QFC Tournament 946 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Kijowsky (ranked 4678 p4p, 0 weight class) and Federicco Barraca (ranked 4681 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.

Kijowsky
vs
Barraca

200 cm
22
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristof Kijowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Federicco Barraca!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kijowsky throws a sloppy head kick
and Barraca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barraca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kijowsky.
Kijowsky avoids the body shot from Barraca.
Barraca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barraca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kijowsky wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Kijowsky moves into range and clinches up with Barraca.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kijowsky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Barraca's brow.

Kijowsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kijowsky moves out of range as Barraca throws a body kick.

Kijowsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kijowsky.

It looks like Federicco Barraca has been cut.
Barraca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kijowsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barraca pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Barraca smiles and moves away.
Kijowsky darts in looking for a takedown but Barraca gets double underhooks and turns Kijowsky into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristof Kijowsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kijowsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barraca dives in and grabs Kijowsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kijowsky pushes down on Barraca's head and hops out.

Kijowsky has Barraca up against the cage in a clinch.
Kijowsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kijowsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Kijowsky breaks from the clinch.
Barraca is looking to clinch.
Kijowsky is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barraca.

Kijowsky moves into the clinch.
Kijowsky is trying to pull guard but Barraca turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraca wants a takedown.
Kijowsky is looking to take this one to the mat.

Barraca decides to pull guard.

Barraca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kijowsky escapes and throws Barraca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Barraca is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kijowsky stands up and beckons Barraca to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Barraca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barraca misses with a takedown attempt - Kijowsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kijowsky lands with a nice combination. Barraca backs away looking to recover.
Barraca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kijowsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barraca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kijowsky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kijowsky.
Kijowsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barraca sprawls well. Barraca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kijowsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Kijowsky is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kijowsky's waist but Kijowsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barraca off to one side.
Barraca misses with a head kick.
Kijowsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Kijowsky feinted with a counter takedown.

Barraca instigates a clinch.

Kijowsky manages to break the clinch.

Barraca tries to keep at a distance but Kijowsky has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kijowsky breaks from the clinch.
Kijowsky fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barraca throws a body punch but Kijowsky moves out of range.
Barraca just misses with a punch to the body.
Kijowsky blocks a head kick by Barraca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Kijowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Federicco Barraca's cut.
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.

Kijowsky dives in and grabs Barraca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barraca pushes down on Kijowsky's head and hops out.
Kijowsky throws a head kick that Barraca semi-blocks.
Barraca shoots in looking for a takedown but Kijowsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barraca's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kijowsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barraca or perhaps it was just good defense by Kijowsky, which made it look bad.
Kijowsky lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kristof Kijowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federicco Barraca.
Kijowsky takes a swing at Barraca's ribcage but misses.
Barraca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kijowsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barraca somewhat.
Barraca is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraca slaps away a takedown attempt from Kijowsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barraca shoots in looking for a takedown. Kijowsky tries to sprawl out of it but Barraca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kijowsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Kijowsky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kijowsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barraca can do to turn this around?
Kijowsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barraca's waist but Barraca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kijowsky off to one side.
Kijowsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kijowsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Kijowsky moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

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

Kijowsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barraca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barraca throwing strikes but missing.
Barraca wants to control from the top but Kijowsky keeps moving.
Kijowsky has control of Barraca's left arm, preventing Barraca from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraca trying to control but Kijowsky is working from the bottom.
Barraca is looking to stand up but Kijowsky won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barraca shoots in for a takedown but Kijowsky shows good takedown defense.
Kijowsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Barraca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kijowsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barraca fails with a takedown attempt.
Kijowsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barraca slaps away a takedown attempt from Kijowsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Kijowsky as Barraca shoots in.
Barraca wants to clinch.
Kijowsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barraca pinned against the cage. Barraca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kijowsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kijowsky shoots in for a takedown but Barraca shows good takedown defense.
Barraca looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kijowsky is fending him off so far but Barraca persists. Nope, Kijowsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Kijowsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Kijowsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Federicco Barraca's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Kijowsky tries to keep at a distance but Barraca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barraca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barraca tries to pull guard but Kijowsky won't allow it.
Kijowsky lands a nice elbow.
Barraca has Kijowsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kijowsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kijowsky manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Barraca as Kijowsky shoots in.
Barraca is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kijowsky clinches.
Kijowsky tries for a takedown but Barraca manages to get underhooks.
Barraca throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kristof Kijowsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barraca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kijowsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kristof Kijowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Federicco Barraca.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky tries to pull guard but Barraca holds him up against the cage and eventually Kijowsky drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kijowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barraca misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kijowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barraca circles away.
Kijowsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barraca sprawls well. Barraca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kijowsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Barraca looks for a takedown but Kijowsky sprawls well.
Barraca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kijowsky defends it nicely.
Kijowsky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barraca manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Barraca does no damage.
Kijowsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Barraca. Barraca gets slowly back to his feet.

