QFC Tournament 82 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Pelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanma Bakki (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.

Pelton
vs
Bakki

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Pelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanma Bakki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pelton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bakki counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bakki trying to control the position but Pelton is working away.
Pelton is trying to control Bakki's posture but Bakki avoids it.

Bakki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pelton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bakki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakki throws a strike aimed at the side of Pelton's head but Pelton avoids it well.
Pelton is trying to get back to his feet.
Bakki looks up at the clock and then as Pelton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bakki smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Pelton is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakki cracks Pelton with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Bakki immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pelton is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Bakki!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hanma Bakki!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Fiaoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Riordan (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.

Fiaoni
vs
Riordan

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angelo Fiaoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Riordan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiaoni takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riordan dodges the punch combination from Fiaoni.
Fiaoni scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Thomas Riordan has been cut.

Riordan looking to score a takedown here. Fiaoni is defending well but Riordan drives through and ends up in Fiaoni's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fiaoni keeping full guard, as Riordan tries to pass.
Riordan wants to get up but he can't break Fiaoni's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riordan trying to control but Fiaoni is working from the bottom.
Fiaoni wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thomas Riordan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fiaoni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiaoni.
Fiaoni avoids the body shot from Riordan.
Riordan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riordan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiaoni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Riordan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Angelo Fiaoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riordan tries to clinch
and Fiaoni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiaoni lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fiaoni misses with the combination.
Fiaoni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Riordan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiaoni sprawls well. He's pushed Riordan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fiaoni lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riordan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fiaoni misses with a wild body shot.
Fiaoni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Riordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiaoni jabs Riordan right on the nose. Riordan blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiaoni throws a right hand that Riordan ducks under and follows up with a left that Riordan also avoids with ease.
Fiaoni lands a head shot.
Fiaoni lands the left hand.

Riordan is rocked!
A punch combination from Riordan misses.
Fiaoni feints with a jab and clips Riordan right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Riordan is sent crashing into the canvas and Fiaoni leaps in for the kill! Riordan tries to get to his feet but Fiaoni is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Riordan is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Fiaoni!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulio Pidaraskez (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.

Jackson
vs
Pidaraskez

225 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mookie Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulio Pidaraskez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pidaraskez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Pidaraskez moves out of range easily.
Hulio Pidaraskez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pidaraskez shoots in but no luck this time.

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

Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pidaraskez can't do much from the bottom here.
Pidaraskez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pidaraskez struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pidaraskez is trying to improve his position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pidaraskez keeps working.
Pidaraskez gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Pidaraskez is keeping him busy.
Pidaraskez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Pidaraskez.

Pidaraskez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jackson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pidaraskez has tightened it up now! Jackson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hulio Pidaraskez!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Cruz (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.

Moore
vs
Cruz

174 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maciej Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a hook

and Cruz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moore!
Moore could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Cruz has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Cruz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz dominating with strikes here.
Cruz throwing strikes but Moore recovers to half guard. A much better position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cruz.
Moore manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cruz is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore throws a strike but Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moore working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
Moore is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moore has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.

Moore working for submissions but it's allowed Cruz to get to half guard.

Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Cruz.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moore wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.

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

Moore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Moore will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz misses with a takedown

so Moore counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cruz controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Moore passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Moore in his half guard.
Moore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cruz has hold of Moore's hands but Moore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Moore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Moore working Cruz over with strikes.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Moore seems content to control.
Moore lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore is looking to pass Cruz's guard but actually Cruz recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Moore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Moore advances position into side control!
Moore trying to control the position but Cruz is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore in side control lands a decent elbow.

Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore lands a nice forearm strike.
Moore cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Moore's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz is not content to let Moore control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Moore has hold of Cruz's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cruz seems comfortable defending it but Moore has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cruz is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cruz is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Moore couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Moore!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dragic Moniko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Foster (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.

Moniko
vs
Foster

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragic Moniko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Foster!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Moniko misses its intended target.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Moniko misses with a right hand
and Foster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Moniko catches Foster right on the button with a cross.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Foster fails with the takedown.
Moniko throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
Moniko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Foster.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moniko.
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster shoots for a takedown but Moniko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dragic Moniko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Foster.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moniko gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moniko to keep the fight standing.
Foster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Foster keeps control of Moniko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moniko can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Foster fails to pull guard.
Moniko can't break the clinch.
Moniko tries to break the clinch but Foster is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Moniko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moniko's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Foster breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moniko lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Foster wants to clinch.
Moniko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moniko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foster.
Foster is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moniko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster looks gassed!
Decent striking displayed by Moniko there.

Foster is rocked!
Moniko catches Foster with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Foster forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dragic Moniko!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XV (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.

Osbourne
vs
XV

170 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Osbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ZyD XV!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Osbourne throws a front kick aimed at XV's knee but XV avoids it well.
Osbourne circles away from the clinch attempt.
ZyD XV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

XV has Osbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Osbourne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XV slows down the pace here.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
XV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XV is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Osbourne tries to stall but XV uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Osbourne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
XV displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osbourne up against the cage.
Osbourne trying to control the position but instead, XV has worked for underhooks and has pushed Osbourne into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for XV to work.

Osbourne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Osbourne tries to score a power double leg takedown but XV sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Osbourne somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Osbourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.

