QFC Tournament 880 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sensior Dawsom (ranked 5418 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament One (ranked 5417 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.

Dawsom
vs
One

150 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sensior Dawsom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tournament One!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dawsom is defended easily by One.

Dawsom clinches up with One and pushes him back against the cage.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawsom leaning against his opponent.
One throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawsom.
One swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawsom uses good head movement to avoid it.
One struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawsom controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.

One has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dawsom regains guard immediately.
Dawsom controls One momentarily but One frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to pass the guard but Dawsom is keeping the position.

Dawsom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and One defends well.
Dawsom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dawsom is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
One is continuing to stall.
Dawsom trying to control but One is working from the bottom.

One working for a triangle but Dawsom defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawsom preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now One is on top in guard.

Dawsom seems keen to control One's posture.
One with a flurry of punches that miss.
One is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells One's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dawsom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.
Dawsom controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
One pushing down on Dawsom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dawsom is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
One scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
One is trying to control. Dawsom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
One slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
One wants to pass to mount but Dawsom is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawsom tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
One is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
One is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dawsom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
One pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawsom is keeping the position for now.
One showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tournament One dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dawsom gets caught flat footed, as One shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
One engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
One is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One wants to control from the top but Dawsom keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One lands a couple of elbows.

One avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One won't allow Dawsom to sweep him here.
One has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawsom has momentary wrist control but One slips an elbow through the middle.
One cracks Dawsom with a solid left hand.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawsom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawsom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
One has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
One passes Dawsom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawsom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with One in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawsom trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
One wants to pass to mount but Dawsom is defending the position.
Dawsom tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Dawsom trying to control from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dawsom tries to clinch but One is having none of it.
One looks to score with a jab to the body but Dawsom is just out of range.
Dawsom tries to clinch but One is having none of it.
Dawsom misses with a takedown attempt - One sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
One doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One throws the left hand but Dawsom avoids the punch easily.

Dawsom drives through and clinches with One against the cage.
One misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawsom gets underhooks to prevent One's takedown attempt.
Dawsom blocks an uppercut.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawsom tries for a takedown but One manages to get underhooks.
Dawsom blocks an uppercut.
One fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
One misses with a hook to the ribs.
One is trying to force a seperation but Dawsom has the dominant position.
Dawsom looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensior Dawsom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for One.
One misses with a shot to the kidneys.
One misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking for a takedown.
Dawsom wants to stall.

Dawsom jumps guard.
Dawsom looking to control.
Dawsom keeping full guard, as One tries to pass.
Dawsom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawsom tries to get out of the position.
One landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One throwing strikes from guard but Dawsom blocks nicely.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tournament One showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

One misses with a looping right.
Dawsom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawsom slips under a jab from One.

One shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dawsom is trying to defend but One finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
One uses his free foot to push down on Dawsom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dawsom.
One scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawsom?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawsom wants to control but One is having none of it.
One controlling the pace for now.
One in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dawsom sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
One lands with a punch from half guard.
One landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dawsom taking some punishment here, with One in his half guard.
Still in half guard, One seems content to control.
One lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. One connects with a nice short shot to Dawsom's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. One connects with a nice short shot to Dawsom's temple.
One scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
One working Dawsom over with strikes.
One is keen to just control but Dawsom is a slippery customer.
One prevents Dawsom from improving his position.
One is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
One is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from One there.

Dawsom is rocked!
Dawsom wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
Oh Dawsom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
One lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawsom is not content to let One control the position.
Dawsom seems to have got his legs back now.
Tournament One has got the better of the ground game so far.
One lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
One stops Dawsom from getting back to his feet.
Dawsom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but One scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, One seems content to control.
Dawsom wants to improve his position but One is controlling well.
Dawsom moves into full guard.
One chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawsom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
One is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawsom thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
One's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawsom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
One trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawsom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tournament One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawsom wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

One closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawsom quickly recovers to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tournament One comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well One has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Tournament One!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tournament One!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Tournament One!

Tournament One wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bash Bumpy (ranked 5616 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goliath Aumurelius (ranked 5311 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.

