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QFC Tournament 671 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Bermudez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Hunt's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dennis Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Bermudez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis Bermudez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bermudez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bermudez tries for a takedown but Hunt circles away easily
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bermudez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez with a poor takedown
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bermudez is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Bermudez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bermudez tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Bermudez avoids it with no problem.
Hunt misses with a hook.
A head kick by Bermudez misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bermudez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bermudez sprawling to the canvas! Bermudez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hunt finish him?!
Oh Bermudez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws the left hand but Bermudez avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Bermudez counters by clinching up.
Bermudez seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bermudez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunt walks away with a smile on his face. Bermudez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Bermudez.
Bermudez misses with a body shot.
Hunt jabs Bermudez right on the nose. Bermudez blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Hunt as Bermudez shoots in.
Hunt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bermudez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Bermudez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bermudez controlling the action here.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Bermudez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is staying active underneath Bermudez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bermudez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bermudez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bermudez connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Mark Hunt has been cut.
Bermudez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bermudez working the ground and pound effectively.
Bermudez looking to finish with strikes here!
Bermudez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Bermudez's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bermudez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bermudez is landing with some decent strikes but Hunt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hunt holds on for dear life, controlling Bermudez's posture momentarily.
Hunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bermudez wants to control the pace but Hunt is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermudez working for a submission but Hunt is keeping him at bay.
Bermudez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bermudez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bermudez throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Bermudez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bermudez looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bermudez in his tracks.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bermudez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a body shot.
Bermudez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Bermudez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a jab when Bermudez was well out of range.
Bermudez has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bermudez needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bermudez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bermudez.
Bermudez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Hunt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bermudez.
Bermudez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mark Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt cracks Bermudez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bermudez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bermudez moves away.
Bermudez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Bermudez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bermudez showed some decent athleticism there.
Bermudez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bermudez wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Bermudez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
Bermudez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Bermudez is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Hunt trying to hold on to Bermudez's head to control him but Bermudez postures up.
Hunt is not content to let Bermudez control the position.
Bermudez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bermudez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bermudez works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Hunt's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
so Bermudez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bermudez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bermudez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bermudez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bermudez throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt pulls Bermudez in to control the position.
Bermudez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bermudez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt can't keep his opponent in guard - Bermudez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Bermudez is looking for a kimura but Hunt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bermudez to get the leverage.
Bermudez thows a huge punch but Hunt dodges it nicely.
Bermudez is stalling here. Hunt is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bermudez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hunt has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dennis Bermudez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hunt trying to control the position but Bermudez is working away.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bermudez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bermudez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunt off and has taken his back!
Bermudez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hunt.
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Bermudez.
Mark Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt prevents Bermudez from getting a body triangle.
Bermudez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I would not like to be Hunt right now.
Bermudez 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.
Bermudez keeps control of the position as Hunt tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bermudez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt trying to control the hands but Bermudez won't let him.
Bermudez tries to get the hooks in deep but Hunt pushed the leg off.
Bermudez is persistently looking for the submission but Hunt is defending it well.
Bermudez lands a shot to the body.
Bermudez tightening his grip on Hunt, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Bermudez manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hunt covering up well under a series of strikes from Bermudez.
Bermudez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dennis Bermudez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bermudez avoiding Hunt 's attempts to control his hands.
Bermudez is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunt is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Bermudez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Mark Hunt!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Mark Hunt!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Mark Hunt!
Mark Hunt wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Fezzik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sail. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasan Fezzik!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fezzik swivels and escapes.
Fezzik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fezzik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fezzik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Fezzik with the ground and pound but Jackson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Fezzik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fezzik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fezzik is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Fezzik is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fezzik tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fezzik is one step ahead there.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fezzik trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fezzik is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fezzik wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Fezzik stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson .
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fezzik is aware though and is defending well.
Fezzik slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fezzik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fezzik is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Fezzik tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Fezzik looks winded!
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fezzik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
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.
Fezzik wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jackson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fezzik looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fezzik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Fezzik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fezzik closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jackson quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pulls Fezzik in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Fezzik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fezzik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fezzik is one step ahead there.
Jackson managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Fezzik isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson looking to control.
Fezzik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top!
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Hasan Fezzik has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Jackson trying to control but Fezzik is working from the bottom.
Fezzik trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Fezzik can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fezzik gets back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Fezzik keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fezzik wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Fezzik working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Fezzik is breathing heavily.
Jackson trying to control but Fezzik is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Fezzik gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fezzik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fezzik lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Fezzik is proving a slippery customer.
Fezzik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fezzik has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jackson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fezzik is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jackson pulls down on the head and he's put Fezzik to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Jackson !
In his post fight interview, Joe Jackson gave a big smile as he said 'He won Jonathan Pridham because he had Powerful Bjj but dis tym he got to swallow his own pill. Am ain't saying that am the best Bjj fighter but I know am the great, I would like to thank my fans for supporting me!!!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alberto Silva!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Dennis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Alberto Silva has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dennis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva advances position into side control!
Dennis is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva advances to full mount.
Dennis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Silva takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dennis doesn't escape.
It looks like Silva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Silva is cranking Dennis's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dennis! He's tightened the choke and Dennis is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alberto Silva!
An out of breath Alberto Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trent Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Radmanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trent Harley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Radmanovic!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harley clinches with his opponent.
Harley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radmanovic decides to pull guard.
Harley stands and steps away. Radmanovic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Radmanovic moves into the clinch.
Radmanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harley backwards.
A short right from Radmanovic.
Radmanovic is trying to break free.
Radmanovic misses with a knee to the head.
Radmanovic prevents Harley from breaking the clinch.
Radmanovic working aggressively here.
Radmanovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Harley won't allow it.
Radmanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Radmanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harley backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radmanovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harley gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radmanovic pushes Harley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radmanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Radmanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Radmanovic on the inside.
Harley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Radmanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Radmanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harleys head.
Radmanovic avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Radmanovic.
Radmanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harley backwards.
Radmanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Harley.
Harley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Radmanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Harley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Radmanovic tries to break free but Harley pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Radmanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radmanovic scores with a shot to the side of Harley's head.
Radmanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radmanovic is trying to push Harley away but Harley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harley tries to break the clinch but Radmanovic is controlling the position.
Radmanovic is leaning against Harley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Radmanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harley or not.
Radmanovic decides to pull guard.
Radmanovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Radmanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harley is trying to stall.
Radmanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harley is breathing heavily.
Radmanovic is trying to force a seperation but Harley has the dominant position.
Radmanovic keeps control of Harley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Radmanovic.
A short left from Radmanovic.
A frustrated look appears on Radmanovic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harley is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Harley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Radmanovic.
Radmanovic lands a shoulder strike.
Radmanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harley tries a body shot but Radmanovic blocks it.
Harley throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radmanovic lands with a right to the head.
Radmanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harley is rocked!
Radmanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Harley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radmanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Radmanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harley misses with an elbow strike.
Radmanovic has Harley pushed against the cage.
Radmanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Radmanovic dips a shoulder and cracks Harley with a mighty uppercut! Harley falls back against the cage and Radmanovic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Harley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Radmanovic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Radmanovic!
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