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QFC Tournament 1168 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hollywood (ranked 4598 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Tank Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tank Williams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hollywood!
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, Tank Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hollywood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams goes for a double leg but Hollywood avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hollywood continues to drive forward.
Hollywood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollywood lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Williams sprawling to the canvas. Hollywood follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Williams hang on?
 Williams is rocked!
 It looks like Tank Williams has been cut.
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!
Hollywood throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Hollywood finish him?
Hollywood passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hollywood! Williams is hurt baaadly! Hollywood is firing away with more strikes - Williams is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Hollywood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Kiviranta (ranked 4206 p4p, 4162 weight class) and Ron Hammonds (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 welterweight 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, Markus Kiviranta!
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, Ron Hammonds!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiviranta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hammonds!
Hammonds bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Hammonds shoots in for a takedown but Kiviranta shows good takedown defense.
Hammonds tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiviranta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hammonds gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiviranta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiviranta wants to control but Hammonds is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiviranta wants to improve his position but Hammonds is controlling well.
Hammonds is trying to control. Kiviranta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hammonds sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiviranta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kiviranta tries to kick Hammonds off but Hammonds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kiviranta has a hand on Hammonds's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hammonds takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammonds stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hammonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammonds lands the left hand.
Hammonds has Kiviranta up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiviranta gets underhooks to prevent Hammonds's takedown attempt.
Kiviranta turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kiviranta manages to end up in side control.
Kiviranta working away.
Hammonds throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Hammonds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kiviranta's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hammonds keeps working.
Hammonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiviranta is keen to just control but Hammonds is a slippery customer.
Hammonds actively working from the bottom here.
Hammonds is looking to improve his position.
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.
Kiviranta seems to be working for a kimura but Hammonds defends the submission attempt.
Hammonds is looking to control Kiviranta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hammonds avoid being mounted?
Hammonds tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiviranta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kiviranta lands in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Hammonds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kiviranta misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Kiviranta.
Kiviranta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hammonds makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Hammonds throws a head kick but Kiviranta moves out of range.
Kiviranta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hammonds tries to pull guard but Kiviranta won't allow it.
Hammonds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammonds is trying to pull guard but Kiviranta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Markus Kiviranta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Hammonds.
Hammonds jumps guard but Kiviranta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kiviranta manages to pull guard.
Hammonds advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiviranta actively working from the bottom here.
Kiviranta wants to control but Hammonds is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiviranta is just riding it out for now. Hammonds eventually gives up the hold.
Hammonds is breathing heavily.
Hammonds prevents Kiviranta from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kiviranta is working hard here to advance position.
Kiviranta is pressing down on Hammonds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kiviranta is trying to keep Hammonds in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammonds wants to control from the top but Kiviranta keeps moving.
Kiviranta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiviranta looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hammonds has picked Kiviranta up and slammed him! Kiviranta can't keep hold of the triangle and Hammonds manages to pass to side control!
Kiviranta is looking to regain half guard here but Hammonds keeps moving and retains side control.
Hammonds works to advance to full mount. Kiviranta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kiviranta is squirming around, avoiding Hammonds's attempts to control the action.
Hammonds looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hammonds tries to control but Kiviranta wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiviranta wants to hold on but Hammonds pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiviranta tries to improve his position but Hammonds has taken his back! Hammonds has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kiviranta tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hammonds pushes Kiviranta away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ron Hammonds!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 4180 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Borislav Kinsey (ranked 0 p4p, 381 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 welterweight 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, Mateusz Gamrot!
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, Borislav Kinsey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamrot moves out of range as Kinsey throws a body kick.
Gamrot throws a series of punches but Kinsey moves out of range.
Kinsey darts in looking for a takedown but Gamrot gets double underhooks and turns Kinsey into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kinsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamrot, which made it look bad.
Kinsey misses with a head kick.
Gamrot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kinsey's half guard.
Gamrot is controlling the pace.
Gamrot wants to free his trapped foot but Kinsey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamrot is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kinsey reverses the position - he's now on top in Gamrot's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsey tries to stand but Gamrot is controlling from the bottom.
Gamrot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinsey is one step ahead there.
Gamrot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kinsey on the ground.
Gamrot is looking for a triangle but Kinsey pushes his legs off easily.
