QFC Tournament 1075 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cracky Johns (ranked 4726 p4p, 4268 weight class) and Josef Borovcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josef Borovcik will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Johns
vs
Borovcik

170 cm
20
170
1 - 0 - 0

209 cm
21
205
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cracky Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josef Borovcik!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borovcik closes the distance and clinches up with Johns, looking for a takedown. Borovcik pushes Johns against the cage but Johns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Borovcik has closed the distance and engaged Johns in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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

Johns shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Borovcik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borovcik looks to clinch

and Johns counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borovcik can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns in side control, throwing shots but Borovcik defends.
Borovcik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borovcik is not content to let Johns control the position.
A lull in the action here as Johns stalls from top position.
Borovcik prevents Johns from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borovcik is letting Johns control him for a moment.
Borovcik tries to improve position but can't.
Borovcik trying his best to control but Johns has mounted him.

Johns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borovcik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Borovcik is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Johns working for a submission but Borovcik is keeping him at bay.
Borovcik avoids a series of strikes thrown by Johns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borovcik wants to hold on but Johns pushes him away.
Borovcik blocking the ground and pound.
Johns trying to control but Borovcik is having none of it.
Johns is landing with some decent strikes but Borovcik is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Borovcik tries to buck Johns off but he can't manage it.
Johns looking to finish Borovcik with some ground and pound. This is bad for Borovcik!
Johns wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Borovcik looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borovcik is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johns controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Johns jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borovcik is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borovcik and Johns has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johns shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns forces his way into half guard.
Borovcik wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borovcik trying to hold on to Johns's head to control him but Johns postures up.
Johns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borovcik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borovcik pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johns in particular looking to stall.

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

Johns fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Borovcik sprawls well initially but Johns persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borovcik can do to turn this around?
Johns thows a huge punch but Borovcik dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borovcik is looking for a sweep. Johns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borovcik is breathing heavily.
Johns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borovcik keeps working.
Borovcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johns is working away from the top position though.
Johns sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Borovcik.
Johns holding on.
Cracky Johns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borovcik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johns tries to escape but Borovcik is in control.
Johns tries to bench press Borovcik off him but Borovcik keeps the position.
Johns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borovcik trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Johns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johns controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cracky Johns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josef Borovcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johns feints and as Borovcik raises his hands in defense, Johns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns wants to control from the top but Borovcik keeps moving.

Johns stands up from Borovcik's guard - Johns perhaps looking for a knockout.

Johns looking to score a takedown here. Borovcik is defending well but Johns drives through and ends up in Borovcik's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borovcik has his hands on Johns's head, controlling the position.
Borovcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johns is one step ahead there.
Borovcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borovcik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johns is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johns keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Borovcik dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Borovcik tries to clinch up but Johns circles away and keeps his distance.
Johns throws a head kick that misses
and Borovcik counters with a three punch combo that has Johns backing up. Johns nods at Borovcik to acknowledge the strikes.
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
Borovcik is looking to clinch but Johns is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johns misses with a double jab.
Borovcik unleashes a big counter combination but Johns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johns throws a push kick but Borovcik slaps the foot to one side.
Borovcik throws a counter combo.

Johns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Borovcik bucks up and tries to throw Johns off but instead Johns has got his back!

Johns has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Borovcik is in real trouble here. Johns gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Borovcik is tapping out! Johns wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cracky Johns!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Keller (ranked 4364 p4p, 4194 weight class) and Jimmy Kimmi (ranked 487 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Keller
vs
Kimmi

205 cm
23
264
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
280
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 160q Rec&St

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmy Kimmi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Keller closes the distance and clinches.
Kimmi wants to take the fight to the mat but Keller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Keller digs a right hand into Kimmi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kimmi's gas tank.

Keller lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Keller is keen to just control but Kimmi is a slippery customer.
Keller lands with a punch from half guard.
Kimmi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller wants to control but Kimmi is keeping him busy.
Keller winds up and cracks Kimmi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keller trying to control the action but Kimmi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimmi wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimmi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kimmi is pressing down on Keller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimmi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kimmi has his foot on Keller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keller works his way back into a safe position though.
Keller wants to control from the top but Kimmi keeps moving.
Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimmi's head.
Keller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimmi's head.
Keller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kimmi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keller cracks Kimmi with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller is working Kimmi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kimmi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Keller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimmi wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
Keller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimmi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kimmi manages to get to full guard.
Keller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keller's guard.

