QFC Tournament 70 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and At Ok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ropuia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here comes the pain - Slayer. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ropuia
vs
Ok

176 cm
24
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, At Ok!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ok shoots in and gets a takedown into Ropuia's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ropuia is keeping the position for now.

Ropuia is looking for a triangle but Ok pushes his legs off easily.
Ok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ok working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ropuia keeping moving, preventing Ok from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ropuia looking for subs off his back but Ok has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ropuia wants to get back to his feet.
Ropuia is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ok takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ropuia taking some punishment here, with Ok in his half guard.

Ropuia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ok pulls his head out easily.
Ok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ropuia defending well though.
Ok trying to control the pace.
Ropuia missing with punches from the bottom.
Ropuia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ropuia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ropuia wants to stand but Ok is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ok working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ropuia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ropuia throwing strikes here but Ok is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ropuia misses with a head shot.
Ropuia trying to control but Ok is having none of it.
Ok is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia tries to control but Ok wriggling away.
Ropuia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ok tries to hold on but Ropuia pushes him away.
Ok can't escape the position.

Ropuia goes for an armbar but Ok turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ok.
Ok wants to control from the top but Ropuia keeps moving.

Ropuia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia controlling Ok's posture.

Ropuia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ropuia wants to sweep but no luck.
Ok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ok tries to free his leg and advance position but Ropuia is retaining full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michak Ropuia!
Our winner, Michak Ropuia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Strasni Kamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Alves (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.

Kamen
vs
Alves

180 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Strasni Kamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Alves!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves throws the kick towards the body but Kamen avoids it.
Kamen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Alves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamen is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamen looking to control.
Alves stands and throws Kamen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamen is trying to control Alves's posture but Alves avoids it.
Kamen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alves asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Alves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamen has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Kamen is defending well.
Alves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamen's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamen can't do much from the bottom here.
Alves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kamen!
Kamen has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Alves avoiding Kamen 's attempts to control his hands.

Kamen won't enjoy being in this position. Alves looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kamen is tapping - it's over boys! Alves picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Tejada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keanu Penn (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.

Tejada
vs
Penn

172 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Albert Tejada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keanu Penn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch but Tejada moves out of range.
Tejada closes the distance and clinches up with Penn, looking for a takedown. Tejada pushes Penn against the cage but Penn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tejada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Penn wants to clinch up but Tejada keeps it at a distance.
Penn throws a head kick but Tejada moves out of range.
Penn closes the distance looking to clinch

and Tejada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.
Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tejada.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn trying to control the position.
Penn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tejada. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keanu Penn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tejada circles away.

Penn takes the fight into the clinch.
Penn stalls.
Tejada tries for a takedown but Penn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Tejada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Penn.
Penn lands a damaging elbow.
Penn has Tejada pressed against the cage, preventing Tejada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Penn landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tejada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tejada pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to sit in guard and control but Tejada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn 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.
Tejada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tejada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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!
Penn wants to stand and escape but Tejada is having none of it.
Tejada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tejada has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tejada postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tejada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tejada stands up over Penn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tejada wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Tejada connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tejada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tejada is controlling him.
Tejada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tejada landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tejada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.

Penn has his foot on Tejada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tejada works his way back into a safe position though.
Tejada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tejada sitting in guard here, content to control.

Tejada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tejada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Tejada dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Penn throws a head kick but Tejada moves out of range.
Keanu Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Albert Tejada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tejada throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Penn looks to clinch

and Tejada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penn wants to sweep here but Tejada controlling him for the moment.
Penn wants to get back to his feet but Tejada passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tejada scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tejada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tejada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Penn!
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Penn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Tejada there.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tejada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tejada landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Tejada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tejada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tejada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn trying to hold on to Tejada's head to control him but Tejada postures up.
Tejada throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Tejada controlling the action here.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tejada sitting and controlling from the half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Albert Tejada wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tejada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Penn's sensitive parts.
Keanu Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tejada looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tejada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tejada shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Tejada's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tejada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn tries to clinch up.

Tejada gets tackled into the cage by Penn. Penn maintains the clinch.
Tejada tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Tejada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tejada blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tejada's face.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Penn.
Penn stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tejada tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tejada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn tries to land a knee to the head but Tejada blocks with his arms.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Tejada is controlling him.
Penn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn connects with a knee to the head.
Penn looking to throw knees to the head but Tejada is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Tejada 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!

Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tejada circles away.
Tejada looks for a takedown but Penn sprawls well.
Nice shot by Penn.
Tejada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tejada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tejada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tejada is defended easily by Penn.

