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QFC Tournament 1166 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Batanke (ranked 4434 p4p, 4181 weight class) and Lamont Pitts (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 Hilo, Pavel Batanke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamont Pitts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Batanke finds it's way through Pitts's defenses.
Batanke misses with a double jab.
Batanke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pitts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pitts.
A frustrated look appears on Batanke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pitts is looking to control Batanke's arms but Batanke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pitts has his back to the cage.
Pitts wants a takedown.
Pitts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Batanke just stands there and leans against the cage.
Batanke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batanke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavel Batanke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Pitts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batanke shoots in looking for a takedown but Pitts manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batanke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pitts is looking to clinch but Batanke is avoiding it.
Batanke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitts fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavel Batanke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts misses with a takedown attempt
and Pitts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Batanke to score with a decent uppercut.
Batanke darts in looking for a takedown but Pitts gets double underhooks and turns Batanke into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pitts.
Pitts trying to control the position but instead, Batanke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pitts into the cage.
Batanke working hard to break the clinch.
Batanke is pressed up against the cage. Pitts has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Batanke down to the mat. Batanke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Batanke. That snapped Pitts's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batanke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitts's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pitts.
Batanke is looking to counter punch.
Batanke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Batanke.
Batanke takes a swing at Pitts's ribcage but misses.
Pitts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Batanke lands the left hand.
Pitts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batanke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Batanke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pitts dives in and grabs Batanke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batanke pushes down on Pitts's head and hops out.
Batanke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitts's head.
Pitts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 Pitts is rocked!
The fighters circling - Batanke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Batanke connects with a nice looking jab.
Pitts is still on wobbly legs! Can Batanke finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batanke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitts seems to have recovered his senses.
Pitts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pitts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Batanke scores with a jab.
Pitts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batanke.
Pitts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Batanke thuds his right hand into Pitts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Batanke lands the left hand.
Batanke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Batanke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batanke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Batanke.
Batanke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Pitts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batanke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pitts.
Batanke lands the left hand.
Batanke shoots for a takedown but Pitts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pitts with a poor takedown
and Batanke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Batanke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pitts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Batanke throws a body shot but no joy.
Batanke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A leg kick checked by Pitts.
Batanke throws a series of strikes that have Pitts backpedaling.
Pitts goes for a double leg but Batanke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batanke continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Batanke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pitts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Batanke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitts 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.
Batanke darts in and clinches Pitts up against the cage.
Batanke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitts moves in looking to clinch but Batanke pushes him off.
Batanke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Batanke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pitts stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Pitts does no damage.
Batanke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Batanke coming out on top.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pitts or perhaps it was just good defense by Batanke, which made it look bad.
Pitts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batanke shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitts tries to sprawl out of it but Batanke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pavel Batanke is winning the standup battle so far.
Batanke shoots in for a takedown but Pitts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Batanke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batanke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pitts has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pitts and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batanke.
Pitts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Batanke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pitts tries to avoid it but Batanke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pitts to the ground. Pitts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pitts lands a lovely overhand right.
Pitts takes one on the button.
Batanke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pitts wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitts tries to pull guard but Batanke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pitts is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Batanke is defending well.
Batanke manages to break the clinch.
Batanke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitts can do to turn this around?
Batanke darts in looking for a takedown but Pitts gets double underhooks and turns Batanke into the cage.
Pitts tries to counter by closing the distance.
Batanke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pitts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pitts tries to pull guard but Batanke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pitts is breathing heavily.
Pitts taking a breather.
Pitts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Batanke prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts is working for takedown but Batanke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Batanke breaks from the clinch.
Batanke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Batanke is defended easily by Pitts.
Pitts wants to counter the offense by Batanke and move into the clinch position.
Pitts shoots for a double leg takedown but Batanke sprawls well. He's pushed Pitts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Batanke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pitts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pitts is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Batanke.
Pitts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batanke swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Batanke or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitts, which made it look bad.
Batanke scores with a hook to the body. Pitts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Batanke feints and as Pitts raises his hands in defense, Batanke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batanke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pitts is trying to control the position but Batanke postures up.
Batanke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batanke stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Batanke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Batanke goes for a double leg but Pitts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitts continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Batanke dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Batanke lands a nice shot that snaps Pitts's head back.
Batanke lands with a nice combination. Pitts backs away looking to recover.
Pitts fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Batanke misses the target.
Pitts fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batanke.
Pitts moves forwards but Batanke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batanke lands a lovely overhand right.
Pitts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batanke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batanke misses with a looping right.
