QFC Tournament 664 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velgar Disosiondars (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.

John
vs
Disosiondars

170 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Little John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Velgar Disosiondars!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disosiondars throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Little John has been cut.
Disosiondars throws a right hand that John ducks under and follows up with a left that John also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from John misses the target.
A left lands for Disosiondars.
Disosiondars throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John is looking to counter the offense by Disosiondars and move into the clinch.
Disosiondars throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like John was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Disosiondars!
Disosiondars misses with a double jab.
John was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Disosiondars throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Disosiondars lands with a nice body punch.
Disosiondars looks to land a combination. John sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disosiondars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John slips a jab and a cross from Disosiondars.
Disosiondars misses with a wild combination.
John tries to counter by clinching up but Disosiondars breaks away and moves out of range.
Disosiondars tries to close the distance and clinch up but John swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John half committed to a counter leg kick.
Disosiondars scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Disosiondars misses with a combination

and John counters by clinching up.
John is trying to drag Disosiondars to the mat but Disosiondars just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disosiondars stalling the fight.
John has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Disosiondars is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Disosiondars prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little John. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disosiondars can't break the clinch.

Disosiondars pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Disosiondars. Beautiful body shot.
Disosiondars connects with a body shot that sends John's belly button to the back.
John is breathing heavily.

Disosiondars is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in John's half guard.

Disosiondars seems to be working for a kimura but John defends the submission attempt.
John makes his way to full guard. A much better position for John.
John working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disosiondars trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Disosiondars's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Disosiondars stands and throws John's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Disosiondars tries to stand but John is controlling his head.
John prevents Disosiondars from moving into mount.
Disosiondars wants to stand but John has his arm trapped.
Disosiondars tries to stand but John controls the position and pulls Disosiondars into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velgar Disosiondars dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little John's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Disosiondars moves in looking to clinch but John pushes him off.
Disosiondars scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A combination from Disosiondars does no damage.
John is looking for a counter combo.
Velgar Disosiondars seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Disosiondars moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Disosiondars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John throws a big counter combination but Disosiondars scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Disosiondars scores with a four punch combination!
John takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disosiondars stalks John and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into John's face. John staggers backwards, shaken.

John is rocked!
Velgar Disosiondars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Disosiondars throws a series of punches but John avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Disosiondars lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh John is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disosiondars scores with a jab to the body.
John seems to have got his legs back now.
Disosiondars tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John throws a quick counter kick to the body but Disosiondars avoids it.
A left lands for Disosiondars.
Disosiondars goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Disosiondars is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down John rather than just go for the knockout.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh John got wobbled bad by a big combination! Disosiondars presses forward with punches and knees until John stumbles to the ground! The ref watches John closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Velgar Disosiondars!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Aluko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aldo Junior
vs
Aluko

169 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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, Jose Aldo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Aluko!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aldo Junior rushes Aluko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Aldo Junior throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow that stopped Aluko in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Daniel Aluko has been cut.
Aldo Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aluko's face.
Aldo Junior lands a nice elbow.
Aldo Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow that stopped Aluko in his tracks for a moment.
Aldo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Aluko blocks with his arms.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow just above Aluko 's eye.

Aluko manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aluko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aldo Junior would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aluko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aluko is trying to keep Aldo Junior in close.
Aluko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aluko trying to keep a closed guard but Aldo Junior is proving a slippery customer.
Aldo Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aluko is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Aldo Junior has managed to clinch.

That's two 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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldo Junior.
Aluko is trying to break the clinch but Aldo Junior is controlling him.
Aluko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo Junior smiles and moves away.
Aluko throws a head kick that misses.

