QFC Tournament 463 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cheif Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Kongol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Keef
vs
Kongol

170 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cheif Keef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Kongol!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Kongol.
Kongol tries to clinch but Keef is having none of it.

Keef rushes Kongol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kongol missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keef - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keef blocks the elbow strike.
Kongol is working for takedown but Keef is calmly controlling the position for now.
Keef is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keef misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongol.
Keef prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kongol wants to take the fight to the mat but Keef manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cheif Keef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Kongol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Keef gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kongol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keef blocks the elbow strike.
Keef tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongol smiles and moves away.
Keef connects with a looping right hand.
Kongol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kongol is predictable there

and Keef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kongol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Kongol.
Nice body punch from Keef.
Keef lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keef is trying to force a seperation but Kongol has the dominant position.
Keef avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongol.
Keef has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kongol avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kongol avoids it.
Kongol lands a nice elbow.

Keef has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kongol uses from the top position.
Keef manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongol manages to get himself to full guard.

Kongol working for a triangle but Keef defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Keef might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kongol is looking to stand up but Keef isn't so interested in that idea.
Keef slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongol tries to escape but Keef is in control.

Keef wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kongol, who protects the arm well.
Kongol wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongol strikes from the bottom but Keef takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Keef lands a big shot there that rocks Kongol but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Keef has hold of Kongol's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kongol manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keef scoring with strikes but Kongol is staying in there.
Keef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kongol is bucking up trying to escape but Keef cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Keef content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongol is in a horrible position here. Keef smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Keef controlling from mount.
Kongol is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kongol is trying to escape the mount.
Kongol wants to control but Keef is having none of it.
Kongol wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kongol is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kongol is looking to clinch but Keef is avoiding it.
Keef wants to clinch
and Kongol counters with a stiff right hand.
Keef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongol makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cheif Keef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongol is looking to clinch but Keef is avoiding it.
Keef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongol can do to turn this around?
Kongol tries to close the distance and clinch but Keef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kongol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongol tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Keef avoids it.
Kongol tries to land knees in the clinch but Keef avoids the damage to the body.
Kongol prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef managing to block the knees to the body from Kongol.
Kongol trying to land knees to the body.

Keef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kongol stuffs the takedown attempt from Keef. Keef gets slowly back to his feet.
Kongol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheif Keef. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Keef moves into the clinch successfully.
Kongol managing to block the knees to the body from Keef.
Kongol unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keef lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keef on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keef avoiding damage as Kongol throws knees to the body.
Keef fails to pull guard.
Kongol looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kongol throws an elbow that misses.
Keef throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongol drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongol looking for a takedown.
Keef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keef stalling in the clinch but Kongol improves position.
Mike Kongol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keef is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kongol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kongol pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keef can't break the clinch.

Keef lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kongol is looking to escape.
Keef wants to free his trapped foot but Kongol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keef prevents Kongol from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keef stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kongol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keef wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongol looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kongol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keef paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Keef looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Keef is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kongol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongol lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kongol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kongol is trying to stand back up but Keef is controlling him
Kongol wants to get back to full guard but Keef has passed into side control.
Keef prevents Kongol from escaping the position.
Keef advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongol really wants to buck Keef off and get back to his feet.
Keef lands a couple of good shots and Kongol has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheif Keef dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kongol stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kongol wants it to stay on the feet.

Kongol drives through and clinches with Keef against the cage.
Kongol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Keef pulls guard successfully.
Keef trying to control the position.
Keef wants to get back to his feet but Kongol is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongol passes into half guard.
Kongol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cheif Keef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kongol tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Keef.
Keef tries to kick Kongol off but Kongol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Keef is refusing to be controlled, as Kongol sits in half guard.
Keef tries to roll over but Kongol keeps him under control.
Kongol is looking to stall here but Keef recovers full guard.

