QFC Tournament 606 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Maqsood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Gallagher (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.

Maqsood
vs
Gallagher

182 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Maqsood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Gallagher!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gallagher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maqsood circles away.
Maqsood shoots in but Gallagher avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Maqsood closes the distance and clinches.
Gallagher is trying to pull guard but Maqsood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nick Maqsood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Gallagher.
Maqsood lands a knee to the head.
Maqsood misses with a knee to the head.
Gallagher blocks the elbow strike.
Gallagher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maqsood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maqsood lands a knee to the body.
Maqsood scores a nice knee to the body.
Maqsood scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maqsood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gallagher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maqsood tries a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks it.
Maqsood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gallagher's face.
Maqsood throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Maqsood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.

Gallagher manages to pull guard.
Maqsood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maqsood is looking to work some ground and pound but Gallagher has wrist control.
Maqsood throwing strikes from guard but Gallagher blocks nicely.

Maqsood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maqsood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gallagher on the ground.

Gallagher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maqsood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maqsood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maqsood is looking to pass into half guard but Gallagher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gallagher is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maqsood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gallagher stays in close to Maqsood's body and controls the position.
Maqsood looking to control but Gallagher passes into half guard.
Maqsood tries to roll over but Gallagher keeps him under control.
Gallagher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood wants to control but Gallagher is keeping busy.
Gallagher trying to control the pace.
Gallagher is stalling here. Maqsood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gallagher seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Maqsood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maqsood goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gallagher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maqsood's guard! Nice work there by Gallagher!
Maqsood wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him.
Maqsood working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gallagher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gallagher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maqsood tries to clinch but Gallagher is having none of it.
Maqsood throws a head kick that half lands.
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Maqsood sees coming a mile off.
Maqsood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallagher swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Maqsood forces Gallagher back against the cage and clinches.
Maqsood landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maqsood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.
Good body shot from Gallagher.

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

Nick Maqsood dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Maqsood has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.

Gallagher gets control of Maqsood's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gallagher will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gallagher pulls Maqsood in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maqsood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gallagher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gallagher managing to control the position.
Maqsood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maqsood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maqsood looking to sit in guard and control but Gallagher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Maqsood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maqsood wants to stand up but Gallagher is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maqsood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gallagher dives into side control.

Gallagher wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maqsood, who protects the arm well.
Gallagher misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sean Gallagher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maqsood is pushing Gallagher's head away, looking to escape. Gallagher manages to hold on to the position though.
Maqsood tries to bench press Gallagher off him but Gallagher keeps the position.

Gallagher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maqsood tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Gallagher throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Maqsood is trying desperately to improve position.
Gallagher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher lands a heavy elbow.

Gallagher jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maqsood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maqsood and Gallagher has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Maqsood is trying to escape the position but Gallagher is controlling the position.

Gallagher decides to stand back up.
Maqsood plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gallagher counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nick Maqsood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maqsood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gallagher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gallagher tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maqsood defends well and Gallagher ends up having to push Maqsood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maqsood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.

Maqsood clinches.
Gallagher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maqsood tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.
Gallagher goes for a takedown attempt but Maqsood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Maqsood rushes Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maqsood tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher tries to pull guard but Maqsood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Maqsood.
Gallagher tries to clinch there but Maqsood circles away.
Maqsood tries to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a right hand to the body.
Maqsood tries to clinch but Gallagher moves away
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Gallagher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maqsood doesn't seem bothered though.
Maqsood is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Maqsood is looking to clinch.

Maqsood clinches up against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maqsood blocks it with crossed arms.
Gallagher goes for a takedown attempt but Maqsood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maqsood throws a head kick that Gallagher semi-blocks.
Gallagher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gallagher misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maqsood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maqsood wants to clinch but Gallagher slips to the side
and Gallagher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Gallagher there.
Gallagher swats away the attempt to clinch by Maqsood.
Maqsood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maqsood throws a lazy head kick
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combo that has Maqsood backing up. Maqsood nods at Gallagher to acknowledge the strikes.
Maqsood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maqsood is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher shoots in for a double leg but Maqsood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown but Maqsood shows good takedown defense.
Nick Maqsood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Gallagher.
Maqsood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gallagher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maqsood tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gallagher as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher shoots in but no luck this time.
Gallagher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maqsood rather than just go for the knockout.
Maqsood looks to clinch
and Gallagher counters with a series of strikes. Maqsood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maqsood wants to clinch.
Maqsood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maqsood lands a high kick!
Maqsood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maqsood clinches.
Maqsood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nick Maqsood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallagher has Maqsood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maqsood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallagher jumps guard but Maqsood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maqsood connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maqsood.
Maqsood has Gallagher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gallagher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gallagher jumps guard but Maqsood stands there with Gallagher around his waist. Gallagher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maqsood tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.

