improve position.
Dangerfield keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dangerfield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dangerfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sanchez Ernandes tries to roll over but Dangerfield keeps him under control.
Sanchez Ernandes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dangerfield is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez Ernandes manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield throwing strikes but missing.
Dangerfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez Ernandes is retaining full guard.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez Ernandes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dangerfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dangerfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dangerfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dangerfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dangerfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez Ernandes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerfield tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez Ernandes defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez Ernandes tries to kick Dangerfield off but Dangerfield keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dangerfield trying to control the action but Sanchez Ernandes is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez Ernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dangerfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dangerfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Dangerfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez Ernandes.
Sanchez Ernandes throws an elbow but Dangerfield slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanchez Ernandes throws a strike aimed at the side of Dangerfield's head but Dangerfield avoids it well.
Dangerfield sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dangerfield looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez Ernandes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez Ernandes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dangerfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanchez Ernandes trying to control from half guard but Dangerfield is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield is looking to improve his position.
Sanchez Ernandes thows a huge punch but Dangerfield dodges it nicely.
Dangerfield is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dangerfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez Ernandes is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dangerfield shoots in and gets a takedown into Sanchez Ernandes's guard.
Dangerfield forces his way into half guard.
Dangerfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez Ernandes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dangerfield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield wants to control but Sanchez Ernandes is keeping him busy.
Dangerfield in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanchez Ernandes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dangerfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepetinho Perez (ranked 4687 p4p, 4698 weight class) and Jarren Hanes (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 featherweight 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, Pepetinho Perez!
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, Jarren Hanes!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perez breaks from the clinch.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanes's waist but Hanes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
A jab from Hanes does it's job there.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Hanes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Hanes sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepetinho Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanes doesn't manage to clinch there - Perez circles away.
Hanes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perez but Perez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanes defends well and Perez ends up having to push Hanes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanes is trying to pull guard but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez drags the fight down to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perez is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes keeping moving, preventing Perez from controlling successfully.
Hanes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Perez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two 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.
Perez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hanes has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Perez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hanes can't fight it off and eventually Perez manages to take the fight to the floor. Hanes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hanes is controlling Perez's posture.
Hanes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez is looking to stand up but Hanes won't let him.
Hanes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Perez has picked Hanes up and slammed him! Hanes can't keep hold of the triangle and Perez manages to pass to side control!
Perez is trying to move to mount but Hanes reverses beautifully and ends up in Perez's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perez pushes Hanes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Perez goes for a double leg but Hanes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanes continues to drive forward.
Perez is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hanes - that landed with a thud.
Hanes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perez successfully pulls guard.
Perez looking for a sweep. Not yet Perez, not yet.
Hanes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Hanes from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez controlling Hanes's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepetinho Perez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perez ducks right into an uppercut from Hanes.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanes unleashes a big counter combination but Perez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanes is looking to land body kicks.
Perez dodges the punch combination from Hanes.
Perez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez breaks the clinch.
Hanes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez clinches.
Hanes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
Hanes working hard to break the clinch.
Perez has hold of one of Hanes's legs. Hanes is fighting the takedown attempt but Perez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hanes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Perez dives into side control.
Perez is chipping away with strikes.
Hanes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Perez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanes tries to control but Perez manages to take his back.
Perez keeps control of the position as Hanes tries to break free.
Perez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanes is trying to break free.
Perez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanes pushed the leg off.
Perez keeps control of the position as Hanes tries to break free.
Perez is not going to allow Hanes to sit and survive in this position.
Perez tries to keep control of the position but Hanes is staying busy.
Perez working for the choke.
Hanes wants to get back to his feet.
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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Perez controlling the positon.
Hanes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Perez.
Pepetinho Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hanes surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanes tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepetinho Perez dominated that second round.
That's time! Perez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Perez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez forces Hanes back against the cage and clinches.
Hanes is trying to push Perez away but Perez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanes moves into the clinch successfully.
Perez jumps guard but Hanes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hanes is trying to pull guard but Perez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Perez pulls Hanes into guard.
Perez pulls Hanes in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hanes wants to slow Perez down by chopping away at his legs.
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanes counters with a two punch combo.