Aldo Junior clinches.
Aldo Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aldo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Aluko blocks with his arms.
Aldo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aluko blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldo Junior with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldo Junior creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aluko's defenses.
Aldo Junior tries a knee to the head but Aluko blocks it.
Aluko blocks the elbow strike.
Aluko takes an elbow to the temple.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aluko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aluko blocks an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo Junior is breathing heavily.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow inside.
Aldo Junior lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aluko avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldo Junior.
Aldo Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Aluko.
Aldo Junior throws an elbow but it misses.
Aluko is working for takedown but Aldo Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jose Aldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Aluko.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow that stopped Aluko in his tracks for a moment.
Aluko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aluko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aldo Junior has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aluko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow inside.
Aluko tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo Junior shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Aluko is blocking nicely.
Aluko fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo Junior misses with an elbow strike.
Aluko blocks an elbow strike from Aldo Junior.
Aldo Junior misses with a knee strike.
Aldo Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Aluko is blocking nicely.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo Junior landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo Junior misses with a knee strike.
Aluko has had enough of the clinch but Aldo Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Aluko tries to pull guard but Aldo Junior forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aluko tries to pull guard but Aldo Junior won't allow it.
Aldo Junior tries a knee to the head but Aluko blocks it.
Aldo Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Aluko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aluko lands a good knee to the midsection. Aldo Junior won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Aluko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldo Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Aluko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aluko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo Junior defends well and Aluko ends up having to push Aldo Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Aldo Junior moves into the clinch.
Aluko is trying to stall.
Aluko blocks an elbow strike from Aldo Junior.
Aluko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldo Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aluko can do to turn this around?

Aluko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aluko.
Jose Aldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Aluko.

Aldo Junior clinches up against the cage.
Jose Aldo Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo Junior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow that stopped Aluko in his tracks for a moment.
Aldo Junior misses with a knee strike.
Aluko takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aluko tries to pull guard but Aldo Junior holds him up against the cage and eventually Aluko drops back down to his feet.
Aluko is breathing heavily.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aluko looking for a takedown.
Aluko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldo Junior is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldo Junior.
Aldo Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Aluko is blocking nicely.
Aldo Junior with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Aldo Junior lands a nice elbow.
Aldo Junior gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow just above Aluko 's eye.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aluko looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo Junior is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aldo Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Aluko is blocking nicely.
Aluko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aldo Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aldo Junior with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aluko scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but Aluko blocks with his arms.
Aluko is trying to push Aldo Junior away but Aldo Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aluko is trying to pull guard but Aldo Junior turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aluko tries to break the clinch but Aldo Junior is controlling the position.
Aldo Junior creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aluko's defenses.
Aluko blocks an elbow strike from Aldo Junior.
Aldo Junior connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aluko's face.
Aldo Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Aluko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aluko is working for takedown but Aldo Junior is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aluko is trying to push Aldo Junior away but Aldo Junior has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Aluko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aluko has a takedown stuffed.
Aluko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Aldo Junior has Aluko up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo Junior scores with a knee to the head.
Aldo Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aluko is looking for a takedown.
Aldo Junior pushes off an throws an elbow but Aluko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Junior throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aldo Junior with a knee to the head.
Aluko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo Junior lands a nice elbow.
Aldo Junior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aluko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aluko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo Junior using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aluko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo Junior lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Aluko drags the fight down to the ground.
Aluko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aluko keeping moving, preventing Aldo Junior from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Aluko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aluko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Aldo Junior darts in and clinches Aluko up against the cage.
Aldo Junior creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aluko's defenses.
Aldo Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo Junior lands a damaging elbow.
Aldo Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aluko takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aluko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Aldo Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aluko, pushing him back against the cage.
Aldo Junior landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aluko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Aluko successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aluko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo Junior can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aluko working a defensive guard here.
Aldo Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Aldo Junior postures up.
Aldo Junior wants to control from the top but Aluko keeps moving.
Aldo Junior knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aluko on the ground.
Aluko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Aldo Junior has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aluko is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo Junior. No joy for Aluko on that attempt.

Aluko clinches.
Aluko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo Junior smiles and moves away.
Jose Aldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Aluko.

Aluko gets tackled into the cage by Aldo Junior. Aldo Junior maintains the clinch.
Aldo Junior lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aldo Junior lands an elbow inside.
Aldo Junior tries a knee to the head but Aluko blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Aluko.
Aldo Junior landing knees to the head.
Aldo Junior creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aluko's defenses.
Nice elbow from Aldo Junior.

