QFC Tournament 936 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rose (ranked 4818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Coretto (ranked 4779 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rose
vs
Coretto

183 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 New York, Miguel Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Coretto!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coretto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Coretto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coretto manages to end up in side control.
Rose is looking for a sweep.
Rose wants to control but Coretto postures up.

Coretto stands up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rose jumps guard.
Coretto throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Rose wants to control from the top but Coretto keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coretto working a defensive guard here.
Coretto wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Coretto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose wants to control from the top but Coretto keeps moving.
Coretto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rose wants to stand but Coretto is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Coretto feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rose uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coretto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rose.

Rose drives through and clinches with Coretto against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to get back to striking at distance but Coretto won't allow it.
Rose has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coretto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Coretto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rose looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rose bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rose is breathing heavily.

Coretto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Coretto is in Rose's guard.
Coretto is standing up over Rose. Rose looks to escape but Coretto dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Coretto has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coretto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coretto or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Coretto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Rose moves into range and clinches up with Coretto.
Rose is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rose avoiding damage as Coretto throws knees to the body.

Coretto decides to pull guard.
Rose looking to sit in guard and control but Coretto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coretto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Miguel Rose will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose sets himself, and Coretto steps forward looking for the clinch! Rose avoids it this time.
Miguel Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose darts in looking for a takedown but Coretto gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage.
Rose closes the distance and clinches up with Coretto, looking for a takedown. Rose pushes Coretto against the cage but Coretto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Coretto darts in looking for a takedown but Rose gets double underhooks and turns Coretto into the cage.
Coretto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coretto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose lands a body shot.
Coretto goes for a double leg but Rose avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rose continues to drive forward.
Coretto throws a nice looking combination but Rose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rose moves into the clinch.
Coretto fails to pull guard.
Miguel Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvis Coretto.
Coretto is breathing heavily.

Rose jumps guard.
Rose wants to sweep here but Coretto controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coretto is working Rose over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Coretto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coretto wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Coretto looking to sit in guard and control but Rose gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coretto is on top in guard.

Coretto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Coretto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rose!

Miguel Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coretto is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coretto prevents Rose from moving into mount.
Rose working away.
A control attempt from Coretto but he's now mounted!
Coretto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rose content just to control the position here.
Coretto wants to hold on but Rose pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rose content just to control the position here.
Coretto wants to control but Rose is having none of it.
Rose landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coretto tries to hold on but Rose pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Rose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Coretto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Coretto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Coretto shoots in.
Coretto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coretto misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Coretto.
A lazy left from Rose finds it's target.
Rose misses with a kick to the body
and Coretto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rose will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coretto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Coretto's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coretto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Coretto working for a triangle but Rose defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coretto is working an open guard so Rose takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Coretto fails with an attempt to clinch.

Rose has closed the distance and engaged Coretto in a clinch.
Rose tries to pull guard but Coretto holds him up against the cage and eventually Rose drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose jumps guard but Coretto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

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

Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coretto.
Rose throws a lazy head kick

and Coretto counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Coretto.
Rose wants to take the fight to the mat but Coretto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Coretto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coretto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Coretto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Coretto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rose manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rose looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coretto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coretto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coretto stops Rose from standing up.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Coretto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rose's head.
Rose keeping full guard, as Coretto tries to pass.
Rose working a defensive guard here.
Coretto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rose's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coretto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rose sprawls well. Rose wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coretto gets slowly back to his feet.
Elvis Coretto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miguel Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coretto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Rose.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Miguel Rose!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Miguel Rose!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Miguel Rose!

Miguel Rose wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zac Rogers (ranked 4948 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 4727 p4p, 0 weight class). Zac Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rogers
vs
Brown

188 cm
19
158 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

208 cm
22
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 New York, Zac Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers blocks a low kick nicely.
Brown closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rogers! Brown dives in looking to finish! Rogers is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gowdy (ranked 5267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Big B (ranked 4819 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anderson Gowdy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gowdy
vs
Big B

200 cm
19
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

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 New York, Anderson Gowdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Big B!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big B keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Big B manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gowdy on his heels. He'll look to pass Gowdy's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Gowdy is looking for a triangle but Big B pushes his legs off easily.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B distracts Gowdy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Big B trying to control but Gowdy is working from the bottom.
Big B wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big B with a nice head shot there.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Gowdy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Big B defends well.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big B is looking to pass into half guard but Gowdy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gowdy is in guard.

Big B trying to control the position.

Big B is looking for a triangle but Gowdy pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big B wants to control but Gowdy passes easily into half guard.
Gowdy passes into side control, despite Big B's attempt to control the position.

Gowdy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big B knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Big B tries to bench press Gowdy off him but Gowdy keeps the position.
Gowdy throws a strike aimed at the side of Big B's head but Big B avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big B tries to buck Gowdy off but Gowdy is having none of it.
Big B struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Big B is trying to get back to half guard.
Big B keeps trying to improve his position.

