QFC Tournament 676 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryson Ronld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Paitich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryson Ronld has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ronld
vs
Paitich

185 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryson Ronld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bo Paitich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ronld gets caught flat footed, as Paitich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ronld wriggles free and stands up.

Ronld gets a takedown into half guard.
Ronld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paitich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ronld controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Paitich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ronld working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Paitich's thigh. Paitich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Paitich working a defensive guard here.
Ronld throws a big right hand that misses.
Ronld's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.

Paitich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ronld looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

Ronld clinches up with Paitich and pushes him back against the cage.
Paitich wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paitich tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronld shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Paitich keeps him there for the moment.
Ronld tries to pull guard but Paitich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paitich controlling the action here for a moment.

Ronld jumps guard and drags Paitich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Ronld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronld is trying to control the position but Paitich postures up.
Ronld pulls Paitich in close to prevent any damage.
Ronld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paitich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Paitich throwing strikes but missing.
Paitich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paitich wants to stand but Ronld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ronld has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Paitich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paitich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronld avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Paitich.
Paitich can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Paitich keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryson Ronld dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Paitich wants to clinch.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Paitich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ronld shoots in but Paitich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paitich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paitich takes a swing at Ronld's ribcage but misses.
Paitich throws out a powerful jab.
Paitich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ronld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paitich stuffs the takedown.
Paitich tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryson Ronld. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Paitich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ronld thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ronld throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ronld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paitich can do to turn this around?
Paitich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronld is retaining full guard.

Ronld pushes Paitich off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paitich thows a leg kick but Ronld checks it

and Ronld counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Ronld to work.
Ronld can't break the clinch.
Ronld changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paitich fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paitich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Ronld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paitich can't break the clinch.
Paitich tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Paitich drops back down to his feet.

Paitich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.

Ronld tries to sprawl but Paitich drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Ronld kicks Paitich off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paitich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paitich is breathing heavily.
Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronld ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ronld!

It looks like Bo Paitich has been cut.
Ronld misses with a takedown attempt - Paitich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronld lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paitich backs up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronld displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Paitich or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad.
Paitich misses with a takedown attempt

and Ronld counters by clinching up.

Ronld drags the fight down to the ground.

Ronld looking for subs off his back but Paitich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paitich looks to land a strike but Ronld avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryson Ronld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Paitich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Paitich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronld scores with a four punch combination!
Ronld shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paitich.
Ronld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paitich is looking for the big counter here.
Ryson Ronld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ronld pushes Paitich up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ronld is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paitich wants a takedown.
Paitich scores with a shot to the side of Ronld's head.

Ronld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryson Ronld is winning the standup battle so far.

Ronld has managed to clinch.
Ronld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paitich.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Paitich.
Ronld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paitich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ronld jumps guard.
Paitich trying to control but Ronld is working from the bottom.
Ronld is pulling down on Paitich's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ronld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronld keeping moving, preventing Paitich from controlling successfully.
Paitich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Paitich is working an open guard so Ronld takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paitich misses with a head kick.
Ronld shoots in for a takedown but Paitich shows good takedown defense.
Paitich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronld defends it well.
Paitich misses with a low kick as Ronld jumps back.
Paitich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ronld moves into the clinch.
Ronld slows down the pace here.
Ronld pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paitich throws an elbow but it misses.

Paitich manages to break the clinch.

Paitich tries to keep at a distance but Ronld has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronld.
Paitich wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronld tries to break free but Paitich pushes him back against the cage.
Ronld tries to score a body lock takedown but Paitich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bo Paitich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryson Ronld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryson Ronld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronld has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!

Ryson Ronld wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makwan Amirkhani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lobov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amirkhani's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Survivor - Eye of the Tiger. Lobov has chosen A Juicy Intro as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Amirkhani
vs
Lobov

177 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makwan Amirkhani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Artem Lobov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Amirkhani as Lobov shoots in.
Amirkhani went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amirkhani displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lobov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amirkhani.