Penn clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tejada as Penn tries to tie him up.
Penn landing knees to the head.
Tejada changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Penn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Tejada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tejada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tejada circles away.
Tejada circles away from the clinch attempt

and Tejada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tejada tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tejada is trying to break the clinch but Penn is controlling him.
Penn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tejada is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tejada blocks an elbow strike.
Penn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Penn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tejada is concentrating on defense, preventing Penn from advancing position.
Penn is taking a breather. Tejada 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Tejada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tejada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tejada circles away.
Tejada swats away the attempt to clinch by Penn.
Penn tries to clinch but Tejada moves out of range.
Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Penn tries to clinch up.
Penn tries to clinch up

and Tejada counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Penn's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tejada won't allow Penn to get back to his feet.
Tejada won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Tejada distracts Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Penn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tejada controls the pace.
Tejada throws a big right hand that misses.
Tejada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tejada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tejada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tejada trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keanu Penn.
I think Tejada has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Albert Tejada!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Albert Tejada!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Albert Tejada!

Albert Tejada wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kai Avares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry Schoenmakers (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.

Avares
vs
Schoenmakers

156 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Avares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffry Schoenmakers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoenmakers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avares avoids it really well and circles away.
Schoenmakers doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Avares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schoenmakers seems keen to control Avares's posture.
Avares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Avares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Avares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avares wants to control from the top but Schoenmakers keeps moving.
Avares advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoenmakers keeps working.
Avares 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 Schoenmakers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Schoenmakers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Avares thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Avares stands up and beckons Schoenmakers to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schoenmakers swivels and escapes.
Schoenmakers has his takedown stuffed

and Avares decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schoenmakers's guard.
Kai Avares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffry Schoenmakers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avares wants to control from the top but Schoenmakers keeps moving.
Schoenmakers is adopting a defensive guard.
Avares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Kai Avares has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Schoenmakers shoots and misses

and Avares counters with a shoot takedown. Schoenmakers fights it but they end up in guard.
Schoenmakers looks gassed!

Avares stands and steps away. Schoenmakers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Avares scores with a jab to the head.

Avares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schoenmakers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Avares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schoenmakers is keeping the position for now.
Avares stopping the sweep attempt from Schoenmakers.
Avares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avares trying to control the position from guard on top but Schoenmakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avares throws a big right hand that misses.
Avares tries to free his leg and advance position but Schoenmakers is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

We're going to have a standup here because Kai Avares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Avares shoots in but no luck this time.
Avares dives in and grabs Schoenmakers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schoenmakers pushes down on Avares's head and hops out.
Schoenmakers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Avares dominated that round.
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.

Schoenmakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Schoenmakers tries for a takedown but Avares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schoenmakers keeps the fight on the outside.
Schoenmakers moves out of range of the body kick from Avares.
Avares leaves Schoenmakers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kai Avares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffry Schoenmakers.
Schoenmakers wants to clinch.

Avares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schoenmakers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avares wants to control from the top but Schoenmakers keeps moving.
Avares postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avares throwing strikes but missing.
Avares passes Schoenmakers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schoenmakers has hold of Avares's hands but Avares slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Avares not doing much here.
Schoenmakers trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avares decides to stand up.
Schoenmakers moves out of range as Avares throws a body kick.
Avares misses with a low kick.
Schoenmakers fails to land the takedown.
Schoenmakers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Avares pinned against the cage. Avares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Avares changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Schoenmakers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avares decides to stand back up. Avares steps back and let's Schoenmakers get back to his feet.
Schoenmakers moves out of range of the body kick from Avares.
Avares tries for a takedown but Schoenmakers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Avares looking to score a takedown here. Schoenmakers is defending well but Avares drives through and ends up in Schoenmakers's guard.
Schoenmakers is trying to keep Avares in close.
Avares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Avares controlling from the top position.
Avares trying to control but Schoenmakers is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Avares 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.

We're going to have a standup here because Kai Avares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Avares misses with a left hand
and Schoenmakers counters with a straight right hand.

Avares shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Avares showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avares moves into full mount! Schoenmakers won't be happy about that!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoenmakers is looking to get to half guard.
Schoenmakers reaches up to try and control the position but Avares seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Schoenmakers rolls and tries to escape and now Avares has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Avares dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Schoenmakers avoids the head kick by Avares.
Schoenmakers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avares is fending him off so far but Schoenmakers persists. Nope, Avares circles away and we're back to standing.
Kai Avares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avares misses with a low kick.
Avares missing with a left hand there. Schoenmakers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avares keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schoenmakers is defended easily by Avares.