Batanke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Batanke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitts sprawls well. Pitts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Batanke gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batanke is looking to counter punch.
Pitts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Batanke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batanke.
Pitts is looking to clinch but Batanke is avoiding it.
Batanke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Batanke shoots in but no luck this time.
Batanke connects with a right hand. Pitts shakes it off.
A punch lands to the side of Pitts 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batanke wants to clinch up but Pitts keeps it at a distance.
Pitts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Batanke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batanke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitts.
Batanke lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavel Batanke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitts is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batanke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pitts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batanke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pitts.
Pavel Batanke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Pitts.
Pitts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Batanke throws a front kick aimed at Pitts's knee but Pitts avoids it well.
Pitts is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Batanke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pitts dives in for a single leg takedown but Batanke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Batanke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batanke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good standup being displayed there by Batanke as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batanke looks to land a combination but Pitts avoids it well.
Batanke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitts checks a low kick from Batanke.
Good exchange - Batanke coming out on top.
A big right from Batanke misses.
Pitts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pitts blocks a head kick by Batanke.
Batanke sets himself, and Pitts steps forward looking for the clinch! Batanke avoids it this time.
Batanke dives in and grabs Pitts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pitts pushes down on Batanke's head and hops out.
Batanke leaves Pitts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pitts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batanke's waist but Batanke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitts off to one side.
Batanke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pitts. Pitts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Batanke. Pitts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Pitts's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Batanke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitts defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitts goes for a double leg but Batanke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Batanke continues to drive forward.
Batanke connects with a looping right hand.
Batanke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pitts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batanke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitts somewhat.
Batanke cracks Pitts with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batanke connects with a body shot.
Batanke goes for a double leg but Pitts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pitts continues to drive forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Batanke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Batanke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pavel Batanke!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pavel Batanke!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pavel Batanke!
Pavel Batanke wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Chambers (ranked 4215 p4p, 4267 weight class) and TJ Cordova (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 Los Angeles, Issac Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cordova!
Chambers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cordova to the mat! Cordova manages to get full guard.
Chambers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chambers stands up and waves to Cordova to follow him.
Chambers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cordova manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chambers distracts Cordova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chambers drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Chambers as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cordova screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Chambers! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Issac Chambers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliasz Popik (ranked 4279 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Bailey Jones (ranked 403 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 Los Angeles, Eliasz Popik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bailey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Popik uses from the top position.
Popik trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popik is looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Popik has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Popik has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliasz Popik!
A relieved looking Eliasz Popik thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colton Romero (ranked 4402 p4p, 4227 weight class) and Zach Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth has chosen Here Comes the Hotstepper 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 Los Angeles, Colton Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Elsworth!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero digs a good body shot into Elsworth's ribs.
Elsworth tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Elsworth manages to avoid it.
Zach Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elsworth.
Elsworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Elsworth's defenses.
Romero lands a jab to the head.
Romero throws a monster overhand right that drops Elsworth! Romero follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colton Romero!
The defeated Zach Elsworth had this to say: 'Great opponent and a great fight, not the outcome i wanted but definetly not disapointed in my performance tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Mongoose (ranked 4352 p4p, 4170 weight class) and Deon Graves (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 Los Angeles, The Mongoose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deon Graves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mongoose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Graves won't be happy with that.
Graves is trying to get back to half guard.
Mongoose is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Graves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mongoose has knee on belly momentarily but Graves bucks him off and regains half guard.
Mongoose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongoose looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongoose is trying to control. Graves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mongoose is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Graves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mongoose is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Mongoose is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to improve his position but Mongoose is controlling well.
Graves gets back to full guard.
Graves trying to control the position.
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mongoose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mongoose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongoose stands up from Graves's guard - Mongoose perhaps looking for a knockout.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves throws a series of punches but Mongoose avoids them all with ease.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mongoose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graves.
Mongoose shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mongoose escapes and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Graves looks winded!
Mongoose works to advance to full mount. Graves defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mongoose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mongoose lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Mongoose dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mongoose shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mongoose passes into half guard.
Mongoose trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Graves is in trouble now - Mongoose has advanced to mount!
The Mongoose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongoose has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Graves's face.
Mongoose looking to control but Graves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mongoose controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Mongoose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mongoose passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mongoose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mongoose tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mongoose thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graves tries to lock up and control but Mongoose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongoose lands a big elbow.
Mongoose fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mongoose is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Graves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Graves is just holding on here. Mongoose manages to take his back.
Graves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mongoose has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Graves.
Mongoose punishes Graves with strikes from the back mount.
Mongoose trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves is trying to break free.