Bumpy
vs
Aumurelius

179 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bash Bumpy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goliath Aumurelius!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bumpy feints and as Aumurelius raises his hands in defense, Bumpy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bumpy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aumurelius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aumurelius trying to control the position here.
Aumurelius keeping moving, preventing Bumpy from controlling successfully.

Aumurelius looking for a guillotine here but Bumpy defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bumpy tries to stand but Aumurelius is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumpy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aumurelius seems keen to control Bumpy's posture.

Bumpy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aumurelius to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bumpy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aumurelius pulls down on the head and he's put Bumpy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Goliath Aumurelius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sparklewind Chucklee (ranked 5366 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Paul (ranked 3534 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.

Chucklee
vs
Paul

225 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sparklewind Chucklee !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Paul!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul throws a combination that misses
and Chucklee counters with a series of strikes. Paul will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chucklee .

Paul pushes Chucklee up against the cage in a clinch.
Paul lands a nice elbow.
Paul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paul.
Chucklee controlling the action here for a moment.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Paul misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paul throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chucklee fails to land.
Chucklee blocks an elbow strike from Paul.
Paul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Chucklee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Paul fails to land.
Oh Chucklee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chucklee is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chucklee is trying to force a seperation but Paul has the dominant position.
Paul lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paul throws an elbow but misses.
Paul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Paul tries to land a knee to the head but Chucklee blocks with his arms.
Chucklee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Paul tries a knee to the head but Chucklee blocks it.
Paul looking to throw knees to the head but Chucklee is blocking nicely.
Chucklee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Paul jerks Chucklee 's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Chucklee drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Paul goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Paul because Chucklee was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Joseph Paul!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Moody (ranked 5353 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cripple Professor Steel Kick Pain Vendetta Angry D Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T (ranked 5364 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.

Moody
vs
Professor Steel Kick Pain Vendetta Angry D Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T

168 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Moody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cripple Professor Steel Kick Pain Vendetta Angry D Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T throws a combination that misses
and Moody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T has managed to clinch.
Moody is looking to break free of the clinch but Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T has double underhooks.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T fails to pull guard.
Moody gets underhooks to prevent Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T's takedown attempt.
Hank Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cripple Professor Steel Kick Pain Vendetta Angry D Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T misses with a takedown attempt
and Moody counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moody counters with a nice body shot.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T misses with a takedown attempt - Moody sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T misses with a takedown attempt
and Moody counters with a left to the body.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T shoots and misses
letting Moody counter with a right hand.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T looks winded!
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T misses with a combination
and Moody counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moody counters with a left to the body.
A cross from Moody lands.
Moody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moody works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Moody.
Moody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T on the side of the head.
Moody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moody with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moody lunges at Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T's hand.
Moody jabs at Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T's body.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moody ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hank Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moody moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T is rocked!
Moody connects with a jab.
Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Moody connects with a combination that backs up Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T into the cage. Moody lands a flurry of punches that gets past Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T's guard. Superfly Bone Gangsta Mama Biggie Chillin Mobb T is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Moody bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Moody!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Runkle (ranked 5371 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Caesar (ranked 5568 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.

Runkle
vs
Caesar

165 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Runkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar misses with a lunging right hand
and Runkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Caesar throws the left hand but Runkle avoids the punch easily.
Julius Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkle slips a jab from Caesar.
Runkle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Caesar.
Caesar misses with a right hand
and Runkle counters with a good low kick that Caesar was not able to check.
Caesar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Caesar tests Runkle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caesar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runkle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Runkle wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar looks to land a left hand but Runkle moved out of range nicely.
Runkle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Runkle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Runkle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Caesar.
Runkle connects with a solid leg kick.
Caesar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Runkle is rocked!
Caesar cracks Runkle with a hook to the temple - Runkle is on wobbly legs here! Caesar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Runkle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Caesar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Caesar!
Julius Caesar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Garcia (ranked 5684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Leonard (ranked 5608 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.

Garcia
vs
Leonard

167 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Leonard!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leonard closes the distance and clinches.
Leonard lands a shot to the body.
Garcia takes a shot to the head.
Leonard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Leonard.

