QFC Tournament 515 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Benedict Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jig Beckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Benedict Cruz
vs
Beckley

180 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Benedict Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jig Beckley!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Beckley. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Beckley looking to score a takedown here. Cruz is defending well but Beckley drives through and ends up in Cruz's guard.
Beckley tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckley is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Beckley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beckley wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beckley trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Beckley circles away and keeps his distance.

Beckley has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Cruz stalling.
Cruz is working for takedown but Beckley is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Benedict Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz tries to pull guard but Beckley won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beckley tries to pull guard but Cruz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Beckley pulls Cruz into guard.
Beckley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckley looking for a sweep. Not yet Beckley, not yet.

Cruz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beckley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Beckley's shoulder, as Beckley tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beckley but Beckley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Beckley circles away and keeps his distance.
Beckley is looking for the big counter here.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cruz sprawls well. Cruz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beckley gets slowly back to his feet.

Cruz gets caught flat footed, as Beckley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beckley looking to pass the guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Beckley controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control the position.

Beckley gets to his feet - Cruz follows without any prompting.

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

Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Beckley has picked Cruz up and slammed him! Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Beckley manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Beckley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.

Beckley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beckley decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A low kick from Cruz is predictable there
and Beckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beckley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beckley avoids it really well and circles away.
Beckley is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckley goes for a double leg but Cruz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cruz continues to drive forward.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ralph Benedict Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Benedict Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz blocks the body kick.

Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz is trying to push Beckley away but Beckley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Beckley tries to pull guard but Cruz holds him up against the cage and eventually Beckley drops back down to his feet.
Beckley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beckley smiles and moves away.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beckley sprawls well. Beckley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beckley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cruz avoids it really well and circles away.

Beckley gets the takedown into side control.

Beckley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Beckley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beckley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beckley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Beckley wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.

Beckley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Beckley drags him back down.

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.
Beckley wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Beckley is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
Beckley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cruz is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jig Beckley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Beckley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cruz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Beckley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Beckley escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Beckley stands up.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Beckley counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz wants a takedown.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Beckley fails to pull guard.
Beckley stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckley wants to take the fight to the mat but Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Beckley with a knee to the head.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beckley's elbow.

Beckley breaks the clinch.

Beckley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cruz's half guard.
Cruz is pressing down on Beckley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beckley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beckley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beckley's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz won't allow Beckley to sweep him here.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Beckley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beckley has passed into side control.
Beckley wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Beckley controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz wants to control but Beckley postures up.
Beckley lands an elbow.
Beckley trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.

Beckley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cruz to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Beckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Benedict Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beckley tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Ralph Benedict Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jig Beckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beckley back to the cage. Cruz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jig Beckley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beckley 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Jig Beckley!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jig Beckley!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jig Beckley!

Jig Beckley wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rudolpho Sacramanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Taktarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sacramanto
vs
Taktarov

178 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolpho Sacramanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Taktarov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sacramanto closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taktarov's guard.
Sacramanto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taktarov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taktarov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taktarov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sacramanto.
Sacramanto trying to control the position from guard on top but Taktarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sacramanto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sacramanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taktarov is keeping the position for now.
Sacramanto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sacramanto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sacramanto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taktarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taktarov trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacramanto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sacramanto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sacramanto advances position into side control!

Sacramanto tries for a kimura but Taktarov is defending well.
Taktarov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sacramanto with the ground and pound but Taktarov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sacramanto trying to control the action but Taktarov is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto thows a huge punch but Taktarov dodges it nicely.
Taktarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sacramanto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taktarov is refusing to be controlled, as Sacramanto sits in half guard.
Sacramanto 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.
Still in half guard, Sacramanto seems content to control.
Sacramanto is thwarting Taktarov's attempts to control the position.
Sacramanto scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taktarov tries to roll over but Sacramanto keeps him under control.

Sacramanto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sacramanto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taktarov taking some punishment here, with Sacramanto in his half guard.
Taktarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sacramanto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taktarov taking some punishment here, with Sacramanto in his half guard.
Sacramanto passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sacramanto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sacramanto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sacramanto landing strikes from the mount and Taktarov is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto looking to control but Taktarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Taktarov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sacramanto landing strikes from the mount.
Taktarov is bucking up trying to escape but Sacramanto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sacramanto looking to control but Taktarov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taktarov is looking to get to half guard.
Sacramanto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taktarov tries to lock up and control but Sacramanto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Sacramanto.
Taktarov tries to reverse the position but Sacramanto maintains control.
Sacramanto landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolpho Sacramanto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sacramanto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rudolpho Sacramanto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taktarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sacramanto controls the pace.
Sacramanto landing some decent shots from guard.
Sacramanto is looking to pass into half guard but Taktarov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Taktarov is in guard.

