Dynasty FC 4: Showdown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Stumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brijwanth J (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stumps
vs
J

183 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 10 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Stumps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brijwanth J!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by J. Beautiful body shot.
Stumps fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stumps shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
J keeps the fight on the outside.
Stumps closes the distance and clinches up with J, looking for a takedown. Stumps pushes J against the ropes but J circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stumps wants to clinch up but J keeps it at a distance.
Stumps fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Stumps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Stumps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stumps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stumps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from J.
J looks to land a left hand but Stumps moved out of range nicely.
Malcolm Stumps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stumps steps to the side to avoid the strikes from J.
Stumps tries to close the distance and clinch up but J swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by J!

That's one minute gone in the round.
J tries to bum rush Stumps with a series of wild strikes but Stumps uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
J swats away the attempt to clinch by Stumps.
J misses with a jab, cross combination.
J throws a series of strikes that have Stumps backpedaling.
J misses with a two punch combination.
J misses with the combination.
Stumps looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
J lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stumps is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stumps fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stumps has a takedown stuffed.
J keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
J avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stumps dives in and grabs J's left leg, looking for a takedown. J pushes down on Stumps's head and hops out.

Stumps throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. J was covering up waiting for the punch and Stumps finishes the takedown easily into guard.
J wants to get back to his feet but Stumps is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stumps wants to control from the top but J keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stumps stops J from standing up.
J looks gassed!
Stumps postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stumps trying to control the position from guard on top but J is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
J wants to get back to his feet but Stumps is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stumps is looking to clinch but J is avoiding it.

Stumps shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stumps was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stumps trying to control but J is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stumps looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stumps looking to finish J with some ground and pound. This is bad for J!
J really wants to buck Stumps off and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
J is bucking up trying to escape but Stumps cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stumps cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Stumps throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! J has his hands clasped together but Stumps breaks the hold and J is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Stumps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malcolm Stumps!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Pitta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen The DOC vs Earshot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Dennis Pitta has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pitta
vs
Hunter

187 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

180 cm
22
179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Pitta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitta misses with a few strikes there.
Pitta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitta swinging wildly here.
A slow jab from Pitta misses its intended target.
Pitta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitta. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitta misses with a hook.
Pitta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunter.
Hunter slips under a jab.

Pitta gets caught flat footed, as Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pitta defends it easily.

Hunter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pitta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitta's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter trying to control but Pitta is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pitta holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pitta is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pitta wants to stand and escape but instead Hunter has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hunter trying to control but Pitta is working from the bottom.
Hunter passes Pitta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hunter trying to control from half guard but Pitta is working away.
Pitta regains full guard. Nicely done.

Hunter is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Hunter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pitta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pitta has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Pitta dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Pitta throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitta.
Pitta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Pitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Pitta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Pitta is retaining full guard.
Hunter trying to control but Pitta is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitta wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Pitta keeps moving.
Pitta managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pitta keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pitta throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Pitta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitta.
Hunter defending well as Pitta loads up on a big left hand.

Hunter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Hunter tries for a kimura but Pitta is defending well.

Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pitta, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Pitta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pitta has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hunter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pitta, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pitta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Pitta misses.
Pitta throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dennis Pitta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pitta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Pitta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pitta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pitta misses with a double jab

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Pitta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Hunter.
Pitta wants to sweep here but Hunter controlling him for the moment.

Hunter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitta!
Hunter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunter trying to control but Pitta postures up.

Hunter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitta pulls his head out easily.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hunter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Pitta is controlling well.
Pitta tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Pitta wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Dennis Pitta!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jake Hunter!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jake Hunter!

Jake Hunter 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Saw Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saw Stevenson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stevenson
vs
Faber

185 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saw Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Faber!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson scores with a hook.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl out of it but Faber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stevenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faber shoots in but no luck this time.
Saw Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Faber.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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

Stevenson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Faber doesn't defend quickly enough and Stevenson has managed to lock this one up! Can Faber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Stevenson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saw Stevenson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Powell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Donovan
vs
Powell

190 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Powell!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Powell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donovan to the mat! Donovan manages to get full guard.
Powell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Powell thows a big elbow that misses.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Donovan is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
Donovan keeping moving, preventing Powell from controlling successfully.
Powell works over Donovan with some ground and pound from guard.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell cracks Donovan with a solid left hand.