Mongoose cracks Graves with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Graves from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Mongoose throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mongoose is looking for the choke from the back position but Graves is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lull in the action here.
Mongoose is hanging on to Graves's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Mongoose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mongoose wants to clinch up but Graves keeps it at a distance.
As Mongoose backs off Graves throws a huge counter combo but Mongoose manages to avoid it all.
Mongoose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graves.
Deon Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mongoose misses with a head kick.
Mongoose dodges the punch combination from Graves.
The Mongoose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves throws a right hand that Mongoose ducks under and follows up with a left that Mongoose also avoids with ease.
Deon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mongoose.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Mongoose counters with a shoot takedown. Graves fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mongoose passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mongoose moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongoose tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mongoose is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mongoose missing with punches from the back.
Mongoose tries to get the hooks in deep but Graves pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mongoose's guard. Nice work there by Graves.
Mongoose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mongoose has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Mongoose has a closed guard, preventing Graves from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves postures up in Mongoose's guard and throws a big left but Mongoose blocks it.
Mongoose controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mongoose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mongoose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves slips nicely into half guard.
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongoose is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mongoose is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold.
Mongoose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Graves is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deon Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mongoose 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for The Mongoose!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for The Mongoose!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for The Mongoose!
The Mongoose wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Conlan (ranked 4360 p4p, 4226 weight class) and Robin Ohlsson (ranked 413 p4p, 0 weight class). Conlan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't waste my time. 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 Los Angeles, Ricky Conlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Ohlsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlan shoots in for a double leg but Ohlsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conlan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ohlsson as he jumps to the side.
Ohlsson darts in and clinches Conlan up against the cage.
Conlan managing to block the knees to the body from Ohlsson.
Ohlsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Conlan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ohlsson is stalling here.
Ohlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ohlsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Conlan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conlan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ohlsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Conlan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ohlsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Conlan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Conlan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ohlsson lands a good knee to the midsection. Conlan won't want to take too many of those.
Ohlsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ohlsson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Ohlsson.
A short uppercut from Ohlsson.
Conlan looking to stall.
Ohlsson has Conlan pushed against the cage.
Ohlsson tries to land a knee to the head but Conlan blocks with his arms.
Ohlsson lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ohlsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Conlan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Ohlsson.
Ohlsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conlan.
Ohlsson controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conlan manages to pull guard.
Conlan is working an open guard so Ohlsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Conlan throws a head kick but Ohlsson moves out of range.
Ohlsson instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ohlsson.
Conlan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conlan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conlan jumps guard and drags Ohlsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Conlan is breathing heavily.
Ohlsson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ohlsson with a hook.
Ohlsson jabs Conlan right on the nose. Conlan blinks but takes it well.
Ohlsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Conlan jumps guard but Ohlsson stands there with Conlan around his waist. Conlan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ohlsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ohlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conlan backwards.
Conlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
The referee calls for Conlan to work.
A shot in the inside from Ohlsson.
 Conlan is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohlsson lands a big knee to the head and Conlan goes down! Ohlsson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Ohlsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hendrix (ranked 4229 p4p, 2964 weight class) and Sergei Borisov (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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159
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BJJ White 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 Los Angeles, Jimmy Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov throws a lazy right hand but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borisov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hendrix scores with a hook.
Jab, jab by Borisov - just one landing.
Borisov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendrix.
A punch lands to the side of Borisov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borisov is rocked!
Borisov lands with a straight right. Hendrix didn't see that one coming.
Hendrix is rocked!
Borisov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Borisov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hendrix clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Borisov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Petrov (ranked 4401 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Wilber (ranked 202 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 Los Angeles, Alexei Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Wilber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Wilber.
Wilber scores with a hook to the body. Petrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrov is staying tight to Wilber's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrov working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petrov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilber is looking to regain half guard here but Petrov keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wilber is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Wilber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wilber down.
Petrov grinds an elbow into Wilber's temple.
Petrov is chipping away with strikes.
Petrov working away.
Wilber is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petrov is staying active.
Petrov is chipping away with strikes.
Petrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilber is trying to improve his position.
Petrov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee asks Petrov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petrov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilber tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Petrov working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilber is looking for a sweep.
Petrov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov working away.
Wilber is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Petrov connects with a decent elbow.
Wilber gets back to half guard.
Petrov blocks the strikes from Wilber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilber looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov is nestled in close to Wilber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilber actively working from the bottom here.
Petrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Petrov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Petrov there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilber's head.
Wilber is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilber won't be happy with that.
Wilber is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wilber looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Petrov turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Petrov!
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