QFC Tournament 262 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Maggio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Fortier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Fortier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maggio
vs
Fortier

180 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Maggio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maggio clinches up against the cage.
Maggio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fortier is trying to drag Maggio to the mat but Maggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Maggio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fortier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fortier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maggio on the side of the head.
Fortier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maggio shoots and misses
and Fortier counters with a two punch combo.
Maggio fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Maggio finds it's way through Fortier's defenses.
Maggio really is a fat lump.
Fortier misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maggio misses with a head kick.
Maggio fails with a takedown attempt.
Maggio swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortier shoots in but Maggio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Maggio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Fortier.
Fortier throws a head kick that misses
and Maggio counters with a head kick. That will keep Fortier thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Maggio drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.

Maggio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maggio shoots for a double leg takedown but Fortier sprawls well. He's pushed Maggio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Fortier gets a clinch.
Maggio jumps guard but Fortier stands there with Maggio around his waist. Maggio gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maggio wants to take the fight to the mat but Fortier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fortier working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fortier prevents it.

Maggio manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fortier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fortier wants to pass to mount but Maggio is defending the position.
Maggio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maggio is trying to stand up here but Fortier is controlling him well.
Fortier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maggio is breathing heavily.
Fortier passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maggio!
Fortier landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fortier.
Fortier sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fortier scoring with strikes but Maggio is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortier avoids the attempt from Maggio to control.
Maggio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fortier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fortier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maggio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fortier working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Maggio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maggio taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fortier tries to control but Maggio wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maggio is in a horrible position here. Fortier smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fortier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fortier is defended easily by Maggio.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maggio has his takedown stuffed

so Fortier counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fortier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fortier passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio is trying to work for a sweep but Fortier has mounted him!

Fortier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maggio manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A control attempt from Maggio but he's now mounted!
Fortier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fortier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fortier scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggio tries to lock up and control but Fortier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Fortier is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Fortier shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fortier showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maggio is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fortier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fortier wants to pass to mount but Maggio is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggio wants to control but Fortier is keeping busy.
Fortier tries to stand and escape but Maggio is controlling the position.
Fortier wants to pass to mount but Maggio is defending the position.
Maggio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maggio.
Maggio wants to sweep here but Fortier controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maggio looking to control.

Maggio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortier preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maggio is trying to keep Fortier in close.
Fortier wants to control from the top but Maggio keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Fortier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maggio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maggio has a takedown stuffed.
Maggio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maggio lands a head kick!
Maggio throws a nice looking combination but Fortier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maggio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Fortier counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maggio won't be happy with that.
Fortier is chipping away with strikes.
Maggio wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortier cracks Maggio with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggio takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fortier wants to control but Maggio is keeping him busy.
Eric Fortier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fortier advances to full mount.
Fortier is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fortier with shots to the head and body - Maggio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maggio can't escape the position.
Fortier punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortier looking to control but Maggio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fortier lands a couple of good shots and Maggio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Maggio grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Maggio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fortier on the ground.
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!
Fortier connects with a big shot to the side of Maggio's head.
A lull in the action here.

Fortier tightening his grip on Maggio, looking for the choke.
Maggio takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggio staying busy and making it hard for Fortier to control.
Fortier avoiding Maggio 's attempts to control his hands.

Fortier is looking for a choke. Maggio gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Maggio manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Fortier is pulling down on Maggio's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortier is pulling down on Maggio's head. It's preventing any offense from Maggio, at least for the moment.

Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maggio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Fortier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortier winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Eric Fortier!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Eric Fortier!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Eric Fortier!

Eric Fortier wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob The Robber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Staehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Staehlin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

The Robber
vs
Staehlin

210 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob The Robber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Staehlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staehlin moves out of range of the strikes.
The Robber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Staehlin's head.
Staehlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Staehlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staehlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob The Robber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Robber tries to sprawl but Staehlin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Staehlin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Robber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Robber tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Staehlin there.
The Robber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staehlin on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staehlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staehlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Staehlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Robber has hold of Staehlin's hands but Staehlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Staehlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Robber defends it well.
Staehlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Staehlin wants to work for an arm triangle but The Robber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Staehlin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Robber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Staehlin.
Staehlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staehlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Staehlin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Robber defending well though.
Staehlin working The Robber over with strikes.
Staehlin is taking a breather. The Robber 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.
Staehlin lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The Robber taking some punishment here, with Staehlin in his half guard.
Staehlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Robber is breathing heavily.
The Robber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staehlin.
The Robber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Staehlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staehlin working over The Robber with some ground and pound. The Robber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Staehlin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Staehlin is nestled in close to The Robber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staehlin is nestled in close to The Robber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staehlin drops an elbow to the side of The Robber's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin is trying to control. The Robber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Staehlin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Robber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Staehlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Staehlin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Staehlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Staehlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

The Robber is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Staehlin there.
Oh The Robber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Staehlin slips a nice elbow through The Robber's hands, connecting with The Robber's forehead.
Staehlin moves into full mount! The Robber won't be happy about that!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Staehlin! The Robber is hurt baaadly! Staehlin is firing away with more strikes - The Robber is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Staehlin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Trojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Madison
vs
Trojan