XV fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Osbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
XV lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osbourne backwards.
XV is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Osbourne is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XV to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne wants to break free but XV has control.
Osbourne is trying to drag XV to the mat but XV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
XV effectively controlling the action here.
XV struggles to land a body shot inside as Osbourne controls his hands.
Osbourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osbourne fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
XV slows down the pace here.
Osbourne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with XV's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for XV to work.
XV misses with a punch to the body.
Osbourne working hard to break the clinch.
XV lands a damaging elbow.
Osbourne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Osbourne has XV pressed against the cage.
Osbourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XV dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Osbourne is defended easily by XV.

XV pushes Osbourne up against the cage in a clinch.
Osbourne is trying to force a seperation but XV has the dominant position.
Osbourne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XV gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Osbourne.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Osbourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XV stalling the fight.
Osbourne jumps guard but XV stands there with Osbourne around his waist. Osbourne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XV comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
XV holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Osbourne is trying to force a seperation but XV has the dominant position.
XV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Osbourne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. XV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from XV.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
XV makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osbourne jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by ZyD XV.
XV tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ZyD XV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osbourne doesn't manage to clinch there - XV circles away.
Alex Osbourne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osbourne shoots in but XV avoids the takedown attempt easily.
XV's corner calls for a 1-2. XV obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Osbourne is looking to clinch.

Osbourne gets tackled into the cage by XV. XV maintains the clinch.
XV stalls.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Osbourne tries to score a body lock takedown but XV shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. XV obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by XV.
Osbourne can't find room to land a body shot as XV controls the action.
XV lands an elbow inside that Osbourne shrugs off.
Osbourne letting XV take a breather here.
Nice elbow from XV.
Osbourne letting XV take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but XV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Osbourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Osbourne trying to land knees to the body.
Osbourne goes for a takedown attempt but XV pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
XV moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Osbourne tries to close the distance and clinch up but XV swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XV uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osbourne has time to react.
XV is looking to clinch but Osbourne is avoiding it.
XV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZyD XV showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

XV gets a clinch.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but XV holds him up against the cage and eventually Osbourne drops back down to his feet.
XV landing knees to the head.
XV dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
XV leaning his opponent against the cage.
Osbourne fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by XV.
XV misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Osbourne.
Osbourne is trying to break the clinch but XV has him pressed against the cage.
XV keeps control of Osbourne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but XV forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Osbourne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XV lands an elbow inside that Osbourne shrugs off.
XV gets through Osbourne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Osbourne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. XV gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
XV manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
XV scores a nice knee to the body.
XV taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Osbourne is looking to control XV's arms but XV gets an underhook and turns him. Now Osbourne has his back to the cage.
Osbourne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by XV.
XV controlling the action here for a moment.
XV comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XV blocking some punches.
XV lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as XV takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Osbourne fails to pull guard.
Osbourne is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as XV takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Osbourne tries to break free but XV pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but XV won't allow it.
XV misses with a knee strike.
XV scores with a shoulder strike.
ZyD XV seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on XV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Osbourne tries to pull guard but XV forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Osbourne is trying to drag XV to the mat but XV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for XV to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZyD XV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well XV 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for ZyD XV!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for ZyD XV!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for ZyD XV!

ZyD XV wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Chang (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.

Phoenix
vs
Chang

184 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
20
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Chang!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Felix Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Phoenix.

Phoenix drops Chang with a beautiful combination! Chang stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Phoenix is looking for the KO!

Chang is rocked!

It looks like Ben Chang has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang shoots in and drives through. Phoenix sprawls well.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix lands a big right hook! Chang looks hurt but is still standing! Phoenix lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Chang falls down and Phoenix dives in with a huge hammer fist! Chang's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Phoenix runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Felix Phoenix!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mualzavata Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Mcknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Animai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Never Back Down - Linkin Park. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Animai
vs
Mcknight

188 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mualzavata Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Mcknight!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcknight lands a head shot.

Animai tries to sprawl but Mcknight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mcknight wants to stand but Animai has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Animai has his hands clasped together around Mcknight's back. He's all about the action.

Animai has one foot on Mcknight's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mcknight shoots in for a takedown but Animai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mcknight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mcknight showed some decent athleticism there.
Animai is trying to maintain the position but Mcknight is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Animai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Animai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcknight pulls his head out easily.
Animai gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Animai looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcknight passes into half guard.
Animai is looking for a sweep. Mcknight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcknight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcknight uses his free foot to push down on Animai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Animai.
Mcknight wants to control the pace but Animai is squirming around nicely.
Animai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight tries to pass the half guard into mount. Animai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Animai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcknight wants to stand but Animai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Animai trying to control the position here.

Animai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Animai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcknight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcknight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Animai drops back looking for a leg! Mcknight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcknight manages to kick Animai off! Animai jumps back into Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mcknight working a defensive guard but Animai passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Animai is trying to work for a kimura but Mcknight is defending well.

Animai decides to stand up.
Animai throws a jab but it's blocked by Mcknight.

Animai throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcknight was covering up waiting for the punch and Animai finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Animai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Animai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcknight's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Animai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mcknight is just riding it out for now. Animai eventually gives up the hold.

Animai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mualzavata Animai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Animai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Animai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcknight postures up in Animai's guard and throws a big left but Animai blocks it.
Mcknight missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mcknight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Animai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcknight has managed to get both his arms back between Animai's legs - danger averted.
Mcknight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Animai's guard.

Animai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcknight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Animai is tightening it up a little... Mcknight has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mcknight reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mcknight taps out! Nice BJJ there by Animai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mualzavata Animai!
A very excited looking Mualzavata Animai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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