QFC Tournament 1086 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Brue (ranked 5051 p4p, 4672 weight class) and Donny Sims (ranked 0 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.

Brue
vs
Sims

178 cm
21
165
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ White 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Brue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donny Sims!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brue shoots in for a takedown but Sims shows good takedown defense.
Sims thuds his shin into the meat of Brue's side.
Brue scores with a head kick.
Brue keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Sims. Those never looked like landing.
Sims fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brue looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sims is fending him off so far but Brue persists. Nope, Sims circles away and we're back to standing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brue!

Sims closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sims jumps guard but Brue stands there with Sims around his waist. Sims gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Brue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sims scores with a head kick. Brue tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sims tries to keep at a distance but Brue has taken the fight into the clinch.

Brue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Brue circles away.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Sims has taken the fight to the clinch.

Brue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sims tries to clinch up
enabling Brue to counter with a crisp jab.
Sims shoots in and drives through. Brue sprawls well.
Sean Brue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Sims.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brue sprawls well. Brue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims looks for the body kick but Brue saw that one coming.

Sims gets a double leg takedown into Brue's guard.
Sims looks winded!
Sims wants to control from the top but Brue keeps moving.
Brue trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
Brue pulls Sims in to control the position.
Brue wants to get back to his feet but Sims is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Brue has his foot on Sims's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sims works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Brue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Brue manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brue prevents Sims from breaking the clinch.

Brue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sims uses from the top position.
Sims looking to sit in guard and control but Brue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sims is wriggling around but Brue manages to pass to half guard.

Brue decides to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims misses with a body kick.

Brue gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Brue pushes Sims off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Brue has Sims up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brue is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sims gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sims prevents the takedown attempt.

Brue has hold of one of Sims's legs. Sims is fighting the takedown attempt but Brue gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Brue dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Brue throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sims fails with a takedown attempt.
Sims thuds a left hand into Brue's body.
Sims dives in for a single leg takedown but Brue sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brue closes the distance and clinches up with Sims, looking for a takedown. Brue pushes Sims against the cage but Sims circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sims shoots and misses
and Brue counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sims is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sean Brue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Sims.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brue moves into the clinch.
Sims is breathing heavily.

Brue jumps guard.
Brue trying to control the position.
Sims tries to free his leg and advance position but Brue is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brue wants to get back to his feet but Sims is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sims stands and steps away. Brue gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Sims closes the distance and clinches.
Brue fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brue keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sims.
Sims fails with the takedown

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brue is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sims knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sims is not content to let Brue control the position.

Brue tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Brue's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Brue decides to stand back up. Brue steps back and let's Sims get back to his feet.
Brue swats away the attempt to clinch by Sims.

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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sims.
Brue manages to get back to half guard.
Sims is looking to stall here but Brue recovers full guard.
Sims trying to control but Brue is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brue looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sims forces Brue back against the cage and clinches.
Sims tries to break the clinch but Brue is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Brue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sims takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Sims.

Sims shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brue is trying to defend but Sims finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brue trying to hold on to Sims's head to control him but Sims postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brue is trying to control but Sims manages to pass to mount!
Sims avoids the attempt from Brue to control.
Brue throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sims lands a nice shot to the head.
Sims can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brue is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims prevents Brue from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sims landing shots from mount.
Sims controlling from the full mount.
Brue can't escape the position.
Brue slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brue is trying to get back to full guard.
Sean Brue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sims trying to control from Brue's half guard. Brue has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brue trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.

Brue working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sims doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sims manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sims lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sims tries to stand but Brue is controlling from the bottom.
Brue keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.

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.

Brue looking for a guillotine here but Sims defends easily.
Sims stays in close to Brue's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sims gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donny Sims has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Brue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Brue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Sims comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brue 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Sean Brue!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Sean Brue!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Sean Brue!

Sean Brue wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanzo Handzo (ranked 4701 p4p, 4832 weight class) and Timothy Mats (ranked 0 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.

Handzo
vs
Mats

182 cm
23
170
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hanzo Handzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Mats!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handzo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mats holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Handzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mats just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mats manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mats throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mats is controlling Handzo's posture.

Mats has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Handzo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Mats has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mats just stands there and leans against the cage.
Handzo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mats walks away with a smile on his face. Handzo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hanzo Handzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mats decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mats controlling the action here.

Handzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mats pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mats thows a huge punch but Handzo dodges it nicely.

Mats is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mats really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Handzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mats takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Mats moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Handzo.
Handzo manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mats is taking a breather. Handzo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Mats throws a strike but Handzo manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Mats tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hanzo Handzo!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Portela (ranked 4886 p4p, 4803 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 557 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.

Portela
vs
Dover

170 cm
22
132
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Portela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Portela with that takedown attempt.
Portela shoots in for a takedown but Dover shows good takedown defense.
Dover with the counter takedown but Portela avoids it easily.
Portela throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
Portela dives in for a single leg takedown but Dover sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Portela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Portela prevents a body shot from Dover.

Portela breaks from the clinch.
Portela slips under a jab from Dover.
Dover just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPortela.

Portela moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Portela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Portela wants to clinch.
Dover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portela defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dover throws a hook but Portela avoids it easily.
Portela closes the distance but Dover moves to the side

and Dover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dover throws a big right hand that misses.
Dover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Portela wants to sweep but no luck.
Dover wants to control from the top but Portela keeps moving.
Dover scoring with punches to the head and body.
Portela is pulling down on Dover's head. It's preventing any offense from Dover, at least for the moment.
Dover lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portela trying to control the position here.
Dover postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Portela is rocked!
Portela keeping moving, preventing Dover from controlling successfully.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Portela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Portela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dover has managed to get both his arms back between Portela's legs - danger averted.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a couple of digs.
Dover chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Portela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Portela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Portela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Portela seems to have got his legs back now.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Portela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Portela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portela stopping the sweep attempt from Dover.
Portela wants to control from the top but Dover keeps moving.
Dover is pulling down on Portela's head. It's preventing any offense from Portela, at least for the moment.
Portela advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Portela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Portela wants to clinch but Dover slips to the side

and Dover counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dover.

Portela pushes Dover off and gets back to his feet.
Portela tries for a takedown but Dover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Portela defends it well.
Dover throws a jab when Portela was well out of range.
Portela tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
Dover with the counter takedown but Portela avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dover. No joy for Portela on that attempt.
Portela has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Portela. 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.
Portela shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dover as he jumps to the side.
Dover feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portela fails with a takedown attempt.
Portela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Portela is looking to clinch.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover blocks a head kick by Portela.
And Dover tries to counter it with a takedown but Portela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Portela doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dover counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Portela down.
Dover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Portela to see if he's OK.
Dover scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dover working the ground and pound from side control.
Portela takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Portela takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Portela is not content to let Dover control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portela struggling a bit here.
Dover looks up at the clock and then as Portela takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Portela is trying to control Dover's posture but Dover avoids it.
Dover grinds an elbow into Portela's temple.
Portela taking a bit of punishment here - Dover scoring with strikes.
Dover in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Portela sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is keen to just control but Portela is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover working Portela over with strikes.
Portela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Portela is looking to escape.
Dover is keen to just control but Portela is a slippery customer.
Portela works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
Dover connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Portela looking for a sweep. Not yet Portela, not yet.
Dover trying to control but Portela is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dover might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Portela haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Portela closes the distance and clinches up with Dover, looking for a takedown. Portela pushes Dover against the cage but Dover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Portela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Portela tenderised Dover's leg. Dover is trying to keep his angry face on.
Portela misses with a takedown

and Dover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Portela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dover scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Portela is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dover working Portela over with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Portela is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.
Dover is nestled in close to Portela, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Portela's hands, connecting with Portela's forehead.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Portela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Portela is refusing to be controlled, as Dover sits in half guard.
Portela is trying to stand back up but Dover is controlling him
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Portela is trying to control but can't.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Portela's temple.
Dover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dover wants to control but Portela is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dover there.
Dover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Portela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Portela is looking to control Dover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Portela avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alan Portela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dover looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Portela kicks Dover off and gets to his feet.
Portela tries to land a body kick

and Dover counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Portela has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dover is on him like a limpet, forcing Portela back against the cage.
Dover wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Portela has him pressed against the cage.
Portela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dover fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Portela has managed to clinch.

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

Portela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Portela wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
And Dover tries to counter it with a takedown but Portela pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Portela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Portela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dover pinned against the cage. Dover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Portela shoots for a takedown but Dover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Dover changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Dover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dover winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge George Francis scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Ben Dover!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Ben Dover!