Lobov has managed to clinch.

Amirkhani jumps guard.
Amirkhani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lobov manages to get himself to full guard.

Lobov working for a triangle but Amirkhani defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirkhani wants to stand but Lobov is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amirkhani controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Amirkhani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobov wants to sweep but no luck.
Amirkhani trying to control but Lobov is working from the bottom.
Amirkhani throws a big elbow that misses.
Amirkhani wants to control from the top but Lobov keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amirkhani is looking to clinch.
Amirkhani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amirkhani misses with a body kick.
Lobov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amirkhani defends well and Lobov ends up having to push Amirkhani into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amirkhani feinted with a counter takedown.
Makwan Amirkhani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artem Lobov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lobov moves into the clinch.
Amirkhani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amirkhani manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Lobov decides to pull guard.
Amirkhani sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobov has a closed guard, preventing Amirkhani from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov trying to control the position.
Amirkhani sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amirkhani is in close to Lobov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Amirkhani seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amirkhani seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lobov for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makwan Amirkhani 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.

Lobov tries to clinch but Amirkhani moves away

and Amirkhani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lobov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Amirkhani looking to secure an arm triangle but Lobov defends it well.
Lobov can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Amirkhani is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lobov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lobov!
Amirkhani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Amirkhani working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lobov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lobov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amirkhani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lobov won't allow Amirkhani to get back to his feet.
Amirkhani will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amirkhani working a defensive guard here.
Amirkhani has control of Lobov's left arm, preventing Lobov from doing any damage.
Amirkhani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lobov.
Lobov trying to control the position from guard on top but Amirkhani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobov stops Amirkhani from standing up.

Lobov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amirkhani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobov can do to turn this around?
Lobov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amirkhani is trying to hold Lobov in close to prevent damage but Lobov has managed to pass into half guard.
Lobov thows a huge punch but Amirkhani dodges it nicely.
Amirkhani wants to control but Lobov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lobov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makwan Amirkhani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown but Amirkhani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lobov darts in and clinches Amirkhani up against the cage.
Lobov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lobov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lobov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amirkhani is trying to pull guard but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.
Amirkhani can't get the takedown.
Amirkhani prevents a takedown attempt there.

Lobov has picked Amirkhani up - he's going for a ride! Lobov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amirkhani is looking to improve his position.

Lobov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amirkhani defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lobov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lobov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amirkhani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amirkhani tries to counter with a takedown but Lobov is quick to defend against it.
Lobov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amirkhani sprawls well. Amirkhani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lobov gets slowly back to his feet.

Lobov rushes Amirkhani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amirkhani has Lobov pressed against the cage, preventing Lobov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lobov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amirkhani is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amirkhani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Amirkhani wants a takedown but no success here.
Lobov stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lobov has closed the distance and engaged Amirkhani in a clinch.
Amirkhani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lobov prevents it.
Lobov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lobov works on Amirkhani's body with a couple of short punches.
Lobov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amirkhani smiles and moves away.
Amirkhani walks into a stiff left hand from Lobov.
Lobov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amirkhani.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Makwan Amirkhani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobov looks for a takedown but Amirkhani sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amirkhani circles away.

Amirkhani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lobov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Amirkhani.
Amirkhani trying to control but Lobov is working from the bottom.
Amirkhani throwing strikes but missing.
Amirkhani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lobov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amirkhani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Amirkhani tries to kick Lobov off but Lobov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lobov stalling away here and it's allowed Amirkhani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lobov postures up.
Amirkhani looking to control but Lobov passes into half guard.
Makwan Amirkhani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobov misses with a head shot. Amirkhani uses the momentum to regain guard.
Amirkhani is trying to control the position but Lobov postures up.
Lobov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Lobov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Lobov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lobov 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Artem Lobov!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Artem Lobov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Artem Lobov!

