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QFC Tournament 627 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Sable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Sable will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riley Porter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Sable!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Porter tenderised Sable's leg. Sable is trying to keep his angry face on.
Porter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sable with the counter takedown but Porter avoids it easily.
Sable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sable looks to throw a body kick
and Porter counters with a left to the body.
Sable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sable clinches up with Porter and pushes him back against the cage.
Sable using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Porter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Porter dodges an elbow strike from Sable.
Sable tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sable unloads a knee to the mid-section. Porter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Sable does no damage.
Sable closes the distance and pushes Porter back into the cage.
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!
Sable misses with a knee strike.
Porter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sable throws a lazy head kick
and Porter counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sable throws a knee to the head but misses.
Porter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sable is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sable wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
Porter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Porter keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Porter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Porter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sable has managed to free his arm - good work.
Porter decides to return to a standing position.
Porter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sable fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porter closes the distance and pushes Sable back into the cage.
Sable with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sable is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Porter is defending well.
Sable scores with a shot to the side of Porter's head.
Sable creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Porter has had enough of the clinch but Sable keeps him there for the moment.
Sable trying to land knees to the body.
Porter successfully pulls guard.
Porter has Sable pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sable won't allow Porter to sweep him here.
Porter is looking for a triangle here but Sable uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sable has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Porter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Porter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Riley Porter will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Porter has a takedown stuffed.
Porter pushes Sable up against the cage in a clinch.
Porter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sable prevents it.
Sable just leaning against Porter, taking a breather.
Sable tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sable moves to clinch but Porter breaks away
and Porter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter controlling the pace.
Porter trying to mount his opponent but Sable defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sable looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sable is trying to control but Porter passes into side control!
Sable tries to improve position but can't.
Porter cracks Sable with a big right hand but Sable just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Sable's face as Porter controls the position.
Porter lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sable keeps working.
Sable being controlled for a moment.
Porter trying to control the position but Sable is working away.
Porter throws an elbow but Sable slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter taking a breather here.
Porter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sable to his feet.
Porter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sable wants to control but Porter postures up.
Porter prevents Sable from escaping the position.
Porter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sable wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Porter slows the pace down.
Sable is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Porter decides to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sable gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Porter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sable is breathing heavily.
Porter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Porter dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sable forces Porter back against the cage and clinches.
Sable is trying to break the clinch but Porter has him pressed against the cage.
Porter wants to break free but Sable has control.
Sable displaying some good clinch control by pressing Porter up against the cage.
Porter blocks an uppercut.
Sable drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Porter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Porter avoiding damage as Sable throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sable manages to break the clinch.
Porter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sable forces Porter back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sable as Porter tries to tie him up.
Sable misses with a knee to the head.
Sable prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sable lands with a light punch inside.
Sable lands a knee to the head.
Sable tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Porter has Sable pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sable manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sable trying to land knees to the body.
Porter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sable wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side
and Porter counters with a single leg into guard. Sable didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sable takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Porter is pushing down on Sable's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sable is fighting to maintain full guard but Porter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Porter is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley Porter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porter's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Porter is nestled in close to Sable, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Porter seems content to control.
Sable trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sable to get to his feet.
Sable moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Sable prevents a body shot from Porter.
Porter jumps into guard, dragging Sable to the mat.
Porter has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sable has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Porter decides to pull guard.
Porter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sable is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sable wants to control from the top but Porter keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Porter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Porter, 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight for Riley Porter!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Riley Porter!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Riley Porter!
Riley Porter wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceste Guard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ceste Guard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Riggs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ceste Guard!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Guard lands.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Riggs shoots in and drives through. Guard sprawls well.
Guard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Riggs misses with a takedown
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Riggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Riggs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Riggs creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Guard sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Riggs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from Riggs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riggs is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Guard will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Riggs cracks Guard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Riggs working the ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guard being controlled for a moment.
Guard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riggs tries to score with some ground and pound. Guard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riggs just content to control the position.
Riggs throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riggs works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guard looks winded!
Riggs trying to control the action but Guard is working from the bottom.
Riggs looks up at the clock and then as Guard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Riggs smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Riggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a strong strike to the head of Guard. That's dazed him! Riggs looking to finish here. Guard is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Riggs lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Havasu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Gotsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Havasu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Denis Gotsov!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havasu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gotsov's guard.
Gotsov pushes Havasu off and gets back to his feet.
Havasu wants to clinch up but Gotsov keeps it at a distance.
