QFC Tournament 592 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Rusiav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sean (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.

Rusiav
vs
Sean

177 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khalid Rusiav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Sean!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusiav shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sean pinned against the cage. Sean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rusiav throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sean feints and as Rusiav raises his hands in defense, Sean changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusiav controls Sean momentarily but Sean frees himself.
Sean is stalling in the full guard.
Rusiav preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sean slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Sean stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusiav swivels and escapes.

Sean moves into range and clinches up with Rusiav.
Sean is trying to pull guard but Rusiav turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rusiav is trying to drag Sean to the mat but Sean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Rusiav escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Sean.

Sean closes the distance and clinches.

Rusiav pulls guard effortlessly.

Rusiav is working an open guard so Sean takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rusiav seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sean.
Khalid Rusiav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sean.

Sean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sean is struggling to control the position.
Rusiav is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sean to keep the fight standing.

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

Sean manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusiav shoots in for a takedown but Sean shows good takedown defense.
Sean wants to counter with a clinch but Rusiav pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sean decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rusiav is breathing heavily.
Rusiav tries to roll over but Sean keeps him under control.
Rusiav is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Sean is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sean wants to free his trapped foot but Rusiav is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rusiav trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sean seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sean working over Rusiav with some ground and pound. Rusiav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sean prevents Rusiav from improving his position.
Rusiav landing rabbit punches to the side of Sean's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Sean is looking to pass Rusiav's guard but actually Rusiav recovers to full guard.
Sean tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusiav is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sean throws a head kick that misses.
Sean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rusiav defends well and Sean ends up having to push Rusiav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Rusiav.

Sean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rusiav gets underhooks to prevent Sean's takedown attempt.
Rusiav wants a takedown but no success here.
Sean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rusiav jumps guard.
Sean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rusiav swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rusiav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sean has managed to get both his arms back between Rusiav's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sean wants to pass the guard but Rusiav is keeping the position.
Sean stands up over Rusiav, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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.
Rusiav can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sean controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rusiav trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rusiav shoots in looking for a takedown. Sean tries to sprawl out of it but Rusiav keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rusiav misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sean fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rusiav to the ground. Sean is now in Rusiav's guard.
Sean scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rusiav keeping full guard, as Sean tries to pass.

Rusiav working for a triangle but Sean defends it easily.
Sean looking to pass the guard.
Sean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sean is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sean really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rusiav. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sean tries to free his leg and advance position but Rusiav is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sean looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Sean drives through and clinches with Rusiav against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Sean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Sean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rusiav shoots in for a takedown but Sean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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

Sean manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sean looks to score with a jab to the body but Rusiav is just out of range.
Sean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sean darts in looking for a takedown but Rusiav gets double underhooks and turns Sean into the cage.
Sean on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sean tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rusiav swivels and escapes.
Sean misses with a takedown attempt - Rusiav sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khalid Rusiav has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Sean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sean looks for a takedown but Rusiav sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusiav tries to close the distance and clinch but Sean swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sean feints the counter takedown.
Rusiav with a poor takedown

and Sean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rusiav is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rusiav wants a takedown.
Sean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rusiav or not.
Sean is trying to push Rusiav away but Rusiav has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sean is trying to push Rusiav away but Rusiav has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rusiav is trying to force a seperation but Sean has the dominant position.

Sean works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Rusiav has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sean has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sean keeps control of Rusiav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rusiav smiles and moves away.
Sean dives in and grabs Rusiav's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusiav pushes down on Sean's head and hops out.
Rusiav appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rusiav fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Sean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Sean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sean sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusiav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sean manages to get himself to full guard.

Sean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rusiav preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rusiav trying to control the position from guard on top but Sean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sean is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rusiav is looking to stand up but Sean won't let him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rusiav being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sean. Rusiav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rusiav went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rusiav or perhaps it was just good defense by Sean, which made it look bad.
Sean is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Sean.
I've got Sean 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for John Sean!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for John Sean!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for John Sean!

John Sean wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brooke McMarshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sameh Habibi (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.

McMarshall
vs
Habibi

173 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooke McMarshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Habibi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habibi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Habibi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McMarshall.

McMarshall moves into range and clinches up with Habibi.

