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QFC Tournament 1222 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zavier Crane (ranked 4090 p4p, 4167 weight class) and Danielo Di Monteggi (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zavier Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danielo Di Monteggi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Monteggi takes one to the chin there.
Di Monteggi lands a lovely overhand right.
Di Monteggi throws a sloppy head kick and Crane moves out of range easily.
Di Monteggi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crane.
Crane tries to clinch up
and Di Monteggi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Di Monteggi.
Crane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Di Monteggi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Crane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crane tries to get out of the position.
Di Monteggi stopping the sweep attempt from Crane.
Di Monteggi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Crane controls Di Monteggi momentarily but Di Monteggi frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Di Monteggi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crane tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Di Monteggi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Di Monteggi controlling his opponent.
Crane is bucking up trying to escape but Di Monteggi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Di Monteggi landing punches.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Di Monteggi isn't that keen on the idea.
Di Monteggi controlling from mount.
Crane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Di Monteggi on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane is looking to improve his position but Di Monteggi isn't that keen on the idea.
Crane is breathing heavily.
Di Monteggi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Di Monteggi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Di Monteggi has control of Crane's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Crane regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Di Monteggi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Crane?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Monteggi is landing with some decent strikes but Crane is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Di Monteggi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crane has given up his back. Will we see Di Monteggi going for some submissions?
A bit of a pause in the action here. Di Monteggi controlling the positon.
Crane looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Crane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Di Monteggi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danielo Di Monteggi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Di Monteggi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crane but Crane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Di Monteggi misses with a hook
letting Crane counter with a right hand.
Crane tries to clinch but Di Monteggi is having none of it.
Di Monteggi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Di Monteggi controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Monteggi wants to stand but Crane is controlling his arm.
Crane can't do much from the bottom here.
Crane is looking to get back to his feet here but Di Monteggi is keeping cool and he's managed to take Crane's back.
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.
You can see the frustration on Crane's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Di Monteggi is looking for a choke. Crane gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Crane manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Di Monteggi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane preventing the sweep.
Crane being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Di Monteggi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
Di Monteggi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Di Monteggi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Crane is trying to control the position but Di Monteggi postures up.
Di Monteggi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Di Monteggi 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Di Monteggi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Crane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crane blocks a head kick by Di Monteggi.
Di Monteggi swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Di Monteggi drives through and clinches with Crane against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danielo Di Monteggi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Di Monteggi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Di Monteggi lands in his opponent's guard.
Di Monteggi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crane's head.
Di Monteggi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crane's guard.
Crane trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Di Monteggi manages to pass to mount!
Di Monteggi working Crane over with strikes here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di Monteggi looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Di Monteggi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Monteggi controlling from mount.
Di Monteggi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crane tries to lock up and control but Di Monteggi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Di Monteggi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Crane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Di Monteggi controlling the pace for now.
Crane is looking to get to half guard.
Di Monteggi mounts Crane! Really nice guard pass there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Monteggi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Di Monteggi wants to get back to his feet but Crane is holding on tight.
Di Monteggi content just to control the position here.
Di Monteggi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Di Monteggi looking to finish Crane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Crane!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Monteggi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Di Monteggi looking for a guillotine from mount but Crane is having none of it.
Di Monteggi landing shots from mount.
Di Monteggi working Crane over with strikes here.
Danielo Di Monteggi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Di Monteggi prevents Crane from getting the reversal.
Di Monteggi is looking to stand but Crane has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Di Monteggi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Monteggi dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Di Monteggi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Di Monteggi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Di Monteggi landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Di Monteggi wants to finish this one by submission but Crane is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Di Monteggi.
Zavier Crane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danielo Di Monteggi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Di Monteggi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danielo Di Monteggi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Di Monteggi 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Danielo Di Monteggi!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Danielo Di Monteggi!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Danielo Di Monteggi!
Danielo Di Monteggi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yandel Mueller (ranked 4133 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Farid Akhundov (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yandel Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farid Akhundov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhundov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mueller.
A head kick misses from Akhundov.
Mueller stuffs the takedown attempt from Akhundov. Akhundov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mueller fails with a takedown attempt.