Aluko pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo Junior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aldo Junior won't allow Aluko to sweep him here.
Aldo Junior wants to control from the top but Aluko keeps moving.

Aluko working for a triangle but Aldo Junior defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo Junior trying to control but Aluko is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aldo Junior closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo Junior, 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 Josh West scores the fight for Jose Aldo Junior!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jose Aldo Junior!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jose Aldo Junior!

Jose Aldo Junior wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kurmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin MacCain (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.

Kurmi
vs
MacCain

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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, Matt Kurmi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edwin MacCain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurmi darts in looking for a takedown but MacCain gets double underhooks and turns Kurmi into the cage.
MacCain is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kurmi misses with a takedown

and MacCain counters by moving into the clinch.
Kurmi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite MacCain's efforts to push away.

MacCain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kurmi misses with a takedown

and MacCain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Kurmi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCain is trying to pull guard but Kurmi has him pressed against the cage.

MacCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacCain moves into the clinch.
Kurmi jumps guard but MacCain stands there with Kurmi around his waist. Kurmi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

MacCain has hold of one of Kurmi's legs. Kurmi is fighting the takedown attempt but MacCain gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
MacCain postures up and lands a big shot to Kurmi's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCain stays in close to Kurmi's body and controls the position.
MacCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kurmi's guard.

Kurmi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacCain content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacCain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kurmi!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurmi is bucking up trying to escape but MacCain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
MacCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacCain is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacCain wants to take Kurmi's back but he can't do it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacCain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
MacCain landing punches.
Kurmi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacCain on the ground.
MacCain scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kurmi?
MacCain punishing his opponent with strikes.

Kurmi is rocked!
MacCain controlling the pace for now.
Oh Kurmi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacCain loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kurmi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from MacCain land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. MacCain stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin MacCain!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kest Brito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brito comes to the cage accompanied by eyers of the tiger. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brito
vs
Martinez

173 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

152 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue 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, Kest Brito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martinez as he avoids it easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martinez has eaten all the pies!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brito.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Brito fails with an attempt to clinch.

Brito closes the distance and pushes Martinez back into the cage.

Brito manages to pull guard.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martinez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brito trying to strike off his back.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez controlling from the top position.

Martinez stands up from Brito's guard - Martinez perhaps looking for a knockout.

Brito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the cage.

Martinez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brito avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Brito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martinez feints and as Brito raises his hands in defense, Martinez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez won't allow Brito to get back to his feet.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Brito keeps moving.
Brito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Martinez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brito controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Brito 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.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
Martinez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez works over Brito with some ground and pound from guard.
Martinez slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brito!
Martinez lands a heavy elbow.
Martinez with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez content just to control the position here.
Martinez lands with some strikes.
Martinez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brito shoots in for a double leg but Martinez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.

Brito forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Martinez jumps guard but Brito turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brito is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kest Brito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brito tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Martinez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brito is defending well.
Martinez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brito tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brito fails to pull guard.

Martinez drags the fight down to the ground.
Martinez is trying to control the position but Brito postures up.
Martinez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Brito keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.

Martinez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Brito.
Martinez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brito with a body shot.
Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martinez scores with a takedown into Brito's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Martinez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Martinez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brito is trying to hold Martinez in close to prevent damage but Martinez has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Brito looking for submissions off his back.

Martinez decides to stand up.
Martinez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martinez moves into the clinch.
Brito trying to stall but Martinez improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Martinez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brito smiles and moves away.

Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Brito prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez looking for a takedown.
Brito tries to pull guard but Martinez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brito prevents it.
Martinez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Martinez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Martinez manages to end up in side control.
Brito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martinez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martinez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brito's legs.
Martinez working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez moves into full mount!
Brito is bucking up trying to escape but Martinez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Martinez looks to land a combination. Brito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Brito backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Brito manages to avoid it all.
Brito takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Brito moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Martinez's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Brito manages to break the clinch.

Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Martinez is trying to control. Brito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martinez is looking to advance position but Brito won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Martinez in particular looking to stall.

