QFC Tournament 250 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Kelvin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kelvin
vs
Kelvin

159 cm
24
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos Kelvin throws a head kick that misses.

Carlos Kelvin feints and as Felipe Kelvin raises his hands in defense, Carlos Kelvin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos Kelvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Felipe Kelvin trying to control the position.
Carlos Kelvin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Carlos Kelvin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Felipe Kelvin looking to control.
Carlos Kelvin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Felipe Kelvin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Felipe Kelvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Felipe Kelvin wants to stand but Carlos Kelvin is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos Kelvin looking to pass the guard.
Carlos Kelvin wants to control from the top but Felipe Kelvin keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Kelvin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Felipe Kelvin takes a swing at Carlos Kelvin's ribcage but misses.

Felipe Kelvin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carlos Kelvin sprawls well initially but Felipe Kelvin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Felipe Kelvin wants to get back to his feet.
Carlos Kelvin trying to control but Felipe Kelvin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos Kelvin gets back to full guard.

Carlos Kelvin has his foot on Felipe Kelvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Felipe Kelvin works his way back into a safe position though.
Felipe Kelvin postures up.
Carlos Kelvin striking off his back but it's not causing Felipe Kelvin any problems.
Felipe Kelvin trying to control but Carlos Kelvin is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carlos Kelvin has his foot on Felipe Kelvin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Felipe Kelvin works his way back into a safe position though.
Felipe Kelvin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlos Kelvin wants to stand up but Felipe Kelvin is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos Kelvin pulls Felipe Kelvin in close to prevent any damage.
Carlos Kelvin wants to sweep here but Felipe Kelvin controlling him for the moment.
Felipe Kelvin forces his way into half guard.
Felipe Kelvin controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlos Kelvin keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlos Kelvin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlos Kelvin is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Felipe Kelvin seems content to control.
Felipe Kelvin wants to take a breather but Carlos Kelvin is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlos Kelvin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlos Kelvin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felipe Kelvin but Felipe Kelvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Carlos Kelvin looks winded!
Carlos Kelvin fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Felipe Kelvin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos Kelvin trying to control the position.
Carlos Kelvin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Felipe Kelvin's guard.
Carlos Kelvin looking to pass the guard.
Felipe Kelvin seems keen to control Carlos Kelvin's posture.
Carlos Kelvin wants to control from the top but Felipe Kelvin keeps moving.
Felipe Kelvin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Felipe Kelvin tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Felipe Kelvin gets a double leg takedown into Carlos Kelvin's guard.
Carlos Kelvin is looking to stand up but Felipe Kelvin isn't so interested in that idea.
Felipe Kelvin passes Carlos Kelvin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Felipe Kelvin trying to pass the guard but Carlos Kelvin defending well.
Felipe Kelvin is stalling here. Carlos Kelvin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Felipe Kelvin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Carlos Kelvin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Felipe Kelvin wants to control but Carlos Kelvin postures up.
Carlos Kelvin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlos Kelvin trying to control the position but Felipe Kelvin is working away.

Carlos Kelvin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Felipe Kelvin is looking to reverse the position.
Carlos Kelvin working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlos Kelvin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Felipe Kelvin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe Kelvin is looking for a sweep.
Felipe Kelvin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Felipe Kelvin trying to control from half guard but Carlos Kelvin is working away.
Carlos Kelvin manages to get to full guard.
Felipe Kelvin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carlos Kelvin's head.
Felipe Kelvin wants to pass the guard but Carlos Kelvin is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe Kelvin stopping the sweep attempt from Carlos Kelvin.
Felipe Kelvin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Carlos Kelvin looking to control.
Felipe Kelvin wants to control from the top but Carlos Kelvin keeps moving.

Carlos Kelvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Felipe Kelvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Carlos Kelvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Felipe Kelvin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Felipe Kelvin shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlos Kelvin tries to clinch there but Felipe Kelvin circles away.
Carlos Kelvin has a takedown stuffed.
Felipe Kelvin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carlos Kelvin's waist but Carlos Kelvin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Felipe Kelvin off to one side.
Felipe Kelvin tries a head kick but it misses.
Felipe Kelvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felipe Kelvin tries to clinch up

and Carlos Kelvin moves into the clinch.
Carlos Kelvin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Felipe Kelvin's face.
Carlos Kelvin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Felipe Kelvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlos Kelvin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlos Kelvin misses with a takedown attempt

and Felipe Kelvin counters with a single leg into guard. Carlos Kelvin didn't expect that.
Felipe Kelvin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carlos Kelvin is proving hard to escape from.
Felipe Kelvin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carlos Kelvin on the ground.
Felipe Kelvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos Kelvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felipe Kelvin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Felipe Kelvin wants to control from the top but Carlos Kelvin keeps moving.