Akhundov tries to clinch up but Mueller circles away and keeps his distance.
Mueller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhundov is pressed up against the cage. Mueller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Akhundov down to the mat. Akhundov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yandel Mueller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mueller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akhundov lands with a nice combination. Mueller backs away looking to recover.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mueller or perhaps it was just good defense by Akhundov, which made it look bad.
As Mueller backs off Akhundov throws a huge counter combo but Mueller manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhundov tries to land a body kick
and Mueller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Akhundov can't break the clinch.
Mueller tries to land a knee to the head but Akhundov blocks with his arms.
Akhundov prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Mueller.
Mueller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akhundov stalling in the clinch but Mueller improves position.
Mueller jumps guard but Akhundov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mueller tries to pull guard but Akhundov won't allow it.
Mueller stalls.
Akhundov avoids a wild elbow strike from Mueller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akhundov to keep the fight standing.
Akhundov can't get the takedown.
Mueller controlling the action here for a moment.
Mueller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akhundov.
Mueller displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akhundov up against the cage.
Mueller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhundov letting Mueller take a breather here.
Mueller pulls Akhundov into guard.
Akhundov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhundov throwing strikes but missing.
Akhundov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mueller's guard.
Akhundov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Akhundov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhundov is looking to clinch.
Akhundov looks for a takedown but Mueller sprawls well.
Akhundov wants to clinch up but Mueller keeps it at a distance.
Mueller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akhundov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akhundov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mueller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mueller has Akhundov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akhundov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mueller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Akhundov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mueller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yandel Mueller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mueller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Akhundov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mueller defends well and Akhundov ends up having to push Mueller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mueller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yandel Mueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akhundov tries to clinch up.
Mueller takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akhundov jumps guard but Mueller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akhundov is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhundov pulls guard.
Akhundov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mueller is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Akhundov.
Mueller wants to stand but Akhundov has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhundov can't do much from the bottom here.
Mueller is looking to take a break and control but Akhundov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akhundov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akhundov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mueller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akhundov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mueller 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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mueller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mueller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akhundov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akhundov has escaped and now he's on top!
Mueller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Akhundov has picked Mueller up and slammed him! Mueller can't keep hold of the triangle and Akhundov manages to pass to side control!
Akhundov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mueller keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Akhundov crashes against the mat.
Mueller wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mueller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akhundov is looking to take a break and control but Mueller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akhundov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four 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.
Akhundov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mueller throws a right and a left that Akhundov avoids nicely.
Mueller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akhundov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mueller is working Akhundov over against the cage.
Akhundov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mueller to keep the fight standing.
Yandel Mueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Akhundov.
Mueller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akhundov backwards.
Akhundov is working for takedown but Mueller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Akhundov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mueller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mueller clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yandel Mueller dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Akhundov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mueller as he avoids it easily.
Mueller is looking to counter the offense by Akhundov and move into the clinch.
Mueller punishes Akhundov's body with a nice straight punch.
Akhundov avoids the body shot from Mueller.
Mueller scores with a hook to the body. Akhundov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mueller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhundov can do to turn this around?
Mueller moves into the clinch.
Mueller fails to pull guard.
Akhundov wants a takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Akhundov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mueller after a bit of a struggle.
Yandel Mueller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Farid Akhundov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mueller.
Akhundov wants to break free but Mueller has control.
Mueller goes for a takedown attempt but Akhundov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akhundov.
Akhundov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mueller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good exchange - Mueller coming out on top.
Mueller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akhundov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mueller.
Akhundov drives through and clinches with Mueller against the cage.
Mueller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Akhundov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akhundov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mueller walks away with a smile on his face. Akhundov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akhundov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akhundov tries to avoid it but Mueller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akhundov to the ground. Akhundov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akhundov stuffs the takedown.
Akhundov is looking to clinch but Mueller is avoiding it.
Mueller shoots in but Akhundov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mueller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akhundov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mueller somewhat.
Akhundov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mueller sprawls well. Mueller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akhundov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mueller throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhundov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mueller dives in for a single leg takedown but Akhundov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mueller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Akhundov is trying to force a seperation but Mueller has the dominant position.