McMarshall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McMarshall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Habibi is pressing down on McMarshall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Habibi working for a triangle but McMarshall defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Habibi is looking for a triangle but McMarshall pushes his legs off easily.

Habibi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi controls McMarshall momentarily but McMarshall frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Habibi is on top in guard.

Habibi working some strikes from top position.
McMarshall is trying to control the position but Habibi postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMarshall keeping full guard, as Habibi tries to pass.

Habibi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi wants to control from the top but McMarshall keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Habibi wants to pass the guard but McMarshall is keeping the position.

McMarshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Habibi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Habibi lands a couple of digs.
Habibi working some strikes from top position.

Habibi drops back looking for a leg! McMarshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McMarshall manages to kick Habibi off! Habibi jumps back into McMarshall's guard.
Habibi 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.
Habibi looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habibi works over McMarshall with some ground and pound from guard.
Habibi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Habibi slips nicely into half guard.
Habibi tries to pass the half guard into mount. McMarshall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McMarshall scores with a spinning back kick!
Habibi has his takedown stuffed
and Habibi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMarshall tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMarshall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

McMarshall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMarshall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McMarshall is looking to stand up but Habibi won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Habibi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMarshall defends well.
Habibi has control of McMarshall's left arm, preventing McMarshall from doing any damage.
McMarshall postures up.
Habibi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Habibi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Habibi keeping moving, preventing McMarshall from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi pulls McMarshall in close to prevent any damage.
McMarshall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Habibi seems keen to control McMarshall's posture.
McMarshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sameh Habibi has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Habibi holds on and takes a little breather.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Habibi holds on and takes a little breather.
Habibi wants to sweep here but McMarshall controlling him for the moment.
Habibi trying to control the position.
Habibi looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMarshall is one step ahead there.
McMarshall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Habibi on the ground.
Habibi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McMarshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McMarshall staying out of range there.
McMarshall throws a combination that misses

and Habibi counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Habibi has gone for a leg lock! McMarshall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Habibi's guard.

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

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sameh Habibi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Habibi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Habibi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Habibi wants to control from the top but McMarshall keeps moving.
McMarshall keeping full guard, as Habibi tries to pass.
Habibi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McMarshall looking to control but Habibi passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habibi is keen to just control but McMarshall is a slippery customer.
McMarshall is positioning himself well to prevent Habibi advancing to mount.
McMarshall is looking to control Habibi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMarshall avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habibi wants to pass the guard but McMarshall is defending well.
Habibi trying to control the action but McMarshall is working from the bottom.
McMarshall has hold of Habibi's hands but Habibi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Habibi working McMarshall over with strikes.
Habibi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Habibi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sameh Habibi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habibi landing punches.
Habibi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Habibi wants to finish this one by submission but McMarshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Habibi.
Habibi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McMarshall hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habibi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habibi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McMarshall is bucking up trying to escape but Habibi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McMarshall tries to hold on but Habibi pushes him away.
McMarshall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habibi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Habibi is riding his opponent, not letting McMarshall buck him off.
Habibi avoiding McMarshall 's attempts to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habibi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McMarshall doesn't escape.

Habibi is working for a rear naked choke. McMarshall is not defending it well and Habibi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! McMarshall refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of McMarshall's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sameh Habibi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Starakiewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Issumatar Tariaksuq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tariaksuq comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tanya Tagaq - Uja kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Starakiewski
vs
Tariaksuq

181 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Starakiewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issumatar Tariaksuq!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starakiewski shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Starakiewski is defended easily by Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Starakiewski gets a double leg takedown into Tariaksuq's guard.

Starakiewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starakiewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Starakiewski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starakiewski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tariaksuq has control of Starakiewski's left arm, preventing Starakiewski from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Starakiewski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tariaksuq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tariaksuq has escaped and now he's on top!

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tariaksuq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starakiewski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tariaksuq has managed to get both his arms back between Starakiewski's legs - danger averted.
Tariaksuq would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Starakiewski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Starakiewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tariaksuq is aware though and is defending well.

Starakiewski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tariaksuq defends well.
Tariaksuq trying to stand up but can't free himself from Starakiewski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Starakiewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tariaksuq is aware though and is defending well.

Starakiewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Starakiewski has his feet on Tariaksuq's thighs here. He's pushed Tariaksuq off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tariaksuq screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleks Starakiewski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Kentmiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Living in America. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kentmiller
vs
Lee

166 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

GREEN!160
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lester Kentmiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kentmiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Kentmiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Kentmiller moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Kentmiller is controlling the position.
Kentmiller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Kentmiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kentmiller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lester Kentmiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Kentmiller - just one landing.
A lazy left from Kentmiller finds it's target.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kentmiller swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to bum rush Kentmiller with a series of wild strikes but Kentmiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kentmiller. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Kentmiller backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Kentmiller manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentmiller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kentmiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kentmiller clinches.

Kentmiller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kentmiller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kentmiller throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Kentmiller is controlling him.

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

Lee has one foot on Kentmiller's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee shoots and misses
and Kentmiller counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentmiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kentmiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Kentmiller scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Kentmiller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kentmiller misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
Kentmiller scores with a nice right hand.
Kentmiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentmiller connects with a crisp jab.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kentmiller at a distance.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kentmiller.
Kentmiller throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kentmiller with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentmiller works the jab nicely.
Kentmiller misses the shot to the body.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kentmiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Kentmiller throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Kentmiller throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kentmiller in his tracks.
Kentmiller throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kentmiller's waist but Kentmiller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Kentmiller misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kentmiller throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws out a counter right but Kentmiller avoids it with no problem.
Kentmiller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Kentmiller circles away.
Kentmiller throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kentmiller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Kentmiller misses its intended target.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentmiller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee slips a straight right by Kentmiller.
Kentmiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentmiller looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentmiller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee cracks Kentmiller with a good jab.

Kentmiller clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Kentmiller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kentmiller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kentmiller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kentmiller looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Kentmiller misses.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentmiller throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Kentmiller throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Kentmiller throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kentmiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Kentmiller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentmiller lands with a nice body kick.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kentmiller.
Lee throws the left hand but Kentmiller avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Kentmiller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentmiller moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kentmiller is just out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Kentmiller is out of range.
Lee tries to clinch up but Kentmiller circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Kentmiller misses its target.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kentmiller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentmiller connects with a body shot.
Kentmiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentmiller misses with the combination.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kentmiller jabs at Lee's body.

Kentmiller drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.

Kentmiller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Kentmiller as Lee shoots in.
Kentmiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester Kentmiller is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Kentmiller finds it's target.

Kentmiller moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentmiller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kentmiller holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lester Kentmiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Lee.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kentmiller to keep the fight standing.
Kentmiller holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kentmiller pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kentmiller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kentmiller jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kentmiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kentmiller keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lester Kentmiller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kentmiller looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.

Kentmiller pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Kentmiller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lee jumps guard but Kentmiller stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kentmiller jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Kentmiller controlling Lee's posture.
Kentmiller looking for a sweep. Not yet Kentmiller, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kentmiller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Kentmiller wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Kentmiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentmiller seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee trying to control but Kentmiller is working from the bottom.

Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentmiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kentmiller keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kentmiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kentmiller has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kentmiller.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Kentmiller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kentmiller misses with a looping left.
Kentmiller scores with a nice right hand.
Kentmiller looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentmiller throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentmiller misses with a straight left.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kentmiller.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentmiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Kentmiller slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lester Kentmiller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kentmiller lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kentmiller moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kentmiller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kentmiller misses with an uppercut.
Kentmiller misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Kentmiller missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cassius Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Kentmiller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Kentmiller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kentmiller, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Lester Kentmiller!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Lester Kentmiller!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Lester Kentmiller!

Lester Kentmiller wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Krauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devre Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krauss might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rest in Peace. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Krauss
vs
Luck

167 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Krauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devre Luck!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krauss on the side of the head.
Krauss is looking to clinch but Luck is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Luck.
Krauss fails with a takedown attempt.
Luck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krauss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krauss wants to clinch
and Luck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krauss doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luck counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krauss wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luck cracks Krauss with a good jab.
Luck catches Krauss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Krauss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Luck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron Krauss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krauss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luck to score with a decent uppercut.
Luck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luck duly obliges.

Krauss is rocked!
Luck lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Krauss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luck fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Krauss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Krauss looks to clinch but Luck throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Krauss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Devre Luck!