Donovan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powell passes into side control.
Donovan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell lands some shots froms side control.
Donovan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Powell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Powell wants to stand but Donovan has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.
Powell lands with a punch from half guard.
Donovan wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Donovan's temple.
Powell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Donovan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donovan's head.
Donovan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Powell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell throws a strike but Donovan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Donovan working a defensive guard here.
Donovan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Powell scoring with some ground and pound.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan 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.

Powell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Donovan working a defensive guard here.
Donovan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donovan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donovan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donovan stuffs the takedown.
Powell looks gassed!
Powell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Donovan.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powell has his takedown stuffed

and Donovan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Powell's guard now.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Powell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Powell scores with a takedown into Donovan's guard.
Donovan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powell is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Donovan working for a triangle but Powell defends it easily.
Powell postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Powell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Powell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell throws and elbow that misses. Donovan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Powell's guard. Nice move by Donovan!
Donovan throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Powell is breathing heavily.
Donovan trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Powell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Donovan counters with a single leg into guard. Powell didn't expect that.
Donovan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donovan wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Donovan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Donovan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan trying to control the position but Powell is working away.

Donovan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donovan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
Powell defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Powell is looking for a sweep.
Powell takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Powell avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Donovan.
Donovan scoring with punches and elbows.
Donovan in side control, throwing shots but Powell defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ziggy Donovan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Donovan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donovan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Powell is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Powell and Donovan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Donovan wants to stand but Powell is controlling his arm.
Powell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Donovan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Powell is pressing down on Donovan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Donovan trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mikey Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but Powell is keeping the position.

Donovan has gone for a leg lock! Powell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donovan's guard.
Donovan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Donovan 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.
Powell wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Donovan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell is looking to work some ground and pound but Donovan has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donovan's head.
Donovan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Donovan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powell fails with the takedown

and Donovan counters with a takedown into side control.
Powell stops Donovan from passing to mount.

Donovan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Powell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Powell is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Powell.
Well Powell 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Mikey Powell!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Mikey Powell!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Mikey Powell!

Mikey Powell wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzuke Hiroshiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible, by Disturbed. Hanzuke Hiroshiba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Quick
vs
Hiroshiba

186 cm
23
181 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

184 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Deadly Clothing
Rivers Edge Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Quick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanzuke Hiroshiba!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiroshiba throws a solid leg kick but Quick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hiroshiba.

Quick moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiroshiba.
Hiroshiba tries to pull guard but Quick won't allow it.
Quick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Quick is pressed up against the ropes. Hiroshiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quick down to the mat. Quick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nick Quick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiroshiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quick as he avoids it easily.
Nick Quick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzuke Hiroshiba.
Quick wants to clinch.
Donk. Hiroshiba catches Quick right on the button with a cross.
Quick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hiroshiba.
Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quick tries to clinch up but Hiroshiba circles away and keeps his distance.

Quick forces Hiroshiba back against the ropes and clinches.
Hiroshiba avoids a wild elbow strike from Quick.
Quick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiroshiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiroshiba avoids a wild elbow strike from Quick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hiroshiba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Quick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiroshiba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quick prevents it.
Quick swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Hiroshiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hiroshiba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quick.
Quick throws a sloppy head kick and Hiroshiba moves out of range easily.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba is having none of it.
Hiroshiba looks to score with a jab to the body but Quick is just out of range.
Hiroshiba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quick is out of range and Hiroshiba settles back down.
Hiroshiba circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hiroshiba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hiroshiba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Quick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiroshiba defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Quick's guard.
Hiroshiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hiroshiba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Quick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hiroshiba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quick has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hiroshiba thows a huge punch but Quick dodges it nicely.