Gotsov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Havasu looks to land a combination but Gotsov avoids it well.
Gotsov is looking for the big counter here.
Havasu clinches up against the cage.
Gotsov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Havasu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gotsov has Havasu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Havasu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havasu stops a takedown attempt from Gotsov.
Mike Havasu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Gotsov.
Havasu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havasu thows a leg kick but Gotsov checks it
and Gotsov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Havasu's guard.
Gotsov won't allow Havasu to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Havasu wants to stand up but Gotsov is controlling him.
Havasu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Havasu tries to get out of the position.
Gotsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havasu is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Havasu wants to get back to his feet but Gotsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gotsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotsov with a nice head shot there.
Gotsov is looking to work some ground and pound but Havasu has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov lands a couple of digs.
Havasu is controlling Gotsov's posture.
Havasu wants to stand but Gotsov is controlling the position.
Gotsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Havasu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotsov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gotsov is fighting to break Havasu's control of his arms but Havasu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotsov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gotsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havasu is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov wants to pass the guard but Havasu is keeping the position.
Gotsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Havasu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gotsov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Havasu keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Havasu wants to clinch.
That's four 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.
Havasu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gotsov defends well and Havasu ends up having to push Gotsov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gotsov with the counter takedown but Havasu avoids it easily.
Havasu pushes Gotsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Havasu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Havasu gets underhooks to prevent Gotsov's takedown attempt.
Havasu has Gotsov pressed against the cage.
Gotsov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Havasu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Havasu stops a takedown attempt from Gotsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Gotsov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gotsov tries to keep at a distance but Havasu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Havasu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Havasu prevents Gotsov from improving his position.
Gotsov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havasu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gotsov sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov actively working from the bottom here.
Gotsov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Havasu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gotsov's head.
Gotsov actively working from the bottom here.
Gotsov is looking to get back to full guard here but Havasu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Havasu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotsov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Havasu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Havasu tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Havasu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gotsov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havasu wants to control the pace but Gotsov is squirming around nicely.
Havasu prevents Gotsov from getting the reversal.
Havasu breaks from Gotsov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Havasu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gotsov hang on?
Gotsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Havasu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotsov is trying to reverse the position but instead Havasu has taken his back - oops!
Havasu has Gotsov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Gotsov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotsov is trying to get back to his feet but Havasu has full control of the position and if anything, Gotsov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Havasu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gotsov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gotsov for a finish.
Havasu not allowing Gotsov to control his hands.
Gotsov is breathing heavily.
Gotsov can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Havasu biding his time, controlling Gotsov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Havasu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Havasu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gotsov circles away.
Gotsov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Havasu defends it well.
Havasu thows a leg kick but Gotsov checks it
and Gotsov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Havasu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gotsov wants to control from the top but Havasu keeps moving.
Havasu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havasu wants to get back to his feet but Gotsov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gotsov looking to sit in guard and control but Havasu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Havasu postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotsov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Havasu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Havasu postures up in Gotsov's guard and throws a big left but Gotsov blocks it.
Gotsov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Havasu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotsov is keeping the position for now.
Gotsov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gotsov working for a triangle but Havasu defends it easily.
Gotsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gotsov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Havasu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Havasu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gotsov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Havasu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havasu tries to close the distance and clinch but Gotsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havasu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gotsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A clash of legs there as Gotsov blocks the low kick.
Gotsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Havasu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotsov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Havasu somewhat.
Havasu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gotsov defends it nicely.
Gotsov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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.
Havasu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gotsov is out of range.
Havasu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gotsov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Havasu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gotsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Havasu working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denis Gotsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Havasu is looking to take a break and control but Gotsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denis Gotsov.
I think Gotsov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Mike Havasu!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Mike Havasu!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Mike Havasu!
Mike Havasu wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Khan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Khan!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khan circles away.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jake pinned against the cage. Jake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khan to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khan.
Khan throws a push kick but Jake slaps the foot to one side.
Khan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jake won't allow Khan to get back to his feet.
Jake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Khan!
Jake is looking to reverse the position.
Khan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jake is fending him off so far but Khan persists. Nope, Jake circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khan.
Khan jabs Jake right on the nose. Jake blinks but takes it well.
Jake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan throws a right and a left that Jake avoids nicely.
Khan works the jab nicely.
Jake moves out of range as Khan throws a body kick.
Jake tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Khan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Jake's head but Jake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan looks winded!
Jake moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jake ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Jake drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jake wants to stand and escape but instead Khan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Khan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jake pulls down on the head and he's put Khan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Jake!
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pop
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