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QFC Tournament 1230 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javen Yurchon (ranked 4084 p4p, 2740 weight class) and Beckham Blueman (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javen Yurchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beckham Blueman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurchon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blueman is fending him off so far but Yurchon persists. Nope, Blueman circles away and we're back to standing.
Yurchon shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurchon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javen Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blueman clinches up with Yurchon and pushes him back against the cage.
Yurchon decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blueman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blueman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueman lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurchon controls Blueman momentarily but Blueman frees himself.
Yurchon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blueman manages to get himself to full guard.
Yurchon trying to control the position from guard on top but Blueman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blueman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yurchon defends well.
Yurchon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blueman is looking to control Yurchon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blueman avoid being mounted?
Yurchon trying to control from half guard but Blueman is working away.
Yurchon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blueman is looking to escape.
Yurchon is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Blueman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yurchon has control of Blueman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blueman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blueman is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurchon wants to control the pace but Blueman is squirming around nicely.
Yurchon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Yurchon looking to control but Blueman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yurchon works his way to his opponent's back.
Yurchon tries to keep control of the position but Blueman is staying busy.
Blueman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yurchon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blueman trying to get back to his feet but Yurchon is in full control for now.
Yurchon has got one arm under Blueman's chin. This could be trouble... Blueman trying to control the other hand but Yurchon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Blueman has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Javen Yurchon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Vex (ranked 4240 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Marcelo Blueman (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxon Vex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcelo Blueman!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blueman enables Vex to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blueman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Blueman is looking to stand back up but Vex counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Blueman.
Blueman wants to improve his position but Vex is controlling well.
Vex controlling the action here.
Blueman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vex seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Blueman for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blueman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Vex jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Vex politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vex prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vex tries to stand but Blueman is controlling his head.
Blueman can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blueman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vex 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 Blueman's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vex continues to stall.
Vex in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Blueman is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jaxon Vex!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bino Hino (ranked 4443 p4p, 3997 weight class) and Hugo Brennan (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bino Hino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Brennan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brennan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nice strikes from Brennan there.
Hino is looking to improve his position.
Hino trying to control from the bottom.
Brennan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hino trying to control here.
Brennan tries to stand and escape but Hino actually recovers to full guard.
Brennan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan won't allow Hino to get back to his feet.
Hino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brennan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hino is on top in guard.
Hino slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brennan has momentary wrist control but Hino slips an elbow through the middle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brennan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brennan looking for a sweep. Not yet Brennan, not yet.
Brennan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hino's guard.
Hino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brennan is one step ahead there.
Brennan controlling from the top position.
Hino trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hino is looking for a triangle but Brennan pushes his legs off easily.
Hino looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brennan tries to stand but Hino is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hino is looking to clinch but Brennan is avoiding it.
Hino shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brennan as he jumps to the side.
Brennan throws a lazy head kick
and Hino counters by moving into the clinch.
Hino jumps guard and drags Brennan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hino keeping moving, preventing Brennan from controlling successfully.
Brennan distracts Hino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brennan stops Hino from standing up.
Brennan trying to control but Hino is working from the bottom.
Brennan sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Brennan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hino slips a jab and a cross from Brennan.
Hino shoots in for a double leg but Brennan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brennan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brennan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brennan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hino punching from the bottom.
Hugo Brennan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hino won't allow Brennan to pass to mount.
Hino trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Brennan controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hino tries to hold on but Brennan postures up.
Brennan lands a couple of good shots and Hino has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brennan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hino doesn't escape.
Brennan lands shots from the back.
Brennan not allowing Hino to control his hands.
Brennan is looking for the choke from the back position but Hino is controlling his hands well.
Brennan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hino rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hino manages to get to full guard.
Hino trying to control the position.
Brennan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brennan has passed into side control.
Brennan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hino has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hino is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brennan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brennan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hino.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brennan prevents Hino from standing back up.
Brennan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hino wants to get back to his feet.
Brennan works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hino can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Brennan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Brennan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hino circles away.
Hino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hino duly obliges.
Brennan wants to clinch
and Hino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brennan swats away the attempt to clinch by Hino.
Brennan keeps the fight on the outside.
Brennan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hino is wriggling around but Brennan manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brennan stands up out of the half guard.
Nice sprawl there from Brennan as Hino shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hino misses with a takedown
and Brennan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hino's guard.
Brennan stands up over Hino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brennan advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brennan lands a nice short elbow.
Brennan is working for a submission of some sort.
Brennan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brennan is controlling the pace.
