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QFC Tournament 1186 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon Jones Ii (ranked 4346 p4p, 4718 weight class) and Night Fright (ranked 247 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lil Jon Jones Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Night Fright!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fright tries to keep at a distance but Jones Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fright jumps guard.
Jones Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fright is keeping the position for now.
Jones Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Ii postures up in Fright's guard and throws a big left but Fright blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones Ii defends well.
Fright pulls Jones Ii in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones Ii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fright working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones Ii wants to pass the guard but Fright is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones Ii defends it easily.
Fright working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fright blocks a head kick by Jones Ii.
Fright drives through and clinches with Jones Ii against the cage.
Fright successfully pulls guard.
Fright trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Jones Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Fright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fright controls Jones Ii momentarily but Jones Ii frees himself.
Fright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones Ii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fright's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fright looking for a sweep. Not yet Fright, not yet.
Fright seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones Ii throwing strikes but missing.
Fright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fright keeping moving, preventing Jones Ii from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones Ii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Night Fright will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fright tries to clinch up but Jones Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Fright tries to clinch up but Jones Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones Ii throws a looping overhand right but Fright ducks down to avoid it.
Jones Ii looks for the body kick but Fright saw that one coming.
Jones Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones Ii shoots in looking for a takedown but Fright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones Ii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fright steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones Ii.
Fright closes the distance and pushes Jones Ii back into the cage.
Fright blocks an uppercut.
Fright has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jones Ii uses from the top position.
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Ii is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fright is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones Ii wants to control from the top but Fright keeps moving.
Fright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fright trying to keep a closed guard but Jones Ii is proving a slippery customer.
Fright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Ii is aware though and is defending well.
Jones Ii is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fright is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fright has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones Ii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fright controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two 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.
Fright trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Jones Ii is looking for a triangle but Fright pushes his legs off easily.
Fright is stalling in the full guard.
Fright trying to control but Jones Ii is working from the bottom.
Fright sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fright trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fright fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fright closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Fright to work.
Fright has Jones Ii pushed against the cage.
Jones Ii is pressed up against the cage. Fright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones Ii down to the mat. Jones Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fright doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones Ii circles away.
Fright moves into the clinch.
Jones Ii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fright smiles and moves away.
Fright darts in and clinches Jones Ii up against the cage.
Fright slowing the pace effectively.
Fright is struggling to control the position.
Fright stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright jumps guard and drags Jones Ii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Night Fright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fright clinches.
Night Fright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones Ii throws a head punch that misses.
Jones Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fright prevents it.
Jones Ii tries to pull guard but Fright won't allow it.
Jones Ii misses with an elbow over the top.
Fright is pushing Jones Ii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Ii tries to pull guard but Fright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Jon Jones Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fright stalling the fight.
Jones Ii jumps guard but Fright stands there with Jones Ii around his waist. Jones Ii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fright's elbow.
Jones Ii letting Fright take a breather here.
Jones Ii has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lil Jon Jones Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Ii has Fright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two 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.
Fright goes for a takedown attempt but Jones Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones Ii throws out a leg kick but Fright moves out of range and Jones Ii only half commits.
Jones Ii instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fright.
Jones Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fright forces Jones Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Fright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones Ii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fright effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Ii is trying to drag Fright to the mat but Fright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones Ii tries for a takedown but Fright manages to get underhooks.
Fright stalling the fight.
Fright stalls.
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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fright takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Jones Ii fails to land.
Fright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Night Fright.
Jones Ii throws a low kick but Fright avoids it.
Fright pushes Jones Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Night Fright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fright.
Fright gets control of Jones Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fright will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fright is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Night Fright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Night Fright!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Night Fright!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Night Fright!
Night Fright wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Wilkins (ranked 4554 p4p, 4509 weight class) and Ruan Zousa (ranked 254 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruan Zousa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruan Zousa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins misses with a body kick.
Zousa checks a low kick from Wilkins.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zousa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilkins to keep the fight standing.
Wilkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zousa breaks the clinch.
Wilkins tried to score with a low kick but Zousa checks it.
Zousa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zousa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilkins. That one must have hurt.
Wilkins gets caught flat footed, as Zousa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zousa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilkins's head.
Zousa stays in close to Wilkins's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zousa passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zousa passes into side control, despite Wilkins's attempt to control the position.
Wilkins trying to remain calm as Zousa controls from the top position.
Wilkins on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zousa taking a breather here.
Zousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilkins pushes Zousa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zousa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zousa is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wilkins looks calm but he's in trouble here. Zousa gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wilkins is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Zousa lets go of the hold and Wilkins can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ruan Zousa!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Makhi Snow (ranked 4372 p4p, 4137 weight class) and Huan Wan (ranked 249 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makhi Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huan Wan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wan misses with a double jab
and Snow counters with a solid body kick.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makhi Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wan misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Snow scores with a nice body kick.
Snow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow feints a jab promting Wan to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Snow throws a series of punches but Wan avoids them all with ease.
Snow backing away here, and Wan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wan moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wan lands with a right hand.