Artem Lobov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nic Merch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stark Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Merch
vs
Stark Iii

200 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nic Merch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Stark Iii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merch avoids the head kick by Stark Iii.
Merch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark Iii sprawls and moves away.
Stark Iii tries to clinch there but Merch circles away.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark Iii misses with a head kick.
Merch avoids the head kick by Stark Iii.

Stark Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Merch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stark Iii smiles and moves away.
Stark Iii lands a head kick!
Merch moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merch fails to land the takedown.
Merch misses with a low kick.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Merch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark Iii thinking.
A head kick by Stark Iii misses
and Merch counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Merch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Merch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stark Iii. That one must have hurt.

Merch moves into the clinch.
Merch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stark Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nic Merch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stark Iii moves into the clinch.

Merch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merch shoots in for a double leg but Stark Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merch could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Merch rushes Stark Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Merch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stark Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Merch tries to pull guard but Stark Iii won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stark Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stark Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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

Stark Iii clinches.
Stark Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.

Stark Iii breaks the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merch or perhaps it was just good defense by Stark Iii, which made it look bad.
Stark Iii misses with an uppercut. Merch saw that one coming.
Stark Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merch.
Merch is breathing heavily.
Stark Iii misses with a looping left.
Merch slips a jab and a cross from Stark Iii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merch shoots in looking for a takedown but Stark Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Merch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Stark Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark Iii throws a big counter head kick but Merch avoids it with no problem.
Merch with a poor takedown
letting Stark Iii counter with a right hand.
Merch takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stark Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Merch's head back.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Merch avoids the head kick by Stark Iii.
Stark Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merch.
Stark Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark Iii stuffs the takedown.
Merch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Merch keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merch slips a jab from Stark Iii.
Steven Stark Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Merch coming out on top.
Merch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merch misses with a head kick.
Merch dodges the punch combination from Stark Iii.
Merch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark Iii's waist but Stark Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merch off to one side.
Merch takes a head kick and keeps coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Stark Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Merch has Stark Iii up against the cage in a clinch.

Stark Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Steven Stark Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stark Iii sizes up Merch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nic Merch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark Iii lands a head kick!
Merch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark Iii.
Stark Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stark Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark Iii is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merch shoots for a double leg takedown but Stark Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Merch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merch lands with a nice combination. Stark Iii backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merch is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Stark Iii tries to keep at a distance but Merch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stark Iii is trying to push Merch away but Merch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark Iii gets underhooks to prevent Merch's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nic Merch. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Merch drags the fight down to the ground.

Merch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stark Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Merch clinches.
Stark Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Stark Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stark Iii's waist but Stark Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merch off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark Iii feints a jab promting Merch to slip. Stark Iii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Merch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Merch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Stark Iii closes the distance and clinches.

Stark Iii breaks the clinch.

Merch takes the fight into the clinch.
Merch controlling the action here for a moment.
Stark Iii wants to break free but Merch has control.
Stark Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merch is trying to break free.
Merch wants to get back to striking at distance but Stark Iii won't allow it.
Stark Iii being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark Iii is trying to break the clinch but Merch is controlling him.
Merch is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark Iii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Merch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stark Iii is trying to push Merch away but Merch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Merch tries for a takedown but Stark Iii manages to get underhooks.

Stark Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark Iii moves in looking to clinch but Merch pushes him off.
Stark Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merch.
Nice body kick there by Stark Iii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stark Iii.
Merch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stark Iii moves in looking to clinch but Merch pushes him off.
Merch tries to clinch but Stark Iii is having none of it.
Stark Iii misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Merch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Stark Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stark Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merch in his tracks.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Stark Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark Iii being controlled against the cage.
Merch with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Stark Iii breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stark Iii drives through and clinches with Merch against the cage.

Merch drags the fight down to the ground.

Stark Iii gets to his feet - Merch follows without any prompting.
Merch throws a lazy head kick
and Stark Iii counters with a nice body kick.
Merch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stark Iii sprawls well. Stark Iii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merch gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stark Iii.

Stark Iii drives through and clinches with Merch against the cage.

