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QFC Tournament 1220 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Souza (ranked 4025 p4p, 4006 weight class) and Ari Norris (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hector Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Norris!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Norris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Norris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to get up but he can't break Norris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norris working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Souza lands strikes from half guard.
Souza passes to side control.
Souza taking a breather here.
Souza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souza has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Souza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Norris gets caught flat footed, as Souza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Norris looks winded!
Souza seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Souza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza slips nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souza lands a nice short elbow.
Souza wants to stand up but Norris manages to regain full guard.
Souza is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souza stands and throws Norris's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Norris is trying to escape the position but Souza is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to stand but Norris is controlling his head.
Souza slows the pace down.
Souza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza has Norris up against the cage in a clinch.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza has hold of one of Norris's legs. Norris is fighting the takedown attempt but Souza gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Souza dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Souza showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Souza in particular looking to stall.
Norris trying to get back to full guard but Souza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Souza content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza with the ground and pound from mount.
Souza is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Norris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Norris shrugs it off.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Norris is breathing heavily.
Norris taking shots to the head.
Souza lands a big shot there that rocks Norris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza looking to control and managing it successfully.
Norris throws a strike from the bottom but Souza uses the opportunity to take his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Norris hold on?! Souza is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Norris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Souza just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Norris for as long as he can get away with.
Souza working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Norris is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Souza has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Norris taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Souza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miras Diaz (ranked 4087 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Jake Kern (ranked 0 p4p, 315 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 Rio de Janeiro, Miras Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Kern!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kern shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kern showed some decent athleticism there.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Kern working the head and body with strikes.
Diaz is trying to stand back up but Kern is controlling him
Kern controlling the action here.
Kern seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz wants to control but Kern is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kern wants to work for an arm triangle but Diaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz is wriggling around but Kern manages to pass to half guard.
Kern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kern.
Kern lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Kern with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kern wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Kern slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Kern is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kern trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kern seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kern keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz wants to control but Kern is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kern counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kern is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kern working away.
Kern controlling from side mount.
Kern lands some shots froms side control.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kern is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Kern in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kern dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kern throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kern looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Kern is dominant here and he's now got Diaz's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kern biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kern is looking to control Diaz but Diaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kern's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kern is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jake Kern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kern is pulling down on Diaz's head. It's preventing any offense from Diaz, at least for the moment.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Kern is a slippery customer.
Diaz prevents Kern from improving his position.
Diaz is stalling here. Kern is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diaz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kern has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kern working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kern avoids the strikes from the bottom by Diaz.
Kern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kern tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kern stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kern defends it nicely.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kern gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to control but Kern passes into half guard.
Kern prevents Diaz from standing back up.
Kern looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kern 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.
Kern is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kern is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kern seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kern showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Kern feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Kern changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kern manages to pass to side control.
Kern decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Miras Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kern stands up and beckons Diaz to his feet.
Diaz feints and as Kern raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kern wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Kern moves into the clinch.
Kern wants a takedown but no success here.
Kern goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diaz prevents it.
Kern fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miras Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Kern.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Kern has him pressed against the cage.
Kern breaks from the clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch up.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kern swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kern leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kern gets a double leg takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kern controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kern is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kern stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kern drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Kern from controlling successfully.
Kern must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kern stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Kern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kern manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kern wants to control the pace but Diaz is squirming around nicely.
Diaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kern landing strikes from the mount and Diaz is in trouble!
Kern stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Miras Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Kern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Kern comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kern 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Jake Kern!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Jake Kern!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Jake Kern!
Jake Kern wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gojko Getaldic (ranked 3926 p4p, 4127 weight class) and Barnardine Montague (ranked 0 p4p, 389 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 Rio de Janeiro, Gojko Getaldic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barnardine Montague!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getaldic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montague sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Getaldic clinches.
Montague gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Getaldic regains guard.
Montague postures up in Getaldic's guard and throws a big left but Getaldic blocks it.
Getaldic looking for a guillotine here but Montague defends easily.
Getaldic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Montague controls the pace.
Getaldic looking for a sweep. Not yet Getaldic, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Getaldic working a defensive guard here.
