QFC Tournament 598 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Junior Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Domingo (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.

Aldo
vs
Domingo

179 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo shoots in but Domingo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Domingo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aldo was covering up waiting for the punch and Domingo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing Domingo from standing up.
Domingo stands and throws Aldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Domingo advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo has given up his back. Will we see Domingo going for some submissions?

Domingo working for the choke.

Domingo tightening his grip on Aldo, looking for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Aldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Aldo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Domingo.
Aldo tries to break free.

Aldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Domingo has managed to slip his arm under Aldo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Aldo is tapping out! Submission win for Domingo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ben Domingo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Asolevaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucciano Brazzi (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.

Asolevaj
vs
Brazzi

225 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Asolevaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucciano Brazzi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brazzi moves into range and clinches up with Asolevaj.

Asolevaj breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Brazzi misses the target.

Brazzi takes the fight into the clinch.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi won't allow it.
Asolevaj is trying to pull guard but Brazzi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asolevaj is trying to stall.
Asolevaj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asolevaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brazzi's defenses.

It looks like Lucciano Brazzi has been cut.
Asolevaj is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Asolevaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Asolevaj drops back down to his feet.
Brazzi lands an uppercut.
Brazzi tries to break the clinch but Asolevaj is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asolevaj with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Asolevaj really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch.

Brazzi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brazzi has had enough of the clinch but Asolevaj keeps him there for the moment.
Asolevaj slowing the pace effectively.
Brazzi tries to break the clinch but Asolevaj is controlling the position.
Asolevaj can't find room to land a body shot as Brazzi controls the action.
Brazzi tries to break the clinch but Asolevaj is controlling the position.
Asolevaj utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Asolevaj drops back down to his feet.

Asolevaj manages to break the clinch.
Asolevaj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asolevaj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brazzi has closed the distance and engaged Asolevaj in a clinch.
Brazzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Asolevaj has double underhooks.
Brazzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Asolevaj has double underhooks.
Asolevaj has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brazzi after a bit of a struggle.
Asolevaj scores with a knee to the head.
Asolevaj is trying to drag Brazzi to the mat but Brazzi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asolevaj is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Asolevaj is pushing Brazzi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brazzi wants to break free but Asolevaj has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brazzi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brazzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Asolevaj won't allow it.

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

Brazzi moves into the clinch.
Asolevaj jumps guard but Brazzi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi won't allow it.
Asolevaj misses with a body punch.
Brazzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brazzi lands a left hand.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lucciano Brazzi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Brazzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Brazzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazzi working hard to break the clinch.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Brazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asolevaj is working for takedown but Brazzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brazzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brazzi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Asolevaj drops back down to his feet.
Brazzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brazzi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brazzi is trying to push Asolevaj away but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brazzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asolevaj prevents Brazzi from breaking the clinch.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Asolevaj drops back down to his feet.

Asolevaj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucciano Brazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucciano Brazzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Asolevaj closes the distance and pushes Brazzi back into the cage.
Lucciano Brazzi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asolevaj has a takedown stuffed.