Kijowsky clinches.
Barraca with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kijowsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barraca is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky stalling the fight.
Barraca tries to break the clinch but Kijowsky is controlling the position.
Kijowsky jumps guard but Barraca stands there with Kijowsky around his waist. Kijowsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kijowsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barraca's efforts to push away.
Barraca is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kijowsky to keep the fight standing.
Kijowsky goes for a takedown attempt but Barraca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Barraca with that takedown attempt.
Kijowsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barraca with a poor takedown

and Kijowsky counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barraca pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Kijowsky with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barraca is defended easily by Kijowsky.

Kijowsky instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kijowsky prevents a takedown attempt there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristof Kijowsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kijowsky 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Kristof Kijowsky!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kristof Kijowsky!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kristof Kijowsky!

Kristof Kijowsky wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between World Wonderland (ranked 4685 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Grabowski (ranked 3014 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.

Wonderland
vs
Grabowski

200 cm
22
254 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

211 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, World Wonderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardo Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonderland leaves Grabowski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense.

Wonderland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grabowski is looking to stand back up but Wonderland counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Grabowski.

Wonderland winds up and cracks Grabowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Wonderland there.
Wonderland controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wonderland is looking for a kimura here.
Wonderland trying to control the pace.

Grabowski looking for subs from the bottom but Wonderland mounts him!
Wonderland controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grabowski has left one of his arms exposed and Wonderland doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Grabowski screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). World Wonderland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Janusz Spotify (ranked 4677 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampasa Pusilla (ranked 3013 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.

Spotify
vs
Pusilla

200 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janusz Spotify!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sampasa Pusilla!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spotify attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pusilla tries to clinch there but Spotify circles away.

Spotify rushes Pusilla and presses him up against the cage.

Spotify gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pusilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Spotify decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pusilla, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pusilla or perhaps it was just good defense by Spotify, which made it look bad.
Pusilla tries to clinch up.
Spotify tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spotify shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Spotify was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spotify remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pusilla wants to control but Spotify postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotify controlling the position.
Pusilla is looking for a sweep.

Spotify is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pusilla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.

Spotify stands up.
Pusilla is looking to clinch.
Pusilla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Spotify scores with a takedown into Pusilla's guard.
Spotify content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pusilla is trying to control the position but Spotify postures up.
Pusilla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spotify. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pusilla looking for a sweep. Not yet Pusilla, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotify passes into half guard.
Spotify works his way into full mount!

Pusilla has left one of his arms exposed and Spotify doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Pusilla screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Janusz Spotify!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Kartofloson (ranked 4676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardinho Grabowski (ranked 4673 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.

Kartofloson
vs
Grabowski

150 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

222 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Kartofloson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonardinho Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grabowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kartofloson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grabowski, which made it look bad.
Kartofloson throws a chopping leg kick but Grabowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kartofloson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grabowski.
Kartofloson misses with a takedown attempt - Grabowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kartofloson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kartofloson swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kartofloson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grabowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Grabowski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grabowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kartofloson up against the cage.
Grabowski stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grabowski manages to break the clinch.
Grabowski leaves Kartofloson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grabowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kartofloson defends it well.
Kartofloson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Grabowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Grabowski dives in and scores a takedown into Kartofloson's guard.
Kartofloson keeping moving, preventing Grabowski from controlling successfully.
Grabowski wants to stand but Kartofloson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kartofloson working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson is looking to stand up but Grabowski isn't so interested in that idea.
Grabowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grabowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Grabowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kartofloson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grabowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grabowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kartofloson as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kartofloson really is a fat lump.
Grabowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kartofloson.
Nice sprawl there from Kartofloson as Grabowski shoots in.
Kartofloson scores with a nice body kick.
Grabowski looks winded!
Kartofloson dives in for a single leg takedown but Grabowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grabowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kartofloson's waist but Kartofloson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grabowski off to one side.
Kartofloson tries to clinch up.