Carlos Kelvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Felipe Kelvin is aware though and is defending well.
Carlos Kelvin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe Kelvin 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've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Felipe Kelvin.
Carlos Kelvin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlos Kelvin closes the distance and clinches up with Felipe Kelvin, looking for a takedown. Carlos Kelvin pushes Felipe Kelvin against the cage but Felipe Kelvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Felipe Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Kelvin.
Felipe Kelvin shoots in for a takedown but Carlos Kelvin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Felipe Kelvin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carlos Kelvin!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Felipe Kelvin is trying to get an arm triangle but Carlos Kelvin is defending well.
Carlos Kelvin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlos Kelvin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Felipe Kelvin is working away from the top position though.
Carlos Kelvin tries to get to full guard but Felipe Kelvin has control of the leg.
Felipe Kelvin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlos Kelvin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Felipe Kelvin manages to mount him!
Carlos Kelvin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Felipe Kelvin working the head and body with strikes.
Carlos Kelvin is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe Kelvin is looking to advance position but Carlos Kelvin won't allow it.
Carlos Kelvin is looking to get back to is feet but Felipe Kelvin passes into side control.
Carlos Kelvin is trying to control Felipe Kelvin's posture but Felipe Kelvin avoids it.

Felipe Kelvin decides to stand back up. Felipe Kelvin steps back and let's Carlos Kelvin get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felipe Kelvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Felipe Kelvin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Kelvin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Felipe Kelvin 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Felipe Kelvin!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Felipe Kelvin!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Felipe Kelvin!

Felipe Kelvin wins by unanimous 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maikon Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Ricotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kelvin
vs
Ricotta

166 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maikon Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocco Ricotta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricotta wants to clinch.
Ricotta misses with a takedown

and Kelvin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kelvin.
Kelvin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ricotta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kelvin has had enough of the clinch but Ricotta keeps him there for the moment.

Kelvin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ricotta working a defensive guard here.
Kelvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricotta's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelvin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kelvin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ricotta wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kelvin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kelvin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ricotta trying to control but Kelvin postures up.

Maikon Kelvin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kelvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ricotta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kelvin controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricotta is looking to sweep but instead, Kelvin has passed into half guard.

Kelvin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ricotta to stand up.
Ricotta wants to land a leg kick but Kelvin is out of range.
Kelvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ricotta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kelvin gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kelvin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelvin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricotta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricotta shoots in for a takedown but Kelvin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maikon Kelvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Ricotta.
Ricotta ducks under a wild hook from Kelvin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricotta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricotta looks winded!

Kelvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ricotta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelvin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kelvin advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Ricotta's face as Kelvin controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ricotta!
Ricotta has given up his back here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kelvin controlling the positon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelvin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelvin gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kelvin gets a takedown into half guard.
Ricotta is looking to get back to is feet but Kelvin passes into side control.
Kelvin lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ricotta's face as Kelvin controls the position.
Ricotta is looking for a sweep.

Kelvin decides to stand back up. Kelvin steps back and let's Ricotta get back to his feet.
Maikon Kelvin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kelvin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ricotta to the mat! Ricotta manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelvin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kelvin passes Ricotta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricotta trying to control but Kelvin postures up.
Ricotta is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Kelvin.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kelvin in particular looking to stall.
Kelvin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kelvin working the ground and pound effectively.

Kelvin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ricotta has his hands clasped together but Kelvin breaks the hold and Ricotta is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Kelvin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maikon Kelvin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seth Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Marshell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ignition remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Patterson
vs
Marshell

150 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Marshell!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Marshell as he connects with a hook.

Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Patterson really is a fat lump.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Patterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Patterson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Seth Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshell misses with a double jab.
Marshell misses with a jab, cross combination.

Patterson shoots in and bounces Marshell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Patterson content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Seth Patterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A punch combination from Marshell misses.
A combination from Marshell does no damage.
Marshell looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Marshell misses with the combination.
Marshell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshell misses with a double jab.
Marshell looks winded!
Marshell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Patterson backs up against the cage.

Patterson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marshell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patterson controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Patterson gets the takedown into side control.
Patterson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Patterson wants to stand but Marshell is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Patterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshell has escaped the position, nice work there.

Patterson decides to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshell looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.

Patterson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Marshell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patterson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marshell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patterson controls the pace.

Seth Patterson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marshell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marshell as he jumps to the side.
Marshell looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Seth Patterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Marshell.
Marshell is breathing heavily.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Marshell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson fails to land the takedown.
Marshell misses with a jab, cross combination.

Patterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshell, pushing him back against the cage.
Patterson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Patterson pulls guard effortlessly.
Patterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marshell wants to stand but Patterson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson has control of Marshell's left arm, preventing Marshell from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Seth Patterson just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Patterson with that takedown attempt.
Marshell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patterson.
Some wild striking there from Marshell.
Patterson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Patterson pushes Marshell up against the cage in a clinch.

Patterson manages to break the clinch.

Patterson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marshell quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Patterson is going to stand back up.
Patterson content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Seth Patterson just wasn't active enough.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Marshell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Patterson back to the cage. Marshell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marshell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Patterson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marshell sprawls well initially but Patterson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Patterson shoots in and bounces Marshell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Patterson advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Patterson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Patterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marshell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Patterson shoots in and bounces Marshell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marshell keeping full guard, as Patterson tries to pass.
Patterson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Marshell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patterson dodges the punch combination from Marshell.
Marshell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Patterson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marshell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patterson is looking to stand up but Marshell won't let him.

