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QFC Tournament 1178 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuyori Shibata (ranked 4056 p4p, 4226 weight class) and Jahmir Urie (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Katsuyori Shibata!
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, Jahmir Urie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urie shoots in looking for a takedown but Shibata manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Urie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shibata has his takedown stuffed
and Urie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urie.
Shibata lands with a light punch inside.
Shibata is pushing Urie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Urie is trying to push Shibata away but Shibata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shibata breaks the clinch.
Shibata closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Urie throws Shibata to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shibata shoots in and bounces Urie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Urie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shibata is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata is working Urie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Urie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shibata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shibata 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.
Shibata slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Shibata there.
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.
Shibata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Urie scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Shibata manages to mount him!
Shibata takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urie reaches up to try and control the position but Shibata seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Urie rolls and tries to escape and now Shibata has his back!
Urie trying to control the position but Shibata manages to sink in the hooks.
Shibata controls the position.
Urie showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Urie right now.
Shibata biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shibata misses with a punch to the head.
Shibata tightening his grip on Urie, looking for the choke.
Urie trying to control the hands but Shibata won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shibata wants to control but Urie is keeping busy.
Urie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shibata. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Can Urie hold on?! Shibata is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Shibata looking for the choke but no joy.
Shibata lands punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuyori Shibata dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shibata tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urie with the counter takedown but Shibata avoids it easily.
Shibata throws a head kick but Urie moves out of range.
Shibata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Urie moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Urie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shibata stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Urie with that takedown attempt.
Shibata shoots and misses
and Urie counters with a left to the body.
Shibata slaps away a takedown attempt from Urie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibata tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shibata somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Katsuyori Shibata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shibata struggling a bit here.
Shibata is looking to regain half guard here but Urie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibata is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Urie off and has taken his back!
Urie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Shibata.
Shibata looking for the choke but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urie tries to break free.
Shibata has his arm under Urie's chin here. Game over son! Shibata squeezes tightly and Urie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuyori Shibata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Raven (ranked 4212 p4p, 4073 weight class) and Luka Alstrup (ranked 0 p4p, 408 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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Josh Raven!
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, Luka Alstrup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Raven.
Raven gets a clinch.
Alstrup breaks the clinch.
Alstrup displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven.
Raven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alstrup as he jumps to the side.
Alstrup steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Raven.
Raven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 It looks like Josh Raven has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven misses with a kick to the body.
Raven throws a head kick that misses.
Raven rushes Alstrup and presses him up against the cage.
Raven is trying to pull guard but Alstrup turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alstrup lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven is trying to drag Alstrup to the mat but Alstrup just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alstrup lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raven has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alstrup avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alstrup breaks the clinch.
Alstrup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Raven.
Raven misses with a double jab.
Alstrup looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alstrup throws a good cross that connects.
Alstrup forces Raven back against the cage and clinches.
Alstrup just leaning against Raven, taking a breather.
Alstrup will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raven up against the cage.
Alstrup drops Raven onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Raven is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Raven is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alstrup.
Alstrup breaks the clinch.
Josh Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alstrup clinches up with Raven and pushes him back against the cage.
Alstrup prevents Raven from breaking the clinch.
Alstrup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Raven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josh Raven's cut is getting worse.
Alstrup unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Raven! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Alstrup is unloading with more strikes now! Raven drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Alstrup!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kras (ranked 4071 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Emerald Outlaw (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 super heavyweight 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, Ryan Kras!
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, Emerald Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kras walks into a stiff left hand from Outlaw.
Outlaw drops Kras with a naaaaasty hook - Kras is in real trouble here! Outlaw dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emerald Outlaw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Vorachev (ranked 4072 p4p, 4200 weight class) and Agapitos Vasileios (ranked 0 p4p, 215 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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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Sergei Vorachev!
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, Agapitos Vasileios!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorachev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Sergei Vorachev has been cut.
Vasileios swats away the attempt to clinch by Vorachev.
Nice takedown defense from Vasileios. No joy for Vorachev on that attempt.
Vorachev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vorachev throws a series of punches but Vasileios avoids them all with ease.
Vasileios lands a big uppercut and Vorachev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vorachev looks OK. Vasileios waves Vorachev back to his feet!
Vorachev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasileios tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Vorachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vorachev scores with a head kick.
Vasileios is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vorachev flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vorachev is out cold! Vasileios holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Agapitos Vasileios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Morningstar (ranked 4166 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Dhiren Dhamecha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morningstar comes to the cage accompanied by Fit For An Autopsy - Warfare. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Nero Morningstar!
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, Dhiren Dhamecha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morningstar lands a high kick!
Morningstar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dhamecha counters with a left and a right that stings Morningstar.
Morningstar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morningstar throws a series of punches but Dhamecha moves out of range.
Dhamecha darts in looking for a takedown but Morningstar gets double underhooks and turns Dhamecha into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Dhamecha.
Morningstar is rocked!
Dhamecha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Morningstar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dhamecha will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morningstar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dhamecha clinches up with Morningstar and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morningstar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nero Morningstar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dhiren Dhamecha.
Dhamecha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dhamecha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morningstar leaves his chin hanging out and Dhamecha seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Morningstar crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dhiren Dhamecha!
In defeat, Nero Morningstar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to hinm, he was the better fighter. I will learn from this and use it to prepare for my next fight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashkon Zolghadr (ranked 2835 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Ted Ashbrock (ranked 301 p4p, 217 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 super heavyweight 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, Ashkon Zolghadr!
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, Ted Ashbrock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashbrock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zolghadr back to the cage. Ashbrock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Ashkon Zolghadr has been cut.
Zolghadr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ashbrock but Ashbrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zolghadr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zolghadr fails with the takedown.
Zolghadr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashbrock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashkon Zolghadr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zolghadr lands a jab-cross combination.
Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zolghadr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashbrock misses with a few strikes there.
Zolghadr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ashbrock throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ashbrock throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Zolghadr stumbling backwards into the cage! Zolghadr bounces back off the cage towards Ashbrock, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ashbrock lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ashbrock celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Ashbrock!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butt Hart Cock Felt (ranked 4308 p4p, 4165 weight class) and Cesar Arbeloa (ranked 262 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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Butt Hart Cock Felt!
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, Cesar Arbeloa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arbeloa 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.
Cock Felt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cock Felt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Arbeloa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cock Felt has tightened it up now! Arbeloa 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 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Butt Hart Cock Felt!
Butt Hart Cock Felt made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm looking for my evil twin brother who stole all my family inheritance. Hey, Zacazz Cockfelt, i'm calling you out!!!! I know you're here brother!! And i'll find you!!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Herzing (ranked 4246 p4p, 4058 weight class) and Malakai Bugen (ranked 452 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 super heavyweight 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, Tony Herzing!
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, Malakai Bugen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bugen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Herzing misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Herzing closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bugen to the mat! Bugen manages to get full guard.
Bugen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Herzing gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzing trying to control the pace.
Herzing tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bugen wants to control but Herzing is keeping busy.
Herzing trying to mount his opponent but Bugen defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Herzing has latched onto it... Big trouble! Herzing pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bugen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Herzing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Herzing!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
68% |
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