It looks like Sammy Garcia has been cut.
Leonard lands a right hand.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leonard to keep the fight standing.
Leonard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leonard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leonard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia jumps guard but Leonard stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonard is working Garcia over against the cage.
Leonard lands with a left to the head.
Leonard lands with a right to the head.
Leonard working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Garcia is rocked!
Leonard lands with a right to the head.
Oh Garcia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Leonard.
Garcia is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonard lands with a light punch inside.
Leonard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonard creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Garcia out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Leonard!

C
A

C
B

energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Reacher (ranked 5372 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Swagger (ranked 5369 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.

Reacher
vs
Swagger

163 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Reacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger catches Reacher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reacher wants to clinch.
Swagger misses with a wild body shot.
Reacher throws a big shot that misses.
Reacher throws a jab when Swagger was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reacher throws an overhand right that lands on Swagger's shoulder, as Swagger tries to avoid the shot.
Reacher misses with a wild body shot.
Swagger takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swagger with a jab.
Reacher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Swagger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Reacher misses its target.
The fighters circling - Reacher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reacher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reacher swings widly with a right hand
and Swagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Swagger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reacher misses with a straight right.
Reacher throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Swagger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reacher needs to keep his hands up - Swagger had a free shot at his head there.
Swagger connects with a body shot that sends Reacher's belly button to the back.
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!
Swagger slips a jab from Reacher.
A big left from Reacher misses.
Swagger scores with a punch to the head.
Swagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger's corner calls for a 1-2. Swagger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reacher is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Swagger's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reacher looks to land a right hand but Swagger moved out of range.
Reacher misses the jab.
Swagger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reacher tries to clinch but Swagger moves away
and Swagger counters with a straight right hand.
Swagger scores with a jab. Reacher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swagger connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Reacher 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reacher tries to clinch up.
Reacher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swagger slips under a jab from Reacher.
Swagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reacher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reacher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reacher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swagger connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reacher throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Swagger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Swagger connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Swagger misses.
Swagger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reacher misses with a right hand
and Swagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reacher might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reacher connects with a jab.
Reacher misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reacher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reacher in his tracks.
Reacher is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger lands a jab to the head.
Swagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swagger scores with a jab. Reacher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Swagger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reacher.
Swagger misses with the combination.
Swagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reacher in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reacher wants to clinch but Swagger slips to the side
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Swagger misses the target.
Reacher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reacher misses the jab.
Reacher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger tests Reacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swagger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reacher wants to clinch but Swagger slips to the side
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Swagger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swagger scores with a jab. Reacher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Swagger's corner calls for a 1-2. Swagger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Reacher moves out of range.
Reacher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reacher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reacher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger lands a lovely overhand right.
Swagger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger scores with the left hand. Reacher knows he should have avoided that one.
Reacher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swagger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reacher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Swagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Swagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reacher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swagger thuds a left hand into Reacher's body.
Reacher looks to land a combination but Swagger avoids it well.
Swagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Swagger slips under a jab from Reacher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Reacher.
Reacher is looking to counter punch.
Johnny Swagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger defending well as Reacher loads up on a big left hand.
Reacher misses with a looping right.
Swagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Reacher.
Reacher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reacher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Reacher.
Reacher moves to clinch but Swagger breaks away
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swagger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Swagger.
Swagger tests Reacher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reacher throws a hook to the side of Swagger's head but Swagger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Reacher.
Nice defenses there by Swagger.
A nice side step and Swagger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Swagger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reacher. Reacher circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack Reacher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger connects with a crisp jab.
Swagger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reacher in his tracks.
Swagger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reacher's head.
Reacher swings widly with a right hand
and Swagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger sizes up Reacher with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reacher misses with an uppercut
and Swagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Swagger as he connects with a hook.
Swagger connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Swagger there.

Reacher is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reacher misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swagger! But no joy.
Oh Reacher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swagger connects with a jab.
Swagger steps in with a hook that catches Reacher right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Swagger follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Reacher looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Swagger!