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QFC Tournament 1053 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conn McGreg (ranked 4767 p4p, 3102 weight class) and Android Tapyouout (ranked 0 p4p, 176 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conn McGreg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Android Tapyouout!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapyouout misses with a takedown
and McGreg counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGreg.
McGreg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
 It looks like Android Tapyouout has been cut.
McGreg prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGreg gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McGreg is looking to advance position but Tapyouout won't allow it.
McGreg is controlling the pace.
Tapyouout actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapyouout moves into full guard.
Tapyouout working for a triangle but McGreg defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapyouout is looking to cinch up a triangle. McGreg throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tapyouout's body to avoid the submission. Tapyouout has instead reached around McGreg's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tapyouout arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Tapyouout!
Android Tapyouout seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Alexander (ranked 4789 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Chris Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Alexander.
Alexander misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control from Alexander's half guard. Alexander has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Alexander has managed to sweep!
Alexander wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Alexander moves out of range easily.
Williams drives through with a takedown into Alexander's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams wanted to stand there but Alexander had control of the position.
Alexander is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Alexander can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Alexander keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up over Alexander, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
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.
Williams is looking to stand up but Alexander won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alexander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Alexander bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Alexander.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Alexander.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alexander scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Alexander.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander is looking to clinch.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Alexander back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Alexander wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alexander up against the cage.
Williams has Alexander pressed against the cage, preventing Alexander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexander smiles and moves away.
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to stand but Alexander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams stops Alexander from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alexander on his heels. He'll look to pass Alexander's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Alexander is defending the position.
Alexander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Alexander into the cage.
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alexander bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alexander throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Williams shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Alexander's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams won't allow Alexander to sweep him here.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexander dives on top into guard.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alexander stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams won't allow Alexander to get back to his feet.
Alexander controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Williams passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alexander does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams winds up and cracks Alexander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Williams.
I think Williams 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Chris Williams!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Chris Williams!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Chris Williams!
Chris Williams wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chin Paqui (ranked 4769 p4p, 4768 weight class) and ConnII McGregII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chin Paqui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, ConnII McGregII!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregII fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paqui avoids it really well and circles away.
Paqui looks to clinch
and McGregII counters with a left and a right that stings Paqui.
Paqui doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGregII counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGregII has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGregII is trying to push Paqui away but Paqui has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paqui drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregII gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paqui is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGregII to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chin Paqui. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paqui goes for a takedown attempt but McGregII pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McGregII tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paqui sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGregII somewhat.
Paqui wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregII swats away the attempt to clinch by Paqui.
Paqui gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paqui prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGregII is trying to force a seperation but Paqui has the dominant position.
Paqui tries to pull guard but McGregII won't allow it.
Paqui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregII scores with a jab to the body.
Paqui fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paqui moves to clinch but McGregII breaks away
and McGregII counters with a left right combination that sends Paqui crashing to the mat - McGregII wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Paqui out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ConnII McGregII!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Cloutier (ranked 4807 p4p, 4770 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 592 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Cloutier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cloutier connects with a jab.
It looks like Dwayne Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Cloutier circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Cloutier wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Cloutier!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Cloutier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hampton (ranked 4818 p4p, 4788 weight class) and Ever Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ever Alvarado!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarado misses with a two punch combination.
Hampton dives in and scores a takedown into Alvarado's guard.
Alvarado trying to keep a closed guard but Hampton is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarado is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hampton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hampton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alvarado trying to control the position here.
Alvarado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarado wants to get back to his feet but Hampton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Alvarado can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hampton controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hampton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarado on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarado's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarado has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hampton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hampton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarado tries to sprawl but Hampton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Alvarado on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Alvarado is rocked!
Hampton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alvarado is still in real trouble! Can Hampton finish him?
Hampton is looking to advance position but Alvarado won't allow it.
Hampton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hampton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarado taking some punishment here, with Hampton in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hampton is thwarting Alvarado's attempts to control the position.
Alvarado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hampton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hampton is pressing down on Alvarado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvarado is holding on for now.
Alvarado seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hampton seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hampton prevents Alvarado from standing back up.
Alvarado kicks Hampton off and gets back to his feet.
Alvarado circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hampton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarado looks winded!
Hampton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado looking to control but Hampton passes into half guard.
Hampton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alvarado is looking to control Hampton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarado avoid being mounted?
Hampton is looking to advance position but Alvarado won't allow it.
Hampton controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Hampton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hampton leaves Alvarado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarado tries for a takedown but Hampton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hampton darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarado gets double underhooks and turns Hampton into the cage.
