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QFC Tournament 1212 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jones Ganja (ranked 3864 p4p, 3750 weight class) and Blake Dillon (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 New York, Jones Ganja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon looks to land a combination. Ganja sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Jones Ganja has been cut.
Dillon misses with a series of wild punches.
Dillon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ganja.
Dillon misses with a combination
and Ganja counters by clinching up.
Dillon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganja throws a head kick but Dillon moves out of range.
Dillon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ganja counters with a series of strikes. Dillon will be more careful next time no doubt.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dillon has eaten all the pies!
Dillon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ganja lands with a kick to the temple. Dillon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
Ganja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 Ganja is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganja switches off momentarily and Dillon cracks him with a monster right hand! Ganja topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Dillon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Dillon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blake Dillon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darion Kane (ranked 3781 p4p, 3962 weight class) and Johan Dinglevich (ranked 287 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 New York, Darion Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dinglevich!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinglevich backs up against the cage.
 Dinglevich is rocked!
Kane lands a body shot.
Dinglevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Kane finish him?
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
Dinglevich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kane counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darion Kane!
During a confident post fight interview, Darion Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Nix (ranked 3972 p4p, 3951 weight class) and Junior Vailima (ranked 333 p4p, 331 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 Purple 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 New York, Simon Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Vailima!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nix lands a nice shot to the body.
Nix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vailima as he avoids it easily.
Vailima gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nix misses with a punch on the inside.
Nix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vailima gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nix regains guard.
Vailima wants to get up but he can't break Nix's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nix pushes a forearm under Vailima's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Vailima is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Nix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Carney (ranked 3986 p4p, 3938 weight class) and Nazar Yurchon (ranked 336 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurchon has chosen Smokin' [Nas] 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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BJJ Blue 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 New York, Elliot Carney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nazar Yurchon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Yurchon there.
Carney walks into a left hand.
Yurchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carney was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurchon.
Carney is looking to counter the offense by Yurchon and move into the clinch.
Carney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yurchon missing with a left hand there. Carney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurchon lands a big right hand that sends Carney crashing to the mat! Yurchon stays standing though and waves Carney back to his feet!
Carney is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oh Carney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yurchon drops Carney with a huge uppercut! Carney drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Yurchon is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nazar Yurchon!
Nazar Yurchon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sodiq Sodington (ranked 2693 p4p, 3959 weight class) and Tyshawn Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 332 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 Purple 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 New York, Sodiq Sodington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyshawn Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santiago lands a left and a right that send Sodington crashing to the mat, dazed. Santiago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sodington is rocked!
It looks like Sodiq Sodington has been cut.
Sodington is aggressively charging in as Santiago backs up avoiding any damage. Santiago tosses out a jab and Sodington runs right into it face first! Sodington is out cold! Santiago dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sodington's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyshawn Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jasiah Hollow (ranked 2677 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Alden Parker (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 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 New York, Jasiah Hollow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alden Parker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries for a takedown but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hollow counters with a left and a right that stings Parker.
Hollow delivers a nice body kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Parker enables Hollow to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Parker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hollow stopping the sweep attempt from Parker.
Hollow trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hollow really is a fat lump.
Hollow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker has Hollow pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow prevents Parker from getting back to his feet.
Parker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hollow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
Hollow is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Parker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hollow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parker keeps working.
Parker tries to bench press Hollow off him but Hollow keeps the position.
Parker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parker struggling a bit here.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow prevents Parker from escaping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Parker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hollow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parker's head.
Parker is pressing down on Hollow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parker controls Hollow momentarily but Hollow frees himself.
Hollow wants to stand but Parker is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Parker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollow is fending him off so far but Parker persists. Nope, Hollow circles away and we're back to standing.
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.
Hollow leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jasiah Hollow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Parker.
Parker looking to score a takedown here. Hollow is defending well but Parker drives through and ends up in Hollow's guard.
Hollow is breathing heavily.
Parker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hollow's guard.
Parker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Parker tries for a kimura but Hollow is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jasiah Hollow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollow defends it nicely.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hollow wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hollow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Parker tries to kick Hollow off but Hollow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Parker is trying to maintain the position but Hollow is very close to passing his half guard.
Parker is concentrating on defense, preventing Hollow from advancing position.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hollow is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Parker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Parker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker throws a right hand that Hollow ducks under and follows up with a left that Hollow also avoids with ease.
Hollow scores with a one two! Parker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Parker circles away.
Parker shoots in for a double leg but Hollow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jasiah Hollow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alden Parker.
Hollow avoids the head kick by Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker dives in for a single leg takedown but Hollow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Hollow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parker.
Parker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hollow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parker misses with an elbow over the top.
Hollow can't get the takedown.
Parker successfully pulls guard.
Parker wants to stand and escape but Hollow is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parker controlling the position.
Parker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Parker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Parker wants to stand up but Hollow is controlling him.
Alden Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollow being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jasiah Hollow dominated that second round.
That's time! Hollow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hollow tries to clinch but Parker is having none of it.
Parker clinches.
Parker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parker has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hollow is trying to keep an underhook but Parker manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hollow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollow tries to kick Parker off but Parker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hollow is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is thwarting Hollow's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hollow is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parker jumps into guard, dragging Hollow to the mat.
Hollow trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parker wants to stand and escape but Hollow is having none of it.