Stark Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark Iii is fending him off so far but Merch persists. Nope, Stark Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark Iii works over Merch's head and body with a nice combination.
Stark Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stark Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merch tries to clinch up but Stark Iii circles away and keeps his distance.

Stark Iii rushes Merch and presses him up against the cage.
Stark Iii is trying to push Merch away but Merch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stark Iii is trying to force a seperation but Merch has the dominant position.
Stark Iii is trying to break free.
Stark Iii has had enough of the clinch but Merch keeps him there for the moment.

Stark Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark Iii keeps Merch at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stark Iii swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nic Merch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark Iii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark Iii is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Stark Iii. No joy for Merch on that attempt.
Stark Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stark Iii pushes Merch away with a front kick.
Stark Iii wants to clinch up but Merch keeps it at a distance.
Merch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stark Iii avoids it really well and circles away.
Stark Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Stark Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Merch tries to clinch up but Stark Iii circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Merch moves out of range easily.
Stark Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Merch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stark Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Merch. Merch gets slowly back to his feet.
Stark Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Merch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck for Merch with that takedown attempt.
Stark Iii is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Stark Iii misses
and Merch counters with a series of strikes. Stark Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stark Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Merch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nic Merch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark Iii blocks a head kick by Merch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Stark Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark Iii 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Steven Stark Iii!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Steven Stark Iii!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Steven Stark Iii!

Steven Stark Iii wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Schwarzwelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tomas Schwarzwelder has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Schwarzwelder
vs
Dark

199 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Popeye Nutritional Supplement

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomas Schwarzwelder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dark Dark!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwarzwelder as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dark.
Dark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schwarzwelder's waist but Schwarzwelder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dark off to one side.
Tomas Schwarzwelder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Dark.
Schwarzwelder leaves Dark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schwarzwelder tries to counter with a takedown but Dark is quick to defend against it.
Schwarzwelder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Schwarzwelder throws a leg kick but Dark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark goes for a double leg but Schwarzwelder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schwarzwelder continues to drive forward.
Dark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dark misses with a takedown attempt - Schwarzwelder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schwarzwelder rushes Dark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dark tries for a takedown but Schwarzwelder manages to get underhooks.
Schwarzwelder is stalling here.

Schwarzwelder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwarzwelder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzwelder wants it to stay on the feet.
Dark staying out of range there.
Dark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schwarzwelder defends it well.

Dark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Schwarzwelder pulls Dark in close to prevent any damage.
Schwarzwelder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Schwarzwelder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dark defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzwelder controls Dark momentarily but Dark frees himself.
Dark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dark won't allow Schwarzwelder to sweep him here.
Dark with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schwarzwelder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dark throws an elbow that misses. Schwarzwelder uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dark's guard. Nice move by Schwarzwelder!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schwarzwelder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark controlling the position.
Schwarzwelder slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzwelder controlling the action here.
Dark is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Schwarzwelder.
Schwarzwelder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dark's head.

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.
Dark is doing well to control the position and prevent Schwarzwelder from advancing to side control.
Schwarzwelder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dark with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schwarzwelder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dark is controlling Schwarzwelder's trapped leg to prevent Schwarzwelder from advancing to side control.
Schwarzwelder trying to control from Dark's half guard. Dark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwarzwelder throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schwarzwelder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Schwarzwelder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Schwarzwelder manages to break the clinch.
Schwarzwelder misses the shot to the body.
Schwarzwelder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Schwarzwelder shoots in and gets a takedown into Dark's guard.
Dark wants to sweep but no luck.
Dark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schwarzwelder puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schwarzwelder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzwelder wants to control but Dark is keeping him busy.
Schwarzwelder frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwarzwelder working the ground and pound effectively.

It looks like Dark Dark has been cut.
Schwarzwelder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dark can do to turn this around?
Schwarzwelder throws some wild stikes that Dark manages to avoid easily.
Dark is working to get back to half guard.
Schwarzwelder lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Dark! Schwarzwelder sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Dark and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tomas Schwarzwelder!