Sacramanto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sacramanto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taktarov looking to pass the guard.
Taktarov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sacramanto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taktarov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacramanto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sacramanto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sacramanto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sacramanto controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sacramanto connects with a nice short shot to Taktarov's temple.
Sacramanto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto trying to control from half guard but Taktarov is working away.
Sacramanto working the head and body with strikes.
Sacramanto is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sacramanto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sacramanto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taktarov trying to control here.
Taktarov is looking for a sweep. Sacramanto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto wants to pass to mount but Taktarov is defending the position.
Sacramanto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sacramanto is nestled in close to Taktarov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sacramanto is trying to control. Taktarov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sacramanto is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sacramanto is looking to advance position but Taktarov won't allow it.
Sacramanto takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sacramanto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sacramanto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taktarov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taktarov taking some punishment here, with Sacramanto in his half guard.

Sacramanto is working for a kimura but Taktarov is defending it quite comfortably.
Sacramanto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sacramanto lands strikes from half guard.
Taktarov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudolpho Sacramanto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sacramanto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sacramanto controls the position from side control.
Taktarov tries to buck Sacramanto off but Sacramanto is having none of it.

Sacramanto is trying to get an arm triangle but Taktarov is defending well.
Taktarov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacramanto working the ground and pound.
Sacramanto scoring with punches from side control.
Taktarov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taktarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sacramanto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacramanto working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taktarov is looking for a sweep.
Sacramanto landing a few strikes.
Sacramanto is chipping away with strikes.
Taktarov trying to remain calm as Sacramanto controls from the top position.
Sacramanto lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Taktarov down.
Sacramanto working the ground and pound.
Sacramanto is working Taktarov over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sacramanto trying to control the position but Taktarov is working away.
Taktarov is looking to reverse the position.
Sacramanto scores with punches from side control.
Sacramanto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taktarov keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sacramanto is landing with some decent strikes but Taktarov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sacramanto breaks from Taktarov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sacramanto controlling the position easily from mount.
Taktarov is looking to improve his position but Sacramanto isn't that keen on the idea.
Sacramanto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taktarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taktarov is bucking up trying to escape but Sacramanto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sacramanto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sacramanto working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Sacramanto.
Sacramanto looking to finish Taktarov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taktarov!
Sacramanto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sacramanto lands a nice shot to the head.
Taktarov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sacramanto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sacramanto pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacramanto cracks Taktarov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sacramanto lands a couple of good shots and Taktarov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Taktarov trying to control the action but Sacramanto just sinks the hooks in.
Sacramanto lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Taktarov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sacramanto gets his way!
Sacramanto lands with a hammerfist to the side of Taktarov's head.
Sacramanto lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Taktarov rolls, trying to escape but Sacramanto keeps control of the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Taktarov as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sacramanto!
Oleg Taktarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taktarov is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolpho Sacramanto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sacramanto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight for Rudolpho Sacramanto!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Rudolpho Sacramanto!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rudolpho Sacramanto!

Rudolpho Sacramanto wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rei Ayanami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayanami comes to the cage accompanied by Spirits. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ayanami
vs
Gomez

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rei Ayanami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayanami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ayanami changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Ayanami manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ayanami tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Ayanami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez lands with a straight right. Ayanami didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Rei Ayanami has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ayanami or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomez, which made it look bad.
Ayanami fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Ayanami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ayanami to the canvas! Ayanami doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gomez keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Gomez!
The defeated Rei Ayanami had this to say: 'I Will Improve'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Horwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Cid Pasamasid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Horwat
vs
Cid Pasamasid

187 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Horwat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, El Cid Pasamasid!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pasamasid. No joy for Horwat on that attempt.
Horwat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horwat wants it to stay on the feet.
Marek Horwat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horwat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pasamasid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horwat thinking.