Keller can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimmi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kimmi prevents Keller from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller wants to control but Kimmi is keeping busy.

Kimmi is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kimmi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Keller won't allow Kimmi to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kimmi throws a low kick, looking for Keller's leg but Keller calmly moves out of range.
Keller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Keller rushes Kimmi and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Kimmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimmi jumps guard but Keller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Keller.
Keller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimmi can do to turn this around?
Kimmi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Keller smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Keller clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shawn Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Kimmi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Keller scores with a hook to the body.

Keller breaks the clinch.
Shawn Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kimmi misses with an uppercut

and Keller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kimmi tries for a takedown but Keller manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keller.
Kimmi is trying to pull guard but Keller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Keller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimmi's face.

It looks like Jimmy Kimmi has been cut.
Kimmi tries to pull guard but Keller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kimmi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Keller landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmi being controlled against the cage.
Kimmi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kimmi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Keller blocks it with crossed arms.
Keller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kimmi.
Kimmi is working for takedown but Keller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimmi tries to throw a body punch but Keller avoids it by throwing Kimmi back against the cage.

Keller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimmi throws a body kick that misses
and Keller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kimmi throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller scores with a leg kick.

Keller rushes Kimmi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kimmi is trying to pull guard but Keller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimmi has Keller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keller is stalling here.
Keller gets underhooks to prevent Kimmi's takedown attempt.
Kimmi tries to pull guard but Keller holds him up against the cage and eventually Kimmi drops back down to his feet.
Kimmi fails to pull guard.
Keller prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Keller to work.
Keller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimmi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Keller breaks from the clinch.
Kimmi throws a low kick but Keller moves out of range easily.

Keller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Keller lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keller scores with a couple of short elbows.
Keller is chipping away with strikes.
Keller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Keller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Kimmi's cut.
That's time! Keller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Keller closes the distance and pushes Kimmi back into the cage.
Kimmi misses with a body punch.
Kimmi misses with a punch to the body.

Keller wants the takedown. Kimmi is fighting it off but Keller persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kimmi's guard against the cage.
Kimmi wants to hit a sweep here but Keller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimmi there!
Keller trying to control but Kimmi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kimmi looks a forlorn figure.
Keller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kimmi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimmi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Keller trying to control from half guard but Kimmi is working away.
Keller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimmi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kimmi wants to improve his position but Keller is controlling well.
Kimmi gets full guard.
Keller wants to pass the guard but Kimmi is keeping the position.
Keller wants to control from the top but Kimmi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Keller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimmi's guard.

Kimmi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimmi keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kimmi keeping full guard, as Keller tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimmi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kimmi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keller has passed into half guard!
Kimmi gets back to full guard.
Keller connects with a couple of short punches.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Kimmi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller pushing down on Kimmi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimmi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimmi wants to get back to full guard.
Keller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keller is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimmi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimmi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kimmi keeping moving, preventing Keller from controlling successfully.
Jimmy Kimmi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shawn Keller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Keller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keller 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Shawn Keller!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Shawn Keller!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Shawn Keller!

Shawn Keller wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Shawn Keller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hook (ranked 4266 p4p, 4267 weight class) and Angel Childress (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Hook
vs
Childress

190 cm
23
280
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
280
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angel Childress !
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hook drives through with a takedown into Childress 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hook forces his way into half guard.
Hook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Childress tries to roll over but Hook keeps him under control.
Hook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Childress is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook is controlling the pace.
Hook really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Childress to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Andre Hook has been cut.
Hook will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Angel Childress is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hook throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Childress was covering up waiting for the punch and Hook finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hook sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Childress 's guard.
Hook slows the pace down in half guard.
Childress has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hook is working away from the top position though.
Hook controlling the pace.
Childress trying to control here.
Hook stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childress is trying to maintain the position but Hook is very close to passing his half guard.
Hook not doing much here.
Hook prevents Childress from improving his position.
Well, if Hook is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Childress trying to control from the bottom.
Hook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hook's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hook dives in and grabs Childress 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Childress pushes down on Hook's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Childress .
Childress is looking to clinch.
Hook shoots for a double leg takedown but Childress sprawls well. He's pushed Hook's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hook tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Childress defends well and Hook ends up having to push Childress 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!
Hook fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short uppercut from Childress .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Hook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Hook's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hook ducks under a wild hook from Childress .
Childress misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hook.
Hook shoots in looking for a takedown. Childress tries to sprawl out of it but Hook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Childress manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hook shoots in but Childress avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hook tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Childress defends well and Hook ends up having to push Childress into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Hook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Childress pushes Hook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Childress .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hook.
Childress lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Childress throws a punch but it's blocked by Hook.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Childress .
A short body shot lands from Childress as the two fighters clinch.
Childress lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hook tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Childress .
Childress lands a hook that snaps the head of Hook backwards.
A shot in the inside from Childress .
Childress lands with a short shot to the head.
Childress unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hook! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Childress is unloading with more strikes now! Hook drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Childress !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 4189 p4p, 4601 weight class) and Tiago Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Genesis
vs
Ronaldo