Martinez stands up out of the half guard.

Martinez rushes Brito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brito'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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Martinez is looking to take this one to the mat.

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.
Martinez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martinez stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Brito jumps guard.
Martinez works over Brito with some ground and pound from guard.
Brito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Brito keeps moving.
Ethan Martinez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brito is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez stays in close to Brito's body and controls the position.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.

Martinez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martinez with a poor takedown

and Brito counters by moving into the clinch.
Brito has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Martinez breaks the clinch.
Brito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brito duly obliges.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Martinez is defended easily by Brito.
Kest Brito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Martinez.

Brito throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brito is in Martinez's guard.

Martinez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Brito has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kest Brito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Martinez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brito misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ethan Martinez.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ethan Martinez!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ethan Martinez!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ethan Martinez!

Ethan Martinez wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Kest Brito stepped up to the mic, saying 'i back lather'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renan Barao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melvin Stark (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.

Barao
vs
Stark

168 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
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, Renan Barao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barao misses with a combination

and Stark counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Stark turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee asks Stark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Barao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stark tries to move to mount but Barao blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.

Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barao regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barao with the active half guard here but Stark passes nicely into side control.
Stark taking a breather here.
Stark tries to move to mount but Barao blocks the move with his legs.
Barao is looking for a sweep.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows.
Barao is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Stark stalls from top position.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barao is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark looks up at the clock and then as Barao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stark smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark scoring with punches and elbows.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Barao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barao is working away from the top position though.

Barao is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barao to get the leverage.
Stark is concentrating on defense, preventing Barao from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barao trying to advance position but Stark counters by regaining guard.
Barao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stark dives on top into guard.

Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Barao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Barao working for a triangle but Stark defends it easily.
Barao is breathing heavily.

Barao looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Stark working some strikes from top position.

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

Barao is working an open guard so Stark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barao trying to remain calm as Stark controls from the top position.
Stark grinds an elbow into Barao's temple.
Stark lands some shots froms side control.
Barao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barao on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Melvin Stark 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.

Stark gets a double leg takedown into Barao's guard.
Stark is pushing down on Barao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barao is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.

Barao looking for submissions off his back.
Barao tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Barao makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barao.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Stark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark stays in close to Barao's body and controls the position.
Stark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Melvin Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.
Stark wants to control from the top but Barao keeps moving.
Barao looking for a sweep. Not yet Barao, not yet.

Barao looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stark has picked Barao up and slammed him! Barao can't keep hold of the triangle and Stark manages to pass to side control!
Stark working the ground and pound.
Stark lands a nice forearm strike.
Stark advances to full mount.
Stark controlling the position easily from mount.
Barao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to control but Barao wriggling away.
Stark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barao is looking to escape.
Barao is looking to improve his position but Stark isn't that keen on the idea.
Stark in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stark landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark lands a nice shot to the head.
Barao regains half guard.
Barao moves into full guard.
Barao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Barao looking for a triangle here. Stark is fighting it but it looks tight! Barao pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stark is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renan Barao!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilshere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ged Quinn (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.

Wilshere
vs
Quinn

177 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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, Jack Wilshere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ged Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilshere gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Quinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wilshere moves into range and clinches up with Quinn.

Quinn gets control of Wilshere's arms and successfully pulls guard. Quinn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilshere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Quinn trying to control the position.

Quinn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilshere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn is pulling down on Wilshere's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilshere, at least for the moment.
Wilshere tries to stand but Quinn is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn trying to keep a closed guard but Wilshere is proving a slippery customer.
Wilshere trying to control the position from guard on top but Quinn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilshere is looking to clinch but Quinn is avoiding it.
Wilshere shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense.