Pasamasid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Horwat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasamasid tries to roll over but Horwat keeps him under control.
Horwat is trying to control the action in half guard but Pasamasid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasamasid is looking for a sweep. Horwat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horwat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pasamasid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Horwat stopping the sweep attempt from Pasamasid.
Horwat stays in close to Pasamasid's body and controls the position.
Pasamasid trying to control the position.
Pasamasid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Horwat haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pasamasid keeping moving, preventing Horwat from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Horwat's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pasamasid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horwat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horwat is stalling in the full guard.

Pasamasid has his foot on Horwat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Horwat works his way back into a safe position though.
Horwat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pasamasid working a defensive guard but Horwat manages to pass into side control anyway.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marek Horwat!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Grover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Grover

189 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Grover!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grover drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Grover.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Grover holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith is trying to drag Grover to the mat but Grover just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Grover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with the combination.
Grover is looking for the big counter here.

Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grover sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Grover is defending well.
Grover is looking to escape.
Grover manages to get to full guard.
Grover is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Grover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Grover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.

Grover is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Grover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Grover tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grover's back!
Smith not allowing Grover to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing damaging strikes from the back! Grover could be in trouble here!
Grover tries to escape the position.
Grover trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Grover rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith wants to stand up but Grover has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Grover actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jamal Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Grover gets a takedown into half guard.
Grover is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grover throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Grover frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith wants to hold on but Grover pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grover is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Smith is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Grover!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Narahiko Hirata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GaiI Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hirata
vs
Kin

182 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Narahiko Hirata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, GaiI Kin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hirata.

It looks like GaiI Kin has been cut.
Kin has his takedown stuffed
and Hirata scores with a counter punch that sends Kin to the canvas! Hirata smells blood - he's punishing Kin with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kin has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Narahiko Hirata!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mucahid Aslan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jenkins
vs
Aslan

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mucahid Aslan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aslan wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins tries to counter by clinching up but Aslan breaks away and moves out of range.

Aslan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aslan preventing the sweep.
Aslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslan wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aslan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aslan being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aslan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Aslan tries to get set, Jenkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Aslan manages to avoid the attempt.
Aslan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aslan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jenkins is pressing down on Aslan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aslan is holding on for now.
Jenkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aslan taking some punishment here, with Jenkins in his half guard.
Aslan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jenkins is working away from the top position though.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aslan is trying to maintain the position but Jenkins is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Jenkins there.
Jenkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aslan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jenkins is thwarting Aslan's attempts to control the position.
Jenkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jenkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jenkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins tries to pass to full mount but Aslan defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aslan's head.
Jenkins working Aslan over with strikes.
Jenkins controlling the action here.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Aslan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aslan tries to get to full guard but Jenkins has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins winds up and cracks Aslan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Jenkins dominated that 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.

Aslan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Aslan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aslan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Jenkins has Aslan pressed against the cage.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mucahid Aslan has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aslan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jenkins tightens his grip and picks Aslan up, before dumping him to the ground. Aslan manages to land in guard.
Jenkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jenkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aslan can do to turn this around?
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Aslan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aslan wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
Jenkins is pulling down on Aslan's head. It's preventing any offense from Aslan, at least for the moment.
Jenkins 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.
Aslan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslan trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins managing to control the position.
Aslan wants to get up but he can't break Jenkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aslan wants to clinch but Jenkins slips to the side

and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aslan on the ground.

Aslan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jenkins doesn't defend quickly enough and Aslan has managed to lock this one up! Can Jenkins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aslan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mucahid Aslan!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JB Samhz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samhz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alab ng Puso-Abra. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garcia
vs
Samhz

183 cm
24
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, JB Samhz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samhz moves away.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samhz.
Lenny Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Samhz.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Samhz manages to avoid it.
Samhz tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samhz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Samhz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia lands with a light punch inside.
Samhz missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samhz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samhz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Samhz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samhz defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Samhz misses with a wild combination.
Samhz looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Samhz blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samhz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Garcia jabs at Samhz's body.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samhz looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Samhz in his tracks.
Garcia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Garcia gets a clinch.
Samhz is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
Samhz looks winded!
Garcia stalling the fight.

Samhz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Samhz.
Samhz takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a jab. Samhz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia with a hook.
Samhz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Samhz is rocked!
Garcia throws an uppercut from hell that sends Samhz clean off his feet! He's out cold! Garcia stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenny Garcia!
JB Samhz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back...!!'.