Hiroshiba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hiroshiba is working for a kimura but Quick is defending it quite comfortably.
Hiroshiba looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba blocks the strikes from Quick.
Quick is pressing down on Hiroshiba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hiroshiba passes Quick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Quick will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Hiroshiba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Quick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Quick has escaped and now he's on top!
Hiroshiba keeping full guard, as Quick tries to pass.
Hiroshiba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba wants to improve his position but instead Quick has moved into half guard.
Hiroshiba works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hiroshiba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quick passes into half guard.
Hiroshiba is pressing down on Quick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Nick Quick will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Quick is looking to clinch.
Quick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hiroshiba tries to land a front kick but Quick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Quick tries to clinch there but Hiroshiba circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Quick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiroshiba.
Quick tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba is having none of it.
Quick moves in looking to clinch but Hiroshiba pushes him off.
Hiroshiba keeps the fight on the outside.

Hiroshiba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Hiroshiba is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hiroshiba.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hiroshiba pulls his head out easily.

Hiroshiba is trying to work for a kimura but Quick is defending well.
Quick is pressing down on Hiroshiba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Quick tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hiroshiba postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Quick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hiroshiba, into his guard.
Hiroshiba is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Quick is working Hiroshiba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hiroshiba looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiroshiba, not yet.
Quick landing some decent shots from guard.

Hiroshiba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Quick is aware though and is defending well.

Hiroshiba throws his legs up looking for a submission but Quick uses it to pass to side control.
Hiroshiba is looking for a sweep.
Hiroshiba is working to avoid the ground and pound but Quick connects with a decent elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshiba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hiroshiba tries to get to full guard but Quick has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Quick.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Quick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Quick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Quick looking to finish Hiroshiba with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hiroshiba!
Hiroshiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Quick has a good base and remains in mount.
Quick postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hiroshiba looks a forlorn figure.
Hiroshiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick unloading with bombs!
Quick dominating with strikes here.
Quick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hiroshiba manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Hiroshiba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quick working over Hiroshiba with some ground and pound. Hiroshiba looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Hiroshiba looking for submissions off his back.
Quick trying to pass the guard but Hiroshiba defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Quick dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Quick tries to close the distance and clinch but Hiroshiba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Quick tries to clinch up but Hiroshiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Quick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiroshiba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba is having none of it.

Quick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quick with a knee to the head.
Quick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Quick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Quick swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiroshiba uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Quick.
Hiroshiba avoids a wild elbow strike from Quick.
Quick misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Quick tries a knee to the head but Hiroshiba blocks it.
Quick misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick misses with a punch on the inside.
Quick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Quick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiroshiba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Quick misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiroshiba has had enough of the clinch but Quick keeps him there for the moment.
Hiroshiba blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hiroshiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiroshiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quick is out of range.
Quick is looking to clinch but Hiroshiba is avoiding it.
Quick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hiroshiba on the side of the head.
Hiroshiba misses with a low kick.
Hiroshiba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Quick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiroshiba missing with a left hand there. Quick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hiroshiba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quick wants it to stay on the feet.
Quick tries to clinch up but Hiroshiba circles away and keeps his distance.
Hiroshiba wants to slow Quick down by chopping away at his legs.
Quick wants to clinch up but Hiroshiba keeps it at a distance.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba moves out of range.
Nick Quick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiroshiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hiroshiba somewhat.
Quick tries to clinch but Hiroshiba is having none of it.
Quick wants to clinch up but Hiroshiba keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hiroshiba throws a hook but Quick blocks it.
Hiroshiba swats away the attempt to clinch by Quick.
Hiroshiba looks to land a combination. Quick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hiroshiba misses with a straight right.
Quick tries to clinch there but Hiroshiba circles away.
Quick is looking to clinch but Hiroshiba is avoiding it.

Hiroshiba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nick Quick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quick is looking for a sweep.
Quick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quick is squirming around, avoiding Hiroshiba's attempts to control the action.
Quick is looking to improve his position but Hiroshiba isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiroshiba trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hiroshiba is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Quick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Quick!
Quick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quick postures up.

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 Nick Quick.
Well Quick 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Nick Quick!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Nick Quick!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Nick Quick!

Nick Quick wins by unanimous decision!