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

We're going to have a standup here because Seth Patterson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marshell throws a right and a left that Patterson avoids nicely.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Marshell avoids nicely.
Marshell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Marshell's guard.
Patterson wants to stand but Marshell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patterson slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Patterson in particular looking to stall.
Patterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Patterson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marshell blocks a low kick nicely.

Patterson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Patterson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Patterson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marshell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Patterson controlling the action here.
Jake Marshell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Patterson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marshell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seth Patterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Marshell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Patterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Patterson, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Seth Patterson!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Seth Patterson!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Seth Patterson!

Seth Patterson wins by unanimous decision!

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FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robson DaSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Robson DaSilva has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Robson DaSilva seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

DaSilva
vs
Kelvin

179 cm
18
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
136 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robson DaSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelvin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by DaSilva or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelvin which made him look bad.
Kelvin shoots in looking for a takedown but DaSilva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelvin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DaSilva shoots in and drives through. Kelvin sprawls well.
Kelvin leaves DaSilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson DaSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelvin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DaSilva counters with a low kick, right behind Kelvin 's knee.
Kelvin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DaSilva tries to avoid it but Kelvin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DaSilva to the ground. DaSilva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

DaSilva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kelvin!

DaSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kelvin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

DaSilva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelvin has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DaSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DaSilva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kelvin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

DaSilva 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.
DaSilva is breathing heavily.
Kelvin trying to control from the bottom.
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
DaSilva won't allow Kelvin to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin working a defensive guard here.
Kelvin keeping moving, preventing DaSilva from controlling successfully.
Kelvin looking to control.
Kelvin trying to strike off his back.
DaSilva wants to pass the guard but Kelvin is keeping the position.

Kelvin looking for a guillotine here but DaSilva defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaSilva advances to half guard.
DaSilva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelvin on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DaSilva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelvin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelvin is trying to stand up here but DaSilva is controlling him well.

DaSilva is working for a kimura but Kelvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelvin is trying to stand back up but DaSilva is controlling him
Kelvin trying to control here.
Kelvin wants to improve his position but DaSilva is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is looking to escape.
DaSilva is trying to control. Kelvin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DaSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

DaSilva is working for a kimura but Kelvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Kelvin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kelvin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelvin is trying to keep DaSilva in close.
Kelvin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DaSilva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jorge Kelvin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Kelvin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelvin fails with a takedown attempt.

DaSilva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

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

DaSilva is looking for a kimura but Kelvin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DaSilva to get the leverage.

Kelvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

DaSilva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kelvin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DaSilva.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin is trying to stand back up but DaSilva is controlling him
Kelvin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kelvin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DaSilva!
Kelvin trying to control but DaSilva is having none of it.
DaSilva is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kelvin wants to control the pace but DaSilva is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DaSilva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kelvin dominating with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kelvin punching from mount but DaSilva doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kelvin lands with some strikes.
Kelvin lands with some strikes.
Kelvin wants to control the pace but DaSilva is squirming around nicely.
Kelvin avoids the attempt from DaSilva to control.
Kelvin punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaSilva tries to hold on but Kelvin pushes him away.
DaSilva is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Kelvin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but DaSilva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kelvin wants to lay and pray for a moment but DaSilva keeps working.
Jorge Kelvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin controlling from side mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelvin wants to control but DaSilva is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Kelvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! DaSilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Kelvin tries to score a power double leg takedown but DaSilva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kelvin somewhat.
Kelvin tries to clinch but DaSilva moves out of range.
Kelvin throws a head kick but DaSilva moves out of range.
Kelvin scores with a jab.
Kelvin wants to clinch.
Kelvin closes the distance looking to clinch
and DaSilva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kelvin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
DaSilva circles away from the clinch attempt
and DaSilva counters with a head kick. That will keep Kelvin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaSilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kelvin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DaSilva somewhat.
Kelvin throws a sloppy head kick and DaSilva moves out of range easily.
Kelvin stuffs the takedown attempt from DaSilva. DaSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaSilva as he avoids it easily.
Kelvin tries to close the distance and clinch but DaSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

DaSilva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelvin sprawls well initially but DaSilva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

DaSilva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kelvin sees it coming and defends easily.
Kelvin trying to control but DaSilva postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin manages to get to full guard.

DaSilva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kelvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kelvin has escaped and now he's on top!
Kelvin scoring with punches to the head and body.
DaSilva keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
DaSilva keeping moving, preventing Kelvin from controlling successfully.
DaSilva is trying to keep Kelvin in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jorge Kelvin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kelvin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DaSilva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robson DaSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Kelvin or perhaps it was just good defense by DaSilva which made him look bad.
Kelvin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DaSilva counters with a good low kick that Kelvin was not able to check.
Kelvin fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelvin is defended easily by DaSilva.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DaSilva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kelvin but Kelvin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Kelvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelvin 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Jorge Kelvin!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jorge Kelvin!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jorge Kelvin!

Jorge Kelvin wins by unanimous decision!