QFC Tournament 178 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Langley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Joe Scum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ian Langley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bobby Joe Scum's chin.

Langley
vs
Joe Scum

175 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Langley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Joe Scum!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scum.
Langley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Langley misses with a takedown attempt - Scum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Scum. No joy for Langley on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Langley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Scum scores with a four punch combination!
Scum moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Langley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Langley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Langley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Langley.
Langley seems to have got his legs back now.
Langley 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.
Langley prevents Scum from improving his position.
Well, if Langley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley wants to pass the guard but Scum is defending well.
Scum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Langley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scum defending well though.
Langley is controlling the pace.
Scum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Langley is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Langley keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scum can do anything to dispel that myth.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scum wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Scum as Langley shoots in.
Scum slaps away a takedown attempt from Langley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Scum does no damage.

Langley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Langley lands in his opponent's guard.
Scum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Langley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Langley passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Langley creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Scum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Langley advances to full mount.
Langley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Langley controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Langley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Langley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Langley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langley lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scum gets caught napping as Langley dives in and scores a takedown. Scum manages to retain guard.
Scum really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Langley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Langley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Langley 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.
Langley is standing up over Scum. Scum looks to escape but Langley dives into side control.
The referee asks Langley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Langley prefers to stall for the moment though.
Langley scores with punches from side control.
Ian Langley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Langley is chipping away with strikes.

Scum is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ian Langley!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Newgate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Brewer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Edward Newgate has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edward Newgate seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Newgate
vs
Brewer

200 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Newgate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hunter Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Brewer.
Newgate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newgate has a takedown stuffed.
Newgate fails with a takedown attempt.

Brewer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Brewer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Newgate really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brewer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newgate keeps working.
Brewer wants to stand but Newgate is controlling his arm.
Brewer working the ground and pound.
Newgate tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer prevents Newgate from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Brewer.
Newgate prevents Brewer from improving position.
Newgate is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newgate regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brewer's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Newgate has his hands clasped together around Brewer's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer wants to take a breather but Newgate is having none of it.
Brewer prevents Newgate from standing back up.
Newgate wants to control but Brewer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newgate is staying active underneath Brewer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Edward Newgate just wasn't active enough.

Newgate looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Newgate prevents Brewer from improving his position.
Brewer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewer is looking to control Newgate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewer avoid being mounted?
Brewer looks winded!

Newgate 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.
Newgate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newgate is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newgate is trying to control. Brewer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brewer is looking to control Newgate's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewer avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Newgate tries for a takedown but Brewer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Newgate. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Newgate shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brewer's guard.
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 Edward Newgate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Newgate tries a head kick but it misses.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newgate but Newgate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Brewer.
Brewer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newgate counters with a good, hard body kick but Brewer shrugs it off.
Brewer tried to score with a low kick but Newgate checks it.
Newgate shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brewer counters with a thumping low kick.
Newgate wants to clinch up but Brewer keeps it at a distance.

Brewer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Newgate wants to stand and escape but Brewer is having none of it.

Newgate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newgate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brewer's guard.
Brewer wants to stand and escape but Newgate is having none of it.

Brewer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newgate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newgate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newgate is looking to stand up but Brewer won't let him.
Newgate 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.
Newgate has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newgate is looking to stand up but Brewer won't let him.
Edward Newgate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Edward Newgate has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Newgate moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Newgate is looking to clinch.
Newgate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Newgate shoots in but Brewer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brewer lands a jab to Newgate's midsection.
Newgate misses with a jab, cross combination.

Brewer gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newgate keeping hold of Brewer's head, controlling as best he can.
Brewer wants to pass the guard but Newgate is defending well.
Brewer thows a huge punch but Newgate dodges it nicely.
Newgate is trying to control but can't.
Newgate gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brewer has gone for a leg lock! Newgate slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brewer's guard.
Newgate works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newgate prevents Brewer from improving his position.
Newgate moves into full mount! Brewer 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.
Newgate scoring with strikes but Brewer is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Newgate throws out a loose jab but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newgate tries to clinch there but Brewer circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brewer is defended easily by Newgate.
Newgate moves in looking to clinch but Brewer pushes him off.
Brewer stuffs the takedown attempt from Newgate. Newgate gets slowly back to his feet.
Brewer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Newgate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brewer is fending him off so far but Newgate persists. Nope, Brewer circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newgate smiles and moves away.
Brewer avoids the head kick by Newgate.
Newgate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brewer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newgate throws a head kick that misses.
Newgate closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brewer counters with a three punch combo that has Newgate backing up. Newgate nods at Brewer to acknowledge the strikes.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newgate.
Brewer is trying to maintain the position but Newgate is very close to passing his half guard.
Brewer wants to stand back up but Newgate manages to pass into side control.
Newgate wants to control but Brewer is keeping him busy.

