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QFC Tournament 357 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dallas Walts (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
Brawler
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BJJ White 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 Los Angeles, Muhamad Alli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Walts!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alli clinches up against the cage.
Walts can't break the clinch.
Alli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walts working hard to break the clinch.
Walts is trying to break the clinch but Alli has him pressed against the cage.
Alli jumps guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Walts gets to his feet. Alli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Walts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walts throws a body kick that misses.
Alli shoots for a takedown but Walts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dallas Walts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alli misses with a series of wild punches.
Walts throws a series of punches but Alli moves out of range.
Walts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alli circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alli somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Alli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walts throws a series of punches but Alli moves out of range.
A punch combination from Walts misses.
Walts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alli.
Walts looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Walts as Alli shoots in.
Walts swings widly with a right hand
and Alli counters by moving into the clinch.
Alli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alli tries to pull guard but Walts won't allow it.
Walts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walts tries a body shot but Alli blocks it.
Alli blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walts can't find room to land a body shot as Alli controls the action.
Alli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walts or not.
Walts tries to break the clinch but Alli is controlling the position.
Walts is trying to break the clinch but Alli has him pressed against the cage.
Alli tries to score a body lock takedown but Walts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walts has had enough of the clinch but Alli keeps him there for the moment.
Alli jumps guard.
Alli trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walts preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walts swinging wildly here.
Walts fails to land with a series of punches.
Alli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Walts as Alli shoots in.
Walts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alli tries to bum rush Walts with a series of wild strikes but Walts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick from Alli lands but Walts takes it in his stride.
Alli is looking to clinch but Walts is avoiding it.
Alli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Walts leaves Alli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli shoots in and drives through. Walts sprawls well.
Walts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy body kick from Walts
and Alli counters with a three punch combo that has Walts backing up. Walts nods at Alli to acknowledge the strikes.
Walts misses with a series of wild punches.
Walts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Walts. Those never looked like landing.
Walts throws a right and a left that Alli avoids nicely.
Alli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walts is fending him off so far but Alli persists. Nope, Walts circles away and we're back to standing.
Walts lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walts sprawls well. Walts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alli gets slowly back to his feet.
Walts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dallas Walts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walts as he avoids it easily.
Alli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walts finds it's way round the side to connect with Alli's head.
Walts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alli connects with a knee to the head.
Alli tries to pull guard but Walts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Alli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walts looks to land a combination but Alli avoids it well.
Alli shoots in looking for a takedown. Walts tries to sprawl out of it but Alli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
No joy there for Walts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Walts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Walts misses.
Walts scores with a three punch combo!
Alli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walts, pushing him back against the cage.
Alli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Walts is trying to force a seperation but Alli has the dominant position.
Walts is looking to break free of the clinch but Alli has double underhooks.
Alli breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Walts as Alli shoots in.
Alli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walts.
Alli dives in and grabs Walts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walts pushes down on Alli's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Walts.
Walts takes one on the button.
Alli shoots in for a double leg but Walts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Walts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Walts throws a one two combo.
Walts stalks Alli and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Alli's face. Alli staggers backwards, shaken.
Walts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Walts is working the combinations to good effect here.
Alli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walts sprawls well. Walts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alli gets slowly back to his feet.
Dallas Walts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walts!
Alli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Walts if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alli stalks Walts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walts's face. Walts staggers backwards, shaken.
Walts misses with a combination
and Alli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dallas Walts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alli slips a jab and a cross from Walts.
Walts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alli.
Walts bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alli's head.
Walts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walts swivels and escapes.
Walts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Walts throws a right hand that Alli ducks under and follows up with a left that Alli also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alli dives in and grabs Walts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walts pushes down on Alli's head and hops out.
Walts misses with a two punch combination.
Walts looks to land a combination but Alli avoids it well.
Alli tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Alli or perhaps it was just good defense by Walts which made him look bad.
Alli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Walts as he avoids it easily.
Walts looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walts throws a right and a left that Alli avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alli tries for a takedown but Walts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Walts.
A punch combination from Walts misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Walts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Walts's waist but Walts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alli off to one side.
Alli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Walts misses with a wild combination.
Alli tries to clinch there but Walts circles away.
Walts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walts throws a combination that misses
and Alli counters by moving into the clinch.
Walts is looking to break free of the clinch but Alli has double underhooks.
Alli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alli wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Walts. No joy for Alli on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walts misses with a double jab
and Alli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walts.
Alli tries to clinch there but Walts circles away.
Alli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No joy there for Walts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alli throws a body punch but Walts moves out of range.
Walts thuds his right hand into Alli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Walts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alli counters with a three punch combo that has Walts backing up. Walts nods at Alli to acknowledge the strikes.
Alli doesn't manage to clinch there - Walts circles away.