199 cm
23
280
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
175
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sega Genesis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tiago Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Ronaldo shoots in.
Genesis stuffs the takedown.
Genesis misses with the combination.
Ronaldo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Genesis forces Ronaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Genesis keeps control of Ronaldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Genesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genesis .

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Genesis .
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.
Genesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Genesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.

Ronaldo breaks from the clinch.

Genesis has Ronaldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Genesis misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genesis .

Ronaldo breaks the clinch.

Ronaldo moves into range and clinches up with Genesis .
Ronaldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Ronaldo.
Genesis 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.
Genesis misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.
Genesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Genesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genesis working aggressively here.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Genesis after a bit of a struggle.
Genesis lands a right hand.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Genesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis stalling in the clinch.
Genesis leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Genesis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo can't break the clinch.
Genesis stops a takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Genesis gets an underhook and turns Ronaldo into the cage.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ronaldo up against the cage.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Genesis 's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is pressed up against the cage. Ronaldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genesis down to the mat. Genesis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Genesis rushes Ronaldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Genesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Ronaldo pulls guard.
Genesis wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Genesis wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is keeping the position.
Ronaldo pulls Genesis in close to prevent any damage.
Genesis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Genesis closes the distance and clinches.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ronaldo can do to turn this around?
Genesis misses with the head strike.
Ronaldo jumps guard but Genesis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Genesis has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Genesis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Genesis blocks the elbow strike.
Genesis is pushing Ronaldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ronaldo is working for takedown but Genesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Genesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.
Genesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genesis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Genesis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genesis .
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the head.
Genesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Genesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genesis misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis misses with a body punch.
Genesis has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
Genesis misses with some punches.
Genesis prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genesis throws a head punch that misses.
Genesis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo tries for a takedown but Genesis manages to get underhooks.
Ronaldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Genesis throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo has Genesis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Genesis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo is working for takedown but Genesis is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis working aggressively here.
Genesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronaldo letting Genesis take a breather here.
Genesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genesis can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genesis .
Genesis throws a head punch that misses.
Genesis misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ronaldo.
Genesis has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Genesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronaldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Genesis to keep the fight standing.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Genesis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Genesis lands a shoulder strike.
Genesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Genesis avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Genesis misses with some punches.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Genesis scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Genesis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Ronaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Genesis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Genesis stuffs the takedown.
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ronaldo tries to keep at a distance but Genesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Genesis controls his hands.
Genesis stalling.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ronaldo wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Genesis .
Genesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo is trying to stall.
Genesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ronaldo breaks the clinch.

Genesis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
Ronaldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Genesis walks away with a smile on his face. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Ronaldo.
Genesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Genesis connects with a body shot.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Genesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Genesis rushes Ronaldo and presses him up against the cage.
Genesis is pressed up against the cage. Ronaldo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Genesis down to the mat. Genesis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ronaldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Genesis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ronaldo has time to react.
Genesis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Genesis slaps away a takedown attempt from Ronaldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis with a hook.
Ronaldo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Genesis avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronaldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ronaldo rushes Genesis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Genesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Genesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genesis working aggressively here.
Genesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Genesis working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Genesis fails to land.
Genesis misses with some punches.
Genesis misses with some punches.
Genesis throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo working hard to break the clinch.
Genesis misses with the head strike.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Genesis .
Genesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Genesis throws a head punch that misses.
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Genesis .
Genesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Genesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ronaldo gets control of Genesis 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ronaldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo is pulling down on Genesis 's head to control his posture.
Genesis is looking to pass into half guard but Ronaldo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ronaldo is in guard.

Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Genesis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Genesis looking for a sweep. Not yet Genesis , not yet.
Genesis is trying to hold Ronaldo in close to prevent damage but Ronaldo has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genesis trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Tiago Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genesis blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis , 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Sega Genesis !

Sega Genesis wins by unanimous decision!