Schoenmakers pushes Avares up against the cage in a clinch.
Schoenmakers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Avares pulls guard effortlessly.
Schoenmakers postures up.
Schoenmakers trying to control but Avares is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avares lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schoenmakers!
Avares putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Schoenmakers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Avares.
Avares lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Avares controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avares lands a big shot there that rocks Schoenmakers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schoenmakers is in a horrible position here. Avares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Avares landing strikes, looking to finish!
Avares controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avares has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schoenmakers's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoenmakers is in a horrible position here. Avares smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Avares goes for an armbar but Schoenmakers turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Schoenmakers.
Schoenmakers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Avares bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schoenmakers's guard.
Avares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Avares stands up and waves to Schoenmakers to follow him.
Schoenmakers has a takedown stuffed.
Kai Avares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffry Schoenmakers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoenmakers doesn't manage to clinch there - Avares circles away.
Avares tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schoenmakers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Schoenmakers as Avares shoots in.
Schoenmakers shoots in but no luck this time.
Avares tries to clinch but Schoenmakers is having none of it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Schoenmakers enables Avares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schoenmakers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schoenmakers keeping moving, preventing Avares from controlling successfully.
Schoenmakers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avares. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Avares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avares, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Kai Avares!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Kai Avares!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Kai Avares!

Kai Avares wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Masagao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Redd (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.

Masagao
vs
Redd

180 cm
24
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
24
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Masagao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Redd!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd shoots in but no luck this time.
Redd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Masagao counters by clinching up.
Masagao is trying to maintain a safe position but Redd gets an underhook and turns Masagao into the cage.
Redd tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thiago Masagao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Redd.

Masagao gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redd regains guard.

Redd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masagao wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.

Redd is looking for a triangle but Masagao pushes his legs off easily.
Masagao wants to pass the guard but Redd is keeping the position.
Masagao stopping the sweep attempt from Redd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masagao wants to stand but Redd is controlling his posture from full guard.

Masagao decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Redd, up you get!
Nice sprawl there from Redd as Masagao shoots in.

Masagao closes the distance and pushes Redd back into the cage.
Redd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masagao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Redd pulls guard successfully.

Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redd is looking for a triangle but Masagao pushes his legs off easily.
Redd is trying to keep Masagao in close.

Redd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Masagao stacks Redd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Masagao!
Redd is trying to control Masagao's posture but Masagao avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masagao stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Redd swings around for an armbar but Masagao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Redd's guard.
Masagao wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.
Redd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masagao wants to control from the top but Redd keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masagao with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redd looking to control.
Masagao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redd's guard.

Masagao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Masagao is looking to take a break and control but Redd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thiago Masagao 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.

Redd scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Redd seems to be working for a kimura but Masagao defends the submission attempt.

Masagao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.

Redd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masagao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redd.
Mike Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.

Redd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masagao is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redd is working for a submission of some sort.
Masagao wants to control but Redd is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Redd seems to be working for a kimura but Masagao defends the submission attempt.

Redd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masagao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masagao trying to hold on to Redd's head to control him but Redd postures up.

Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redd is looking for a kimura but Masagao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Redd to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masagao won't allow Redd to pass to mount.

Redd looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Redd moves into full mount! Masagao won't be happy about that!

Redd goes for an armbar but Masagao turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Masagao.

Redd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Masagao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Masagao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redd is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masagao trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masagao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masagao won't allow Redd to sweep him here.
Masagao working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Masagao advances to half guard.

Redd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd is looking to control Masagao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redd avoid being mounted?
Masagao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Masagao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Redd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Masagao as Redd shoots in.
Masagao shoots in and drives through. Redd sprawls well.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masagao as he avoids it easily.
Redd shoots and misses

and Masagao counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Redd!
Thiago Masagao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Redd.

Masagao has control of Redd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Redd regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Masagao get's back to his feet.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masagao fails to land the takedown.
Masagao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Masagao is defending against the submission attempts here by Redd.

Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redd prevents Masagao from standing back up.

Redd is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Masagao as he works his way to full guard.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masagao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Masagao is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Redd, into his guard.
Masagao stands and throws Redd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Redd is looking to reverse the position.
Redd is trying to control Masagao's posture but Masagao avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masagao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd prevents Masagao from improving position.
Redd is not content to let Masagao control the position.
Redd gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd has a hand on Masagao's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Masagao takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Redd wants to hold on but Masagao pushes him away.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Masagao has a good base and remains in mount.
Redd tries to hold on but Masagao postures up.
Masagao manages to capitalize on a mistake by Redd to take his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masagao is not going to allow Redd to sit and survive in this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thiago Masagao.
I think Masagao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mike Redd!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Thiago Masagao!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mike Redd!