Kongol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Keef manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kongol has Keef in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kongol trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongol wants to stand and escape but Keef is having none of it.
Kongol keeping moving, preventing Keef from controlling successfully.
Kongol wants to stand but Keef is controlling the position.
Kongol being controlled here, momentarily.
Keef has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kongol tries to avoid it but Keef manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kongol to the ground. Kongol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kongol closes the distance and clinches.
Kongol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Keef has Kongol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cheif Keef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keef managing to block the knees to the body from Kongol.
Kongol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keef.
Kongol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kongol.
Kongol landing knees to the body.
Kongol tries to land knees in the clinch but Keef avoids the damage to the body.
Kongol is trying to stall.
Mike Kongol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongol scores a nice knee to the body.
Keef wants a takedown.
Kongol is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keef pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keef drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kongol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kongol misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keef.
Keef wants to break free but Kongol has control.
Keef wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongol has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kongol.
Kongol goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keef prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keef blocks an elbow strike.
Cheif Keef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kongol landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Kongol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keef 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Cheif Keef!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Cheif Keef!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Cheif Keef!

Cheif Keef wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

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

Daniels
vs
Overload

177 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bitterness Overload!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overload moves into range and clinches up with Daniels.

Daniels ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daniels no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daniels has his hands on Overload's head, controlling the position.

Daniels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Overload is aware though and is defending well.
Overload trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Overload drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Overload jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Overload advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.

Overload is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overload in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Overload moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Overload is trying to get an arm triangle but Daniels is defending well.
Overload slows the pace down.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels stops Overload from passing to mount.
Overload working away.
Overload 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.
Overload in side control, throwing shots but Daniels defends.
Daniels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Overload.
Daniels tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Overload wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Overload wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Daniels, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is looking to reverse the position.

Overload thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Daniels can't do much from the bottom here.
Overload tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniels is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Overload looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Overload seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Overload wants to work for an arm triangle but Daniels is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Overload looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Overload is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniels defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Overload closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.

Daniels is trying to trip Overload. He has hold of a leg but Overload is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Daniels persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Daniels trying to control but Overload is working from the bottom.

Overload is looking for a triangle here but Daniels uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Overload can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels wants to control but Overload is keeping him busy.
Daniels wants to stand but Overload has his arm trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overload keeps working.
Overload is looking for a sweep.
Daniels throws an elbow but Overload slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Overload is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniels wants to stand but Overload has his arm trapped.
Overload is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Overload rushes Daniels and presses him up against the cage.

Daniels pulls guard successfully.
Overload tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Overload has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Daniels is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Overload takes a knee to the side of the body.
Overload controlling the action here for a moment.

Daniels manages to break the clinch.

Daniels shoots in and gets a takedown into Overload's guard.
Daniels postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels 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.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Overload keeps moving.

Overload has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daniels is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Overload.
Overload is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Overload stops Daniels from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Daniels dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Overload clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Daniels wants to stall.
Daniels is trying to break the clinch but Overload has him pressed against the cage.

Daniels turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Daniels manages to end up in side control.
Overload is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels is looking to take a break and control but Overload is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels wants to stand but Overload is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overload tries to bench press Daniels off him but Daniels keeps the position.
Overload sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Overload tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Daniels has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Daniels prevents Overload from getting the reversal.
Daniels with shots to the head and body - Overload looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to control the pace but Overload is squirming around nicely.
Overload really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Daniels with the ground and pound from mount.
Overload is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to control and managing it successfully.
Overload tries to hold on but Daniels postures up.
Daniels looking to finish with strikes here!
Josh Daniels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overload regains half guard.
Daniels wants to free his trapped foot but Overload is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Overload tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daniels is trying to control the action in half guard but Overload is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Overload wants to control but Daniels is keeping busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daniels is keen to just control but Overload is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daniels blocks a low kick nicely.
Daniels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overload has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bitterness Overload has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniels lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daniels 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Josh Daniels!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Josh Daniels!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Josh Daniels!

Josh Daniels wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papu Patwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lima
vs
Patwari

188 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Junior Lima !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Papu Patwari!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patwari looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Lima is looking to clinch but Patwari is avoiding it.

Lima closes the distance and pushes Patwari back into the cage.

Patwari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Patwari takes the fight into the clinch.
Lima just leaning against Patwari, taking a breather.
Lima wants to take the fight to the mat but Patwari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Patwari gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lima flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Patwari sits in half guard.
Lima tries to roll over but Patwari keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patwari.

Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lima is looking to improve his position.

Lima has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Patwari is on him like a limpet, forcing Lima back against the cage.
Lima has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patwari after a bit of a struggle.