210 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Trojan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison tries for a takedown but Trojan circles away easily
and Trojan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trojan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trojan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Madison tries to clinch
and Trojan counters with a left to the body.
Madison tries for a takedown but Trojan circles away easily
and Trojan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trojan thows a body shot but no joy.
Madison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trojan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison throws a sloppy head kick and Trojan moves out of range easily.
Trojan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madison doesn't seem bothered though.
Trojan cracks a nice hook into Madison's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Trojan. Beautiful body shot.
Madison wants to clinch
and Trojan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trojan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trojan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison fails with the takedown
and Trojan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries for a takedown but Trojan circles away easily
and Trojan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thor Trojan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trojan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trojan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Madison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trojan scores with the left hand. Madison knows he should have avoided that one.
Madison takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Trojan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trojan loads up on a big right hand but Madison slips the punch.
Madison fails with the takedown
and Trojan counters with a straight right hand.
Trojan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Madison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Madison fails with the takedown
and Trojan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madison thinking.
Trojan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Madisons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trojan takes a swing at Madison's ribcage but misses.
Madison misses with a takedown
and Trojan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trojan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trojan connects with a looping right hand.
Madison misses with a takedown
and Trojan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Madison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Madison tries a head kick but it misses.
Madison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madison is defended easily by Trojan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Trojan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Trojan jabs Madison right on the nose. Madison blinks but takes it well.
Madison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trojan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trojan lands a nice hook to Madison's body. Madison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trojan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Madison tries to clinch
and Trojan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madison throws a head kick but Trojan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trojan counters with a stiff right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Trojan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Trojan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trojan throws a good cross that connects.
Madison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trojan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trojan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trojan cracks a nice hook into Madison's ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Madison. Trojan shrugs it off though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trojan but Trojan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Madison has his takedown stuffed
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trojan counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trojan scores with a nice strike.
Madison wants to clinch
and Trojan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trojan lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trojan counters with a nice uppercut.
Trojan dips to his left and cracks Madison with an uppercut!
Trojan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madison doesn't seem bothered though.
Madison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trojan counters with a stiff right hand.
Madison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Madison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trojan, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison shoots and misses
enabling Trojan to counter with a crisp jab.
Madison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trojan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trojan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Madison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trojan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trojan lands a nice looking body shot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Madison. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Madison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thor Trojan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trojan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trojan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trojan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madison with a poor takedown
and Trojan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Madison thinking.
Trojan connects with a jab.
Madison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trojan lands the left hand.
Madison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Trojan catches Madison right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Trojan.
Trojan stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trojan thuds a left hand into Madison's body.
Madison tries to clinch but Trojan moves out of range.
Madison misses with a takedown
and Trojan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Trojan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trojan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Madison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trojan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madison shoots and misses
and Trojan counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trojan tests Madison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trojan lands a glancing blow to the side of Madison's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trojan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trojan lands a jab to the head.
Madison shoots and misses
and Madison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madison misses with a takedown
and Trojan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trojan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A head kick misses from Madison.
Trojan jabs at Madison's body.
Trojan lands a nice looking body shot.
Madison misses with a takedown attempt
and Trojan counters with a left to the body.
Trojan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trojan stuns Madison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thor Trojan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trojan lands a jab to Madison's midsection.
Trojan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Trojan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trojan 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Thor Trojan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Thor Trojan!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Thor Trojan!

Thor Trojan wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Thor Trojan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deniska Ebanii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casy Carver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deniska Ebanii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Casy Carver's chin.

Ebanii
vs
Carver

190 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deniska Ebanii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casy Carver!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ebanii as Carver shoots in.
Ebanii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carver on the side of the head.
Carver misses with a takedown attempt - Ebanii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ebanii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ebanii avoids the body shot from Carver.
Carver shoots and misses
and Ebanii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deniska Ebanii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Casy Carver.
Carver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebanii.
Carver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebanii scores with a three punch combo!
Ebanii lands a body shot.
Ebanii throws a combination that misses

and Carver counters by moving into the clinch.
Ebanii misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carver.
Ebanii is trying to break the clinch but Carver is controlling him.
Carver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ebanii's elbow.
Carver wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebanii misses with the head strike.
Carver should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ebanii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow.
Carver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ebanii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carver's elbow.
Ebanii stops a takedown attempt from Carver.
Carver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ebanii up against the cage.
Carver letting Ebanii take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Ebanii controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Carver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ebanii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ebanii trying to stall but Carver improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carver manages to pull guard.
Carver looking to control.
Carver has a closed guard, preventing Ebanii from standing up.
Carver keeping moving, preventing Ebanii from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ebanii wants to stand but Carver is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carver shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ebanii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carver won't allow Ebanii to get back to his feet.
Carver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ebanii's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ebanii has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Carver off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Casy Carver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carver ducks under a wild hook from Ebanii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebanii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carver misses with a combination
and Ebanii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ebanii is looking to wear down Carver with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Carver bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carver scoring with punches from side control.
Carver looks up at the clock and then as Ebanii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Carver smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Ebanii is rocked!

Carver has an Americana. Ebanii didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Carver is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Carver hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Casy Carver!
A victorious Casy Carver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.