Ben Dover wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Kasongo (ranked 4673 p4p, 5099 weight class) and Bario Axcanio (ranked 0 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.

Kasongo
vs
Axcanio

177 cm
23
175
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
178
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dresden Kasongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bario Axcanio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axcanio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasongo counters with a nice body shot.
Axcanio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axcanio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dresden Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bario Axcanio.
Axcanio swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axcanio moves to clinch but Kasongo breaks away
and Kasongo counters with a stiff right hand.
Axcanio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasongo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axcanio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Bario Axcanio has been cut.
Kasongo connects with a single shot there.

Axcanio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axcanio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axcanio tries to pull guard but Kasongo won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Axcanio lands a nice knee to the body.
Kasongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axcanio's elbow.
Kasongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Axcanio backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Axcanio manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axcanio shoots and misses
and Kasongo counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axcanio doesn't seem bothered though.
Axcanio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axcanio somewhat.
Kasongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasongo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axcanio in his tracks.
Axcanio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kasongo.
Axcanio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axcanio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasongo.
Axcanio moves in looking to clinch but Kasongo pushes him off.
Kasongo scores with a jab. Axcanio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axcanio darts in trying to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axcanio walks into a stiff left hand from Kasongo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axcanio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axcanio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axcanio.
Kasongo connects with a single shot there.
Kasongo connects with a body shot that sends Axcanio's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Axcanio is rocked!
Kasongo scores with the left hand. Axcanio knows he should have avoided that one.
Axcanio is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasongo finish him?
Axcanio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Kasongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bario Axcanio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kasongo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axcanio seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axcanio can do to turn this around?
Axcanio misses with an uppercut. Kasongo saw that one coming.
Axcanio wants to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axcanio shoots and misses
and Kasongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axcanio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasongo counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axcanio misses with a two punch combination.
Axcanio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axcanio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dresden Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bario Axcanio.
Axcanio is breathing heavily.
Kasongo works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axcanio back to the cage. Kasongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axcanio takes one to the chin there.
Axcanio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kasongo counters with a nice right hand that sends Axcanio toppling to the canvas! Axcanio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kasongo finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axcanio shoots for a takedown but Kasongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasongo is looking for a counter combo.
Kasongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axcanio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasongo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Kasongo does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasongo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasongo thows a huge punch but Axcanio dodges it nicely.
Kasongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Axcanio on the ground.
Kasongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasongo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasongo continues to stall.
Kasongo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axcanio is pressing down on Kasongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Axcanio is looking for a triangle but Kasongo pushes his legs off easily.
Kasongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasongo lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Kasongo. Those never looked like landing.
Kasongo scores with a hook.
Kasongo scores with a shot to the body.
Kasongo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axcanio under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasongo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasongo throws a shot to the body.
Axcanio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kasongo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Axcanio.
Axcanio darts in trying to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dresden Kasongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bario Axcanio's cut.
That's time! Kasongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kasongo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Kasongo. Beautiful body shot.
Dresden Kasongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Axcanio misses with a hook to the body
and Kasongo counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Kasongo finds it's way through Axcanio's defenses.
Bario Axcanio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kasongo.
Axcanio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasongo counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Kasongo.
Dresden Kasongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axcanio has his takedown stuffed
and Kasongo counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axcanio misses with a right hand
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axcanio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo looks to land a combination. Axcanio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axcanio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axcanio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axcanio lands with a nice body kick.
Axcanio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axcanio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasongo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axcanio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axcanio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axcanio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axcanio fails with the takedown
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dresden Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bario Axcanio.
Axcanio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Axcanio tries for a takedown but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Kasongo - just one landing.
Kasongo is pawing at Axcanio, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Axcanio's nose. Axcanio is badly hurt! Kasongo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Axcanio tries desperately to hold on but Kasongo is relentless in his assault! As Axcanio receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kasongo away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dresden Kasongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 5036 p4p, 5103 weight class) and Ben Ford Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford Jr has chosen Shook Ones, Pt.II as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dux
vs
Ford Jr

187 cm
23
176
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Ford Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ford Jr.

Ford Jr rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dux gets underhooks to prevent Ford Jr's takedown attempt.
Dux lands an elbow inside that Ford Jr shrugs off.
Ford Jr stalling in the clinch but Dux improves position.
Dux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dux lands a shoulder strike.
Dux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux lands a right hand.
Dux lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Ben Ford Jr has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dux.

