QFC Tournament 42 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Winchester has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Winchester
vs
Miguel

172 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago Miguel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel tries to clinch up.
Winchester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winchester works over Miguel's head and body with a nice combination.
Miguel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winchester's calf.

Miguel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winchester to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Miguel is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Miguel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Miguel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winchester defends well.
Winchester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miguel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Winchester drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miguel dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miguel stopping the sweep attempt from Winchester.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Miguel from controlling successfully.
Miguel throws an elbow that misses. Winchester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Miguel's guard. Nice move by Winchester!
Winchester is looking to work some ground and pound but Miguel has wrist control.
Winchester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Miguel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winchester.
Winchester looking to sit in guard and control but Miguel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Miguel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miguel throws a strike but Winchester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miguel keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
Miguel controls Winchester momentarily but Winchester frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winchester gets to his feet. Miguel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Winchester decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Winchester there.
Winchester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miguel tries to lock up and control but Winchester gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winchester postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miguel looks a forlorn figure.

Winchester is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miguel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miguel!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winchester is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miguel's guard.
Miguel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Miguel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miguel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Winchester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Miguel, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Winchester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Miguel wants to clinch up but Winchester keeps it at a distance.
Miguel blocks a head kick by Winchester.

Miguel tries to sprawl but Winchester drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winchester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Winchester decides to stand and escape the position.
Dean Winchester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winchester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miguel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miguel misses with a takedown attempt - Winchester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winchester throws a low kick but Miguel avoids it.
Miguel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miguel has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Winchester scores with a four punch combination!

Miguel is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winchester throws a big shot that misses.
Miguel is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester misses with a two punch combination.
Winchester misses with a two punch combination.
Winchester throws a jab but it's blocked by Miguel.
Miguel slips a jab from Winchester.
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Winchester shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Miguel is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Dean Winchester!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between jt Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Grudzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wash
vs
Grudzinski

225 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, jt Wash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Grudzinski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grudzinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grudzinski somewhat.
Grudzinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wash pinned against the cage. Wash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Grudzinski.
Grudzinski shoots for a double leg takedown but Wash sprawls well. He's pushed Grudzinski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
jt Wash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Grudzinski.
Grudzinski lands a jab.
Grudzinski throws a leg kick but Wash checks it.
Grudzinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Wash tries for a takedown but Grudzinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grudzinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wash's waist but Wash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grudzinski off to one side.
Wash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wash scores with a shot to the body.

Wash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wash wants to stand but Grudzinski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Grudzinski will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wash trying to control the position from guard on top but Grudzinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grudzinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wash wants to get up but he can't break Grudzinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

jt Wash has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grudzinski misses with a few strikes there.
Grudzinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wash circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grudzinski wants a takedown.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wash.

Grudzinski pulls guard effortlessly.
Grudzinski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grudzinski looks gassed!
Wash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grudzinski is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grudzinski wants to stand up but Wash is controlling him.
Wash postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Grudzinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grudzinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wash wants to control from the top but Grudzinski keeps moving.
Grudzinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Wash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grudzinski is looking to control Wash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grudzinski avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grudzinski keeps working.

Wash stands up out of the half guard.
Wash looks to score with a jab to the body but Grudzinski is just out of range.
Wash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Grudzinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wash is looking to clinch but Grudzinski is avoiding it.
Grudzinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Wash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grudzinski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wash's waist but Wash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grudzinski off to one side.
Wash stuffs the takedown attempt from Grudzinski. Grudzinski gets slowly back to his feet.
Wash shoots in and drives through. Grudzinski sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jt Wash dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A jab from Grudzinski misses.
Wash misses with a takedown attempt - Grudzinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Wash pushes Grudzinski up against the cage in a clinch.

Wash breaks from the clinch.
Wash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grudzinski lands with a nice body punch.
Grudzinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Wash.
Grudzinski keeps the fight on the outside.
Wash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grudzinski.
Grudzinski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash wants to clinch.
Grudzinski wants to clinch.
Wash shoots in for a takedown but Grudzinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jt Wash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Wash gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grudzinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wash has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wash is defended easily by Grudzinski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grudzinski misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Grudzinski. No joy for Wash on that attempt.
Grudzinski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grudzinski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grudzinski somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wash has Grudzinski pressed against the cage, preventing Grudzinski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash prevents the takedown attempt.
Wash can't get the takedown.
Wash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grudzinski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grudzinski looking for a takedown.
Wash tries to pull guard but Grudzinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wash jumps guard but Grudzinski stands there with Wash around his waist. Wash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wash is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wash is looking to control Grudzinski's arms but Grudzinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wash has his back to the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash looking for a takedown.
Grudzinski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grudzinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grudzinski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grudzinski.

Grudzinski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wash uses from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grudzinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that jt Wash will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wash rushes Grudzinski and presses him up against the cage.

Wash gets control of Grudzinski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wash will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wash has Grudzinski pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wash has his foot on Grudzinski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grudzinski works his way back into a safe position though.
Wash wants to get back to his feet but Grudzinski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grudzinski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wash is keeping the position for now.
Wash keeping moving, preventing Grudzinski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grudzinski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Grudzinski stopping the sweep attempt from Wash.
Grudzinski won't allow Wash to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rodrigo Grudzinski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Grudzinski has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wash's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grudzinski fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grudzinski shoots in for a takedown but Wash shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Grudzinski does no damage.
Wash stuffs the takedown.
jt Wash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Grudzinski.
Wash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grudzinski sprawls well. Grudzinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wash gets slowly back to his feet.
Grudzinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wash.
Grudzinski stuffs the takedown attempt from Wash. Wash gets slowly back to his feet.

