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QFC Tournament 1024 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Vico (ranked 2929 p4p, 4555 weight class) and Diego Magnifico (ranked 385 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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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, John Vico!
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, Diego Magnifico!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnifico shoots in and gets a takedown into Vico's guard.
Vico wants to sweep here but Magnifico controlling him for the moment.
Magnifico with a nice head shot there.
Magnifico slips nicely into half guard.
Magnifico wants to control but Vico is keeping him busy.
Vico is trying to control but can't.
Magnifico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vico's head.
Magnifico working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vico trying to control here.
Magnifico is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vico!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnifico lands a nice shot to the head.
Magnifico connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vico is in a horrible position here. Magnifico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magnifico lands a couple of good shots and Vico has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnifico 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.
Magnifico tries to keep control of the position but Vico is staying busy.
Magnifico gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
 Vico is rocked!
Magnifico lands a good shot there. Vico covers up! Magnifico smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Vico to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Magnifico jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Magnifico!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taco McLamp (ranked 4541 p4p, 4489 weight class) and Marcos Assuncao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assuncao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Are Young. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Taco McLamp!
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, Marcos Assuncao!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assuncao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Assuncao has hold of McLamp's arm. He's looking for a kimura. McLamp seems comfortable defending it but Assuncao has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! McLamp is real pain and he's forced to tap out! McLamp is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Assuncao couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Assuncao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bee Beebee (ranked 2930 p4p, 4457 weight class) and Hunk Stephen (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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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Bee Beebee!
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, Hunk Stephen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephen misses with a series of wild punches.
Beebee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stephen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Beebee.
Stephen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Beebee sprawls well initially but Stephen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beebee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephen pulls his head out easily.
Stephen slows the pace down in half guard.
Stephen decides to stand up.
Stephen misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beebee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stephen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beebee somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beebee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stephen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stephen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beebee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beebee is breathing heavily.
Stephen is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beebee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Beebee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stephen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bee Beebee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephen looking to score a takedown here. Beebee is defending well but Stephen drives through and ends up in Beebee's guard.
Beebee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stephen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephen stands up from Beebee's guard - Stephen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stephen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stephen has hold of one of Beebee's legs. Beebee is fighting the takedown attempt but Stephen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stephen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beebee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stephen passes into half guard.
Stephen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stephen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephen drops an elbow to the side of Beebee's head.
Stephen is trying for a kimura here. Beebee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stephen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunk Stephen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Amr (ranked 2953 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Marc Meymar (ranked 387 p4p, 0 weight class). Amr comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In The End. 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
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Mohamed Amr!
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, Marc Meymar!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meymar dives in and grabs Amr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amr pushes down on Meymar's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meymar or perhaps it was just good defense by Amr, which made it look bad.
Amr has Meymar up against the cage in a clinch.
Amr goes for a takedown attempt but Meymar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amr has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meymar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Amr drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meymar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meymar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amr is one step ahead there.
Amr wants to control from the top but Meymar keeps moving.
Meymar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meymar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amr is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meymar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meymar throws a head kick that misses
and Amr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meymar's guard.
Meymar has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Amr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Amr manages to break the clinch.
Amr drops Meymar with a right and a left! Amr comes rushing in but Meymar regains his composure and manages to keep Amr in guard.
Amr trying to control the position from guard on top but Meymar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amr stands up from Meymar's guard - Amr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Amr lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Meymar can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Amr and Meymar drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Amr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohamed Amr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleitos Svoboda (ranked 4401 p4p, 4441 weight class) and Ivan Gerber (ranked 541 p4p, 0 weight class). Svoboda comes to the cage accompanied by Like A Stone. 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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Cleitos Svoboda!
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, Ivan Gerber!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber fails with the takedown
and Svoboda counters with a one-two to the body.
Svoboda misses with a double jab
and Gerber counters by clinching up.
Gerber manages to break the clinch.
Gerber darts in and clinches Svoboda up against the cage.