Gamrot controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kinsey is looking to stand up but Gamrot won't let him.
Gamrot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gamrot has his feet on Kinsey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kinsey tries to sprawl but Gamrot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gamrot controlling the pace.
Kinsey wants to get back to his feet.
Gamrot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kinsey is trying to stand back up but Gamrot is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gamrot in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gamrot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kinsey for as long as he can get away with.
Gamrot stops Kinsey from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kinsey throws a head kick that misses.
Gamrot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kinsey throws a combination that misses
and Gamrot counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kinsey throws a head punch that misses.
Gamrot effectively controlling the action here.
Kinsey stops a takedown attempt from Gamrot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot pulls guard successfully.
Gamrot looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamrot, not yet.
Gamrot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kinsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kinsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gamrot is working an open guard so Kinsey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gamrot moves into range and clinches up with Kinsey.
Gamrot tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kinsey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gamrot successfully pulls guard.
Gamrot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kinsey presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Gamrot dominated that round.
That's time! Gamrot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kinsey!
Gamrot throws a head kick that misses.
Kinsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamrot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamrot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gamrot shoots in for a double leg but Kinsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamrot clinches.
Kinsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gamrot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gamrot scores with a takedown into Kinsey's guard.
Gamrot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamrot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kinsey, up you get!
Borislav Kinsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kinsey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gamrot counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsey throws a head kick that misses.
Gamrot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gamrot has hold of one of Kinsey's legs. Kinsey is fighting the takedown attempt but Gamrot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kinsey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gamrot controls the pace.
Gamrot stands up and waves to Kinsey to follow him.
Gamrot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamrot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gamrot is looking for a counter combo.
Gamrot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinsey is breathing heavily.
Gamrot controls the position from side control.
Kinsey is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kinsey, who protects the arm well.
Gamrot controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamrot decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsey tries to keep at a distance but Gamrot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gamrot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kinsey is trying to break the clinch but Gamrot has him pressed against the cage.
Kinsey is trying to break the clinch but Gamrot has him pressed against the cage.
Gamrot keeps control of Kinsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kinsey tries to break the clinch but Gamrot is controlling the position.
Gamrot breaks from the clinch.
Kinsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kinsey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gamrot counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kinsey!
Gamrot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kinsey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gamrot connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kinsey some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot stands up and beckons Kinsey to his feet.
Kinsey moves in looking to clinch but Gamrot pushes him off.
Kinsey throws a leg kick but Gamrot checks it.
Gamrot closes the distance and pushes Kinsey back into the cage.
Gamrot breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gamrot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kinsey won't allow Gamrot to pass to mount.
Gamrot prevents Kinsey from standing back up.
Gamrot stands up from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Gamrot dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gamrot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kinsey.
Kinsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kinsey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gamrot pushes Kinsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kinsey stops a takedown attempt from Gamrot.
Gamrot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kinsey can do to turn this around?
Gamrot manages to break the clinch.
Gamrot shoots in but no luck this time.
Kinsey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamrot blocks a head kick by Kinsey.
Kinsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamrot thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kinsey throws a head kick that misses.
Gamrot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kinsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamrot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kinsey defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gamrot seems content to control.
Kinsey tries to kick Gamrot off but Gamrot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gamrot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gamrot continues to stall.
Gamrot decides to stand and escape the position.
Kinsey throws a hook but Gamrot avoids it easily.
Kinsey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kinsey misses with a combination
and Gamrot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gamrot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mateusz Gamrot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kinsey is looking to stand up but Gamrot isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamrot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gamrot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gamrot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kinsey, up you get!
Gamrot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamrot is in close to Kinsey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gamrot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kinsey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamrot is controlling him.
Gamrot postures up in Kinsey's guard and throws a big left but Kinsey blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamrot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kinsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gamrot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Gamrot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamrot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Mateusz Gamrot wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 4172 p4p, 4168 weight class) and Bryson Potts (ranked 489 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 welterweight 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, Jon Jones!
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, Bryson Potts!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Potts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Potts won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Potts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Potts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potts on the ground.
Potts stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Potts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Potts there.
Potts trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Potts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Potts throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Potts is very close to passing his half guard.
Potts lands with a punch from half guard.
