QFC Tournament 366 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rance Hunsicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albertas Sypsena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunsicker comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Circle - Bad Boys. Rance Hunsicker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hunsicker
vs
Sypsena

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rance Hunsicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albertas Sypsena!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunsicker enables Sypsena to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunsicker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sypsena postures up.
Sypsena postures up in Hunsicker's guard and throws a big left but Hunsicker blocks it.
Sypsena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunsicker is keeping the position for now.
Hunsicker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunsicker holds on and takes a little breather.

Rance Hunsicker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hunsicker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sypsena counters by moving into the clinch.

Hunsicker lands a takedown into guard.
Hunsicker preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunsicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunsicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sypsena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker postures up.
Hunsicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunsicker trying to control but Sypsena is working from the bottom.

Sypsena has his foot on Hunsicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunsicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunsicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sypsena is trying to keep Hunsicker in close.
Hunsicker throwing strikes from guard but Sypsena blocks nicely.
Sypsena really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunsicker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sypsena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunsicker.
Sypsena is looking to stand up but Hunsicker isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypsena wants to stand and escape but Hunsicker is having none of it.
Hunsicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunsicker wants to control from the top but Sypsena keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sypsena can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sypsena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunsicker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hunsicker looking to pass the guard.

Sypsena had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunsicker defends it easily.
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.
Sypsena wants to sweep here but Hunsicker controlling him for the moment.
Sypsena looks winded!
Sypsena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hunsicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sypsena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunsicker throwing strikes but missing.
Hunsicker trying to control but Sypsena is working from the bottom.
Hunsicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunsicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sypsena wants to stand but Hunsicker is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker postures up in Sypsena's guard and throws a big left but Sypsena blocks it.
Sypsena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunsicker wants to control from the top but Sypsena keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunsicker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunsicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sypsena works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunsicker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunsicker moves out of range of the leg kick from Sypsena.
Albertas Sypsena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunsicker misses with a takedown attempt
and Sypsena counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sypsena throws a one two combo.

It looks like Rance Hunsicker has been cut.
Sypsena throws a series of punches but Hunsicker moves out of range.

Sypsena fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hunsicker to the ground. Sypsena is now in Hunsicker's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunsicker is on top in guard.
Sypsena keeping moving, preventing Hunsicker from controlling successfully.
Hunsicker won't allow Sypsena to sweep him here.
Hunsicker is looking to work some ground and pound but Sypsena has wrist control.
Hunsicker with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunsicker stopping the sweep attempt from Sypsena.
Sypsena working a defensive guard here.
Sypsena is breathing heavily.
Hunsicker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rance Hunsicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hunsicker has gone for a leg lock! Sypsena slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunsicker's guard.
Hunsicker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunsicker trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sypsena trying to control but Hunsicker is working from the bottom.
Hunsicker 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.
Hunsicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Albertas Sypsena hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hunsicker moves out of range of the body kick from Sypsena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sypsena bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunsicker is trying to control Sypsena's posture but Sypsena avoids it.
Sypsena taking a breather here.
Sypsena tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hunsicker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sypsena's best efforts.
Hunsicker trying to control but Sypsena postures up.
Sypsena tries to stand and escape but Hunsicker is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker is looking to improve his position.
Sypsena seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunsicker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunsicker tries to roll over but Sypsena keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Albertas Sypsena was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hunsicker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Sypsena is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hunsicker's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunsicker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunsicker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sypsena jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albertas Sypsena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rance Hunsicker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sypsena is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hunsicker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sypsena shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunsicker sprawls well. He's pushed Sypsena's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sypsena shoots in but Hunsicker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rance Hunsicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albertas Sypsena.
Sypsena misses with a takedown attempt - Hunsicker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sypsena displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunsicker.
Hunsicker misses with a takedown attempt - Sypsena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sypsena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sypsena checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sypsena gets a takedown into half guard.
Sypsena prevents Hunsicker from improving his position.
Hunsicker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sypsena is working away from the top position though.
Sypsena prevents Hunsicker from improving his position.
Hunsicker wants to control but Sypsena is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunsicker wants to improve his position but Sypsena is controlling well.
Sypsena drops an elbow to the side of Hunsicker's head.
Sypsena is looking to take a break and control but Hunsicker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sypsena seems to be working for a kimura but Hunsicker defends the submission attempt.
Hunsicker moves into full guard.
Sypsena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunsicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hunsicker is on top in guard.
Hunsicker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunsicker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunsicker 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.

Sypsena is looking for a triangle here but Hunsicker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hunsicker working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunsicker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sypsena down.
Hunsicker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sypsena is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hunsicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hunsicker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hunsicker trying to control the position but Sypsena is working away.
Sypsena is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hunsicker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunsicker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hunsicker looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sypsena is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunsicker throws a strike aimed at the side of Sypsena's head but Sypsena avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rance Hunsicker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunsicker 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Rance Hunsicker!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Rance Hunsicker!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Rance Hunsicker!

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

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk comes to the cage accompanied by Call to Arms. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hawk
vs
Hernandez

167 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.

Hawk has picked Hernandez up - he's going for a ride! Hawk dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hernandez looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez is trying to get back to full guard.
Hawk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawk winds up and cracks Hernandez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hawk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hawk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hernandez for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.

Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hernandez misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Hernandez actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawk lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Hawk seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hawk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hawk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hawk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez wants to stand up but Hawk is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawk with a nice head shot there.
Hawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.

Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hawk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hawk'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Hernandez rushes Hawk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hawk manages to pull guard.

Hawk working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hernandez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hernandez throwing strikes but missing.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hawk wants to sweep but no luck.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hernandez.
Hawk is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Hawk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hawk is looking for a sweep.

Hernandez stands up and beckons Hawk to his feet.

Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Hawk actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hawk defends it well.
Hawk tries to roll over but Hernandez keeps him under control.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Hawk defends it.
Hawk is refusing to be controlled, as Hernandez sits in half guard.
Hernandez is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hawk keeping hold of Hernandez's head, controlling as best he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hernandez tries to sprawl but Hawk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hawk drops an elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hawk stalling.

Hernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawk pulls his head out easily.
Hernandez manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hernandez working a defensive guard here.
Hawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawk's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hernandez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hawk uses it to pass to side control.
Hernandez is being controlled here.
Hernandez tries to bench press Hawk off him but Hawk keeps the position.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.

Hawk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hernandez stops Hawk from passing to mount.
Hernandez can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk slows the pace down.
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 Thomas Hawk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hawk forces Hernandez back against the cage and clinches.

Hernandez has hold of one of Hawk's legs. Hawk is fighting the takedown attempt but Hernandez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Hernandez stands up from Hawk's guard - Hernandez perhaps looking for a knockout.

Hawk gets a clinch.

Hawk has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hawk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Hawk dives into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Hawk isn't so interested in that idea.
Hawk landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hawk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hawk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Hawk cracks Hernandez with a solid left hand.
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk landing with the ground and pound.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.
Hawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawk postures up and lands a big shot to Hernandez's brow.
Hawk distracts Hernandez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hawk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hawk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hawk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hawk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hawk works over Hernandez with some ground and pound from guard.
Hawk 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.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is in close to Hernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hernandez being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Hernandez clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hawk pulls guard successfully.
Hawk pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tony Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Hawk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Hawk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hawk, 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 George Francis scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Thomas Hawk!

Thomas Hawk wins by unanimous decision!
As Thomas Hawk got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: /salute the FANS and all the ANIMALS over at the Blacksmith Gym and I would like to thank my manager: Kanis Lupis (97975) and /bow in respect to my Opponent. Give it up for my Opponent, please '.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Weiner Von Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Von Trapp
vs
Stone

188 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Weiner Von Trapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sly Stone!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Trapp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Von Trapp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stone's head.

Von Trapp drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Von Trapp as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Stone screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Von Trapp! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Weiner Von Trapp!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ademir Azevado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Astakhov
vs
Azevado

186 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ademir Azevado!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azevado clinches.
Azevado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astakhov is keeping busy.

Astakhov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Azevado from controlling successfully.

Astakhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azevado defends well.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Azevado from controlling successfully.
Astakhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azevado on the ground.
Astakhov looking for a sweep. Not yet Astakhov, not yet.
Azevado 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.
Azevado wants to control from the top but Astakhov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Astakhov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Astakhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Azevado wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Astakhov is pushing down on Azevado's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azevado is fighting to maintain full guard but Astakhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Astakhov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Astakhov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Azevado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Azevado avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astakhov.
Astakhov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Astakhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Astakhov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azevado keeping control of the position.
Still in half guard, Astakhov seems content to control.
Azevado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Astakhov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Astakhov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Astakhov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Azevado defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevado looks winded!
Astakhov is trying to control. Azevado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Astakhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Astakhov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Astakhov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevado wants to get back to full guard but Astakhov has passed into side control.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevado keeps working.
Astakhov in side control lands a decent elbow.

Astakhov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Astakhov scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Azevado throws a leg kick but Astakhov moved away.
Astakhov slaps away a takedown attempt from Azevado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Astakhov.
Azevado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Astakhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Azevado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astakhov is out of range and Azevado settles back down.
Azevado has a takedown stuffed.
Astakhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramazan Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademir Azevado.
Azevado throws a low kick but Astakhov avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov avoids the body shot from Azevado.
Azevado throws a hook but Astakhov blocks it.
Azevado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevado is breathing heavily.
Azevado has his takedown stuffed

and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azevado!
Astakhov is working Azevado over with some ground and pound from side control.

Astakhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Azevado is defending well.
Astakhov lands some shots froms side control.
Astakhov lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astakhov trying to control the action but Azevado is working from the bottom.
Astakhov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Astakhov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Azevado down.
Azevado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Astakhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevado keeps working.
Astakhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Astakhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Astakhov scoring with punches and elbows.
Astakhov wants to control but Azevado is keeping him busy.
Ramazan Astakhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Astakhov is chipping away with strikes.

Astakhov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Astakhov working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov scores with a couple of short elbows.

Azevado is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Astakhov stalls from top position.
Azevado is still in real trouble! Can Astakhov finish him?

Astakhov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevado, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astakhov working the head with strikes.

Astakhov is trying to get an arm triangle but Azevado is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Astakhov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Azevado, who protects the arm well.
Azevado wants to control but Astakhov postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astakhov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Azevado is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Astakhov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramazan Astakhov!