Wilshere scores with a takedown into Quinn's guard.
Quinn is wriggling around but Wilshere manages to pass to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Quinn is looking to improve his position.
Wilshere winds up and cracks Quinn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Quinn is trying to control but can't.
Wilshere wants to pass to mount but Quinn is defending the position.
Quinn is looking to improve his position.
Quinn is staying active underneath Wilshere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn tries to roll over but Wilshere keeps him under control.
Quinn wants to control but Wilshere is keeping busy.
Wilshere is trying to control the action in half guard but Quinn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilshere trying to control the pace.
Quinn is not content to let Wilshere control the position.
Quinn missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four 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.
Wilshere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crunch! Wilshere slams his shin into Quinn's torso.
Quinn shoots and misses

and Wilshere counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilshere trying to control from half guard but Quinn is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinn trying to control but Wilshere postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wilshere dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Quinn throws a leg kick

and Wilshere counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quinn won't be happy with that.

Wilshere is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quinn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jack Wilshere overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quinn is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilshere tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Quinn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wilshere is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn wants to control but Wilshere is keeping busy.
Wilshere scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilshere wants to pass the guard but Quinn is defending well.
Wilshere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quinn keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quinn wants to control but Wilshere is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quinn controlling the position well.
Wilshere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Wilshere has control of the leg.
Wilshere is keen to just control but Quinn is a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilshere misses with a head kick.
Quinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilshere sprawls well. Wilshere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Quinn gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn fails to land the takedown.
Jack Wilshere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ged Quinn.
A good leg kick by Quinn.
Wilshere shoots in and drives through. Quinn sprawls well.

Quinn has managed to clinch.
Quinn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilshere to keep the fight standing.
Wilshere tries for a takedown but Quinn manages to get underhooks.

Wilshere pulls guard successfully.
Quinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilshere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quinn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quinn is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilshere avoids the head kick by Quinn.
Wilshere is looking to clinch.
Wilshere keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinn dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilshere sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilshere shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilshere's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Quinn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinn wants it to stay on the feet.
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 Jack Wilshere will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wilshere throws a head kick that misses.

Quinn rushes Wilshere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Quinn leaning his opponent against the cage.
Quinn is trying to pull guard but Wilshere has him pressed against the cage.

Quinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilshere as he jumps to the side.
Wilshere feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilshere closes the distance and clinches up with Quinn, looking for a takedown. Wilshere pushes Quinn against the cage but Quinn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilshere shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Wilshere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilshere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.
As Wilshere backs off Quinn throws a huge counter combo but Wilshere manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Wilshere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilshere is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilshere tries to clinch up but Quinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilshere tries a head kick but it misses.
Ged Quinn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilshere wants to clinch
and Quinn counters with a left and a right that stings Wilshere.

Quinn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilshere wants a takedown but no success here.
Quinn tries to pull guard but Wilshere won't allow it.

Quinn successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quinn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Quinn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wilshere presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Wilshere ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilshere no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilshere trying to control the position.
Quinn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Quinn trying to control but Wilshere is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Wilshere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quinn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilshere working a defensive guard but Quinn manages to pass into side control anyway.

Quinn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Quinn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilshere defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Quinn.
Wilshere leaves Quinn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilshere shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Wilshere keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quinn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilshere is fending him off so far but Quinn persists. Nope, Wilshere circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ged Quinn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilshere 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Ged Quinn!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ged Quinn!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jack Wilshere!

Ged Quinn wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dantas (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.

Johnson
vs
Dantas

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Derrick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Dantas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dantas misses with a few strikes there.
Dantas throws a poor cross that misses

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown. Dantas fights it but they end up in guard.

Dantas is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dantas's guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Dantas is defending well.
Johnson passes to full mount!

Dantas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dantas stops Johnson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dantas can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Johnson has control of Dantas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dantas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dantas is in all sorts of trouble here.

Johnson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dantas is now in Johnson's guard. A big mistake from Johnson there, giving up the dominant position!
Dantas wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dantas's guard.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dantas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dantas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dantas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Dantas in his guard.

Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Dantas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas tries to get up but Johnson was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.

Dantas working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Dantas wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson stands and throws Dantas's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Johnson is working to tighten his grip on Dantas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dantas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Johnson is really squeezing tight and eventually Dantas passes out! Johnson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derrick Johnson!
Derrick Johnson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.