Potts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potts looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Potts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones wants to control but Potts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Potts is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Potts to get the leverage.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Potts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Potts throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Potts working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Potts is having none of it.
Potts passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Potts postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jones to stand up.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Potts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potts working the ground and pound.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Potts working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Jones turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Potts off and cradles Jones's limp body as Potts celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bryson Potts!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Builder (ranked 4171 p4p, 4164 weight class) and Aamek Lion (ranked 490 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Jacob Builder!
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, Aamek Lion!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Builder manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Builder tries to pull guard but Lion holds him up against the cage and eventually Builder drops back down to his feet.
Builder has Lion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Builder is trying to pull guard but Lion turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Builder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lion manages to break the clinch.
Lion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Builder takes the fight into the clinch.
Builder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Builder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lion is looking to stand up but Builder won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Builder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lion postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass.
Builder is trying to control the position but Lion postures up.
Builder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Builder keeping moving, preventing Lion from controlling successfully.
Lion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Builder haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Builder throws a lazy head kick
and Lion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Builder won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builder sneaks back into half guard.
Builder wants to get back to full guard.
Builder is staying active underneath Lion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lion wants to stand but Builder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Builder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lion 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.
Builder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builder is on top in guard.
Lion is trying to keep Builder in close.
That's four 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.
Lion wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.
Builder stops Lion from standing up.
Builder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Builder cracks Lion with a solid left hand.
Builder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lion wants to improve his position but instead Builder has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Builder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Builder misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
Lion with the counter takedown but Builder avoids it easily.
Lion drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Builder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Builder on his heels. He'll look to pass Builder's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Builder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lion pulls Builder into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Builder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Builder is looking to take a break and control but Lion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Builder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two 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.
Builder trying to control the position but Lion is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lion!
Builder controlling from the full mount.
Jacob Builder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Builder working for a guillotine from mount but Lion is in no mood to give up.
Lion can't escape the position.
Lion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lion tries to lock up and control but Builder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Builder controlling the pace for now.
Builder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Builder punching from mount but Lion doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lion can't escape the position.
Builder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lion hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder has control of Lion's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lion regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lion working to try and regain half guard.
Builder throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builder misses with a head shot.
Builder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Builder is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lion is surviving well by controlling Builder's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Builder dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Builder throws a shot to the body.
Lion tries for a takedown but Builder circles away easily
and Builder counters with a stiff right hand.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Lion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Builder shoots in and drives through. Lion sprawls well.
Lion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Builder was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lion feints and as Builder raises his hands in defense, Lion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Builder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Builder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lion can do to turn this around?
Lion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Builder has one foot on Lion's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Builder to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacob Builder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aamek Lion.
Builder tries for a takedown but Lion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lion lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Lion, which made it look bad.
Jacob Builder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lion takes the fight into the clinch.
Builder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lion slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Builder lands a jab to Lion's midsection.
Builder fails with the takedown.
Lion feints and as Builder raises his hands in defense, Lion changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Builder pushes Lion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Builder fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion forces Builder back against the cage and clinches.
Lion manages to break the clinch.
Builder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lion defends it nicely.
Lion clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aamek Lion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lion shoots in and gets a takedown into Builder's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Builder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Builder is looking to control Lion's arms but Lion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Builder has his back to the cage.
Lion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Builder manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Builder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Builder controlling Lion's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Builder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Builder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jacob Builder!
Jacob Builder wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyquanvious Banks (ranked 2932 p4p, 4183 weight class) and Muhammed Ali Jr (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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Tyquanvious Banks!
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, Muhammed Ali Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks blocks a head kick by Ali Jr.
Banks tries to counter with a takedown but Ali Jr is quick to defend against it.
Tyquanvious Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali Jr forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Ali Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks pushes Ali Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Banks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Ali Jr tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali Jr is trying to pull guard but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banks gets control of Ali Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ali Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to sweep here but Ali Jr controlling him for the moment.
Banks pulls Ali Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Ali Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banks has his feet on Ali Jr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ali Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyquanvious Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammed Ali Jr.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ali Jr pinned against the cage. Ali Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ali Jr did well to prevent Banks getting side control.
Ali Jr kicks off Banks and gets to his feet.
Banks throws a hook but Ali Jr blocks it.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali Jr rushes Banks and presses him up against the cage.