Maqsood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gallagher dives in for a single leg takedown but Maqsood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gallagher fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maqsood connects with a high kick.

Maqsood has closed the distance and engaged Gallagher in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Maqsood.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maqsood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallagher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maqsood has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maqsood.

Gallagher drags the fight down to the ground.
Maqsood throws a strike but Gallagher rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gallagher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gallagher postures up in Maqsood's guard and throws a big left but Maqsood blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Gallagher.
I think Gallagher 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Nick Maqsood!

Nick Maqsood wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking Nick Maqsood took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Nesterov (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.

Adams
vs
Nesterov

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Nesterov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesterov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nesterov goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Nesterov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nesterov shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nesterov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams stuffs the takedown.
Max Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nesterov.
Nesterov stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
Nesterov fails to land the takedown.
Nesterov avoids the head kick by Adams.

Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Nesterov jumps guard but Adams stands there with Nesterov around his waist. Nesterov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nesterov fails to pull guard.

Adams successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams controls Nesterov momentarily but Nesterov frees himself.

Adams is looking for a triangle but Nesterov pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nesterov's guard.

Nesterov working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nesterov trying to strike off his back.
Nesterov is controlling Adams's posture.
Adams won't allow Nesterov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Nesterov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nesterov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
Nesterov is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nesterov throws a combination. Adams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Nesterov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Nesterov shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nesterov's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nesterov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Adams wants to sweep here but Nesterov controlling him for the moment.
Adams trying to control the position.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nesterov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nesterov on the ground.

Adams looking for a guillotine here but Nesterov defends easily.

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.
Nesterov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adams's guard.
Nesterov passes to full mount!

Nesterov has hold of Adams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nesterov thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Nesterov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nesterov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nesterov somewhat.
Ivan Nesterov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nesterov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adams showed some decent athleticism there.

Nesterov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Adams is on him like a limpet, forcing Nesterov back against the cage.

Adams manages to break the clinch.
Nesterov misses with a kick to the body.
Nesterov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Nesterov persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.

Nesterov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nesterov up against the cage.

Adams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Nesterov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesterov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Adams gets the takedown into side control.

Nesterov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nesterov!

Nesterov sneaks out the side door and pushes Adams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nesterov fails with a takedown attempt.
Max Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nesterov.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Nesterov. Nesterov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nesterov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nesterov closes the distance and clinches.
Nesterov trying to stall but Adams improves his position.

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

Nesterov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nesterov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Nesterov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Adams lands a takedown into guard.

Nesterov pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Max Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nesterov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Adams wants the takedown. Nesterov is fighting it off but Adams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nesterov's guard against the cage.

Nesterov wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan Nesterov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Nesterov forces Adams back against the cage and clinches.

Nesterov pulls Adams into guard.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nesterov is keeping the position for now.

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

Nesterov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Nesterov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nesterov jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.
Nesterov trying to strike off his back.

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

Nesterov throws a big right hand that misses.

Nesterov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nesterov gets caught flat footed, as Adams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Nesterov pushes Adams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nesterov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams tries to clinch but Nesterov is having none of it.

Nesterov rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Nesterov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nesterov fails to pull guard.

Adams jumps guard.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Adams wants to control but Nesterov passes easily into half guard.
Adams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nesterov.

Nesterov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Nesterov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nesterov wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nesterov stalling.
Nesterov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nesterov is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nesterov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nesterov moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nesterov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nesterov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Nesterov ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nesterov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Max Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Nesterov.
Nesterov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nesterov.
Nesterov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Nesterov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle.

Nesterov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Adams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nesterov on his heels. He'll look to pass Nesterov's guard now, I'm sure.