Ford Jr is rocked!
Dux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ford Jr to his knees! Dux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Ben Ford Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter tonight... but i will bounce back stronger than ever!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Look at (ranked 5024 p4p, 5111 weight class) and Shreyas Shetty (ranked 532 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.

at
vs
Shetty

175 cm
22
165
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Look at!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shreyas Shetty!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
at lands a jab to the head.
Shetty is trying hard to land a takedown here. at sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
at tries to counter by clinching up but Shetty breaks away and moves out of range.
Shetty thows a body kick. at tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shetty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on Shetty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
at throws a sloppy head kick and Shetty moves out of range easily.
at slaps away a takedown attempt from Shetty, before circling back to the center of the mat.

at instigates a clinch.
at is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shetty goes for a takedown in the clinch but at prevents it.
Look at has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shreyas Shetty.

Shetty pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shetty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shetty being controlled here, momentarily.
Shetty can't keep his opponent in guard - at advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

at wants to work for an arm triangle but Shetty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shetty trying to control here.
Shetty is refusing to be controlled, as at sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. at lands a nice short elbow.
at tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Shetty.

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.
at trying to mount his opponent but Shetty defends it.
Shetty is refusing to be controlled, as at sits in half guard.
at prevents Shetty from improving his position.
at missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
at is keen to just control but Shetty is a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Shetty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
at will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
at throws a right and a left that both miss.
at doesn't manage to clinch there - Shetty circles away.
Shetty slaps away a takedown attempt from at, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Look at seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shetty has a takedown stuffed.
Shetty shoots for a double leg takedown but at sprawls well. He's pushed Shetty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
at tries for a takedown but Shetty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
at is breathing heavily.
Shetty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but at defends well and Shetty ends up having to push at into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shetty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shetty wants to counter with a clinch but at pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shetty goes for a double leg but at avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as at continues to drive forward.

Shetty closes the distance and clinches.
at fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shetty tries for a takedown but at manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Shetty on the inside.

Shetty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
at misses with a takedown attempt
and Shetty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
at changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
at leaves Shetty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
at shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shetty but Shetty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Look at dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shetty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. at defends it nicely.
at shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shetty.
Shetty tries to clinch but at is having none of it.
at shoots for a double leg takedown but Shetty sprawls well. He's pushed at's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
at throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shetty's waist but Shetty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing at off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Look at. 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.
Shetty avoids the head kick by at.
No joy there for Shetty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Shetty closes the distance and pushes at back into the cage.

at breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shetty is trying hard to land a takedown here. at sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shetty goes for a double leg but at avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as at continues to drive forward.

Shetty clinches up against the cage.
at has had enough of the clinch but Shetty keeps him there for the moment.
at jumps guard but Shetty stands there with at around his waist. at gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Shetty clinches.
at is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shetty to keep the fight standing.
at stalling in the clinch but Shetty improves position.
at is looking for a takedown.

Shetty breaks the clinch.
at gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shetty fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shetty stuffs the takedown attempt from at. at gets slowly back to his feet.
at is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shetty.
at slaps away a takedown attempt from Shetty, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like at was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
at darts in trying to clinch
and Shetty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
at tries to clinch but Shetty is having none of it.
at shoots in for a takedown but Shetty shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shetty shoots in for a takedown but at shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Shetty rushes at and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Shetty.

Shetty manages to break the clinch.
Shetty stuns at with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
at shoots in but no luck this time.
at moves in looking to clinch but Shetty pushes him off.
at looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shetty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but at swivels and escapes.
Shetty closes this distance looking for a takedown but at circles away.
Shetty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
at tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shetty is defended easily by at.
Shetty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from at.
Shetty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
at shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

at fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shetty to the ground. at is now in Shetty's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Shetty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
at tries to free his leg and advance position but Shetty is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shreyas Shetty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

at shoots in for a takedown but Shetty shows good takedown defense.
Shetty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shetty shoots in looking for a takedown but at manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shetty's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
at punishes Shetty's body with a nice straight punch.
at takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
at shoots in but Shetty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shetty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shetty shoots for a takedown but at saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
at closes the distance and clinches up with Shetty, looking for a takedown. at pushes Shetty against the cage but Shetty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Look at. 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.
at shoots in looking for a takedown but Shetty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing at's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shetty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shetty dives in for a single leg takedown but at sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shetty has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
at tries to pull guard but Shetty holds him up against the cage and eventually at drops back down to his feet.
at is trying to break the clinch but Shetty has him pressed against the cage.
Shetty slows down the pace here.