Hanes misses with a takedown attempt - Perez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perez rushes Hanes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanes prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepetinho Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Hanes has him pressed against the cage.
Perez jumps into guard, dragging Hanes to the mat.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanes tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Hanes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanes is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Perez shoots in and gets a takedown into Hanes's guard.
Hanes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Perez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A knee to the head by Perez.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Hanes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanes is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
Perez pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands some strikes from the bottom.
Hanes tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Hanes is pushing down on Perez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Perez is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Perez trying to control from the bottom.
Perez makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and Hanes ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jarren Hanes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepetinho Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepetinho Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Perez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Pepetinho Perez!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Pepetinho Perez!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Pepetinho Perez!
Pepetinho Perez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kuol Riak (ranked 5340 p4p, 4891 weight class) and Reginald James (ranked 432 p4p, 260 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 featherweight 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, Kuol Riak!
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, Reginald James!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Riak as he avoids it easily.
Riak swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Riak throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Riak as James shoots in.
James shoots in but Riak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuol Riak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reginald James.
Riak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riak tries to move to mount but James blocks the move with his legs.
James tries to buck Riak off but Riak is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but James is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Riak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on James's face as Riak controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riak trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Riak working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get back to his feet here but Riak is keeping cool and he's managed to take James's back.
Riak controls the action.
James is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Riak manages to miss with strikes from the back.
James is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. James is defending well though. Riak let's go of the attempt for now.
Riak is cranking James's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for James! He's tightened the choke and James is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kuol Riak!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eli Thompson (ranked 3344 p4p, 4838 weight class) and Bryon Wickline (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 featherweight 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, Eli Thompson!
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, Bryon Wickline!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson pushes Wickline up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson pulls guard.
Wickline controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wickline trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wickline content to stall in guard here.
Wickline sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wickline tries to stand and escape but Thompson is controlling the position.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wickline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wickline in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wickline.
Wickline controlling the action here.
It looks like Wickline might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wickline is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thompson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wickline.
Wickline uses his free foot to push down on Thompson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickline throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thompson because Wickline loaded up on that one.
Wickline controlling the position easily from mount.
Wickline unloads with some shots from mount but Thompson bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickline throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thompson 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.
Wickline is controlling the pace.
Wickline missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wickline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wickline prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Wickline stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wickline shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wickline decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wickline with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wickline throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wickline wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thompson punching from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wickline slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryon Wickline dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thompson.
Wickline throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Wickline misses
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wickline closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thompson did well to prevent Wickline getting side control.
Wickline postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thompson to stand up.
Thompson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wickline looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wickline throws Thompson to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Wickline keeps it at a distance.
Wickline with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wickline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickline moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Wickline shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wickline slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wickline stops Thompson from standing up.
Wickline controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson is working an open guard so Wickline takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wickline misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wickline's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wickline up against the cage.
Wickline tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Wickline sprawls well.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wickline will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wickline throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Wickline throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Eli Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickline looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wickline in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Thompson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wickline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryon Wickline!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Mauro (ranked 5248 p4p, 5298 weight class) and Osian Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 429 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 featherweight 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, Luciano Mauro!
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, Osian Davies!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davies manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mauro on his heels. He'll look to pass Mauro's guard now, I'm sure.
Mauro trying to keep a closed guard but Davies is proving a slippery customer.
Davies wants to pass the guard but Mauro is keeping the position.
Davies preventing the sweep.
Mauro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mauro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davies's guard.
Mauro prevents Davies from getting back to his feet.
Mauro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mauro won't allow Davies to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauro throws a big right hand that misses.
Mauro won't allow Davies to get back to his feet.
Davies has his feet on Mauro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mauro.
Mauro shoots in for a takedown but Davies shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Davies and Mauro goes tumbling to the canvas! Davies follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mauro is rocked!
 It looks like Luciano Mauro has been cut.
Mauro 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mauro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oh Mauro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davies accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mauro seems to have got his legs back now.
Davies passes into half guard.
Mauro has hold of Davies's hands but Davies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mauro looks a forlorn figure.
Davies lands a couple of good shots and Mauro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mauro is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davies landing with strikes.
Davies lands a good shot there. Mauro covers up! Davies smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Mauro to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Davies jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osian Davies!
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