Svoboda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gerber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svoboda breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svoboda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cleitos Svoboda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Gerber.
Gerber forces Svoboda back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gerber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Svoboda tries to bum rush Gerber with a series of wild strikes but Gerber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svoboda rushes Gerber and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Gerber is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Svoboda piles on the pressure and Gerber crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cleitos Svoboda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Kurosaki (ranked 4553 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Rickey Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 388 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 light heavyweight 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, Ichigo Kurosaki !
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, Rickey Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurosaki connects with a jab.
 It looks like Rickey Steamboat has been cut.
Kurosaki works Steamboat's body with a nice hook.
Kurosaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamboat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Kurosaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steamboat walks into a left hand.
Steamboat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kurosaki connects with a looping right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki .
That has opened up Rickey Steamboat's cut even more.
Kurosaki blocks a jab.
Kurosaki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steamboat sprawling to the canvas! Steamboat rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kurosaki finish him?!
 Steamboat is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurosaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steamboat is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurosaki finish him?
No joy there for Steamboat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kurosaki misses the target.
Steamboat seems to have recovered his senses.
Kurosaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Steamboat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurosaki digs a good body shot into Steamboat's ribs.
Steamboat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steamboat throws a series of punches but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Steamboat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steamboat looks winded!
Kurosaki pounces like a tiger and cracks Steamboat with a vicious hook! Steamboat is down but not out! Kurosaki follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ichigo Kurosaki !
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fijian Zombie (ranked 4486 p4p, 4484 weight class) and Tony Key (ranked 543 p4p, 544 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 light heavyweight 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, Fijian Zombie!
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, Tony Key!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie gets a clinch.
Key tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zombie smiles and moves away.
Key pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Key misses with a series of wild punches.
Zombie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zombie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Key regains guard immediately.
Zombie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Key keeping full guard, as Zombie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Key, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Key is looking for a sweep.
Zombie creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zombie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Key for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to buck Zombie off but Zombie is having none of it.
Key is pushing Zombie's head away, looking to escape. Zombie manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Key is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Key sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zombie trying to control the pace.
Key looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zombie stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Zombie circles away.
Zombie feints and then cracks Key's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Key down.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Key looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zombie is controlling the pace.
Key wants to control but Zombie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to get back to full guard.
Zombie winds up and cracks Key with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zombie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zombie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zombie content to control rather than advance.
Zombie prevents Key from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zombie controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fijian Zombie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zombie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Key manages to circle out of the way.
Zombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Key can do to turn this around?
Zombie throws a head kick that Key semi-blocks.
Key takes a swing at Zombie's ribcage but misses.
Fijian Zombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zombie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zombie wants to take a breather but Key is having none of it.
Key kicks off Zombie and gets to his feet.
Key misses with a takedown attempt - Zombie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Key throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Key enables Zombie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Key manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looking to control.
Zombie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fijian Zombie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Key trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Key keeping full guard, as Zombie tries to pass.
Zombie is stalling in the full guard.
Zombie preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key trying to keep a closed guard but Zombie is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Key shoots and misses
and Key takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zombie tries to close the distance and clinch but Key swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zombie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Key's guard.
Fijian Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Key.
Key looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Key is breathing heavily.
Zombie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Key keeping full guard, as Zombie tries to pass.
Zombie preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key wants to stand and escape but Zombie is having none of it.
Zombie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Key is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zombie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zombie controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Key tries to bench press Zombie off him but Zombie keeps the position.
Key is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zombie is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Key is looking for a sweep.
Zombie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Key's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Key's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fijian Zombie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Key shoots for a takedown but Zombie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Key gets caught napping as Zombie dives in and scores a takedown. Key manages to retain guard.
Key utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zombie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Key trying to strike off his back.
Key working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zombie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Key looking to control but Zombie passes into half guard.
Zombie uses his free foot to push down on Key's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Key.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Zombie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zombie stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Key shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zombie as he jumps to the side.
Key shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zombie sprawls well. Zombie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Key gets slowly back to his feet.