Shetty pulls guard successfully.
at tries to stand but Shetty is controlling from the bottom.

Shetty has his foot on at's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. at works his way back into a safe position though.
Shetty tries to strike from the bottom.

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.
at wants to control from the top but Shetty keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shetty working a defensive guard here.
Shetty keeping moving, preventing at from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shetty will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Shetty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Shetty.
Shetty is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shetty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shreyas Shetty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shetty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from at.

Shetty pushes at up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Shetty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
at wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
at has had enough of the clinch but Shetty keeps him there for the moment.
Shetty drops down looking for an ankle pick but at pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shetty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

at shoots in and gets a takedown into Shetty's guard.

Shetty uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shetty 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.
at wants to control from the top but Shetty keeps moving.
Shetty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shetty is trying to keep at in close.
at lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shreyas Shetty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shetty 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Shreyas Shetty!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Shreyas Shetty!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Shreyas Shetty!

Shreyas Shetty wins by unanimous decision!
Look at was interviewed post fight and said 'nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Pierce (ranked 4962 p4p, 4819 weight class) and Dao Bosu (ranked 0 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.

Pierce
vs
Bosu

157 cm
23
181
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dao Bosu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Pierce blocks a head kick by Bosu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosu looks to land a combination but Pierce avoids it well.
Pierce feinted with a counter takedown.
Pierce could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bosu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosu throws a head kick but Pierce moves out of range.
Pierce drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bosu sprawls and moves away.
Pierce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bosu defends it nicely.
Bosu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

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.
Bosu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pierce.
Bosu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosu. Pierce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pierce changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Pierce shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pierce was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bosu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pierce is looking to take a break and control but Bosu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosu wants to get back to his feet.

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.

Pierce is working for a submission of some sort.

Bosu is defending against the submission attempts here by Pierce.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bosu tries to roll over but Pierce keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dao Bosu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bosu throws a head kick that misses

and Pierce counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce wants to control but Bosu is keeping him busy.

Pierce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bosu tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Pierce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bosu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bosu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pierce's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Pierce! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bosu has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jo Pierce!

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FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davante Summers (ranked 4670 p4p, 4831 weight class) and Tommy Inganno (ranked 0 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.

Summers
vs
Inganno

188 cm
23
175
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davante Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Inganno!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inganno.
Inganno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Summers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Summers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Inganno works the jab nicely.
Inganno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Tommy Inganno has been cut.
Summers throws a low kick but Inganno avoids it.
Summers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Inganno is out of range.
Summers throws a leg kick that misses.
Inganno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters circling a little - Inganno finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Summers throws out a leg kick but Inganno moves out of range and Summers only half commits.
Inganno lands a nice shot to the body.
Summers moves away from the strike by Inganno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Summers clinches with his opponent.

Summers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inganno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inganno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Inganno saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers rushes Inganno and presses him up against the cage.

Summers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Summers throws an off balance right hand
and Inganno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inganno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inganno thumps Summers with a low kick.
Inganno throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
It looked like Summers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Summers swings widly with a right hand
and Inganno counters with a good low kick that Summers was not able to check.
Inganno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Inganno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Summers. Summers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Inganno misses with an uppercut. Summers saw that one coming.
Summers is looking to counter punch.
Inganno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Summers throws a leg kick
and Inganno counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Summers is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Summers clinches up against the cage.
Inganno is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inganno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Inganno is trying to maintain a safe position but Summers gets an underhook and turns Inganno into the cage.
Inganno is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Summers has denied him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Inganno.
Summers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Summers moves into the clinch successfully.

