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IFA 3: Pressure PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Safwan Ii (ranked 25366 p4p, 24055 weight class) and Ayden Dorsey (ranked 389 p4p, 375 weight class). Ayden Dorsey will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahmad Safwan Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ayden Dorsey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsey connects with a jab.
Dorsey takes the fight into the clinch.
Safwan Ii looking for a takedown.
Dorsey scores with a shot to the side of Safwan Ii's head.
Safwan Ii tries to pull guard but Dorsey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dorsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Safwan Ii stalling in the clinch but Dorsey improves position.
Dorsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dorsey is leaning against Safwan Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dorsey.
Safwan Ii is breathing heavily.
Dorsey breaks the clinch.
Dorsey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dorsey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Safwan Ii is rocked!
Dorsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Safwan Ii backwards.
Oh Safwan Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dorsey lands with a short shot to the head.
Dorsey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dorsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Safwan Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Dorsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Safwan Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Safwan Ii shoots in and bounces Dorsey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Safwan Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Safwan Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Safwan Ii throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Safwan Ii's guard.
Safwan Ii 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.
Dorsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Safwan Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Safwan Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorsey defends well.
Dorsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Safwan Ii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorsey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey trying to control but Safwan Ii is working from the bottom.
Dorsey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dorsey rushes Safwan Ii and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Safwan Ii is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Dorsey piles on the pressure and Safwan Ii crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayden Dorsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liu Xan (ranked 24797 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Wayne Martin (ranked 342 p4p, 292 weight class). The key to victory for Liu Xan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liu Xan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Martin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xan misses with a looping left.
Martin misses with a jab to the body
enabling Xan to counter with a crisp jab.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Xan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xan throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Xan slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Xan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martin closes the distance and clinches.
Martin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Martin.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xan is trying to pull guard but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Xan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Xan counter with a right hand.
Liu Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Martin.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xan pinned against the cage. Xan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Xan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan with a jab.
Martin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Xan.
Martin 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.
Martin wants to clinch.
Xan tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martin has eaten all the pies!
Xan lands a nice shot to the body.
Xan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Martin dodges the punch combination from Xan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xan's waist but Xan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martin off to one side.
Xan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xan swinging wildly here.
Martin unleashes a big counter combination but Xan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xan lands a right hook to the body.
Xan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Xan.
Xan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xan with a nice cross.
Martin throws a right and a left that Xan avoids nicely.
Xan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Xan.
Xan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin throws a right hand that Xan ducks under and follows up with a left that Xan also avoids with ease.
Xan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin misses with a body punch
and Xan counters with a straight right hand.
Martin looks winded!
Xan jabs Martin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xan dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Xan connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Xan. Beautiful body shot.
Martin tries to clinch
and Xan counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Xan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Xan lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xan with a hook.
Xan works the jab nicely.
Martin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xan to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Martin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin tries to clinch but Xan moves out of range.
Xan misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin misses with a double jab.
Martin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liu Xan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martin forces Xan back against the cage and clinches.
Xan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xan jumps guard.
Xan has his feet on Martin's thighs here. He's pushed Martin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Martin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liu Xan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Cuevas (ranked 4089 p4p, 5248 weight class) and Jordan Sandoval (ranked 405 p4p, 466 weight class). Jordan Sandoval acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Demetrius Cuevas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuevas.
Cuevas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
It looked like Cuevas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cuevas blocks a jab.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cuevas on the side of the head.
Cuevas shoots for a double leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls well. He's pushed Cuevas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cuevas tries for a takedown but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cuevas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cuevas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cuevas.
Jordan Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuevas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Cuevas dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuevas.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
Cuevas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandoval lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Cuevas avoids the punch easily.
Cuevas slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Cuevas shoots and misses
and Sandoval counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cuevas! Sandoval lets Cuevas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Demetrius Cuevas has been cut.
Sandoval 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval fakes the body blow, causing Cuevas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cuevas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jordan Sandoval!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ganon Allstrander (ranked 4164 p4p, 4099 weight class) and Joe Moma Jr (ranked 409 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ganon Allstrander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Moma Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allstrander has managed to clinch.
Allstrander really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allstrander jumps guard.
Moma Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Allstrander is proving hard to escape from.
Allstrander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Allstrander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moma Jr on the ground.
Moma Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allstrander's head.
Moma Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Allstrander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moma Jr passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moma Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moma Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Moma Jr has control of Allstrander's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Allstrander regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Moma Jr landing strikes from the mount and Allstrander is in trouble!
Moma Jr lands a heavy elbow.
It looks like Ganon Allstrander has been cut.
Moma Jr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Allstrander is surviving well by controlling Moma Jr's body position as best he can.
Moma Jr prevents Allstrander from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moma Jr with good strikes from the mount here!
Ganon Allstrander's cut is getting worse.
Moma Jr thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Allstrander throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Moma Jr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Allstrander is rocked!
Ganon Allstrander's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allstrander is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moma Jr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Allstrander can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Moma Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Allstrander is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Allstrander and Moma Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Allstrander manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moma Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moma Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moma Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allstrander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allstrander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moma Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moma Jr trying to control the position here.
Allstrander trying to control but Moma Jr is working from the bottom.
Moma Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Allstrander doesn't defend quickly enough and Moma Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Allstrander escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Moma Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Moma Jr!
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