Montague throws a strike but Getaldic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getaldic wants to control from the top but Montague keeps moving.
Getaldic is pushing down on Montague's leg trying to pass to half guard. Montague is fighting to maintain full guard but Getaldic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Montague won't allow Getaldic to pass to mount.
Montague on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Getaldic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montague keeps working.
Getaldic moves into full mount! Montague won't be happy about that!
Montague is looking to get to half guard.
Getaldic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Montague can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Getaldic with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Getaldic controlling from the full mount.
Getaldic working for a guillotine from mount but Montague is in no mood to give up.
Montague has given up his back. Will we see Getaldic going for some submissions?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getaldic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Getaldic is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Montague is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gojko Getaldic!
After winning the bout, Gojko Getaldic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kellen Clarke (ranked 4131 p4p, 4102 weight class) and Exquisite Griff (ranked 242 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kellen Clarke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Exquisite Griff!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke shoots in but Griff avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Griff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarke, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Griff.
A bit of stalling here from Griff.
Clarke is trying to pull guard but Griff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Griff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Griff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Clarke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clarke preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke is looking to advance position but Griff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Griff looking to ground and pound but Clarke is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Griff avoids the attempt from Clarke to control.
Griff controlling his opponent.
Clarke wants to control but Griff is having none of it.
Griff throws some wild stikes that Clarke manages to avoid easily.
Clarke is working to get back to half guard.
Griff controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griff throwing strikes here but Clarke is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clarke is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke tries to hold on but Griff pushes him away.
Griff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Griff thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Griff content just to control the position here.
Griff won't let Clarke get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke is just holding on here. Griff manages to take his back.
What can Clarke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clarke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Griff's arms.
Clarke just trying to survive but Griff is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Griff is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Griff 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.
Clarke tries to break free.
Clarke is trying to get back to his feet but Griff has full control of the position and if anything, Clarke has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Griff biding his time, controlling Clarke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Exquisite Griff dominated that round.
That's time! Clarke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Griff shoots in for a double leg but Clarke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clarke as he jumps to the side.
Griff misses with a takedown attempt - Clarke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kellen Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exquisite Griff.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clarke tries to circle away but Griff has him pinned against the cage.
Griff controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griff tries to pull guard but Clarke holds him up against the cage and eventually Griff drops back down to his feet.
Clarke wants to take the fight to the mat but Griff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griff struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
Clarke is trying to break free.
Clarke tries to work over Griff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griff is trying to pull guard but Clarke has him pressed against the cage.
Clarke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Griff is defending well for now.
Clarke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Griff wants to break free but Clarke has control.
Griff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Griff has Clarke pressed against the cage, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griff controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Clarke is trying to force a seperation but Griff has the dominant position.
Griff has Clarke pressed against the cage.
Griff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clarke is trying to pull guard but Griff has him pressed against the cage.
Griff pulls guard successfully.
Griff 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.
Griff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clarke.
Griff is pulling down on Clarke's head. It's preventing any offense from Clarke, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Griff is keeping the position for now.
Griff managing to control the position.
Griff keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Griff pulls Clarke in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clarke drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Griff has his feet on Clarke's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Clarke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Griff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clarke tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Clarke. No joy for Griff on that attempt.
Clarke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Griff manages to circle out of the way.
Clarke tries to clinch there but Griff circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clarke shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griff defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Exquisite Griff will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Griff fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clarke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griff.
Griff stuffs the takedown.
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griff! But no joy.
Griff shoots in looking for a takedown but Clarke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kellen Clarke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exquisite Griff.
Both fighters circling a little - Clarke finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Griff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clarke as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clarke!
Clarke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clarke looks for a takedown but Griff sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Griff was covering up waiting for the punch and Clarke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Griff is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clarke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Clarke tries to pull guard but Griff won't allow it.
Clarke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clarke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Griff smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Clarke.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Griff sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Griff defends well and Clarke ends up having to push Griff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Griff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Clarke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clarke tries for a takedown but Griff manages to get underhooks.
Clarke fails to pull guard.