Brazzi closes the distance and clinches.
Asolevaj jumps guard but Brazzi stands there with Asolevaj around his waist. Asolevaj gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brazzi digs a right hand into Asolevaj's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asolevaj's gas tank.
Asolevaj is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brazzi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Asolevaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asolevaj goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brazzi prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brazzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage.
Asolevaj keeps control of Brazzi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asolevaj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Brazzi moves into the clinch successfully.
Brazzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage.
Brazzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brazzi has Asolevaj pressed against the cage, preventing Asolevaj from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Asolevaj gets control of Brazzi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Asolevaj will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Brazzi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asolevaj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brazzi but Brazzi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brazzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Asolevaj. Asolevaj gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brazzi lands a lovely overhand right.
Asolevaj takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lucciano Brazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asolevaj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brazzi swivels and escapes.
Asolevaj is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asolevaj lands a nice looking body kick.
Brazzi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Brazzi pushes Asolevaj up against the cage in a clinch.
Brazzi is trying to push Asolevaj away but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Asolevaj misses with a knee strike.
Asolevaj prevents Brazzi from breaking the clinch.
Asolevaj tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brazzi is pressed up against the cage. Asolevaj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brazzi down to the mat. Brazzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Asolevaj tries to keep at a distance but Brazzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brazzi wants to break free but Asolevaj has control.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Brazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asolevaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brazzi's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asolevaj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brazzi avoids it.
Asolevaj is working for takedown but Brazzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Brazzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asolevaj looking for a takedown.
Brazzi wants to break free but Asolevaj has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brazzi as Asolevaj tries to tie him up.
Brazzi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brazzi tries to break free but Asolevaj pushes him back against the cage.
Asolevaj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brazzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asolevaj is trying to pull guard but Brazzi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's four 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.
Asolevaj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brazzi wants to break free but Asolevaj has control.
Asolevaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brazzi's elbow.
Asolevaj looking to slow down the pace here.
Asolevaj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brazzi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brazzi is trying to break the clinch but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asolevaj trying to control the position but instead, Brazzi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asolevaj into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucciano Brazzi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucciano Brazzi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

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

Brazzi closes the distance and clinches.
Asolevaj displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brazzi up against the cage.
Brazzi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brazzi is trying to break the clinch but Asolevaj is controlling him.
Asolevaj trying to stall but Brazzi improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asolevaj is working for takedown but Brazzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Asolevaj stalls.
Asolevaj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Asolevaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asolevaj prevents Brazzi from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi won't allow it.
Asolevaj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brazzi is trying to break the clinch but Asolevaj is controlling him.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch.

Brazzi closes the distance and clinches.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Brazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asolevaj is trying to pull guard but Brazzi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asolevaj keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brazzi's efforts to push away.
Brazzi is trying to break free.
Brazzi is trying to break the clinch but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage.
Brazzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Asolevaj has double underhooks.

That's two 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.
Brazzi wants to get back to striking at distance but Asolevaj won't allow it.
Brazzi has had enough of the clinch but Asolevaj keeps him there for the moment.
Asolevaj can't get the takedown.
Brazzi can't break the clinch.
Brazzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Asolevaj has double underhooks.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch.

Asolevaj gets tackled into the cage by Brazzi. Brazzi maintains the clinch.
Asolevaj can't find room to land a body shot as Brazzi controls the action.
Brazzi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asolevaj looking for a takedown.
Brazzi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Brazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brazzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asolevaj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asolevaj has a couple of punches blocked by Brazzi.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Brazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asolevaj stalling in the clinch but Brazzi improves position.
Brazzi is looking to break free of the clinch but Asolevaj has double underhooks.

Asolevaj manages to break the clinch.
Max Asolevaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brazzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asolevaj circles away quickly and effectively.
Asolevaj slips a jab and a cross from Brazzi.

Brazzi rushes Asolevaj and presses him up against the cage.
Brazzi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asolevaj prevents Brazzi from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Asolevaj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Brazzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asolevaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brazzi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asolevaj has him pressed against the cage.
Asolevaj tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Asolevaj tries to pull guard but Brazzi won't allow it.
Asolevaj wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asolevaj wants a takedown but no success here.
Brazzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asolevaj tries to break free but Brazzi pushes him back against the cage.
Asolevaj has Brazzi pressed against the cage, preventing Brazzi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Max Asolevaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucciano Brazzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Asolevaj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brazzi's defenses.
Asolevaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucciano Brazzi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brazzi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Lucciano Brazzi!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lucciano Brazzi!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Lucciano Brazzi!

Lucciano Brazzi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AL Bundy (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.

Roe
vs
Bundy

195 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AL Bundy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roe.

Bundy takes the fight into the clinch.
Bundy lands a body punch.
Bundy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy tries to score a body lock takedown but Roe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Justin Roe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Bundy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roe tries to circle away but Bundy has him pinned against the cage.
Bundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roe backwards.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Roe holds him up against the cage and eventually Bundy drops back down to his feet.
Roe effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy blocking some punches.
Roe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bundy is keeping busy.
Roe is looking to control Bundy's arms but Bundy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roe has his back to the cage.
Maybe Roe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Stalling in the clinch from Bundy.
Bundy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roe prevents the takedown attempt.

Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Roe tries to keep at a distance but Bundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bundy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bundy smiles and moves away.
Bundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Roe tries for a takedown but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roe pinned against the cage. Roe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roe.

Roe scores with a takedown into Bundy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy managing to control the position.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.
Roe wants to stand but Bundy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bundy is adopting a defensive guard.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roe looking to sit in guard and control but Bundy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bundy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roe, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roe tries for a takedown but Bundy circles away easily

and Bundy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roe with a poor takedown
and Bundy counters with a head kick. That will keep Roe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bundy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roe wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Bundy misses.

Bundy rushes Roe and presses him up against the cage.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but Roe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bundy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justin Roe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AL Bundy.
Roe tries to clinch but Bundy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bundy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bundy wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bundy drives through and clinches with Roe against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roe taking a breather.
Roe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bundy to keep the fight standing.

Bundy breaks the clinch.
Bundy misses with a head kick.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
As Bundy tries to get set, Roe tries to push him back and clinch up but Bundy manages to avoid the attempt.
Roe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Roe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bundy manages to circle out of the way.
Roe throws a combination. Bundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Roe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Roe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roe.
Roe moves in looking to clinch but Bundy pushes him off.

Bundy gets a double leg takedown into Roe's guard.
Roe is looking to stand back up but Bundy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Roe taking some punishment here, with Bundy in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe trying to control here.
Bundy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bundy decides to return to a standing position.
Bundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roe's waist but Roe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundy off to one side.

Bundy has Roe up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Roe jumps guard and drags Bundy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AL Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bundy tries to clinch up.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Roe shoots in for a takedown but Bundy shows good takedown defense.
Roe shoots in but no luck this time.
Roe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roe shoots in looking for a takedown. Bundy tries to sprawl out of it but Roe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Roe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roe slaps away a takedown attempt from Bundy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy lands a head kick. Roe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roe shoots in for a takedown but Bundy shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Bundy. No joy for Roe on that attempt.
Bundy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roe momentarily.
Roe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Roe. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bundy counters with a straight right hand.

Bundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundy lands a good knee to the midsection. Roe won't want to take too many of those.
Bundy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bundy prevents it.

Bundy pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roe pinned against the cage. Roe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Roe with that takedown attempt.
Roe shoots in for a takedown but Bundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Roe, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Roe against the cage but Roe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roe lands a front kick.
Bundy throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roe.
Bundy throws a combination. Roe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Bundy.

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

Bundy pushes Roe off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Justin Roe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
AL Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
AL Bundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bundy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge George Francis scores the fight for AL Bundy!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for AL Bundy!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for AL Bundy!

AL Bundy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexendar Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoffer Widda (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.

Wright
vs
Widda

166 cm
22
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexendar Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christoffer Widda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widda.
Widda has a takedown stuffed.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Widda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Widda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wright but Wright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexendar Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christoffer Widda.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Widda circles away.
Wright tries for a takedown but Widda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Widda.
Wright seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Wright.

Widda moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright breaks the clinch.

Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Widda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wright manages to break the clinch.
A left and a right from Widda both land. Nice combination.
Widda tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Widda! But no joy.
Wright is looking to clinch.
Widda shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
Wright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Widda closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Wright is trying to pull guard but Widda has him pressed against the cage.
Widda taking a breather.
Wright lands a left hand.
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Widda fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Widda forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Widda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widda is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Widda blocks nicely.
Widda keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.

Widda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Widda has control of Wright's left arm, preventing Wright from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four 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.
Widda throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wright being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Widda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Widda ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Widda wants to clinch.
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 Alexendar Wright will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Widda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.

Widda rushes Wright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Widda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Widda is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.