Brennan is looking to take a break and control but Hino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brennan is thwarting Hino's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennan wants to free his trapped foot but Hino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brennan keeps trying to improve his position.
Hino is trying to stand.
Brennan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hino is just riding it out for now. Brennan eventually gives up the hold.
Hino tries to roll over but Brennan keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No luck for Hino with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bino Hino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brennan throws a leg kick but Hino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hino misses with a kick to the body.
Brennan stuffs the takedown.
Brennan is looking for the big counter here.
Brennan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hino dodges the punch combination from Brennan.
Bino Hino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Brennan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hino looks to land a right hand but Brennan moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Brennan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brennan 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Hugo Brennan!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Hugo Brennan!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Hugo Brennan!
Hugo Brennan wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlo York (ranked 3979 p4p, 4431 weight class) and Tristan Heath (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Heath!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath slaps away a takedown attempt from York, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Heath's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
York could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Heath darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
York is looking to control Heath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can York avoid being mounted?
Heath works his way into side control.
York knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heath on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath is staying tight to York's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath working away.
York wants to get back to his feet.
York tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heath wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Heath is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt York will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Heath advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Heath content just to control the position here.
Heath misses with a head shot.
York tries to lock up and control but Heath gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heath misses with a head shot.
Heath sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Heath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heath tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
York blocking the ground and pound.
Heath unloads with some shots from mount but York bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
York blocking the ground and pound.
York has given up his back here.
Heath misses with a punch to the head.
York is really stuck here.
Heath biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on York's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Heath is cranking York's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for York! He's tightened the choke and York is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tristan Heath!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gomez (ranked 4325 p4p, 4403 weight class) and Ricky Mcmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 371 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Mcmahon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Gomez blocks the leg kick.
Mcmahon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Mcmahon gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Gomez is trying to push Mcmahon away but Mcmahon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomez is pushing Mcmahon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mcmahon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Mcmahon comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Gomez stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mcmahon is on him like rabid pit bull! Gomez slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Mcmahon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Terry Doyle (ranked 3995 p4p, 3994 weight class) and Ryker Zuniga (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryker Zuniga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuniga avoids the head kick by Doyle.
Doyle feints and then cracks Zuniga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zuniga down.
Doyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuniga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Zuniga circles away.
Zuniga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyle did well to prevent Zuniga getting side control.
Doyle tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Zuniga manages to move to mount!
Zuniga is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Zuniga extends the arm and Doyle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryker Zuniga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrigley Pigmy (ranked 2831 p4p, 3996 weight class) and Louis Bernard (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrigley Pigmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pigmy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pigmy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pigmy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pigmy is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Pigmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wrigley Pigmy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Sogavare (ranked 4034 p4p, 3990 weight class) and Arlan Sokolov (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Sogavare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arlan Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sogavare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sogavare feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sokolovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sogavare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sokolov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sokolov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sogavare.
Sokolov unleashes a big counter combination but Sogavare bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sokolov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sokolov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sogavare counters with a right hand to the body.
Sokolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sogavare takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov delivers a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sogavare.
Sogavare connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sokolov momentarily.
Sokolov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sogavare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sogavare cracks Sokolov with an open hand slap.
Sokolov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sogavare leaves Sokolov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Solomon Sogavare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Sokolov.
Sokolov throws the kick towards the body but Sogavare avoids it.
Sogavare scores with a decent looking hook.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sokolov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov throws a head kick that misses.
Sokolov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sokolov misses with a takedown
and Sogavare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokolov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sogavare avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sogavare darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sokolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sogavare counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sokolov ducks right into an uppercut from Sogavare.
Sokolov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sogavare counters with a right hand to the body.
Sokolov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sogavare pinned against the cage. Sogavare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sokolov misses with a takedown
and Sogavare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sogavare throws a one two combo.
Sogavare darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice combination there by Sogavare.
Solomon Sogavare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sogavare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sogavare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sokolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sogavare counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokolov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sogavare lands a glancing blow to the side of Sokolov's head.
Sogavare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sokolov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sogavare. Sokolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sogavare lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sokolov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sogavare avoids it really well and circles away.
Sokolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sogavare defends well and Sokolov ends up having to push Sogavare into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sokolov looks winded!
Sokolov shoots in and drives through. Sogavare sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sogavare dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Sogavare.
No luck for Sokolov with that takedown attempt.
Sogavare is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from Sogavare does it's job there.
Sogavare throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sokolov has a takedown stuffed.