Hollow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker looking for a guillotine here but Hollow defends easily.
Parker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to stand and escape but Hollow is having none of it.
Parker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hollow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker controls Hollow momentarily but Hollow frees himself.
Parker has his hands on Hollow's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Parker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parker is looking to stand up but Hollow isn't so interested in that idea.
Hollow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Parker is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hollow throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Parker's body to avoid the submission. Parker has instead reached around Hollow's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Parker arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alden Parker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Moran (ranked 3783 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Gabriel Berrys (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 New York, Mason Moran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Berrys!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berrys takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berrys fails with a takedown attempt.
Berrys fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moran showed some decent athleticism there.
Berrys manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Moran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berrys had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moran defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berrys is on top in guard.
Berrys preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrys trying to control but Moran is working from the bottom.
Berrys slips nicely into half guard.
Moran trying to hold on to Berrys's head to control him but Berrys postures up.
Berrys has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berrys trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Moran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moran holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Berrys tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Moran is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berrys working Moran over with strikes here.
Berrys controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Moran really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Moran flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Moran is squirming around, avoiding Berrys's attempts to control the action.
Moran keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Berrys with a couple of short strikes.
Moran is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moran tries to hold on but Berrys postures up.
Moran is breathing heavily.
Berrys unloading with bombs!
Moran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berrys on the ground.
Berrys looking to secure an arm triangle but Moran defends it well.
Berrys takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Well, with Berrys on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Moran is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Berrys controlling well, preventing Moran from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berrys tries to keep control of the position but Moran is staying busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Berrys dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice sprawl there from Moran as Berrys shoots in.
Moran darts in looking for a takedown but Berrys gets double underhooks and turns Moran into the cage.
Moran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berrys gets tackled into the cage by Moran. Moran maintains the clinch.
Come on Moran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moran jumps guard and drags Berrys to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Berrys trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berrys scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berrys stopping the sweep attempt from Moran.
Berrys cracks Moran with a solid left hand.
Berrys cracks Moran with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Berrys wants to control from the top but Moran keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Berrys trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Moran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
Berrys closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moran circles away.
Berrys has a takedown stuffed.
Mason Moran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Berrys.
Moran avoids the head kick by Berrys.
Berrys tries to close the distance and clinch but Moran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berrys shoots in and drives through. Moran sprawls well.
Moran lands with a cross.
Berrys tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moran attempts a counter takedown but Berrys avoids it well and moves away.
Moran closes the distance and clinches.
Moran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Berrys to the ground. Moran is now in Berrys's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrys wants to stand up but Moran is controlling him.
Berrys is trying to control the position but Moran postures up.
Berrys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moran.
Moran passes Berrys's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berrys is trying to stand.
Moran frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moran landing punches.
Berrys working to try and regain half guard.
Moran controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berrys wants to control but Moran is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Moran dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Berrys looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Berrys throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Berrys shoots and misses
and Moran counters with a solid body kick.
Moran forces Berrys back against the cage and clinches.
Moran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Berrys uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Moran trying to keep a closed guard but Berrys is proving a slippery customer.
Berrys stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berrys trying to control the position from guard on top but Moran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrys is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berrys won't allow Moran to sweep him here.
Gabriel Berrys has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berrys postures up in Moran's guard and throws a big left but Moran blocks it.
Berrys wants to stand but Moran has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berrys shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moran shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Berrys napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moran stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moran shoots in and gets a takedown into Berrys's guard.
Moran wants to get up but he can't break Berrys's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Berrys is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moran wants to pass the guard but Berrys is keeping the position.
Moran trying to control but Berrys is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berrys trying to control the position.
Moran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berrys lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
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.
Moran throws a couple of heel strikes.
Berrys slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moran is trying to control Berrys's posture but Berrys avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berrys decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moran to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Berrys.
I think Berrys has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Gabriel Berrys!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Mason Moran!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Mason Moran!
Mason Moran wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Daniel (ranked 3840 p4p, 3971 weight class) and Drake Slither (ranked 0 p4p, 334 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 New York, Ethan Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Slither!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Slither as Daniel shoots in.
Daniel shoots for a takedown but Slither saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daniel goes for a double leg but Slither avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slither continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Daniel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slither is defending well.
Daniel has had enough of the clinch but Slither keeps him there for the moment.
Daniel tries to break free but Slither pushes him back against the cage.
Daniel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slither pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slither throws a good cross that connects.
Daniel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniel shoots for a double leg takedown but Slither sprawls well. He's pushed Daniel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Daniel is breathing heavily.
Daniel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slither throws a shot to the body.
Slither shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daniel's guard.
Slither trying to control but Daniel is working from the bottom.
Slither working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slither passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Slither wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daniel keeps working.
Slither in side control lands a decent elbow.
Slither advances nicely into full mount.
Slither content just to control the position here.
Slither lands a heavy elbow.
Slither landing strikes from the mount and Daniel is in trouble!
Slither unloading with bombs!
Slither has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Daniel's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slither sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slither landing shots from mount.
Daniel is rocked!
Slither is working for a guillotine from mount but Daniel frees his head quite easily.
Slither with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Daniel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slither connects with a bit shot that sees Daniel covering up! More strikes from Slither and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Slither is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Slither!
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