QFC Tournament 39 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lier Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hack Poll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lier Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killer
vs
Poll

225 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lier Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hack Poll!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Poll moves out of range easily.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poll circles away.

Poll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killer to the mat! Killer manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Killer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poll is looking to stand up but Killer won't let him.
Killer trying to keep a closed guard but Poll is proving a slippery customer.

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

Killer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poll defends well.
Poll controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Killer has his foot on Poll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Poll works his way back into a safe position though.
Killer wants to stand up but Poll is controlling him.

Killer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poll gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poll wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Killer working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poll throws a big elbow that misses.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Poll from controlling successfully.

Poll stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Poll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Poll is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poll scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer wants to get back to striking at distance but Poll won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poll manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Poll looking to control.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Poll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Poll not doing much here.
Killer wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poll is pressing down on Killer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Killer is holding on for now.
Killer trying to control but Poll postures up.
Poll wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Poll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Poll misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Killer wants to clinch

and Poll counters with a takedown into side control.
Poll wants to control but Killer is keeping him busy.
Killer struggling a bit here.
Killer is not content to let Poll control the position.
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.

Poll stands up and beckons Killer to his feet.

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

Poll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Killer to the mat! Killer manages to get full guard.
Poll is breathing heavily.
Poll looking to pass the guard.
Poll is fighting to break Killer's control of his arms but Killer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Killer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Killer is looking to sinch up a triangle. Poll throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Killer's body to avoid the submission. Killer has instead reached around Poll's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Killer arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lier Killer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gracie
vs
Watts

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ilya Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Watts!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A solid body kick from Gracie.

Watts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watts tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie jumps guard but Watts stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watts scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Watts is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watts down to the mat. Watts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Gracie misses

and Watts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Watts.
Nice body punch from Watts - that landed with a thud.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watts walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watts tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a double jab

and Watts counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Watts tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Watts back against the cage.
Gracie tries to circle away but Watts has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watts to keep the fight standing.
Watts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
A right hand to the body from Watts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Watts.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts won't allow it.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watts smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Watts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watts is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watts down to the mat. Watts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watts wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a lazy head kick

and Watts counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts won't allow it.
Watts tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Watts.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
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!
Gracie tries to circle away but Watts has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Watts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Watts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watts fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watts walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Watts avoids them all with ease.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ilya Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Watts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Watts moves out of range easily.

Watts moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie jumps guard but Watts stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Watts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watts walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watts smiles and moves away.
Gracie tries to bum rush Watts with a series of wild strikes but Watts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Watts closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Watts.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watts to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Watts as the two fighters clinch.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie jumps guard but Watts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watts can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie wants to break free but Watts has control.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Jack Watts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Watts pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Watts.
Watts struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Watts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Watts manages to get underhooks.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Watts stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!

Watts drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watts presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Watts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
Watts struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Watts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Watts ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie fails to pull guard.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.

Watts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Watts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watts walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Watts closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie is trying to force a seperation but Watts has the dominant position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watts cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie jumps guard but Watts stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Watts as the two fighters clinch.
Watts scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Watts prevents it.
Gracie fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Watts scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Watts.
Watts is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Watts as the two fighters clinch.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Watts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Watts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Watts avoids the elbow strike from Gracie, against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Watts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watts can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watts to keep the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Watts.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watts to keep the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Watts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Watts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Watts forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Watts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
Watts is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watts is working Gracie over against the cage.
Watts pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Watts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Watts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watts 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jack Watts!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Jack Watts!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Jack Watts!

Jack Watts wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dresden Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Erickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cooper
vs
Erickson

169 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dresden Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marshall Erickson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Erickson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Erickson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cooper is defending well.
Cooper is trying to get back to half guard.

Erickson tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
Cooper is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Erickson takes a little break here. Cooper wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cooper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erickson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Erickson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cooper throws a sloppy head kick and Erickson moves out of range easily.
Cooper with a poor takedown

and Erickson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cooper's guard.

Erickson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cooper throws a head kick but Erickson moves out of range.

Erickson has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Erickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper with a poor takedown

and Erickson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cooper's guard now.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Erickson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cooper trying to keep a closed guard but Erickson is proving a slippery customer.
Erickson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erickson pushing down on Cooper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries to roll over but Erickson keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Erickson in particular looking to stall.
Cooper wants to improve his position but Erickson is controlling well.

Erickson escapes and gets back to his feet.

Erickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Erickson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erickson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Erickson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erickson happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Erickson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cooper shoots in and drives through. Erickson sprawls well.

Erickson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cooper!
Erickson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Erickson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erickson working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erickson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Erickson get's back to his feet.

Erickson gets a double leg takedown into Cooper's guard.
Cooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cooper tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erickson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erickson won't allow Cooper to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cooper keeping full guard, as Erickson tries to pass.
Erickson advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Erickson 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper wants to get back to full guard.
Cooper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cooper.
Erickson lands a couple of elbows.

Erickson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Erickson misses with a head kick.
Erickson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooper misses with a takedown attempt

and Erickson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Erickson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Erickson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Erickson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Erickson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cooper's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erickson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cooper!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Erickson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Erickson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Erickson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cooper tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Erickson manages to move to mount!
Erickson controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper tries to reverse the position but Erickson maintains control.
Erickson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Erickson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erickson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Erickson.
Erickson controlling the pace for now.
Erickson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erickson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper is looking to improve his position but Erickson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erickson controlling the pace for now.
Erickson lands a big shot there that rocks Cooper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Erickson landing strikes from the mount and Cooper is in trouble!
Cooper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cooper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Erickson scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Erickson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Erickson pushes him off.
Erickson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooper. Cooper gets slowly back to his feet.

Erickson gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Erickson stands up.
Erickson motions for Cooper to come forward. Erickson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dresden Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Erickson drops back looking for a leg! Cooper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cooper manages to kick Erickson off! Erickson jumps back into Cooper's guard.

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

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

Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Marshall Erickson!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Marshall Erickson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Marshall Erickson!

Marshall Erickson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Conners (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Watts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Conners has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Conners
vs
Watts

183 cm
24
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Conners!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dion Watts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts throws a sloppy head kick and Conners moves out of range easily.
Conners tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Conners shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Watts can't keep his opponent in guard - Conners advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Conners is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Conners has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watts tries to get to full guard but Conners has control of the leg.
Conners controlling the pace.
Watts wants to get back to full guard.
Conners wants to free his trapped foot but Watts is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Conners sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Conners manages to pass to mount!
Watts prevents Conners from taking his back.

Conners swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Watts is now in Conners's guard. A big mistake from Conners there, giving up the dominant position!
Watts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Watts won't allow Conners to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conners has control of Watts's left arm, preventing Watts from doing any damage.
Conners has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conners will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Brian Conners has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Conners decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Watts is looking to improve his position.
Conners trying to mount his opponent but Watts defends it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conners works his way into side control.

Conners in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Watts is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Conners!