Newgate is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Brewer is trying to escape and Newgate transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Brewer is forced to tap! Nice work there by Newgate! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edward Newgate!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by My Buddy. The key to victory for Rob Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Diaz
vs
Jones

183 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.

Jones jumps guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones 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.

Lucas Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diaz was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.

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

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diaz there!
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz regains half guard.
Diaz tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Jones is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lucas Jones.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Diaz works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Diaz's takedown attempt.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.

Diaz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Jones keeps moving and retains side control.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!

Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but Jones is defending it well.
Jones trying to control the position but Diaz manages to sink in the hooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
Lucas Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Diaz tries to buck him off.
Diaz is trying to break free.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice shot.
Jones managing to control the position.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

Diaz has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Diaz's 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!
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!

Diaz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Diaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jones prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops!

Jones working for the choke.
Jones controls the position.
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 Rob Diaz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.

Diaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jones pushes past his half guard into mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones unloading with bombs!
Jones scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diaz regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diaz is defending well.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.

Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Diaz frees his head quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries to improve his position but instead Jones has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Lucas Jones!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Lucas Jones!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Lucas Jones!

Lucas Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeref Cheney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistair Pearson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pearson
vs
Cheney

171 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeref Cheney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cheney forces Pearson back against the cage and clinches.

Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Cheney as Pearson shoots in.
Cheney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cheney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Cheney there.
Cheney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pearson pinned against the cage. Pearson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown but Cheney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeref Cheney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson throws a jab when Cheney was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheney scores with a decent looking hook.
Pearson lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson connects with a body shot.
Cheney shoots in for a takedown but Pearson shows good takedown defense.
Cheney shoots for a double leg takedown but Pearson sprawls well. He's pushed Cheney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alistair Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeref Cheney.
Cheney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Cheney there.
Pearson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cheney tries to avoid it but Pearson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cheney to the ground. Cheney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cheney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cheney throws a front kick aimed at Pearson's knee but Pearson avoids it well.
Cheney looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Cheney slaps away a takedown attempt from Pearson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cheney is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pearson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheney shoots in looking for a takedown. Pearson tries to sprawl out of it but Cheney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pearson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cheney ducks under a wild hook from Pearson.
Cheney misses with a two punch combination.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pearson.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheney.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Cheney or perhaps it was just good defense by Pearson which made him look bad.
Cheney is looking to clinch but Pearson is avoiding it.

Cheney takes the fight into the clinch.

Cheney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson throws a hook but Cheney avoids it easily.
Cheney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pearson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cheney looks winded!
Pearson tries to clinch up but Cheney circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheney pinned against the cage. Cheney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pearson avoids the head kick by Cheney.
Pearson blocks a head kick by Cheney.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cheney as he jumps to the side.
Cheney dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeref Cheney dominated that round.
That's time! Pearson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pearson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch up
and Cheney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cheney.

Cheney clinches with his opponent.
Pearson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cheney to keep the fight standing.
Pearson stalling.
Cheney wants a takedown.
Cheney can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is pushing Cheney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheney taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cheney letting Pearson take a breather here.
Cheney tries to pull guard but Pearson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alistair Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeref Cheney.
Cheney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pearson is defending well.
Pearson slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheney has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.

Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Pearson checks the leg kick.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheney.
Cheney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pearson moves to clinch but Cheney breaks away

and Cheney moves into the clinch.
Pearson has Cheney pressed against the cage, preventing Cheney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheney wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Cheney to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson shoots in but Cheney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheney circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pearson sprawls well. Pearson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cheney gets slowly back to his feet.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cheney as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands with a nice body punch.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pearson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Pearson closes the distance and clinches.

Cheney ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cheney no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cheney keeping full guard, as Pearson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheney controls Pearson momentarily but Pearson frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Cheney wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zeref Cheney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cheney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheney shoots in looking for a takedown but Pearson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pearson swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheney.
Pearson is looking to clinch but Cheney is avoiding it.
Cheney does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cheney swats away the attempt to clinch by Pearson.
Pearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheney circles away.
Pearson is looking to clinch.

Pearson closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson tries to break free but Cheney pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Cheney presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pearson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheney pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson scores with a leg kick.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pearson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cheney moves into the clinch.
Cheney tries to pull guard but Pearson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cheney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. Cheney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alistair Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeref Cheney.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pearson circles away.
Cheney throws a nice looking combination but Pearson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zeref Cheney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pearson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cheney counters with a nice body shot.
Cheney shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.
Pearson tries to clinch but Cheney is having none of it.
Pearson lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheney fails with a takedown attempt.
Cheney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheney misses with a low kick.
Cheney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheney closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Cheney pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pearson wants to clinch up but Cheney keeps it at a distance.
Pearson tries to clinch but Cheney moves out of range.

Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cheney fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Cheney moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Cheney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pearson defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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 Alistair Pearson.
Well Cheney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Zeref Cheney!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Zeref Cheney!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Zeref Cheney!

Zeref Cheney wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeref Cheney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.