Fijian Zombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Key.
Zombie throws a nice looking combination but Key bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Key unleashes a big counter combination but Zombie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Key gets tackled into the cage by Zombie. Zombie maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zombie stalling.
Zombie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Key is trying to maintain the position but Zombie is very close to passing his half guard.
Key tries to get to full guard but Zombie has control of the leg.
Key misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Zombie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zombie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zombie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Zombie darts in and clinches Key up against the cage.
Key is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zombie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Key to the mat. Key regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zombie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zombie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombie passes Key's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Key is looking to improve his position.
Zombie controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fijian Zombie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zombie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Fijian Zombie!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Fijian Zombie!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Fijian Zombie!
Fijian Zombie wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SzymonKING SzymonKINGP (ranked 4403 p4p, 4534 weight class) and Remy Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 550 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, SzymonKING SzymonKINGP!
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, Remy Lemieux !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SzymonKINGP shoots in for a double leg but Lemieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemieux unleashes a big counter combination but SzymonKINGP bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by SzymonKINGP or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemieux , which made it look bad.
Lemieux tries to clinch but SzymonKINGP moves away
and SzymonKINGP counters with a series of strikes. Lemieux will be more careful next time no doubt.
SzymonKINGP fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SzymonKING SzymonKINGP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but SzymonKINGP swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux has SzymonKINGP up against the cage in a clinch.
SzymonKINGP jumps guard but Lemieux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lemieux lands a damaging elbow.
Lemieux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SzymonKINGP takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
SzymonKINGP tries to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling the position.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but SzymonKINGP uses good head movement to avoid it.
SzymonKINGP manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SzymonKINGP pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
SzymonKINGP tries to land a sweep but no joy.
SzymonKINGP really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SzymonKINGP is on top in guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but SzymonKINGP is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SzymonKINGP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
SzymonKINGP throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but SzymonKINGP is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SzymonKINGP throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SzymonKINGP. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SzymonKINGP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
SzymonKINGP sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to stand and escape but SzymonKINGP is having none of it.
SzymonKINGP trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux wants to stand but SzymonKINGP is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
SzymonKINGP trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SzymonKINGP throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux wants to stand but SzymonKINGP is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
SzymonKINGP avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like SzymonKINGP was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
SzymonKINGP clinches.
Lemieux cracks SzymonKINGP with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux .
SzymonKINGP tries to pull guard but Lemieux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
SzymonKINGP is breathing heavily.
SzymonKINGP is trying to break the clinch but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
SzymonKINGP is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemieux to keep the fight standing.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but SzymonKINGP gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux .
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but SzymonKINGP uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a nice elbow.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemieux as SzymonKINGP tries to tie him up.
Lemieux taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by SzymonKINGP.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but SzymonKINGP is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemieux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
SzymonKINGP tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemieux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SzymonKINGP tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it.
A short left from Lemieux .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but SzymonKINGP gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of SzymonKINGP backwards.
SzymonKINGP is rocked!
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of SzymonKINGP backwards.
Oh SzymonKINGP is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux .
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lemieux .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Lemieux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SzymonKINGP paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SzymonKINGP shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
SzymonKINGP keeps the fight on the outside.
SzymonKINGP seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemieux has managed to clinch.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
SzymonKINGP wants to break free but Lemieux has control.
SzymonKINGP is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux .
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux avoids a wild elbow strike from SzymonKINGP.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux trying to control the position but instead, SzymonKINGP has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemieux into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the position but instead, SzymonKINGP has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux is trying to stall.
SzymonKINGP tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SzymonKING SzymonKINGP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SzymonKINGP wants to take the fight to the mat but Lemieux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SzymonKINGP letting Lemieux take a breather here.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
SzymonKINGP blocks an elbow strike from Lemieux .
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux throws a big uppercut that drops SzymonKINGP! More strikes from Lemieux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! SzymonKINGP lies dazed against the cage as Lemieux celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Lemieux !
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