Patwari successfully pulls guard.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Patwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patwari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Patwari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lima defends it easily.
Lima passes Patwari's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima is taking a breather. Patwari 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.
Lima wants to pass to mount but Patwari is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patwari wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lima content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lima with the ground and pound but Patwari uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Patwari wants to sweep but no luck.

Patwari looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lima with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lima gets to his feet - Patwari follows without any prompting.

Patwari closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lima struggling a bit here.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Patwari's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Patwari misses with a body shot

and Lima counters by moving into the clinch.

Patwari pulls Lima into guard.
Lima throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Lima decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Patwari, up you get!

Patwari closes the distance and clinches.

Patwari has Lima pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Patwari pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lima tumbling to the mat - Patwari dives into Lima 's guard.

Lima pushes Patwari off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Patwari misses with a straight left.

Patwari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima trying to control but Patwari postures up.
Lima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patwari working over Lima with some ground and pound. Lima looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lima is staying active underneath Patwari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patwari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Patwari is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Patwari trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.

Lima manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patwari tries to counter by closing the distance.

Patwari has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.

Patwari decides to pull guard.
Patwari controls Lima momentarily but Lima frees himself.
Lima really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Patwari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patwari is on top in guard.

Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patwari's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Patwari is working from the bottom.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Patwari is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patwari is trying to keep Lima in close.
Patwari keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Papu Patwari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Patwari fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lima to the ground. Patwari is now in Lima 's guard.

Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patwari preventing the sweep.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Patwari is proving a slippery customer.
Lima manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Patwari manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lima avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patwari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Patwari's legs - danger averted.

Lima stands up and waves to Patwari to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lima looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lima attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lima tries for a takedown but Patwari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Patwari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patwari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Junior Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lima moves into the clinch.

Lima manages to pull guard.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Patwari from controlling successfully.

Lima throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Patwari escapes and throws Lima 's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patwari has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patwari follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Patwari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Patwari seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is controlling Patwari's trapped leg to prevent Patwari from advancing to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patwari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patwari's back!
Lima doesn't have the hooks in and Patwari manages to turn into his guard.
Lima is trying to keep Patwari in close.

Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patwari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patwari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papu Patwari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patwari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papu Patwari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patwari 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Papu Patwari!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Papu Patwari!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Papu Patwari!

Papu Patwari wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Longlive Skeptron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longlive Skeptron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sousa
vs
Skeptron

180 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Sousa !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Longlive Skeptron!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Skeptron.
Sousa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Skeptron throws a chopping leg kick but Sousa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sousa misses with a low kick.

Skeptron clinches with his opponent.

Sousa pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sousa holds on and takes a little breather.
Sousa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Skeptron gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeptron misses with a head kick.
Sousa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Crunch! Skeptron slams his shin into Sousa 's torso.
Sousa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skeptron.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Skeptron.

Sousa moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Sousa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

Sousa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Skeptron throws a quick inside leg kick.

Sousa has closed the distance and engaged Skeptron in a clinch.
Sousa throws a knee to the head but misses.

Sousa jumps into guard, dragging Skeptron to the mat.

Skeptron decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sousa , up you get!
Skeptron is looking to slow Sousa down with leg kicks.
Longlive Skeptron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sousa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skeptron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skeptron pulls Sousa into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sousa content to stall in guard here.
Sousa won't allow Skeptron to get back to his feet.

Skeptron is working an open guard so Sousa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sousa tries to clinch there but Skeptron circles away.
Skeptron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skeptron misses with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Skeptron.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Skeptron.
Sousa throws a counter high kick but Skeptron was just alert enough to avoid it.
Skeptron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Sousa looking to score a takedown here. Skeptron is defending well but Sousa drives through and ends up in Skeptron's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa prevents Skeptron from getting back to his feet.
Sousa sitting in guard here, content to control.

Skeptron is working an open guard so Sousa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Skeptron forces Sousa back against the cage and clinches.

Skeptron jumps into guard, dragging Sousa to the mat.
Skeptron is looking to stand up but Sousa isn't so interested in that idea.
Skeptron looks winded!
Sousa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skeptron's guard.
Sousa lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sousa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Skeptron is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Sousa has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Skeptron is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jon Sousa !