Grabowski tries to keep at a distance but Kartofloson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grabowski is trying to pull guard but Kartofloson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Kartofloson has Grabowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kartofloson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Grabowski tumbling to the mat - Kartofloson dives into Grabowski's guard.
Kartofloson controlling from the top position.

Kartofloson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski working a defensive guard but Kartofloson manages to pass into side control anyway.
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 Kris Kartofloson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Grabowski is trying to force a seperation but Kartofloson has the dominant position.
Kartofloson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kartofloson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kartofloson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grabowski up against the cage.

Grabowski breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Kartofloson closes the distance and pushes Grabowski back into the cage.

Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski tries a low kick but Kartofloson avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartofloson tries for a takedown but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kris Kartofloson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartofloson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grabowski swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Kartofloson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski looks for a takedown but Kartofloson sprawls well.

Kartofloson pushes Grabowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kartofloson lands a nice knee to the body.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grabowski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Grabowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Kartofloson on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grabowski! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grabowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grabowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kartofloson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grabowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grabowski unleashes a big counter combination but Kartofloson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Leonardinho Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kartofloson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kartofloson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grabowski swivels and escapes.
Grabowski looks for a takedown but Kartofloson sprawls well.
Grabowski throws a right and a left that Kartofloson avoids nicely.
Grabowski blocks a head kick by Kartofloson.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kartofloson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grabowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kartofloson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kartofloson.
Kartofloson controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabowski tries to improve position but can't.

Kartofloson decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kartofloson slaps away a takedown attempt from Grabowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grabowski leaves Kartofloson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kartofloson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grabowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Kartofloson shoots in for a takedown but Grabowski shows good takedown defense.
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 Kris Kartofloson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kartofloson darts in and clinches Grabowski up against the cage.
Grabowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Grabowski.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kartofloson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kartofloson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Kartofloson won't allow it.
Kris Kartofloson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardinho Grabowski.

Grabowski pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kartofloson wants to control from the top but Grabowski keeps moving.
Grabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grabowski keeping full guard, as Kartofloson tries to pass.

Grabowski is working an open guard so Kartofloson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kartofloson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kartofloson.
Grabowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grabowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartofloson's elbow.
Grabowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartofloson.
Kartofloson is trying to pull guard but Grabowski has him pressed against the cage.
Grabowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grabowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grabowski tries to pull guard but Kartofloson holds him up against the cage and eventually Grabowski drops back down to his feet.
Kartofloson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kartofloson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grabowski avoids it.
Kartofloson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kartofloson is looking for a takedown.
Grabowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kartofloson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

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

Kartofloson moves into the clinch.
Kartofloson is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kartofloson throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grabowski prevents it.

Kartofloson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grabowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Grabowski. No joy for Kartofloson on that attempt.
Kartofloson wants to clinch up but Grabowski keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grabowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grabowski shoots in looking for a takedown. Kartofloson tries to sprawl out of it but Grabowski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kartofloson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartofloson shoots in for a double leg but Grabowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kartofloson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grabowski tries to avoid it but Kartofloson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grabowski to the ground. Grabowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grabowski.
Kartofloson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grabowski is fending him off so far but Kartofloson persists. Nope, Grabowski circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kartofloson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grabowski somewhat.
Leonardinho Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Kartofloson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kartofloson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kris Kartofloson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kris Kartofloson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kris Kartofloson!

Kris Kartofloson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailunas Pusilla (ranked 4672 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Gitar (ranked 4683 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.

Pusilla
vs
Gitar

222 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sailunas Pusilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Gitar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pusilla misses with a few strikes there.
Gitar shoots in looking for a takedown but Pusilla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gitar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pusilla is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gitar.
Gitar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pusilla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pusilla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gitar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pusilla counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Gitar moves into the clinch.
Pusilla managing to block the knees to the body from Gitar.
Pusilla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gitar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pusilla just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sailunas Pusilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Gitar.

Pusilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gitar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pusilla fails with the takedown

and Gitar counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gitar tries to pull guard but Pusilla holds him up against the cage and eventually Gitar drops back down to his feet.
Gitar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pusilla pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Gitar jumps guard.
Pusilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gitar is retaining full guard.
Pusilla stops Gitar from standing up.
Pusilla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gitar is keeping the position for now.
Gitar wants to sweep but no luck.
Gitar is trying to control the position but Pusilla postures up.
Gitar keeping moving, preventing Pusilla from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gitar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Pusilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Gitar clinches up with Pusilla and pushes him back against the cage.
Gitar keeps control of Pusilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gitar manages to break the clinch.
Gitar wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pusilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gitar swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gitar takes the fight into the clinch.

Gitar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pusilla has a takedown stuffed.

Pusilla takes the fight into the clinch.
Gitar avoids a wild elbow strike from Pusilla.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gitar looking to slow down the pace here.
Pusilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Pusilla breaks the clinch.
Gitar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pusilla.
Gitar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pusilla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pusilla closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gitar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gitar wants a takedown.
Gitar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pusilla's efforts to push away.
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 Sailunas Pusilla will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gitar shoots in for a takedown but Pusilla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pusilla tries to close the distance and clinch but Gitar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gitar closes the distance and pushes Pusilla back into the cage.
Gitar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pusilla.

Pusilla jumps guard and drags Gitar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gitar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pusilla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pusilla keeping full guard, as Gitar tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pusilla seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pusilla is looking to stand up but Gitar isn't so interested in that idea.
Gitar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pusilla is keeping the position for now.
Gitar wants to control from the top but Pusilla keeps moving.
Pusilla wants to get back to his feet but Gitar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Pusilla lands with a nice combination. Gitar backs away looking to recover.
Pusilla misses with a takedown attempt - Gitar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pusilla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailunas Pusilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gitar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pusilla as he avoids it easily.
Gitar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Gitar.
Gitar tries to close the distance and clinch but Pusilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pusilla feinted with a counter takedown.
Pusilla throws a head kick that misses.
Pusilla throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gitar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gitar closes the distance and clinches.

Gitar jumps guard and drags Pusilla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pusilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Gitar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pusilla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pusilla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gitar has his feet on Pusilla's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gitar misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gitar is defended easily by Pusilla.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gitar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pusilla defends well and Gitar ends up having to push Pusilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Pusilla has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pusilla.
Gitar is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Pusilla jumps guard and drags Gitar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pusilla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pusilla thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gitar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gitar trying to control but Pusilla is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Red Gitar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Gitar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gitar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gitar tries to bum rush Pusilla with a series of wild strikes but Pusilla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gitar doesn't manage to clinch there - Pusilla circles away.
Pusilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Pusilla shoots for a takedown but Gitar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gitar goes for a double leg but Pusilla avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pusilla continues to drive forward.
Pusilla seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gitar punishes Pusilla's body with a nice straight punch.
Pusilla connects with a solid leg kick.
Pusilla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gitar.
Sailunas Pusilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Gitar.
Gitar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pusilla clinches up with Gitar and pushes him back against the cage.
Gitar tries to pull guard but Pusilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Pusilla decides to pull guard.
Pusilla working a defensive guard but Gitar passes into half guard.
Pusilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pusilla is positioning himself well to prevent Gitar advancing to mount.
Pusilla is staying active underneath Gitar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gitar is working away from the top position though.
Gitar is just content to waste time from the top position. Pusilla takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Pusilla is looking for a triangle but Gitar pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gitar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pusilla keeping moving, preventing Gitar from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gitar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sailunas Pusilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pusilla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Gitar clinches up with Pusilla and pushes him back against the cage.
Gitar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pusilla wants to take the fight to the mat but Gitar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gitar stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pusilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gitar prevents Pusilla from breaking the clinch.
Gitar gets underhooks to prevent Pusilla's takedown attempt.

Gitar manages to break the clinch.
Pusilla stuffs the takedown attempt from Gitar. Gitar gets slowly back to his feet.
Gitar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pusilla counters with a one-two to the body.
Pusilla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gitar defends well and Pusilla ends up having to push Gitar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pusilla tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gitar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gitar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sailunas Pusilla showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pusilla 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Sailunas Pusilla!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sailunas Pusilla!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Red Gitar!

Sailunas Pusilla wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pioterus Kowalski (ranked 4675 p4p, 0 weight class) and My Bells (ranked 4684 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.