Mueller wants a takedown.
Mueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mueller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mueller scoring well with a low kick there.
Akhundov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akhundov wants a takedown but no success here.
Mueller stalls.
Mueller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akhundov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Akhundov fails to land.
Mueller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mueller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akhundov cracks Mueller with an open hand slap.
Farid Akhundov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yandel Mueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mueller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akhundov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yandel Mueller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mueller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Yandel Mueller!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Yandel Mueller!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Yandel Mueller!
Yandel Mueller wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dash Herrera (ranked 4287 p4p, 4337 weight class) and LucasTeis Zamanes (ranked 315 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dash Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LucasTeis Zamanes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zamanes's guard.
Herrera throws a big elbow that misses.
Herrera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Herrera wants to control from the top but Zamanes keeps moving.
Zamanes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herrera is one step ahead there.
Zamanes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Herrera dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herrera moves into full mount!
Herrera goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zamanes is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera wants to sweep here but Zamanes controlling him for the moment.
Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamanes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamanes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Herrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamanes.
Zamanes preventing the sweep.
Herrera looking for a guillotine here but Zamanes defends easily.
Zamanes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamanes stopping the sweep attempt from Herrera.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Herrera looking to control.
Zamanes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zamanes trying to control the position from guard on top but Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herrera looking for a triangle here. Zamanes is fighting it but it looks tight! Herrera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zamanes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dash Herrera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Lorenzo (ranked 4301 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Viktor Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 370 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
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovanni Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorenzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dragunov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Dragunov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dragunov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lorenzo to the ground. Dragunov is now in Lorenzo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lorenzo manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lorenzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragunov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lorenzo is sitting in close to Dragunov's body. Dragunov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lorenzo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lorenzo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dragunov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Dragunov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikheil Valiev (ranked 4149 p4p, 4165 weight class) and Drater Jones (ranked 313 p4p, 0 weight class). Valiev's entrance music is Kakhuri. A fine choice. 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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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikheil Valiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drater Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Valiev's guard.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is taking a breather. Valiev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Valiev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valiev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones thows a huge punch but Valiev dodges it nicely.
Jones trying to control the pace.
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.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones is taking a breather. Valiev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Valiev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valiev - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valiev. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valiev but Valiev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valiev attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valiev.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Valiev tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Valiev to the ground. Valiev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikheil Valiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drater Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Valiev shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valiev.
Valiev forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Valiev tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valiev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valiev landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Valiev.
Valiev landing knees to the head.
Valiev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valiev tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Valiev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Valiev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Valiev stalling.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valiev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Valiev.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Valiev.
Valiev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Valiev looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Valiev stalling against the cage.
Valiev stalling.
Valiev leaning against his opponent.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valiev after a bit of a struggle.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Valiev wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Valiev keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Valiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valiev clinches with his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Valiev.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valiev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valiev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valiev tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Mikheil Valiev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drater Jones.
Valiev connects with a knee to the head.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valiev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valiev working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valiev is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Valiev landing knees to the head.
Valiev working Jones over with knees to the body.
Valiev trying to land knees to the body.
Valiev lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Valiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valiev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Valiev.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valiev lands a nice elbow.
Valiev lands a nice elbow.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Valiev.
Valiev tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Valiev.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones letting Valiev take a breather here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valiev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Valiev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Valiev.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valiev.
 It looks like Drater Jones has been cut.
Valiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valiev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valiev.
Valiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Valiev lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valiev utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valiev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Valiev connects with a knee to the head.
Valiev with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Valiev lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Valiev landing knees to the body.
Valiev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valiev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Valiev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drater Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice body kick there by Valiev.
A head kick misses from Valiev.
Valiev clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Valiev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Valiev lands a nice elbow.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mikheil Valiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valiev lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Valiev.
Valiev scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valiev just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valiev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valiev landing knees to the head.
Valiev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valiev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Valiev connects with a knee to the head.
Come on Valiev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Valiev avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Valiev for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Valiev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valiev connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Valiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Valiev leaning against his opponent.
Valiev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valiev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Valiev lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valiev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valiev lands a knee to the head.