Hampton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvarado's efforts to push away.
Hampton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alvarado can't fight it off and eventually Hampton manages to take the fight to the floor. Alvarado looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarado keeping moving, preventing Hampton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hampton's waist but Hampton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarado off to one side.
Jamal Hampton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ever Alvarado.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alvarado sprawls well. Alvarado wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hampton gets slowly back to his feet.
Alvarado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hampton tries to avoid it but Alvarado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hampton to the ground. Hampton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alvarado is defended easily by Hampton.
Hampton is looking for a counter combo.
Hampton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hampton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarado as he avoids it easily.
Alvarado feints the counter takedown.
Hampton moves into the clinch.
Alvarado tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hampton smiles and moves away.
Alvarado instigates a clinch.
Hampton breaks the clinch.
Alvarado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvarado escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hampton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hampton feints and as Alvarado raises his hands in defense, Hampton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvarado is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hampton dives into side control.
Alvarado manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jamal Hampton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hampton wants to control but Alvarado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hampton wants to sweep but Alvarado has passed to side control!
Alvarado trying to control the position but Hampton is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton is trying to control Alvarado's posture but Alvarado avoids it.
Hampton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ground and pound from Alvarado seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Alvarado throws an elbow but Hampton slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hampton wants to control but Alvarado postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ever Alvarado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarado shoots in for a double leg but Hampton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hampton gets the takedown into side control.
Alvarado can't do much from the bottom here.
Alvarado is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Hampton is really struggling to control Alvarado but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarado sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hampton tries to pass to full mount but Alvarado defends it.
Hampton works his way into side control.
Hampton just content to control the position.
Alvarado wants to control but Hampton postures up.
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.
Alvarado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hampton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hampton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarado on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alvarado is not content to let Hampton control the position.
Hampton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alvarado can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarado is not content to let Hampton control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarado closes the distance and clinches up with Hampton, looking for a takedown. Alvarado pushes Hampton against the cage but Hampton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Hampton misses its intended target.
Hampton takes a swing at Alvarado's ribcage but misses.
Alvarado looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Alvarado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hampton is pressing down on Alvarado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hampton has control of Alvarado's left arm, preventing Alvarado from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hampton wants to sweep here but Alvarado controlling him for the moment.
Hampton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hampton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Hampton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hampton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Jamal Hampton!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jamal Hampton!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jamal Hampton!
Jamal Hampton 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 Faron Cardoso (ranked 4632 p4p, 4728 weight class) and Yusuck Mi (ranked 0 p4p, 521 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Faron Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yusuck Mi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cardoso drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cardoso seems to have locked his on tight now - Mi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cardoso, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Faron Cardoso!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Scott (ranked 4808 p4p, 4726 weight class) and Hun Razaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henri Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hun Razaer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Scott.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott cracks Razaer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott really is a fat lump.
Razaer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Razaer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Razaer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Razaer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scott!
Razaer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Razaer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razaer controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razaer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Razaer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Razaer swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Razaer's guard.
Razaer is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Razaer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scott defends well.
Razaer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razaer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Razaer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Razaer is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razaer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scott is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Razaer, up you get!
Razaer closes the distance and clinches.
Scott tries to stall but Razaer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Razaer wants a takedown.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Razaer's efforts to push away.
Razaer wants a takedown.
Henri Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hun Razaer.
Razaer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Razaer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott pushes Razaer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Henri Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott swings widly with a right hand
and Razaer counters with a shoot takedown. Scott fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Razaer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scott has escaped and now he's on top!
Razaer has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Razaer is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Scott has his hands clasped together but Razaer extends and breaks Scott's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Razaer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hun Razaer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estib Rivas (ranked 4787 p4p, 4720 weight class) and Gaius Octavius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Estib Rivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaius Octavius!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivas throws a head kick that misses.
Octavius misses the shot to the body.
Octavius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Rivas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivas parries the strikes from Octavius easily there. Octavius is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivas to escape.
Octavius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rivas to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivas is trying to get back to half guard.
Octavius grinds an elbow into Rivas's temple.
 Rivas is rocked!
Octavius wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rivas, who protects the arm well.
Octavius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rivas is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Rivas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rivas struggling a bit here.
Rivas taking a bit of punishment here - Octavius scoring with strikes.
Oh Rivas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivas defending against the ground and pound.
Rivas is trying to control Octavius's posture but Octavius avoids it.
Rivas seems to have got his legs back now.
Octavius lands a huge shot from side control! Rivas is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gaius Octavius!
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