QFC Tournament 603 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Alvario (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.

Mason
vs
Alvario

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 Sydney, Ryan Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Alvario!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alvario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvario controlling the pace.
Alvario working over Mason with some ground and pound. Mason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mason trying to control here.
Alvario has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alvario is taking a breather. Mason 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvario winds up and cracks Mason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Ryan Mason has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvario prevents Mason from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alvario lands a nice short elbow.
Mason tries to kick Alvario off but Alvario keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Alvario is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvario lands strikes from half guard.
Alvario lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason trying to hold on to Alvario's head to control him but Alvario postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Alvario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mason trying to control but Alvario postures up.
Nice strikes from Alvario there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvario drops an elbow to the side of Mason's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvario connects with a nice short shot to Mason's temple.

Mason is rocked!
Alvario lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ryan Mason's cut is getting worse.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alvario in particular looking to stall.
Alvario seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ryan Mason's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alvario controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Mason is out! Alvario gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Alvario!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross El Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li Iii (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.

El Diaz
vs
Li Iii

184 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 Sydney, Ross El Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jet Li Iii!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Li Iii.
Li Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps El Diaz's head backwards.
Li Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles El Diaz. El Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

El Diaz shoots in and bounces Li Iii off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
El Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Diaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Li Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li Iii is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li Iii is on top in guard.

Li Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as El Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

El Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li Iii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
El Diaz stands up over Li Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Li Iii is looking for a triangle but El Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
El Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Diaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Li Iii has wrist control.
El Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li Iii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Li Iii has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Diaz has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Li Iii's face as El Diaz controls the position.
El Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Diaz looks up at the clock and then as Li Iii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, El Diaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Li Iii taking a bit of punishment here - El Diaz scoring with strikes.

El Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.

El Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Li Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Li Iii tries to bench press El Diaz off him but El Diaz keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li Iii regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Li Iii's temple.
El Diaz is pressing down on Li Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li Iii is holding on for now.
Well, if El Diaz 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.
El Diaz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Li Iii trying to control but El Diaz postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Diaz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

El Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Li Iii is defending well but El Diaz drives through and ends up in Li Iii's guard.
El Diaz stays in close to Li Iii's body and controls the position.
El Diaz is working Li Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
El Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Li Iii's brow.
Ross El Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li Iii being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Diaz wants to control from the top but Li Iii keeps moving.
Li Iii is trying to keep El Diaz in close.
Li Iii wants to sweep here but El Diaz controlling him for the moment.
El Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Diaz landing some decent shots from guard.
El Diaz works over Li Iii with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Li Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Diaz with a nice head shot there.
El Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
El Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El Diaz working some strikes from top position.
El Diaz works over Li Iii with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Diaz trying to control but Li Iii is working from the bottom.
El Diaz works over Li Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Li Iii working a defensive guard but El Diaz passes into half guard.
El Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Li Iii defends it.
El Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Li Iii wants to get back to his feet.
Li Iii is staying active underneath El Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Diaz is pressing down on Li Iii's thigh, looking to free his foot. Li Iii is holding on for now.
El Diaz stalling.
Li Iii is looking to control El Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li Iii avoid being mounted?

Li Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Diaz trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross El Diaz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Li Iii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

El Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than El Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

El Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
El Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Diaz wants to control but Li Iii has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
El Diaz lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Li Iii wants to get back to full guard.
El Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Li Iii defends it.

El Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
El Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Li Iii is refusing to be controlled, as El Diaz sits in half guard.
El Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Li Iii is defending against the submission attempts here by El Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

El Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Li Iii defends it well.
El Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li Iii can do to turn this around?
El Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Li Iii is refusing to be controlled, as El Diaz sits in half guard.
Li Iii tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
El Diaz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
El Diaz drops an elbow to the side of Li Iii's head.
El Diaz is controlling the pace.
Li Iii looks like he's trying to stand up.
El Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Li Iii is looking to get back to is feet but El Diaz passes into side control.
Jet Li Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Li Iii is trying to escape the position but El Diaz is controlling the position.
Li Iii prevents El Diaz from moving into mount.
El Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Li Iii to see if he's OK.
Li Iii is trying to escape the position but El Diaz is controlling the position.
El Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Li Iii!
El Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Li Iii is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li Iii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ross El Diaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li Iii misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross El Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Diaz, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Ross El Diaz!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Ross El Diaz!
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Ross El Diaz!

Ross El Diaz wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Burner Kettel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaq Auguste (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.

Kettel
vs
Auguste

170 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 Sydney, Burner Kettel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaq Auguste!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auguste throws a sloppy head kick
and Kettel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kettel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Auguste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Auguste tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettel.
Auguste keeps the fight on the outside.
Kettel sets himself, and Auguste steps forward looking for the clinch! Kettel avoids it this time.

Auguste gets a double leg takedown into Kettel's guard.

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

Kettel wants to control from the top but Auguste keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettel tries to free his leg and advance position but Auguste is retaining full guard.
Auguste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auguste keeping moving, preventing Kettel from controlling successfully.
Auguste is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kettel preventing the sweep.
Kettel tries to free his leg and advance position but Auguste is retaining full guard.
Auguste is adopting a defensive guard.
Kettel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Auguste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Auguste looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kettel is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Auguste is pulling down on Kettel's head to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kettel postures up in Auguste's guard and throws a big left but Auguste blocks it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kettel misses with a takedown
and Auguste counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kettel shoots for a double leg takedown but Auguste sprawls well. He's pushed Kettel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kettel with a poor takedown
and Auguste counters with a three punch combo that has Kettel backing up. Kettel nods at Auguste to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burner Kettel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Auguste closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kettel's guard.