Nesterov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adams uses it to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nesterov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams wants to control but Nesterov is keeping him busy.
Nesterov tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.
Adams misses with the ground and pound.
Nesterov is looking for a sweep.
Adams throwing strikes but Nesterov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Nesterov misses with a double jab.
Adams wants to clinch up but Nesterov keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nesterov or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adams. Nesterov shrugs it off though.

Adams dives in and scores a takedown into Nesterov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams tries to stand but Nesterov is controlling from the bottom.
Max Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Nesterov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nesterov has Adams pulled in close to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nesterov 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ivan Nesterov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ivan Nesterov!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ivan Nesterov!

Ivan Nesterov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ted Doufin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Nho (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.

Doufin
vs
Nho

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ted Doufin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toki Nho!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nho tries to sprawl but Doufin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Doufin prevents Nho from improving his position.
Doufin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nho trying to control from the bottom.
Doufin wants to take a breather but Nho is having none of it.
Nho is looking to improve his position.

Nho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doufin working the head and body with strikes.
Nho flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nho trying to control from the bottom.
Nho gets back to full guard.
Doufin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doufin postures up and lands a big shot to Nho's brow.
Nho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nho keeping moving, preventing Doufin from controlling successfully.
Doufin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doufin postures up and lands a big shot to Nho's brow.

Nho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doufin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nho utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doufin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Doufin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nho keeping moving, preventing Doufin from controlling successfully.

Doufin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doufin has managed to get both his arms back between Nho's legs - danger averted.
Doufin lands a couple of digs.
Nho has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doufin wants to control from the top but Nho keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nho is looking for a triangle but Doufin pushes his legs off easily.
Nho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doufin trying to control but Nho is working from the bottom.
Doufin lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doufin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doufin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nho on the ground.
Nho is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doufin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nho's head.
Doufin throws a big right hand that misses.

Nho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nho is pulling down on Doufin's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doufin with a nice head shot there.
Doufin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doufin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doufin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doufin lands a couple of digs.
Doufin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Doufin is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nho has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Doufin is looking to defend but Nho has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Doufin! Nho pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Doufin taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toki Nho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Holtan (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.

Camacho
vs
Holtan

178 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Holtan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holtan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camacho jabs Holtan right on the nose. Holtan blinks but takes it well.
Holtan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice shot lands for Camacho.
Camacho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Holtans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holtan shoots in looking for a takedown but Camacho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holtan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Camacho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holtan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Holtan connects with the punch.
Camacho cracks Holtan with an open hand slap.

Holtan is rocked!

Camacho gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Camacho.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Camacho.
Camacho presses Holtan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holtan is still on wobbly legs! Can Camacho finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Holtan seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Holtan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Camacho.
Holtan looks winded!
Holtan wants to break free but Camacho has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Camacho.
Camacho's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
Holtan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holtans head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a nice uppercut.
Camacho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Camacho lands with a left to the head.
Camacho gets through Holtan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camacho.
Camacho stalling against the cage.
Camacho has Holtan pressed against the cage, preventing Holtan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holtan jumps guard but Camacho stands there with Holtan around his waist. Holtan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hector Camacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Holtan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holtan up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Camacho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho is leaning against Holtan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camacho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Camacho.
Camacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holtan backwards.
Camacho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Camacho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holtan with a big uppercut! Holtan tries to clinch up but Camacho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holtan to the mat! Holtan covers up and Camacho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hector Camacho!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Kyznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Nikolson (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.

Kyznetsov
vs
Nikolson

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuri Kyznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Nikolson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nikolson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Kyznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Kyznetsov has Nikolson up against the cage in a clinch.

Kyznetsov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kyznetsov working the body and head with strikes.
Nikolson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kyznetsov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Nikolson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolson trying to hold on to Kyznetsov's head to control him but Kyznetsov postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolson is staying active underneath Kyznetsov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Nikolson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nikolson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyznetsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kyznetsov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tom Nikolson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kyznetsov closes the distance and pushes Nikolson back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kyznetsov jumps into guard, dragging Nikolson to the mat.
Nikolson wants to pass the guard but Kyznetsov is keeping the position.

