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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge VonQulik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes. Francois Dubonet acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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181 lbs
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161 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge VonQulik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
VonQulik connects with a jab.
Dubonet lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as VonQulik backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Jorge VonQulik has been cut.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but VonQulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
VonQulik shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubonet as he jumps to the side.
Dubonet misses with a leg kick.
Dubonet ducks under a wild hook from VonQulik.
Dubonet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
VonQulik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
VonQulik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dubonet defends it nicely.
VonQulik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VonQulik throws a body kick that misses.
VonQulik misses with a body shot.
VonQulik misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Dubonet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from VonQulik misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
VonQulik misses with a body shot.
Dubonet throws a low kick but VonQulik avoids it.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Dubonet defending well as VonQulik loads up on a big left hand.
VonQulik misses with a right hand
and Dubonet counters with an inside leg kick.
Dubonet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dubonet stuffs the takedown attempt from VonQulik. VonQulik gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubonet throws a body kick that misses.
VonQulik throws a right and a left that both miss.
VonQulik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dubonet's half guard.
VonQulik is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dubonet is looking to control VonQulik's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dubonet avoid being mounted?
That's two 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!
VonQulik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dubonet's head.
Dubonet trying to control from the bottom.
VonQulik thows a huge punch but Dubonet dodges it nicely.
VonQulik stalling away here and it's allowed Dubonet to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
VonQulik 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.
VonQulik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dubonet keeping moving, preventing VonQulik from controlling successfully.
VonQulik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
VonQulik trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik tries to free his leg and advance position but Dubonet is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
VonQulik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
VonQulik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dubonet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dubonet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
VonQulik trying to control here.
Dubonet stalling away here and it's allowed VonQulik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
VonQulik is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
VonQulik passes to side control.
Dubonet is trying to control VonQulik's posture but VonQulik avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet is looking to reverse the position.
VonQulik with the ground and pound but Dubonet regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
VonQulik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
VonQulik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dubonet trying to hold on to VonQulik's head to control him but VonQulik postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VonQulik seems to be working for a kimura but Dubonet defends the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VonQulik is trying to control. Dubonet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jorge VonQulik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
That's time! VonQulik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
VonQulik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dubonet can pounce on him.
VonQulik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
VonQulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubonet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VonQulik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VonQulik misses with a few strikes there.
VonQulik throws a lazy right hand but Dubonet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dubonet throws a head kick but VonQulik moves out of range.
VonQulik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dubonet.
VonQulik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubonet manages to avoid it.
VonQulik avoids a punch combination nicely.
VonQulik checks the leg kick nicely there.
VonQulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubonet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
VonQulik misses with a body shot
and Dubonet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
VonQulik throws a shot from downtown. Dubonet moves away and avoids it.
VonQulik misses with an uppercut. Dubonet saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
VonQulik avoids the head kick by Dubonet.
VonQulik misses with a hook.
VonQulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VonQulik throws a hook to the side of Dubonet's head but Dubonet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dubonet feints and then cracks VonQulik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VonQulik down.
Francois Dubonet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VonQulik looks to throw the jab but Dubonet is out of range.
Dubonet staying out of range there.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VonQulik swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
VonQulik trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
Dubonet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet keeping moving, preventing VonQulik from controlling successfully.
Jorge VonQulik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
VonQulik wants to pass the guard but Dubonet is keeping the position.
VonQulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Dubonet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jorge VonQulik wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
VonQulik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dubonet avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
Jorge VonQulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dubonet walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dubonet misses with an attempted mid kick.
VonQulik loads up on a big right hand but Dubonet slips the punch.
VonQulik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from VonQulik misses.
Dubonet is looking to land body kicks.
Dubonet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
VonQulik misses with a combination
and Dubonet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dubonet misses with a body kick.
Dubonet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VonQulik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubonet.
VonQulik connects with a body shot.
Dubonet looks to throw a body kick
and VonQulik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubonet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to VonQulik's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VonQulik.
VonQulik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubonet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
VonQulik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VonQulik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for VonQulik.
Jab, jab by VonQulik - just one landing.
A punch combination from VonQulik misses.
VonQulik fails with a takedown attempt.
Dubonet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from VonQulik.
VonQulik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
VonQulik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge VonQulik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VonQulik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VonQulik blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
VonQulik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubonet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jorge VonQulik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dubonet lands a front kick.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
VonQulik blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but VonQulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by VonQulik!
Dubonet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dubonet throws a series of punches but VonQulik avoids them all with ease.
Dubonet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but VonQulik checks it well.
VonQulik avoids a kick to the body.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubonet misses with a jab, cross combination.
VonQulik misses with a body shot.
Dubonet takes a swing at VonQulik's ribcage but misses.
VonQulik misses with a body shot.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet looks for the body kick but VonQulik saw that one coming.
VonQulik throws a body punch but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dubonet avoids the body shot from VonQulik.
VonQulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubonet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VonQulik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dubonet slips a straight right by VonQulik.
Dubonet blocks a jab.
A punch combination from VonQulik misses.
Dubonet throws a head kick that half lands.
Dubonet swinging wildly here.
VonQulik looks to score with a jab to the body but Dubonet is just out of range.
A cross from VonQulik lands.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubonet throws a series of punches but VonQulik moves out of range.
VonQulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
VonQulik swinging wildly here.
VonQulik misses with a takedown attempt - Dubonet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubonet scores with a one two! VonQulik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
VonQulik throws the kick towards the body but Dubonet avoids it.
Dubonet throws a leg kick which misses VonQulik's front leg but catches the back leg as VonQulik tries to avoid it.
Dubonet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubonet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt VonQulik.
A head kick misses from Dubonet.
Dubonet is looking to slow VonQulik down with leg kicks.
Dubonet looks for the body kick but VonQulik saw that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dubonet. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet cracks VonQulik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dubonet cracks VonQulik with a good jab.
Dubonet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses.
VonQulik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonQulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubonet lands a glancing blow to the side of VonQulik's head.
VonQulik misses with an uppercut. Dubonet saw that one coming.
VonQulik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VonQulik looks to land a combination but Dubonet avoids it well.
Dubonet chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - VonQulik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dubonet lands with a nice body kick.
Dubonet throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VonQulik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dubonet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
VonQulik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubonet lands with a slapping head kick.
VonQulik walks into a jab.
VonQulik blocks the body kick.
Dubonet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
VonQulik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubonet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dubonet scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VonQulik misses with a body shot.
VonQulik shoots for a takedown but Dubonet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Dubonet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik'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.
Dubonet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheers as Dubonet lands an impressive looking overhand right. VonQulik doesn't seem phased though.
VonQulik looks to throw the jab but Dubonet is out of range.
VonQulik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from VonQulik. Those never looked like landing.
Dubonet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VonQulik.
VonQulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubonet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Dubonet.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and VonQulik moves out of range easily.
VonQulik throws a sloppy body shot
and Dubonet counters with a solid body kick.
VonQulik misses with a low kick.
Dubonet throws a head kick but VonQulik moves out of range.
Dubonet fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dubonet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik looks to land a left hand but Dubonet moved out of range nicely.
Dubonet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dubonet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dubonet lands a nice looking body kick.
VonQulik walks into a stiff left hand from Dubonet.
Dubonet tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubonet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VonQulik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubonet tries to land a front kick but VonQulik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubonet is looking to slow VonQulik down with leg kicks.
VonQulik shoots in but no luck this time.
VonQulik misses the shot to the body.
VonQulik throws a right hand that misses
and Dubonet counters with a left and a right that stings VonQulik.
Jorge VonQulik's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VonQulik throws an off balance right hand
and Dubonet counters with a body kick that stops VonQulik in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces VonQulik back to the ropes. Dubonet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
VonQulik is rocked!
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
VonQulik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubonet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dubonet throws a lazy head kick
and VonQulik counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dubonet!
Dubonet really wants to buck VonQulik off and get back to his feet.
VonQulik wants to control the pace but Dubonet is squirming around nicely.
Dubonet can't escape the position.
VonQulik is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dubonet can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dubonet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
VonQulik is landing with some decent strikes but Dubonet is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dubonet hang on?
VonQulik tries to control but Dubonet wriggling away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
VonQulik swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dubonet is now in VonQulik's guard. A big mistake from VonQulik there, giving up the dominant position!
Dubonet wants to get up but he can't break VonQulik's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dubonet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dubonet gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
VonQulik scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonQulik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubonet was well out of range. Poor timing from VonQulik.
VonQulik throws a hook to the side of Dubonet's head but Dubonet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
VonQulik missing with a left hand there. Dubonet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from VonQulik misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by VonQulik as he connects with a hook.
Dubonet lands with a kick to the temple. VonQulik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
VonQulik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubonet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dubonet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dubonet avoids the body shot from VonQulik.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
VonQulik misses with a hook. Dubonet ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet moves away from the strike by VonQulik.
A punch combination from Dubonet misses.
VonQulik lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francois Dubonet dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jorge VonQulik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dubonet gets caught napping as VonQulik dives in and scores a takedown. Dubonet manages to retain guard.
VonQulik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VonQulik throwing strikes but missing.
VonQulik wants to control from the top but Dubonet keeps moving.
Dubonet wants to stand up but VonQulik is controlling him.
VonQulik postures up in Dubonet's guard and throws a big left but Dubonet blocks it.
VonQulik wants to control from the top but Dubonet keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VonQulik postures up and lands a big shot to Dubonet's brow.
VonQulik trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
VonQulik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dubonet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
VonQulik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dubonet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
VonQulik is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dubonet has his hands clasped together but VonQulik extends an breaks Dubonet's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by VonQulik.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge VonQulik!
Jorge VonQulik retains his welterweight title!
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