Widda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Widda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Widda changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright looks for a takedown but Widda sprawls well.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
As Wright backs off Widda throws a huge counter combo but Wright manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widda fails with the takedown.
It looked like Wright was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Alexendar Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christoffer Widda.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright looks to land a combination but Widda avoids it well.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Widda circles away.
Widda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Widda ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Widda.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wright shoots in but Widda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Widda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Widda has a takedown stuffed.
Widda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wright avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widda closes the distance and clinches up with Wright, looking for a takedown. Widda pushes Wright against the cage but Wright circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Widda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wright tries to clinch up.
Widda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Widda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Widda shoots in for a double leg but Wright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wright tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Widda manages to circle out of the way.
Widda slaps away a takedown attempt from Wright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wright shoots for a takedown but Widda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Widda circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Wright as Widda shoots in.
Widda goes for a double leg but Wright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wright continues to drive forward.
Alexendar Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright scores with a head kick. Widda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Widda clinches.
Widda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Widda.

Widda jumps guard.
Widda keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widda is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Widda keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Widda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard.

Wright has his foot on Widda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widda works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Widda controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christoffer Widda 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!

Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Widda tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wright misses with a takedown

and Widda counters by moving into the clinch.

Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Wright sets himself, and Widda steps forward looking for the clinch! Wright avoids it this time.

Widda instigates a clinch.
Wright slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright prevents Widda from breaking the clinch.

Wright breaks from the clinch.
Widda shoots and misses
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Widda shoots in looking for a takedown but Wright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Widda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexendar Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wright.
Widda unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Widda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Widda persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Widda motions for Wright to come forward. Widda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright blocks a head kick by Widda.
Wright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Widda gets slowly back to his feet.
Widda throws a sloppy head kick and Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Widda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wright tries to avoid it but Widda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wright to the ground. Wright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright tries to counter with a takedown but Widda is quick to defend against it.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Widda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Widda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wright is aware though and is defending well.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Widda.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Widda is retaining full guard.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Widda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright wants to stand and escape but instead Widda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Widda pushing down on Wright's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Widda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Widda is taking a breather. Wright says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Widda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widda uses his free foot to push down on Wright's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wright.
Widda tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Widda thowing shots but they're missing.
Alexendar Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Christoffer Widda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Widda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Christoffer Widda!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Christoffer Widda!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Christoffer Widda!

Christoffer Widda wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lardo (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.

Watson
vs
Lardo

180 cm
23
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lardo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Lardo shows good takedown defense.
Lardo with a nice cross.
Lardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Watson goes for a double leg but Lardo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lardo continues to drive forward.
Lardo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Lardo shows good takedown defense.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Lardo sprawls well.
Lardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Lardo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Lardo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lardo scores with a nice head shot.
Lardo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lardo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Watson eats them both and turns towards Lardo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like John Watson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lardo lands with an overhand left.
Lardo feints a jab promting Watson to slip. Lardo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Watson is rocked!
Lardo batters Watson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Watson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lardo lands a final crushing right hand to drop Watson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lardo is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Lardo!
John Watson was interviewed post fight and said 'NO COMMENTS...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Binga Bana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory McDonald (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.

Bana
vs
McDonald

190 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Binga Bana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rory McDonald !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Bana persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald chopping away at his opponent's legs.

McDonald drops Bana with a beautiful combination! Bana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McDonald is looking for the KO!

Bana is rocked!

It looks like Binga Bana has been cut.

McDonald dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Bana has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rory McDonald !

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quach Minh (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.

Gordon
vs
Minh

175 cm
23
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quach Minh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minh defends it nicely.
Minh is looking for the big counter here.

Gordon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Minh did well to prevent Gordon getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon prevents Minh from improving his position.

Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but Minh is defending well.

Gordon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minh has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.
Gordon stops Minh from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.

Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Minh defends the submission attempt.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gordon wants to work for an arm triangle but Minh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minh is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Minh is looking to control Gordon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minh avoid being mounted?

Gordon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Minh trying to control but Gordon postures up.

Gordon seems to be looking for submissions.
Minh trying to control but Gordon postures up.

Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gordon is working away from the top position though.

Gordon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Minh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aaron Gordon!