Grudzinski clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wash missing with knees to the body.
Wash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grudzinski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grudzinski is looking for a takedown.

Wash manages to break the clinch.

Wash fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Grudzinski to the ground. Wash is now in Grudzinski's guard.

Grudzinski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Grudzinski looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grudzinski throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Grudzinski trying to control the position.
Wash would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Wash got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grudzinski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wash has managed to get both his arms back between Grudzinski's legs - danger averted.
Wash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grudzinski is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grudzinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
jt Wash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wash, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for jt Wash!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for jt Wash!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for jt Wash!

jt Wash wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Wash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Senca Caliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wash
vs
Caliot

169 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Owen Wash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Senca Caliot!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Caliot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caliot throws a head kick that misses.
Wash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Caliot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Caliot tries a head kick but it misses.
Wash avoids the head kick by Caliot.

Wash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Caliot to the mat! Caliot manages to get full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Caliot is looking to stand back up but Wash counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Caliot.
Caliot is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wash wants to work for an arm triangle but Caliot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wash landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wash is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wash seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caliot for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Owen Wash wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caliot is trying to break the clinch but Wash has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wash takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Wash has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wash gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Caliot regains guard.
Caliot wants to stand up but Wash is controlling him.
Wash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Caliot wants to stand but Wash is controlling the position.
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!
Wash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wash postures up in Caliot's guard and throws a big left but Caliot blocks it.
Caliot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wash lands a couple of digs.

Wash gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Caliot gets caught flat footed, as Wash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Caliot wants to get back to his feet but Wash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caliot looks gassed!
Wash is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Owen Wash.

Wash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Caliot to keep the fight standing.
Wash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Wash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wash jumps guard but Caliot stands there with Wash around his waist. Wash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caliot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Wash breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wash gets the takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caliot is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Caliot's face as Wash controls the position.
Wash advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Wash dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caliot misses with a wild combination.

Wash feints and as Caliot raises his hands in defense, Wash changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Wash gets to his feet - Caliot follows without any prompting.

Wash takes the fight into the clinch.
Caliot is trying to force a seperation but Wash has the dominant position.
Caliot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wash breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caliot throws a sloppy head kick and Wash moves out of range easily.
Wash tries to clinch up.
Wash looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wash clinches with his opponent.
Wash manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wash fails to pull guard.
Wash tries to break free but Caliot pushes him back against the cage.
Wash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wash jumps guard but Caliot stands there with Wash around his waist. Wash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caliot avoids a wild elbow strike from Wash.
Caliot tries to break the clinch but Wash is controlling the position.
Wash creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caliot just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Wash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Caliot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Caliot prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caliot gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caliot is trying to break the clinch but Wash has him pressed against the cage.
Caliot tries to break free but Wash pushes him back against the cage.
Caliot has had enough of the clinch but Wash keeps him there for the moment.
Wash is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caliot is defending well for now.

Wash gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wash working Caliot over with strikes.
Owen Wash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caliot wants to get back to his feet.
Wash content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wash stops Caliot from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Wash dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wash stalling against the cage.

Wash drags the fight down to the ground.

Wash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caliot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wash's guard.
Wash managing to control the position.
Caliot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caliot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wash kicks Caliot off and gets to his feet.
Caliot moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Caliot.

Wash forces Caliot back against the cage and clinches.

Wash turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wash manages to end up in side control.
Wash staying calm.
Caliot misses with a strike from the bottom.
Senca Caliot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wash scoring with punches and elbows.

Wash is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caliot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wash controlling from side mount.
Wash trying to control the action but Caliot is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caliot is pushing Wash's head away, looking to escape. Wash manages to hold on to the position though.
Wash controlling the position from side mount.
Caliot is not content to let Wash control the position.
Wash moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Owen Wash wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wash avoids the head kick by Caliot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wash closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caliot's guard.
Caliot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wash controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wash with a nice head shot there.
Caliot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wash passes Caliot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wash is taking a breather. Caliot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Caliot wants to stand back up but Wash manages to pass into side control.
Owen Wash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Wash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wash 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Owen Wash!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Owen Wash!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Owen Wash!

Owen Wash wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Larry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klej Gnida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Glover has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Glover
vs
Gnida

190 cm
23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Larry Glover !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klej Gnida!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Glover . No joy for Gnida on that attempt.
Gnida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Glover 's waist but Glover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gnida off to one side.
Glover throws a series of punches but Gnida avoids them all with ease.
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Gnida. Gnida gets slowly back to his feet.
Larry Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klej Gnida.
Gnida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gnida takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Glover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gnida misses with a series of wild punches.
Gnida shoots in but no luck this time.
Larry Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gnida avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Glover .
Glover lands with a nice body punch.
Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gnida misses with a combination
and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Glover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Gnida is rocked!
Glover lands the left hand.
Gnida is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Glover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glover cracks Gnida on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gnida falls backwards against the cage. Glover follows up with more strikes that drop Gnida to his knees. Glover keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gnida! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Glover !
Larry Glover spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.