Valiev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Valiev.
Valiev landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Valiev lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valiev obliges.
Nice elbow from Valiev.
Valiev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Valiev scores with a knee to the head.
Valiev with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valiev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valiev scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Valiev.
Valiev is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valiev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Valiev unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valiev obliges.
Valiev is struggling to control the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valiev.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikheil Valiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valiev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mikheil Valiev!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mikheil Valiev!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mikheil Valiev!
Mikheil Valiev wins by unanimous decision!
Mikheil Valiev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Alvarez (ranked 4311 p4p, 4346 weight class) and Gorrila Blue (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorrila Blue!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blue swivels and escapes.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Blue sprawls well.
Alvarez leaves Blue with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez jumps guard but Blue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez forces Blue back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez wants a takedown.
Alvarez is looking to break free of the clinch but Blue has double underhooks.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blue pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Blue checks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alvarez, as that shot connected.
Blue shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Blue.
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!
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blue.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue manages to break the clinch.
Blue fails to land the takedown.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Blue defends well and Alvarez ends up having to push Blue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Blue tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Alvarez.
Alvarez darts in and clinches Blue up against the cage.
Blue looking to stall.
Blue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blue looks winded!
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Blue.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but Blue won't allow it.
Alvarez drags the fight down to the ground.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blue trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Blue looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alvarez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Blue sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Blue stuffs the takedown attempt from Alvarez. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue throws a combination that misses
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Blue's takedown attempt.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alvarez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez is trying to push Blue away but Blue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blue breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Alvarez as Blue shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez swings for the body but Blue moves out of range.
Blue misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Blue is breathing heavily.
Alvarez tries to break free but Blue pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez has Blue pushed against the cage.
Blue tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez can't break the clinch.
Blue successfully pulls guard.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Juanito Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is pressing down on Blue's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blue is holding on for now.
Blue keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez throws some wild stikes that Blue manages to avoid easily.
Blue blocking the ground and pound.
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alvarez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Alvarez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blue is now in Alvarez's guard. A big mistake from Alvarez there, giving up the dominant position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Blue blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Blue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blue fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blue changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Blue manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Blue. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Blue shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Juanito Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorrila Blue.
Blue tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Blue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue darts in trying to clinch
and Alvarez counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Blue darts in trying to clinch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue is trying to pull guard but Alvarez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to break free but Blue pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blue breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Blue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blue continues to drive forward.
Juanito Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blue just leaning against Alvarez, taking a breather.
Alvarez has had enough of the clinch but Blue keeps him there for the moment.
Blue leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Blue avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Blue. Blue maintains the clinch.
Blue trying to control the position but instead, Alvarez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blue into the cage.
Alvarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blue is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
Alvarez being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez looking to score a takedown here. Blue is defending well but Alvarez drives through and ends up in Blue's guard.
Blue avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gorrila Blue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juanito Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Juanito Alvarez!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Juanito Alvarez!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Juanito Alvarez!
Juanito Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
Juanito Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kobayashi Maru (ranked 4219 p4p, 4299 weight class) and Finn Assmann (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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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobayashi Maru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Finn Assmann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Maru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assmann doesn't manage to clinch there - Maru circles away.
As Assmann tries to get set, Maru tries to push him back and clinch up but Assmann manages to avoid the attempt.
Maru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maru delivers a nice body kick.
Assmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maru lands a glancing blow to the side of Assmann's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maru tries to land a front kick but Assmann steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Assmann misses with a looping right.
Assmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maru circles away.
A lazy left from Maru finds it's target.
 Assmann is rocked!
Maru circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Assmann to the canvas! Assmann doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Maru keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobayashi Maru!
Kobayashi Maru decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vince Di Monteggi (ranked 4168 p4p, 4125 weight class) and Byron Lester (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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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Di Monteggi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Lester!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Monteggi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Di Monteggi wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Di Monteggi is on top in guard.
Lester has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Di Monteggi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lester.
Lester tries to bench press Di Monteggi off him but Di Monteggi keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Di Monteggi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lester!
Di Monteggi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Lester is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vince Di Monteggi!
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