Griff gets control of Clarke's arms and successfully pulls guard. Griff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clarke trying to control but Griff is working from the bottom.
Griff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griff has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clarke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clarke trying to control but Griff is working from the bottom.
Griff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griff stops Clarke from standing up.
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.
Clarke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke is looking to stand up but Griff isn't so interested in that idea.
Clarke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griff tries to free his leg and advance position but Clarke is retaining full guard.
Griff passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Griff thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke is trying to buck Griff off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Exquisite Griff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griff 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Exquisite Griff!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Exquisite Griff!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Exquisite Griff!
Exquisite Griff wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vilnus Drago (ranked 3917 p4p, 3955 weight class) and Great Zaladin (ranked 376 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
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Vilnus Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Zaladin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaladin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drago's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice jab there from Zaladin.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaladin avoids the head kick by Drago.
Zaladin darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Drago's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zaladin before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Great Zaladin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Lavinski (ranked 4132 p4p, 4071 weight class) and Ogle Melnis (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Lavinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ogle Melnis!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lavinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melnis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melnis misses with a double jab.
Lavinski really is a fat lump.
Melnis stuffs the takedown attempt from Lavinski. Lavinski gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melnis.
Melnis throws a nice head kick!
Lavinski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melnis avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Lavinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lavinski.
Melnis shoots in for a double leg but Lavinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lavinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melnis keeps control of Lavinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lavinski can't get the takedown.
Melnis working hard to break the clinch.
Melnis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melnis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melnis tries to bum rush Lavinski with a series of wild strikes but Lavinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Melnis.
Lavinski wants to clinch.
Melnis throws a counter combo.
Melnis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Melnis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lavinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavinski misses with a combination
and Melnis counters with an outside leg kick.
Melnis clinches up with Lavinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Melnis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lavinski.
Melnis breaks from the clinch.
Lavinski shoots in but Melnis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Melnis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melnis wants it to stay on the feet.
Melnis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavinski gets a clinch.
Melnis breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Melnis!
Melnis lands a high kick!
Lavinski dives in for a single leg takedown but Melnis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melnis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lavinski is breathing heavily.
Melnis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melnis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melnis misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Lavinski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melnis lands a head kick. Lavinski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ogle Melnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melnis forces Lavinski back against the cage and clinches.
Lavinski stops a takedown attempt from Melnis.
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!
Lavinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavinski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melnis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Melnis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melnis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lavinski tries to pull guard but Melnis holds him up against the cage and eventually Lavinski drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ogle Melnis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lavinski shoots in for a takedown but Melnis shows good takedown defense.
Melnis throws a right hand that Lavinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Lavinski also avoids with ease.
Lavinski shoots in for a double leg but Melnis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melnis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melnis lands a big head kick that sends Lavinski tumbling to the mat! Melnis takes a step backwards and waves Lavinski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Melnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lavinski moves out of range of the leg kick from Melnis.
Melnis lands with a nice body kick.
Melnis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melnis fails with a takedown attempt.
Lavinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Melnis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lavinski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melnis throws the kick towards the body but Lavinski avoids it.
Javier Lavinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavinski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melnis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lavinski. That did some damage!
Melnis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A left and a right from Lavinski both land. Nice combination.
Lavinski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melnis defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Lavinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melnis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melnis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lavinski's waist but Lavinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melnis off to one side.
Melnis goes for a double leg but Lavinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lavinski continues to drive forward.
Melnis moves into the clinch.
Lavinski breaks the clinch.
Lavinski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Melnis. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavinski misses with a wild combination.
Lavinski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melnis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavinski's sensitive parts.
Lavinski looks to clinch
and Melnis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ogle Melnis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lavinski drives through and clinches with Melnis against the cage.
Lavinski wants to break free but Melnis has control.
Melnis breaks from the clinch.
Melnis clinches.
Melnis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melnis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lavinski misses with a takedown attempt - Melnis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melnis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lavinski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Melnis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lavinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Melnis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lavinski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick misses from Melnis.
Melnis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melnis blocks a head kick by Lavinski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lavinski avoids a kick to the body.
Lavinski shoots for a takedown but Melnis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Melnis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melnis darts in and clinches Lavinski up against the cage.
Lavinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melnis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Melnis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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!
Melnis is looking to clinch.
Lavinski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Melnis tries a head kick but it misses.
Melnis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Melnis duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ogle Melnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lavinski goes for a double leg but Melnis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melnis continues to drive forward.
Melnis tries to pull guard but Lavinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Melnis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lavinski walks away with a smile on his face. Melnis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Melnis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lavinski as he jumps to the side.
Javier Lavinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogle Melnis.
Melnis throws a leg kick that misses.
Lavinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lavinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melnis throws a front kick that sends Lavinski stumbling back into the cage.
Melnis pushes Lavinski away with a front kick.
Lavinski misses with a takedown attempt - Melnis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melnis dives in for a single leg takedown but Lavinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lavinski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Melnis avoids it.
Lavinski pushes Melnis up against the cage in a clinch.
Melnis avoids the elbow strike from Lavinski, against the cage.
Lavinski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melnis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Melnis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavinski throws a series of strikes that have Melnis backpedaling.
Melnis lands a two punch combo.
Melnis forces Lavinski back against the cage and clinches.
Lavinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavinski moves in looking to clinch but Melnis pushes him off.
Melnis fails to land with a series of punches.
Melnis tries for a takedown but Lavinski circles away easily
and Lavinski counters with a series of strikes. Melnis will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Melnis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lavinski working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melnis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lavinski to keep the fight standing.
Melnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melnis is stalling here.
Lavinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melnis manages to break the clinch.
Melnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lavinski.
Melnis dives in and grabs Lavinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lavinski pushes down on Melnis's head and hops out.
Melnis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lavinski pushes off an throws an elbow but Melnis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melnis keeps control of Lavinski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melnis blocking some punches.
Melnis is pushing Lavinski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lavinski can't get the takedown.
Melnis manages to break the clinch.
Lavinski shoots and misses
and Melnis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lavinski is trying to pull guard but Melnis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melnis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Javier Lavinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ogle Melnis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melnis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ogle Melnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melnis 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight for Ogle Melnis!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Ogle Melnis!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ogle Melnis!
Ogle Melnis wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braylen Gibson (ranked 2716 p4p, 3922 weight class) and Jose Rivaldo (ranked 174 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Braylen Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Rivaldo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldo is looking to clinch.
Gibson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gibson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rivaldo is working an open guard so Gibson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gibson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rivaldo sprawls well initially but Gibson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gibson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gibson lands a couple of good shots and Rivaldo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Gibson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gibson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson biding his time, controlling Rivaldo.
Rivaldo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibson tries to keep control of the position but Rivaldo is staying busy.
Gibson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rivaldo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gibson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rivaldo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rivaldo for a finish.
Gibson struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo won't enjoy being in this position. Gibson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rivaldo is tapping - it's over boys! Gibson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braylen Gibson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bayrock Leznir (ranked 3952 p4p, 3942 weight class) and Saint Pear (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bayrock Leznir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Pear!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pear scoring well with a low kick there.
Pear gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Saint Pear has been cut.
Leznir misses with a few strikes there.
Pear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leznir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leznir's sensitive parts.
Pear jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pear.
Pear throws a right hand that Leznir ducks under and follows up with a left that Leznir also avoids with ease.
Pear on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leznir clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pear.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leznir has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pear regains guard immediately.
Leznir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Leznir loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pear 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.
Leznir throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznir working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leznir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leznir works over Pear with some ground and pound from guard.
Leznir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leznir with a nice head shot there.
Leznir passes Pear's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Leznir lands a nice short elbow.
That has opened up Saint Pear's cut even more.
Leznir throwing shots but Pear is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Leznir connects with a nice short shot to Pear's temple.
The cut above Saint Pear's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Leznir slips a nice elbow through Pear's hands, connecting with Pear's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leznir controlling the pace.
Pear tries to roll over but Leznir keeps him under control.
Pear blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leznir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leznir throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leznir drops an elbow to the side of Pear's head.
Pear trying to control but Leznir postures up.
Leznir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leznir seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saint Pear's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saint Pear's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bayrock Leznir!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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