Kowalski
vs
Bells

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

211 cm
23
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pioterus Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, My Bells!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bells misses with a head kick.
Kowalski is looking for a counter combo.
Kowalski shoots in but Bells avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bells works over Kowalski's head and body with a nice combination.
Bells misses with a combination

and Kowalski counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Bells has his feet on Kowalski's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bells shoots in but no luck this time.
Kowalski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bells manages to circle out of the way.

Bells tries to keep at a distance but Kowalski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bells lands with a short shot to the head.

Bells manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bells shoots for a takedown but Kowalski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kowalski closes the distance and pushes Bells back into the cage.
Bells swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bells can't get the takedown.
Pioterus Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of My Bells.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Bells is controlling the position.
Bells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Bells working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kowalski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kowalski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Kowalski manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bells fails with a takedown attempt.
Bells shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls well. He's pushed Bells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kowalski throws a counter high kick but Bells was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kowalski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bells counters with a head kick. That will keep Kowalski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bells tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kowalski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bells somewhat.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.

Kowalski moves into range and clinches up with Bells.
Kowalski stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bells misses with a takedown attempt

and Kowalski counters by clinching up.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bells shoots for a double leg takedown but Kowalski sprawls well. He's pushed Bells's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kowalski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Kowalski.
Bells looks winded!
Bells shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kowalski defends it nicely.
Kowalski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bells sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kowalski somewhat.
Bells pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bells.
That kick from Bells tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Kowalski to work.
Bells is trying to maintain a safe position but Kowalski gets an underhook and turns Bells into the cage.
Kowalski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bells walks away with a smile on his face. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kowalski tries to clinch there but Bells circles away.
Bells lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kowalski's sensitive parts.
Bells stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
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 Pioterus Kowalski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kowalski wants to clinch.

Kowalski clinches up against the cage.
Bells is trying to break the clinch but Kowalski has him pressed against the cage.

Kowalski pulls Bells into guard.
Kowalski controls Bells momentarily but Bells frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kowalski looking for a guillotine here but Bells defends easily.
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bells controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bells is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bells creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kowalski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Bells tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalski manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kowalski is looking to control Bells's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalski avoid being mounted?
Kowalski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kowalski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Bells from controlling successfully.
Bells postures up in Kowalski's guard and throws a big left but Kowalski blocks it.
Bells forces his way into half guard.

Bells is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kowalski tries to roll over but Bells keeps him under control.

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.
Kowalski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bells is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bells fails with a takedown attempt.
Bells swats away the attempt to clinch by Kowalski.
Bells pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but My Bells will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kowalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A head kick misses from Kowalski.
Bells tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kowalski swivels and escapes.
Bells closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Bells pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bells gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bells is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pioterus Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of My Bells.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.
Kowalski sets himself, and Bells steps forward looking for the clinch! Kowalski avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowalski.
As Kowalski backs off Bells throws a huge counter combo but Kowalski manages to avoid it all.
Bells has his takedown stuffed

and Kowalski counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bells tries to pull guard but Kowalski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bells takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bells is working for takedown but Kowalski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kowalski wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowalski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bells looks for a takedown but Kowalski sprawls well.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bells shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalski sprawls well. Kowalski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bells gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt - Bells sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bells swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kowalski instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bells pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalski dives in for a single leg takedown but Bells sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bells darts in looking for a takedown but Kowalski gets double underhooks and turns Bells into the cage.
Kowalski throws a quick counter head kick but Bells was just out of range.
Kowalski swats away the attempt to clinch by Bells.
Kowalski shoots in and drives through. Bells sprawls well.
Bells fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bells.
Kowalski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws a sloppy head kick and Bells moves out of range easily.
Kowalski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bells.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Bells, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Bells against the cage but Bells circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bells.

Kowalski moves into the clinch.
Pioterus Kowalski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalski is trying to pull guard but Bells has him pressed against the cage.
Bells tries to pull guard but Kowalski holds him up against the cage and eventually Bells drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski tries to pull guard but Bells forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Bells manages to pull guard.
Bells wants to sweep but no luck.
Bells working a defensive guard here.
Bells looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bells avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bells is working an open guard so Kowalski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pioterus Kowalski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalski 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pioterus Kowalski!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pioterus Kowalski!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pioterus Kowalski!

Pioterus Kowalski wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Barraca (ranked 4680 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tek Dog (ranked 4679 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.