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

Kyznetsov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nikolson defends well.
Nikolson is looking to stand up but Kyznetsov won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kyznetsov keeping moving, preventing Nikolson from controlling successfully.
Kyznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Nikolson!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Danold Tramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Gray (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.

Tramp
vs
Gray

225 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danold Tramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Gray!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tramp shoots in and bounces Gray off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Gray is looking for a triangle but Tramp pushes his legs off easily.
Tramp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tramp is fighting to break Gray's control of his arms but Gray is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tramp 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.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Tramp from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tramp wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Tramp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tramp working some strikes from top position.
Tramp postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tramp sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Tramp from controlling successfully.
Tramp wants to pass the guard but Gray is keeping the position.

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

Gray trying to control but Tramp is working from the bottom.
Tramp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to get up but he can't break Tramp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Tramp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Tramp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tramp trying to control the position here.
Tramp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tramp is trying to control the position but Gray postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gray manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tramp on his heels. He'll look to pass Tramp's guard now, I'm sure.
Tramp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gray's guard.

Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Tramp is proving a slippery customer.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Tramp from controlling successfully.
Tramp postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tramp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Tramp is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gray lands a slapping body shot.

Gray darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tramp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gray sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray is trying to control. Tramp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Tramp is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tramp is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tramp is pressing down on Gray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tramp keeping full guard, as Gray tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Gray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tramp.
Tramp scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gray to see if he's OK.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Tramp keeps moving and retains side control.
Tramp has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gray!

Tramp goes for an armbar but Gray turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gray.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Tramp manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is leaning against Tramp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tramp tries to score a body lock takedown but Gray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Tramp manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tramp looking to control.
Tramp looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gray puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tramp keeps working.
Gray throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to pass to full mount but Tramp defends it.

Tramp looking for submissions off his back.
Gray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tramp is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray trying to control the action but Tramp is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adam Gray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tramp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tramp shoots in for a takedown but Gray shows good takedown defense.

Tramp gets a double leg takedown into Gray's guard.
Gray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gray has momentary wrist control but Tramp slips an elbow through the middle.
Tramp postures up in Gray's guard and throws a big left but Gray blocks it.
Tramp trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tramp manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp looking to control.
Tramp lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tramp throwing strikes but missing.
Tramp advances to half guard.
Tramp is looking to advance position but Gray won't allow it.
Tramp trying to control from Gray's half guard. Gray has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tramp looking to sit in guard and control but Gray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gray working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tramp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tramp keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray wanted to stand there but Tramp had control of the position.
Tramp is looking to stand up but Gray isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tramp has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though.
Tramp keeping full guard, as Gray tries to pass.

Gray stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Gray shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tramp is trying to maintain the position but Gray is very close to passing his half guard.
Danold Tramp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tramp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Tramp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray is fighting to break Tramp's control of his arms but Tramp is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tramp wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danold Tramp.
I think Tramp has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Adam Gray!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Danold Tramp!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Danold Tramp!

Danold Tramp wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Singleterry (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.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Singleterry

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

156 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Singleterry!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurmagomedov rushes Singleterry and presses him up against the cage.

Singleterry pulls guard effortlessly.
Singleterry is trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov postures up.

Singleterry is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nurmagomedov has his hands clasped together but Singleterry extends and breaks Nurmagomedov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Singleterry.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Singleterry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Muratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Endon Sezzer (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.

Muratov
vs
Sezzer

180 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitry Muratov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Endon Sezzer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sezzer lands a leg kick that knocks Muratov off balance momentarily.
Sezzer shoots in but Muratov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Muratov gets a takedown into half guard.
Muratov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sezzer has hold of Muratov's hands but Muratov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Muratov is working for a submission of some sort.
Sezzer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muratov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sezzer is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muratov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sezzer wants to control but Muratov passes into side.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sezzer is trying to work for a sweep but Muratov has mounted him!
Sezzer is looking to improve his position but Muratov isn't that keen on the idea.
Muratov scoring with strikes but Sezzer is staying in there.
Muratov avoids the attempt from Sezzer to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muratov controlling the pace for now.
Muratov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Muratov has control of Sezzer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sezzer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sezzer tries to reverse the position but Muratov maintains control.
Muratov controlling from the full mount.

Muratov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muratov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sezzer's face.
Sezzer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Muratov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Muratov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitry Muratov!