Wan lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover.
Wan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Wan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wan stalks Snow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snow's face. Snow staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Snow misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snow with the inside leg kick.
Wan throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow punishes Wan's body with a nice straight punch.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wan takes a step back to recover.
Wan dodges the punch combination from Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Wan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snow on the side of the head.
Wan throws a series of strikes that have Snow backpedaling.
Snow throws a head kick that Wan semi-blocks.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snow throws a head kick that misses
and Wan counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Wan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Snow throws the left hand but Wan avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from Wan both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Wan throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan dominated that 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.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow thinks about countering with a head kick.
Snow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wan at a distance.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wan fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wan.
Snow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Wan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow is looking to wear down Wan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wan throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wan misses with a low kick.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick by Snow misses
and Wan counters with a left and a right that stings Snow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Nice shot lands for Wan.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Wan digs a good body shot into Snow's ribs.
Wan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Huan Wan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wan throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Wan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wan swinging wildly here.
As Wan looks to move away, Snow throws a big counter combo but Wan just gets out of the way.
Wan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snow - that will leave a mark!
Snow lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
Wan cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Wan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wan throws a one two combo.
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wan scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snow back to the cage. Wan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Snow misses
and Wan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Snow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wan.
Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wan.
Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sloppy strikes from Wan. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Wan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wan is working the combinations to good effect here.
A combination from Wan does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huan Wan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan blocks a head kick by Snow.
Wan lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snow.
Snow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wan.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Wan unleashes a big counter combination but Snow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wan catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Wan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Wan with a nice cross.
Wan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Snow misses the target.
Wan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wan thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wan lands with a straight right. Snow didn't see that one coming.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Wan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Wan.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Wan.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wan manages to avoid it.
Wan jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wan. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wan connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Wan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Snow.
Wan misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a three punch combo that has Wan backing up. Wan nods at Snow to acknowledge the strikes.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wan with a nice cross.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Wan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Wan.
Huan Wan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wan cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Wan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wan.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Wan tries a quick counter leg kick but Snow is wise to it.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhi Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wan misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huan Wan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Huan Wan!
Huan Wan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeVonde Swain (ranked 2888 p4p, 4308 weight class) and Vargas Buck (ranked 185 p4p, 0 weight class). DeVonde Swain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeVonde Swain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vargas Buck!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Swain misses its target.
Buck looks to throw the jab but Swain is out of range.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Swain ducks down to avoid it.
Swain throws a right and a left that Buck avoids nicely.
Buck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Swain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buck.
Nice defenses there by Buck.
Swain lands an overhand right.
Swain gets a clinch.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck misses with a punch on the inside.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buck throws a shot from downtown. Swain moves away and avoids it.
Swain moves into range and clinches up with Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swain working aggressively here.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck misses with some punches.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain is trying to pull guard but Buck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck keeps control of Swain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Swain tries a body shot but Buck blocks it.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
Swain fails to pull guard.
Buck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buck blocks a body shot from Swain.
Swain blocks an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
Swain stalling in the clinch but Buck improves position.
Swain is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to circle away but Buck has him pinned against the cage.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Swain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Buck lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Buck blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck lands with a left to the head.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Buck.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buck is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck tries to land a knee to the head but Swain blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A left hand lands to the body for Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
Buck lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck lands a shot to the body.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck has Swain pressed against the cage.
Buck is working Swain over against the cage.
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vargas Buck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buck moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swain swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck throws an overhand right that lands on Swain's shoulder, as Swain tries to avoid the shot.
Buck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck stalling the fight.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain wants to get back to striking at distance but Buck won't allow it.
Buck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas Buck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Buck lands a body punch.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Swain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swain is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Vargas Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck clinches up against the cage.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Swain being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
Buck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Buck effectively controlling the action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Buck lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Swain or not.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Buck as the two fighters clinch.
Buck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands a body shot.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head.
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a hook that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buck.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Swain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buck scores with a shot to the side of Swain's head.
Buck stalling against the cage.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buck lands a left hand.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck taking a breather.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Swain's ribcage. Swain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Buck.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vargas Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Buck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buck throws a poor cross that misses
and Swain counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Buck.
Swain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck tries to work over Swain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Swain is trying to push Buck away but Buck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buck walks away with a smile on his face. Swain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buck rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Buck lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain tries to pull guard but Buck won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeVonde Swain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Still in the clinch, Buck scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buck lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buck.
A short uppercut from Buck.
Buck makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buck.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
Buck slowing the pace effectively.
Buck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck lands with a light punch inside.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Buck.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buck lands a nice uppercut.
Buck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Buck.
Buck scores with a shoulder strike.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck gets through Swain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buck displaying some good clinch control by pressing Swain up against the cage.
Buck scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swains head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Buck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
A short right from Buck.
Vargas Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
 Swain is rocked!
Buck pushes Swain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Buck on the inside.
Oh Swain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buck.
A short right from Buck.
Swain takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
DeVonde Swain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vargas Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Vargas Buck!
Vargas Buck wins by unanimous decision!
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