Ali Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Ali Jr moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Ali Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banks smiles and moves away.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Banks backs off Ali Jr throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Ali Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ali Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyquanvious Banks 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.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Ali Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Ali Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ali Jr sprawls well initially but Banks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banks 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.
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ali Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banks really is a fat lump.
Ali Jr wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks stands up from half guard.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali Jr can do to turn this around?
Ali Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ali Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali Jr gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Banks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ali Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ali Jr's efforts to push away.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banks pushes Ali Jr off but Ali Jr dives into side control.
Banks is not content to let Ali Jr control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Banks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Banks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ali Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ali Jr's back!
Ali Jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Banks scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Banks keeps control of the position as Ali Jr tries to break free.
Ali Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ali Jr is covering up but some of the strikes from Banks are getting through and doing damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeps control of the position easily here as Ali Jr tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali Jr manages to escape to his feet.
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyquanvious Banks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Banks misses with an uppercut. Ali Jr saw that one coming.
Ali Jr tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banks up against the cage.
Ali Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks has Ali Jr pushed against the cage.
Banks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ali Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Jr dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks looking to throw knees to the head but Ali Jr is blocking nicely.
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Tyquanvious Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyquanvious Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ali Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but Ali Jr blocks with his arms.
Ali Jr tries to pull guard but Banks holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali Jr drops back down to his feet.
Banks jumps guard but Ali Jr stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks prevents a body shot from Ali Jr.
Ali Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Ali Jr is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tyquanvious Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammed Ali Jr.
Ali Jr is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks is pushing Ali Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banks prevents a body shot from Ali Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Jr is looking to control Banks's arms but Banks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali Jr has his back to the cage.
Ali Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ali Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali Jr throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks has Ali Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali Jr has Banks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali Jr dodges an elbow strike from Banks.
Ali Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ali Jr avoids it.
Muhammed Ali Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyquanvious Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyquanvious Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Tyquanvious Banks wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 4196 p4p, 2927 weight class) and Skinny Man (ranked 0 p4p, 379 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 welterweight 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, Baki Hanma!
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, Skinny Man!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hanma stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Hanma is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanma has his back to the cage.
Man lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Hanma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Man prevents Hanma from breaking the clinch.
Man has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hanma clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Man is looking to control Hanma but Hanma is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hanma trying to get back to his feet but Man is in full control for now.
Man is looking to control Hanma but Hanma is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Man thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Hanma showing good submission defense here.
Hanma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Man gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma manages to escape to his feet.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Hanma moves away and avoids it.
Hanma drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Skinny Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hanma.
Man moves into range and clinches up with Hanma.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
Hanma prevents Man from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man stops a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Man is pressed up against the cage. Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man down to the mat. Man avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Hanma misses
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Hanma fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanma scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hanma enables Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hanma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanma keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Hanma could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hanma has his feet on Man's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man fails with the takedown.
Hanma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hanma.
Hanma avoids the head kick by Man.
It looked like Hanma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hanma misses with a head kick.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Hanma gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Man.
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 Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Man.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man moves into the clinch.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man successfully pulls guard.
Hanma gets to his feet - Man follows without any prompting.
Hanma connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man pushes Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Man gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hanma has one foot on Man's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Man just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Man holds him up against the cage and eventually Hanma drops back down to his feet.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Hanma throws a head kick that misses
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanma's guard.
Hanma pushes Man off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Man pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Man misses.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hanma sprawls well.
Man shoots for a takedown but Hanma saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man instigates a clinch.
Man leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hanma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to push Man away but Man has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hanma is looking to control Man's arms but Man gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanma has his back to the cage.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man is struggling to control the position.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Man - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Man just leaning against Hanma, taking a breather.
Man breaks from the clinch.
Hanma tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Man prevents Hanma from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hanma to regain full guard.
Man stands and steps away. Hanma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man drives through and clinches with Hanma against the cage.
Man breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skinny Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Man rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanma tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Hanma stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Man instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hanma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man blocks a head kick by Hanma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanma has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Man is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanma tries to circle away but Man has him pinned against the cage.
Man lands a takedown into guard.
Hanma has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Man off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is working an open guard so Man takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Hanma.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hanma is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hanma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Hanma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Man moves into the clinch.
Hanma avoids a wild elbow strike from Man.