Walts lands with a nice combination. Alli backs away looking to recover.
Alli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muhamad Alli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walts leaves Alli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walts throws a nice looking combination but Alli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alli thows a body shot but no joy.
Walts swinging wildly here.
Walts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alli dives in and grabs Walts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walts pushes down on Alli's head and hops out.
Walts lands a jab-cross combination.
Muhamad Alli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walts swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walts is trying to push Alli away but Alli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alli circles away quickly and effectively.
Alli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Walts avoids it really well and circles away.
Walts throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Walts.
Walts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walts wants it to stay on the feet.
Walts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alli counters with a stiff right hand.
Alli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Walts misses.
Walts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alli shoots in for a takedown but Walts shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walts misses with a double jab.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Walts pushes him off.
Alli lands a head kick!
Walts lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Walts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Walts misses.
Alli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walts tries to bum rush Alli with a series of wild strikes but Alli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walts keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Walts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Dallas Walts!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Dallas Walts!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Dallas Walts!
Dallas Walts wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Articulate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Dudley (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 Los Angeles, Articulate Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dude Dudley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dudley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Dudley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter misses with a head kick.
Dudley blocks a head kick by Fighter.
Dudley closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter, looking for a takedown. Dudley pushes Fighter against the cage but Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fighter throws a sloppy head kick and Dudley moves out of range easily.
Fighter feints and then cracks Dudley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dudley down.
Fighter stuffs the takedown.
Articulate Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Dudley.
Dudley shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dudley wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dudley stops Fighter from getting back to his feet.
Dudley is trying to work for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.
Dudley is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dudley has isolated one of Fighter's arms. Fighter looking to fight him off but Dudley twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dude Dudley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleitao Limao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zane comes to the cage accompanied by Alexisonfire - Mailbox Arson. 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 Los Angeles, Seth Zane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleitao Limao!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Limao gets caught flat footed, as Zane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Limao's guard.
Zane wants to pass the guard but Limao is defending well.
Limao scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Zane manages to mount him!
Limao has left one of his arms exposed and Zane doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Limao screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Seth Zane!
Seth Zane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Vonmundt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Armani (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 Los Angeles, John Vonmundt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Armani!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Leonardo Armani has been cut.
Vonmundt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armani swinging wildly here.
Vonmundt shoots in looking for a takedown but Armani manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vonmundt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vonmundt tries to clinch up
and Armani counters with a nice uppercut.
Armani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vonmundt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Armani wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonmundt breaks from the clinch.
Vonmundt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vonmundt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armani is fending him off so far but Vonmundt persists. Nope, Armani circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Vonmundt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonmundt missing with a left hand there. Armani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooh a lovely combination from Armani sends Vonmundt down but not out. Armani dives into side control looking to finish.
Vonmundt is rocked!
It looks like John Vonmundt has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Armani decides to stand back up.
Oh Vonmundt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vonmundt shoots in for a double leg but Armani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vonmundt seems to have got his legs back now.
Vonmundt shoots for a takedown but Armani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armani throws a head kick that misses.
Armani lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonmundt get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Vonmundt stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Armani runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Armani!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Merciano (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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Counter fighter
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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 Los Angeles, The Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Merciano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samurai.
Merciano avoids the elbow strike from Samurai, against the cage.
Samurai lands a nice elbow.
Merciano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Merciano fails to pull guard.
Samurai misses with an elbow strike.
Merciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samurai is keeping busy.
Merciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Samurai avoids the damage to the body.
Samurai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samurai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Samurai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samurai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Samurai is pressed up against the cage. Merciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samurai down to the mat. Samurai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Merciano feints and then cracks Samurai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samurai down.
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!
Merciano moves into the clinch.
Samurai is pressed up against the cage. Merciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samurai down to the mat. Samurai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Merciano.
Merciano misses with a takedown
and Samurai counters with a nice body shot.
Merciano looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai clinches.
Samurai landing knees to the head.
Samurai lands an elbow that stopped Merciano in his tracks for a moment.
Samurai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Merciano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Merciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Samurai prevents it.
Samurai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samurai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Merciano is looking to break free of the clinch but Samurai has double underhooks.
Samurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Merciano blocks it with crossed arms.
Merciano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samurai.
Merciano wants to get back to striking at distance but Samurai won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samurai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Merciano tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samurai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Samurai misses with an elbow over the top.
Merciano jumps into guard, dragging Samurai to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merciano holds on and takes a little breather.
Samurai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samurai stands and steps away. Merciano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai tries to close the distance and clinch but Merciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samurai tries to clinch but Merciano is having none of it.
Samurai throws a looping overhand right but Merciano ducks down to avoid it.
Samurai slips a straight right by Merciano.
The Samurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merciano closes the distance and pushes Samurai back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Samurai.