Mike Redd wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aah Aah Ey Ey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ey Ey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://youtu.be/1QP-SIW6iKY kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sousa
vs
Aah Ey Ey

180 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matheus Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aah Aah Ey Ey!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ey Ey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sousa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sousa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sousa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ey Ey on the ground.

Ey Ey has his foot on Sousa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sousa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa wanted to stand there but Ey Ey had control of the position.
Sousa wants to pass the guard but Ey Ey is keeping the position.

Sousa stands and steps away. Ey Ey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ey Ey tries for a takedown but Sousa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Sousa.
Ey Ey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sousa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ey Ey somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa throws the kick towards the body but Ey Ey avoids it.
Ey Ey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Matheus Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aah Aah Ey Ey.
Sousa scores with a spinning back kick!
Sousa thows a body kick. Ey Ey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ey Ey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ey Ey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sousa is fending him off so far but Ey Ey persists. Nope, Sousa circles away and we're back to standing.
Ey Ey looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ey Ey looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa is looking to clinch but Ey Ey is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ey Ey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sousa tries to clinch but Ey Ey is having none of it.
Ey Ey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sousa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ey Ey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sousa misses with a head kick.

Sousa rushes Ey Ey and presses him up against the cage.

Sousa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ey Ey can't fight it off and eventually Sousa manages to take the fight to the floor. Ey Ey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is looking to stand up but Ey Ey won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ey Ey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sousa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sousa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Sousa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sousa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Ey Ey shoots in and gets a takedown into Sousa's guard.

Ey Ey drops back looking for a leg! Sousa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sousa manages to kick Ey Ey off! Ey Ey jumps back into Sousa's guard.
Ey Ey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sousa looking for a sweep. Not yet Sousa, not yet.
Ey Ey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ey Ey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ey Ey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ey Ey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ey Ey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sousa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ey Ey, into his guard.
Sousa wants to stand but Ey Ey is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two 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.

Sousa stands up and waves to Ey Ey to follow him.

Sousa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ey Ey napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Sousa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ey Ey to his feet.
Ey Ey shoots in looking for a takedown. Sousa tries to sprawl out of it but Ey Ey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sousa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa misses with a head kick.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ey Ey being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Matheus Sousa wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Sousa moves into the clinch.
Sousa lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matheus Sousa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ey Ey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sousa sprawls well. Sousa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ey Ey gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ey Ey is defended easily by Sousa.
Ey Ey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ey Ey shoots for a takedown but Sousa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Matheus Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aah Aah Ey Ey.

Sousa clinches up against the cage.

Sousa manages to break the clinch.
Ey Ey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ey Ey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sousa circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ey Ey tries to keep at a distance but Sousa has taken the fight into the clinch.

Sousa jumps guard and drags Ey Ey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ey Ey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sousa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sousa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sousa!

Sousa is trying to get an arm triangle but Ey Ey is defending well.
Sousa in side control, throwing shots but Ey Ey defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sousa decides to stand back up. Sousa steps back and let's Ey Ey get back to his feet.

Sousa has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sousa breaks the clinch.
Sousa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Sousa drives through with a takedown into Ey Ey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ey Ey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sousa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sousa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sousa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sousa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ey Ey has wrist control.
Sousa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ey Ey's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sousa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Sousa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sousa prevents Ey Ey from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa wants to stand up but Ey Ey has a hold of him and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matheus Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sousa 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Matheus Sousa!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Matheus Sousa!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Matheus Sousa!

Matheus Sousa wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karlic Tiberous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Hay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hay comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bow Down - Westside Connection kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tiberous
vs
Hay

180 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlic Tiberous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Hay!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hay gets caught napping as Tiberous dives in and scores a takedown. Hay manages to retain guard.
Tiberous advances to half guard.
Hay is trying to stand up here but Tiberous is controlling him well.

Tiberous is looking for a kimura but Hay is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tiberous to get the leverage.
Hay pushes Tiberous off looking to stand but Tiberous dives back in and keeps control.
Tiberous trying to control the action but Hay is working from the bottom.
Tiberous stops Hay from getting back to his feet.
Tiberous performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiberous is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hay!
Tiberous throwing strikes here but Hay is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Tiberous jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hay manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Tiberous has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hay is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tiberous yanks on the arm and Hay is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tiberous.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karlic Tiberous!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ogasip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caius Lehtonen (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.

Ogasip
vs
Lehtonen

172 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Ogasip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caius Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ogasip shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lehtonen's guard.
Ogasip in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lehtonen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lehtonen controls Ogasip momentarily but Ogasip frees himself.

Lehtonen is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ogasip throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lehtonen's body to avoid the submission. Lehtonen has instead reached around Ogasip's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lehtonen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Lehtonen!
After winning the bout, Caius Lehtonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.