Man tries to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling the position.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man clinches up with Hanma and pushes him back against the cage.
Hanma struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Hanma taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man gets the takedown into side control.
Hanma throws Man to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man pushes Hanma up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Hanma has double underhooks.
Hanma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle.
Hanma goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baki Hanma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Man decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hanma tries to kick Man off in order to stand up. Man Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanma 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Baki Hanma!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Skinny Man!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kts Von (ranked 4188 p4p, 4170 weight class) and Sal Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 491 weight class). Von's entrance music is Kill to Survive. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Kts Von!
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, Sal Rollins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown but Von manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rollins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rollins looks to land a combination. Von sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Kts Von has been cut.
Rollins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von sprawls well. Von wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Rollins has closed the distance and engaged Von in a clinch.
Rollins working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
Rollins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Von content to stall in guard here.
Von looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Von trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rollins manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rollins content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Von working a defensive guard here.
Rollins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rollins is one step ahead there.
Rollins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins gets to his feet. Von looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rollins instigates a clinch.
Von dodges an elbow strike from Rollins.
Von wants to get back to striking at distance but Rollins won't allow it.
Von manages to break the clinch.
Sal Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
Von looks for a takedown but Rollins sprawls well.
Von shoots for a double leg takedown but Rollins sprawls well. He's pushed Von's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rollins is looking for the big counter here.
Von moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away
and Rollins counters with a series of strikes. Von will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins goes for a double leg but Von avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von continues to drive forward.
Rollins has managed to clinch.
Von is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Von stops a takedown attempt from Rollins.
Rollins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Von has him pressed against the cage.
Von changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rollins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von moves to clinch but Rollins breaks away
and Rollins counters with a left and a right that stings Von.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kts Von's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Von avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Von sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Von connects with an inside leg kick.
Von rushes Rollins and presses him up against the cage.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Von shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Von has had enough of the clinch but Rollins keeps him there for the moment.
Von is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von jumps guard but Rollins stands there with Von around his waist. Von gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rollins tries to score a body lock takedown but Von shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von is looking to counter with head kicks.
Von misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Von misses.
Von doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von tries to close the distance and clinch but Rollins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt - Von sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Von drives through with a takedown into Rollins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von passes into side control.
Rollins gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Von controlling from mount.
Von stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
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!
Von connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Von.
Von thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rollins if he has to take too many more of those.
Rollins clinches up with Von and pushes him back against the cage.
Von's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rollins drops his hands momentarily and Von takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rollins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Von's waist but Von gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rollins off to one side.
Von takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
Kts Von is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins throws a low kick, looking for Von's leg but Von calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von, pushing him back against the cage.
Von goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rollins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von pulls Rollins into guard.
Von trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rollins.
Rollins misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kts Von dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kts Von's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Von defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rollins.
Von throwing a counter right hand but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Von shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rollins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Von wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Von gets to his feet - Rollins follows without any prompting.
Rollins has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von moves into the clinch.
Rollins is pressed up against the cage. Von has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rollins down to the mat. Rollins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Von. No joy for Rollins on that attempt.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sal Rollins.
Von shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense.
Rollins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von defends well and Rollins ends up having to push Von into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins has Von up against the cage in a clinch.
Von tries to land knees in the clinch but Rollins avoids the damage to the body.
Von managing to block the knees to the body from Rollins.
Rollins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rollins to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von has Rollins pressed against the cage, preventing Rollins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rollins tries to pull guard but Von won't allow it.
Von tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von tries to circle away but Rollins has him pinned against the cage.
Rollins is trying to pull guard but Von turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Von pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rollins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von. Von obviously looking to wear him down.
Rollins has Von up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von breaks the clinch.
Crunch! Von slams his shin into Rollins's torso.
Von throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rollins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von.
Von throws a jab when Rollins was well out of range.
Rollins tries a head kick but it misses.
Rollins dives in and grabs Von's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von pushes down on Rollins's head and hops out.
Rollins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Von counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Von closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip 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!
Von looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rollins tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Von manages to move to mount!
Von can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rollins is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kts Von showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Kts Von!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Kts Von!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Sal Rollins!
Kts Von wins by split decision!
Kts Von took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Kill...To...Survive'.
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