A knee to the head by Samurai.
Samurai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Merciano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Samurai misses with a knee to the head.
Merciano breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai tries to clinch but Merciano is having none of it.
Merciano feints and as Samurai raises his hands in defense, Merciano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Merciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Samurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merciano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Samurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 The Samurai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merciano has clasped his hands together around Samurai's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merciano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Samurai is squirming around, avoiding Merciano's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merciano content just to control the position here.
Samurai wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merciano controlling the position easily from mount.
Samurai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merciano on the ground.
Jose Merciano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Samurai. No joy for Merciano on that attempt.
Merciano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samurai as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merciano fails with a takedown attempt.
The Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Merciano.
Merciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Samurai is looking to clinch but Merciano is avoiding it.
Samurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Merciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Merciano with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samurai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merciano thinking.
Merciano is breathing heavily.
Merciano bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samurai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Samurai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Samurai wants to clinch up but Merciano keeps it at a distance.
Samurai clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Merciano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Merciano takes an elbow to the temple.
Merciano pulls guard.
Merciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samurai is one step ahead there.
Samurai wanted to stand there but Merciano had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merciano has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samurai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Merciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Merciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Merciano fails with the takedown
and Samurai counters with a big head kick but Merciano shrugs it off.
Samurai pushes Merciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Samurai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Samurai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Merciano tries to circle away but Samurai has him pinned against the cage.
Samurai missing with knees to the body.
Merciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Merciano shoots in for a takedown but Samurai shows good takedown defense.
A nice inside leg kick there by Merciano. That's going to slow Samurai down.
Merciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samurai darts in and clinches Merciano up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai throws an elbow but it misses.
Merciano manages to pull guard.
Merciano is looking for a triangle here but Samurai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Merciano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samurai decides to stand up, so the ref orders Merciano to his feet.
Jose Merciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merciano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Samurai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Merciano.
Merciano shoots and misses
and Samurai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samurai closes the distance and clinches.
Merciano tries to work over Samurai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samurai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samurai lands a nice elbow.
Merciano is trying to pull guard but Samurai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Samurai lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merciano takes a knee to the side of the body.
Samurai with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merciano looking to stall.
The Samurai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samurai lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Samurai obliges.
Merciano wants a takedown.
Samurai lands an elbow inside that Merciano shrugs off.
Samurai lands a damaging elbow.
Samurai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Samurai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Samurai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Samurai lands an elbow inside that Merciano shrugs off.
Merciano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samurai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Merciano's efforts to push away.
Samurai lands a knee to the head.
Samurai throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samurai pushes off an throws an elbow but Merciano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Samurai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Merciano blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Merciano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samurai misses with an elbow strike.
Samurai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Merciano is defending well for now.
Merciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Samurai walks away with a smile on his face. Merciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Merciano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samurai fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Samurai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samurai 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for The Samurai!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for The Samurai!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for The Samurai!
The Samurai wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viva La Revoluciun (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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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 Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viva La Revoluciun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revoluciun clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Revoluciun.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Revoluciun lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Revoluciun.
Revoluciun lands with a right to the head.
Revoluciun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Revoluciun avoiding damage as Diaz throws knees to the body.
Revoluciun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Revoluciun smiles and moves away.
Revoluciun doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Revoluciun avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Revoluciun doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Revoluciun as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Revoluciun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Revoluciun. Revoluciun maintains the clinch.
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!
Revoluciun scores with a knee to the head.
Revoluciun lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Revoluciun.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Revoluciun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Revoluciun against the cage.
Revoluciun connects with a knee to the head.
Revoluciun lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Revoluciun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Revoluciun creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diaz's defenses.
Revoluciun working the clinch nicely. Diaz is working for position but Revoluciun cracks him with a big knee to the head! Diaz crumples up against the cage and Revoluciun lands two more shots before the ref can save Diaz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Viva La Revoluciun!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olalek Laniwikky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laniwikky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Neva xay neva. 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 Los Angeles, Justin Maxwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olalek Laniwikky!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Laniwikky moves away and avoids it.
Maxwell tests Laniwikky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maxwell connects with a combination that backs up Laniwikky into the cage. Maxwell lands a flurry of punches that gets past Laniwikky's guard. Laniwikky is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Maxwell bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Maxwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Shopov (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 Los Angeles, Joe Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borislav Shopov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shopov scores with a nice head shot.
Michaels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shopov gets caught napping as Michaels dives in and scores a takedown. Shopov manages to retain guard.
Michaels wanted to stand there but Shopov had control of the position.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Michaels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Shopov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shopov working for a triangle but Michaels defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shopov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michaels trying to control but Shopov is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Joe Michaels has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Michaels walks into a left hand.
Michaels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michaels is rocked!
Shopov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Michaels up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shopov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Michaels's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borislav Shopov!
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