Sogavare swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sogavare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but Sogavare avoids it easily.
Sokolov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Sogavare to counter with a crisp jab.
Sogavare stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sogavare wants it to stay on the feet.
Sogavare lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sokolov at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sogavare dips to his left and cracks Sokolov with an uppercut!
Sogavare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sogavare is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sogavare lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Sogavare dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sokolov closes the distance but Sogavare moves to the side
and Sogavare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sogavare lands with a right hand.
Sokolov shoots in but Sogavare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sogavare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sokolov has his takedown stuffed
and Sogavare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon Sogavare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Sokolov.
Sogavare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokolov dives in for a single leg takedown but Sogavare sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sogavare lands a jab to the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sokolov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sogavare has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sokolov.
Nice shot lands for Sogavare.
A head kick misses from Sokolov.
Sokolov is breathing heavily.
Sokolov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sogavare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sokolov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sogavare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Sogavare.
Sogavare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokolov.
Sogavare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sogavare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sogavare stuffs the takedown.
Sogavare takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sokolov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sogavare is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sokolov.
Sogavare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sogavare paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sogavare moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Sokolov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sokolov.
Sogavare takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sogavare thuds a left hand into Sokolov's body.
Sogavare misses with an uppercut.
Sogavare scores with a jab.
Solomon Sogavare is winning the standup battle so far.
Sogavare connects with a jab.
A big right from Sogavare misses.
Sogavare lands a jab to Sokolov's midsection.
Sokolov takes one to the side of the head.
Sogavare lands a nice shot that snaps Sokolov's head back.
Sokolov shoots in but Sogavare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sokolov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sogavare.
Sogavare stuns Sokolov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sogavare as he jumps to the side.
Sokolov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sogavare cracks Sokolov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sogavare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Sogavare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sogavare.
Sokolov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokolov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sogavare scores with a jab.
Sogavare cracks Sokolov with an open hand slap.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokolov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sokolov with a poor takedown
and Sogavare counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sogavare scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
Sokolov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokolov takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Sokolov misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sogavare misses the target.
Sokolov with the counter takedown but Sogavare avoids it easily.
Sokolov has managed to clinch.
Sokolov manages to break the clinch.
Sokolov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Sogavare as he connects with a hook.
Sogavare throws a hook to the side of Sokolov's head but Sokolov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokolov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sogavare cracks Sokolov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokolov has his takedown stuffed
and Sogavare counters with a stiff right hand.
Sokolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Sogavare dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sokolov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokolov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sogavare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sokolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sokolov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sogavare leaves Sokolov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sogavare misses the target.
Solomon Sogavare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlan Sokolov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov walks into a jab.
Sokolov blocks a jab.
Sokolov misses with a takedown attempt - Sogavare sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov takes one to the side of the head.
Sokolov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokolov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sokolov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sokolov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sogavare works Sokolov's body with a nice hook.
Sogavare cracks Sokolov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sogavare lands with a good body shot.
Sokolov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sogavare connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sokolov scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Sogavare.
Sogavare connects with the punch.
Sogavare stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokolov. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sokolov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sogavare scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sogavare sprawls well. Sogavare wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sogavare is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Sogavare as he connects with a hook.
Sogavare scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sogavare throws a hook but Sokolov blocks it.
Sogavare stalks Sokolov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sokolov's face. Sokolov staggers backwards, shaken.
Sogavare scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Sogavare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokolov doesn't seem phased though.
Sokolov tries for a takedown but Sogavare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sogavare as he avoids it easily.
Sogavare stuffs the takedown attempt from Sokolov. Sokolov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sogavare.
Sogavare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sokolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sogavare is fending him off so far but Sokolov persists. Nope, Sogavare circles away and we're back to standing.
Sogavare scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Sogavare.
Sokolov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sogavare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Sogavare. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sogavare.
Sogavare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sogavare lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sokolov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Sogavare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sogavare is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sokolov can do to turn this around?
Sokolov takes one to the chin there.
Sogavare getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sogavare connects with the punch.
Sokolov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Sogavare does it's job there.
Sogavare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sokolov fails with the takedown
and Sokolov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arlan Sokolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sogavare avoids the head kick by Sokolov.
The crowd cheers as Sogavare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sokolov doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Sogavare.
Solomon Sogavare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sogavare's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sokolov under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Sogavare showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sogavare, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Solomon Sogavare!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Solomon Sogavare!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Solomon Sogavare!
Solomon Sogavare wins by unanimous decision!
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