Gowdy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Big B 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gowdy throws a right and a left that Big B avoids nicely.
Anderson Gowdy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gowdy misses with a head kick.
Big B tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gowdy tries to clinch but Big B is having none of it.
Gowdy tries to clinch

and Big B counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gowdy!
Gowdy is looking for a sweep.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Big B has eaten all the pies!
Gowdy is breathing heavily.
Big B tries to advance to mount but Gowdy denies him.
Big B wants to control but Gowdy is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Gowdy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Big B fails with the takedown.
Gowdy throws a big counter combination but Big B scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gowdy lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big B is defended easily by Gowdy.
Gowdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Anderson Gowdy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Big B.
Gowdy cracks the inside of Big B's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gowdy lands a head kick. Big B smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Big B is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gowdy's half guard.
Gowdy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big B can do to turn this around?
Big B working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gowdy wants to improve his position but Big B is controlling well.
Gowdy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Big B scores with a couple of nice shots.
Big B is looking to pass Gowdy's guard but actually Gowdy recovers to full guard.
Big B trying to control the position from guard on top but Gowdy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gowdy wants to sweep here but Big B controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gowdy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big B preventing the sweep.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
Big B wants to pass the guard but Gowdy is keeping the position.
Big B wants to control from the top but Gowdy keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big B fails with a takedown attempt.
Gowdy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Big B fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gowdy to the ground. Big B is now in Gowdy's guard.

Gowdy pushes Big B off and scrambles back to his feet.
Big B shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gowdy pinned against the cage. Gowdy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Big B's leg. Big B is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson Gowdy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gowdy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

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

Gowdy manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gowdy moves into the clinch.
Gowdy trying to control the position but instead, Big B has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gowdy into the cage.
Big B drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gowdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big B shoots for a double leg takedown but Gowdy sprawls well. He's pushed Big B's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Gowdy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Big B closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gowdy circles away.
Big B fails with the takedown.
Gowdy lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Gowdy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gowdy darts in looking for a takedown but Big B gets double underhooks and turns Gowdy into the cage.
Big B slips a jab and a cross from Gowdy.
Gowdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big B pinned against the cage. Big B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Big B closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gowdy's guard.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big B trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Gowdy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Big B tries to free his leg and advance position but Gowdy is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gowdy keeping moving, preventing Big B from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Big B darts in looking for a takedown but Gowdy gets double underhooks and turns Big B into the cage.
Gowdy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Big B misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anderson Gowdy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big B avoids the head kick by Gowdy.
Big B defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gowdy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Gowdy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gowdy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big B pinned against the cage. Big B gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Big B changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gowdy tries to avoid it but Big B manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gowdy to the ground. Gowdy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gowdy as Big B shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Gowdy as Big B shoots in.
Big B fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Big B.
That kick from Gowdy tenderised Big B's leg. Big B is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy stuffs the takedown.
Gowdy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Big B just manages to avoid it.
Big B shoots in for a takedown but Gowdy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big B fails to land the takedown.
As Big B looks to move away, Gowdy throws a big counter combo but Big B just gets out of the way.

Gowdy has closed the distance and engaged Big B in a clinch.

Gowdy breaks from the clinch.

Gowdy clinches up against the cage.
Gowdy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Big B blocks it with crossed arms.
Big B is trying to push Gowdy away but Gowdy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Gowdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gowdy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gowdy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gowdy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Big B shoots in and gets a takedown into Gowdy's guard.
Christian Big B has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Big B must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gowdy trying to control the position here.
Big B slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big B landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gowdy tries to bench press Big B off him but Big B keeps the position.
Big B cracks Gowdy with a big right hand but Gowdy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Big B working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gowdy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gowdy, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Anderson Gowdy!

Anderson Gowdy wins by unanimous decision!
Anderson Gowdy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Kill (ranked 4926 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Frki (ranked 4813 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Frki's choice of entrance music: Pukni puÅ¡kom. Bill Kill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kill
vs
Frki

185 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

207 cm
21
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 New York, Bill Kill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, San Frki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kill shoots in for a takedown but Frki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frki throws out a counter right but Kill avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Kill misses its intended target.
Kill wants to clinch.

Kill tries to keep at a distance but Frki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kill is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Frki to keep the fight standing.
Kill tries to break free but Frki pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kill wants to break free but Frki has control.
Frki blocks a body shot from Kill.
Frki wants a takedown.

Frki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kill regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Frki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kill looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kill looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kill!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frki tries to improve position but can't.
Kill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frki keeps working.
Frki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frki keeps working.
Kill scores with punches from side control.
Frki tries to improve position but can't.
Kill content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Kill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kill lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kill just content to control the position.
Frki struggling a bit here.
Frki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kill in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Frki.

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.
Kill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frki's head.
Frki wants to stand and escape but Kill is having none of it.
Kill wants to control from the top but Frki keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Frki dives in and grabs Kill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kill pushes down on Frki's head and hops out.
Kill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frki.

It looks like Bill Kill has been cut.
Kill moves to clinch but Frki breaks away
and Frki counters with a big right hand! Oh Kill is in trouble here! Frki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). San Frki!