Auguste decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kettel, up you get!
Kettel is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auguste shoots in and drives through. Kettel sprawls well.
Kettel shoots for a takedown but Auguste saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Auguste shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Auguste was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Auguste cracks Kettel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Auguste is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kettel's shoulder. That is not cool.

Auguste is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kettel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Auguste wants to control but Kettel is keeping him busy.
Auguste working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auguste scoring with punches from side control.
Kettel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Auguste on the ground.
Auguste in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kettel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Auguste slows the pace down.
Kettel tries to bench press Auguste off him but Auguste keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kettel with a poor takedown

and Auguste counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Auguste tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kettel smiles and moves away.
Burner Kettel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Auguste throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kettel's waist but Kettel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Auguste off to one side.
Kettel scores with a head kick.
Kettel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Auguste swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Auguste throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kettel.
Auguste leaves Kettel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Auguste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Auguste shoots in looking for a takedown but Kettel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Auguste's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burner Kettel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaq Auguste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettel darts in looking for a takedown but Auguste gets double underhooks and turns Kettel into the cage.
Kettel tries to clinch up but Auguste circles away and keeps his distance.
Kettel tries to clinch but Auguste moves out of range.
Auguste tries to bum rush Kettel with a series of wild strikes but Kettel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kettel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kettel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Auguste will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick from Auguste lands but Kettel takes it in his stride.
Kettel goes for a double leg but Auguste avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Auguste continues to drive forward.
Auguste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettel.
Auguste misses with a takedown attempt - Kettel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kettel blocks the body kick.
Kettel stuffs the takedown attempt from Auguste. Auguste gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettel dives in for a single leg takedown but Auguste sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kettel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Auguste as he jumps to the side.
Auguste lands a high kick!
Auguste shoots in looking for a takedown but Kettel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Auguste's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kettel stuffs the takedown attempt from Auguste. Auguste gets slowly back to his feet.
Kettel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Auguste swivels and escapes.

Auguste bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettel tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Auguste decides to stand back up.
Auguste shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kettel sprawls well. Kettel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Auguste gets slowly back to his feet.
Auguste throws a front kick that sends Kettel stumbling back into the cage.
Kettel shoots in looking for a takedown but Auguste manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kettel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Auguste darts in and clinches Kettel up against the cage.

Auguste gets control of Kettel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Auguste will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auguste controlling the position.
Auguste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Auguste is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Auguste wants to free his trapped foot but Kettel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Auguste is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaq Auguste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kettel circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kettel gets caught napping as Auguste dives in and scores a takedown. Kettel manages to retain guard.
Auguste landing with the ground and pound.

Kettel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Auguste is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Auguste scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Auguste won't allow Kettel to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auguste stands and throws Kettel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Auguste is staying tight to Kettel's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Auguste has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Auguste shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kettel but Kettel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Kettel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Oooooh!!! Auguste has knocked Kettel down with a huge combo! Auguste steps away and waves a wobbly Kettel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Kettel is rocked!
Auguste lands with a big right hook that stumbles Kettel - he's out on his feet here! Auguste follows up with another monster hook that separates Kettel from consciousness! Kettel falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Auguste stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaq Auguste!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Edwards (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.

Matthews
vs
Edwards

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 Sydney, Jason Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Matthews pulls guard successfully.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matthews has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Edwards trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews pulls Edwards in close to his closed guard and prevents Edwards from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews trying to control the position.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Matthews on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matthews but Matthews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Jason Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Edwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Matthews.
Edwards misses with a takedown

and Matthews counters with a takedown into side control.

Edwards throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Edwards wants to clinch.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Edwards gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Matthews to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Edwards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.

Edwards has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Matthews is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Edwards tries to circle away but Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Matthews is controlling him.
Edwards throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews is trying to trip Edwards. He has hold of a leg but Edwards is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matthews persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matthews postures up in Edwards's guard and throws a big left but Edwards blocks it.

Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews lands a couple of digs.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Edwards trying to control the position.
Edwards throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Edwards throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
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 Jason Matthews will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Matthews wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matthews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Edwards throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Matthews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Matthews has closed the distance and engaged Edwards in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

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

Edwards is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jake Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards prevents Matthews from improving his position.

Matthews kicks Edwards off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Matthews moves into the clinch.

Matthews has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Edwards regains guard immediately.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matthews is working Edwards over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Matthews postures up.
Matthews trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to pass into half guard but Edwards pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Edwards is in guard.

Matthews keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to stand up but Edwards is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews is looking to sweep but instead, Edwards has passed into half guard.
Edwards throwing shots but Matthews is blocking nicely.
Matthews trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews is trying to stand back up but Edwards is controlling him
Matthews is holding on to half guard well.

Matthews pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matthews's waist but Matthews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards throws a lazy body kick
and Matthews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and Matthews makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Edwards really felt that one!
Matthews closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Edwards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Matthews misses its target.

Edwards clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthews smiles and moves away.
Jason Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matthews drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.

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

Edwards is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Edwards has managed to sneak the leg through.

Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Matthews is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matthews is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matthews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is looking to improve his position.
Matthews looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matthews controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Matthews regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Matthews has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edwards off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Edwards forces Matthews back against the cage and clinches.
Matthews is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but Edwards scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Edwards tries to clinch
and Matthews counters with a slapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Edwards misses.
Jason Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Matthews is now in Edwards's guard.
Matthews distracts Edwards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Edwards manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Edwards wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edwards fights it off and pushes away nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Edwards.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Jason Matthews!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jake Edwards!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jason Matthews!

Jason Matthews wins by split decision!