Summers breaks the clinch.
Davante Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inganno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Summers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Summers misses
and Inganno counters with a stiff right hand.
Inganno checks a leg kick nicely.
Inganno fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Inganno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
Summers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Inganno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Inganno as he checks the leg kick.
Summers misses with a wild combination.
Inganno moves forwards but Summers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Inganno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Inganno throws a nice inside leg kick.
Summers throws a leg kick but Inganno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Summers throws a poor cross that misses
and Inganno counters with a leg kick.
Inganno misses with a straight left.
Summers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Inganno circles away quickly and effectively.
Summers doesn't manage to clinch there - Inganno circles away.
A little jabbing left from Inganno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Inganno.
Inganno scores with a nice body kick.
Summers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inganno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Inganno.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inganno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Inganno blocks the low kick.
Inganno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Summers.
Summers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inganno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inganno scores with a punch to the head.
Inganno lands a jab to the head.
Summers swings for the body but Inganno moves out of range.
A low kick from Summers misses
and Inganno counters with a nice kick to the body.
Summers misses with a leg kick
and Inganno counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Inganno blocks the leg kick.
Summers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Summers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Inganno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Inganno's cut.
That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Summers throws a lazy uppercut
and Inganno finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Summers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Summers is looking to score with low kicks.
Inganno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Summers's head.
Summers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Summers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Inganno is out of range and Summers settles back down.
Inganno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inganno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Inganno throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Summers tried to score with a low kick but Inganno checks it.
A low kick lands for Inganno.
Summers misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Inganno.
Summers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Summers closes the distance and pushes Inganno back into the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inganno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Summers blocks a jab.
Inganno checks the leg kick nicely there.
Summers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inganno.
Inganno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Summers.
Tommy Inganno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summers throws a solid leg kick but Inganno takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Summers.
Inganno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Summers misses.
Summers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Inganno throws a body shot but no joy.
Summers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Inganno scores with a push kick.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Summers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Inganno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Summers misses the target.
Summers misses the body punch
and Inganno counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inganno throws a body shot but no joy.
Summers misses with a hook.

Summers darts in and clinches Inganno up against the cage.

Summers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inganno lands a nice hook to Summers's body. Summers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Summers rushes Inganno and presses him up against the cage.
Inganno can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Inganno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Inganno manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Inganno finds it's way through Summers's defenses.
Summers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Inganno counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers moves in looking to clinch but Inganno pushes him off.
Summers moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromInganno.
Inganno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inganno misses with a straight right.
Summers misses with a jab to the body
and Inganno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Summers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inganno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Summers instigates a clinch.

Summers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Summers loads up on a big right hand but Inganno slips the punch.
Summers tries to clinch but Inganno moves out of range.
Summers fails in his attempt to clinch.

Summers moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Inganno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Inganno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Inganno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Inganno looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Inganno misses with a head kick.
Summers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Inganno counters with a leg kick.
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!
Inganno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Summers.
Summers is looking to clinch.
Summers tries to clinch but Inganno moves out of range.
Inganno throws out a counter right but Summers avoids it with no problem.
Summers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot lands for Inganno.
Inganno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Summers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Inganno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Inganno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Summers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inganno counters with a head kick.
Inganno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Summers.
Summers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Summers throws a combination that misses
and Inganno counters with a leg kick.
Summers misses with a leg kick
and Inganno counters with a thumping low kick.
Summers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Inganno moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Inganno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Summers darts in trying to clinch
and Inganno counters with a good low kick that Summers was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers blocks a head kick by Inganno.
Inganno ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inganno!
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Inganno thuds his right hand into Summers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Inganno.
Summers tries to clinch but Inganno is having none of it.
Inganno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inganno. That's going to slow Summers down.
Inganno stuns Summers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Summers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Inganno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Inganno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inganno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Inganno lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Summers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Inganno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Inganno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Inganno swats away the attempt to clinch by Summers.
Inganno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Inganno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Summers forces Inganno back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Summers as Inganno tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summers breaks the clinch.
Summers misses with a lunging right hand
and Inganno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Summers tries to clinch
and Inganno counters with an outside leg kick.
Inganno throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers looks to throw the jab but Inganno is out of range.
Inganno throws a head kick that half lands.
Inganno slips under a jab from Summers.
Summers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Inganno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Summers.
And Inganno responds with a good body kick, but Summers manages to step out the way in time.
Summers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inganno.
Inganno moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Summers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inganno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Inganno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inganno fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Summers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Summers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Inganno.
Inganno connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Inganno. That's going to slow Summers down.
Inganno misses the jab.

Summers lands a big right hand that sends Inganno crashing to the mat! Summers stays standing though and waves Inganno back to his feet!

Inganno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers fakes the body blow, causing Inganno to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Inganno goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davante Summers!
A very excited looking Davante Summers rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.