Barraca
vs
Dog

222 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francisco Barraca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tek Dog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barraca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dog defends well and Barraca ends up having to push Dog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Barraca rushes Dog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dog 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.
Barraca goes for a takedown attempt but Dog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Barraca forces Dog back against the cage and clinches.

Dog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barraca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dog swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, jab by Dog - just one landing.

It looks like Francisco Barraca has been cut.
Barraca darts in looking for a takedown but Dog gets double underhooks and turns Barraca into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Barraca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraca lands a slapping body shot.
Barraca shoots in for a double leg but Dog sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dog stuffs the takedown.

Dog moves into the clinch successfully.

Dog manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog wants to control the position but Barraca says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barraca is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barraca stops Dog from standing up.

Dog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barraca is aware though and is defending well.
Barraca wants to control from the top but Dog keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog is trying to keep Barraca in close.
Dog is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraca tries to get to full guard but Dog has control of the leg.
Dog thows a huge punch but Barraca dodges it nicely.
Barraca trying to control from the bottom.
Barraca tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Barraca is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barraca blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dog.
Dog is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barraca is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Barraca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dog counters with a one-two to the body.
Dog fails with the takedown
and Barraca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Barraca gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Barraca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barraca leaves Dog with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barraca as he jumps to the side.
Dog looks winded!
Barraca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog doesn't manage to clinch there - Barraca circles away.
Barraca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Barraca has closed the distance and engaged Dog in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tek Dog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Barraca's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dog or perhaps it was just good defense by Barraca, which made it look bad.
Barraca tries to counter with a takedown but Dog is quick to defend against it.
Barraca really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barraca's waist but Barraca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dog off to one side.
Barraca stuffs the takedown attempt from Dog. Dog gets slowly back to his feet.
Francisco Barraca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tek Dog.
Barraca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barraca somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barraca fails to land the takedown.
Francisco Barraca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barraca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barraca misses with a double jab

and Dog counters by clinching up.

Dog manages to break the clinch.
Barraca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barraca doesn't manage to clinch there - Dog circles away.
Dog goes for a double leg but Barraca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barraca continues to drive forward.
Dog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barraca.
And Dog tries to counter it with a takedown but Barraca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barraca lands with an uppercut that bounces Dog off the cage and back into range.
No luck for Dog with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barraca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barraca keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barraca tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Dog wants to counter with a clinch but Barraca pushes him away.
Barraca shoots in but Dog avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to take the fight to the mat but Barraca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dog - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dog tries to break the clinch but Barraca is controlling the position.
Dog is trying to pull guard but Barraca turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Barraca manages to break the clinch.
Barraca throws a head kick that misses.
Dog stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dog wants it to stay on the feet.
Barraca lands a front kick.
Barraca stuffs the takedown.
Barraca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barraca.
Barraca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Barraca.
Tek Dog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barraca shoots for a takedown but Dog saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dog dives in and grabs Barraca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barraca pushes down on Dog's head and hops out.
Dog shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barraca moves in looking to clinch but Dog pushes him off.
Barraca shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.

Barraca closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tek Dog will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Francisco Barraca's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dog closes the distance and pushes Barraca back into the cage.

Barraca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barraca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dog swivels and escapes.
Barraca shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dog defends it nicely.
Dog stuffs the takedown attempt from Barraca. Barraca gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Barraca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog darts in looking for a takedown but Barraca gets double underhooks and turns Dog into the cage.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barraca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barraca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Barraca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog fails with a takedown attempt.
Barraca tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.

Dog closes the distance and pushes Barraca back into the cage.
Come on Dog - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Barraca jumps guard and drags Dog to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dog wants to control from the top but Barraca keeps moving.
Dog pushing down on Barraca's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barraca wants to get back to full guard.
Barraca missing with punches from the bottom.
Barraca is refusing to be controlled, as Dog sits in half guard.
Barraca is trying to get back to full guard.

Dog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dog looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog wants to free his trapped foot but Barraca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barraca is trying to stand back up but Dog is controlling him

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dog tries to land a front kick but Barraca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Dog moves into the clinch successfully.

Dog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dog shoots in looking for a takedown. Barraca tries to sprawl out of it but Dog keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barraca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barraca shoots in but no luck this time.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Barraca shows good takedown defense.
Barraca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barraca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dog but Dog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barraca.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Tek Dog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tek Dog!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Tek Dog!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Tek Dog!

Tek Dog wins by unanimous decision!