QFC Tournament 534 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steive Sharts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Taison (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.

Sharts
vs
Taison

178 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steive Sharts!
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, Freddy Taison!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taison tries to clinch but Sharts moves out of range.
Sharts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taison thows a body kick. Sharts tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taison scores with a nice body kick.
Taison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sharts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taison misses with a head kick.
Sharts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taison.
Taison wants to clinch but Sharts slips to the side

and Sharts counters with a single leg into guard. Taison didn't expect that.

Sharts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sharts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sharts stands and throws Taison's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sharts is working to tighten his grip on Taison's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Taison has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sharts is really squeezing tight and eventually Taison passes out! Sharts breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steive Sharts!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clark Christian Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kto Kto (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.

Christian Salvador
vs
Kto

169 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clark Christian Salvador!
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, Kto Kto!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kto misses with a low kick.
Kto tries to clinch but Salvador moves out of range.
Salvador appears to be looking for a big counter.

Kto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Salvador trying to control the position here.
Kto trying to control but Salvador is working from the bottom.
Salvador trying to keep a closed guard but Kto is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kto cracks Salvador with a solid left hand.
Salvador looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kto is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kto trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvador is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvador trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kto shoots in and drives through. Salvador sprawls well.
Salvador shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kto but Kto pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Salvador drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvador wants to stand but Kto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Salvador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kto is pulling down on Salvador's head. It's preventing any offense from Salvador, at least for the moment.
Kto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvador with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Kto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kto wants to stand up but Salvador is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kto tries to clinch there but Salvador circles away.
Salvador fails with a takedown attempt.

Salvador shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kto striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kto trying to remain calm as Salvador controls from the top position.
Kto gets back to half guard.
Kto wants to control but Salvador is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvador wants to stand up but Kto is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Salvador is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Kto manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salvador trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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 Clark Christian Salvador will probably get the nod.
That's time! Salvador's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Salvador misses with a takedown attempt - Kto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Salvador tries for a takedown but Kto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kto blocks a head kick by Salvador.
Salvador misses with the combination.

Kto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kto is looking to take a break and control but Salvador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvador tries to control but Kto manages to take his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kto working for the choke.
Kto avoiding Salvador 's attempts to control his hands.
Kto scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Salvador is looking for a way out.
Kto controlling from the back.
Kto lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Salvador covers up after that shot from Kto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Kto working for a choke but Salvador is defending well.

Kto sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Salvador taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kto Kto!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Carrot Cake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Liechteiner (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.

Carrot Cake
vs
Liechteiner

165 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Carrot Cake!
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, Martin Liechteiner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carrot Cake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carrot Cake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liechteiner as he jumps to the side.
Liechteiner throws out a counter right but Carrot Cake avoids it with no problem.

Oooooh!!! Liechteiner has knocked Carrot Cake down with a huge combo! Liechteiner steps away and waves a wobbly Carrot Cake back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Carrot Cake is rocked!
Carrot Cake drops his hands momentarily. Liechteiner doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Carrot Cake staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Carrot Cake doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Liechteiner!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Trout (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.

Simpson
vs
Trout

165 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
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, Sam Trout!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trout misses with a two punch combination.
Trout tries to work over Simpson's front leg with a kick but Simpson checks it.

Simpson instigates a clinch.
Trout misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Simpson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Trout's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trout pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Trout is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trout looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trout or not.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Trout tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson is working Trout over against the cage.
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!
Simpson lands a body punch.
Simpson digs a right hand into Trout's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trout's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Trout backwards.
Nice body punch from Simpson - that landed with a thud.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Trout's ribcage. Trout let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson gets through Trout's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson presses Trout against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson stalling against the cage.
Simpson is leaning against Trout and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Trout tries to stall but Simpson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.

Trout is rocked!
Trout is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trout taking a breather.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
Trout is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trout backwards.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Simpson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trouts head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Trout seems to have recovered his senses.
Simpson has Trout pushed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simpson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trout.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Simpson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trout is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trouts head.
Trout is breathing heavily.
Trout looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Simpson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trout's efforts to push away.
Simpson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trout misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Bart Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson presses Trout against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trouts head.
Simpson scores with a shot to the side of Trout's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson is leaning against Trout and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simpson is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simpson.
Simpson lands a big right hand that drops Trout! The killer instinct kicks in and Simpson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Simpson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Simpson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deon Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Collins (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.

Harper
vs
Collins

164 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Harper!
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, Frank Collins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Collins.
Harper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harper dives in for a single leg takedown but Collins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harper walks into a jab.
Frank Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Harper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Harper is rocked!
Collins lands an uppercut, right on the button! Harper tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Collins!
A victorious Frank Collins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sung King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Berns (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.

King
vs
Berns

172 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sung King!
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, Mauricio Berns!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Berns keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Berns is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! King rolls with it to try and escape but Berns cranks on the arm and King is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Berns!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Azzizz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen Plotskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azzizz comes to the cage accompanied by Metalica - Enter Sandman. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Azzizz
vs
Plotskiy

167 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Azzizz!
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, Semen Plotskiy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plotskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Plotskiy.

Azzizz shoots in and bounces Plotskiy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Plotskiy is looking for a triangle here but Azzizz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azzizz wants to take a breather but Plotskiy manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Azzizz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azzizz wants to control from the top but Plotskiy keeps moving.
Azzizz wants to pass the guard but Plotskiy is keeping the position.
Azzizz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plotskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Azzizz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plotskiy tries to strike from the bottom.

Plotskiy has his feet on Azzizz's thighs here. He's pushed Azzizz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Azzizz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Semen Plotskiy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ross Pointon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Recoba (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.

Pointon
vs
Recoba

172 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Pointon!
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, Luis Recoba!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Recoba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pointon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pointon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pointon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Recoba trying to control the position but Pointon is working away.
Recoba might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pointon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Recoba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pointon is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pointon is trying to control Recoba's posture but Recoba avoids it.
Pointon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Recoba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pointon is trying to get back to half guard.
Recoba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pointon keeps working.
Pointon is trying to improve his position.
Pointon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Recoba is looking for a sweep. Pointon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pointon trying to pass the guard but Recoba defending well.

Pointon is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recoba is not content to let Pointon control the position.

Recoba is defending against the submission attempts here by Pointon.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pointon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Recoba still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Recoba has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pointon is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Recoba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pointon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Recoba tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Recoba lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pointon down.
Pointon tries to buck Recoba off but Recoba is having none of it.
Recoba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pointon some visible discomfort.
Pointon looks to move to half guard but instead Recoba has passed into mount! Damn!
Pointon is trying desperately to improve position.
Recoba lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recoba is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Pointon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pointon is in a horrible position here. Recoba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Recoba landing punches.
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!
A big strike lands for Recoba! That's really hurt Pointon and he's turned his back - Recoba keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Recoba jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Recoba!