QFC Tournament 133 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Keller
vs
Jones

170 cm
24
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Keller.

Keller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Keller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Keller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller swinging wildly here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keller sprawls well. Keller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Keller but Keller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Keller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Keller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Keller sprawls well.
Donk. Keller catches Jones right on the button with a cross.

Keller gets a clinch.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Keller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Keller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Keller persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keller closes the distance and clinches.

Keller has picked Jones up - he's going for a ride! Keller dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones trying to hold on to Keller's head to control him but Keller postures up.
Keller thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones tries to kick Keller off in order to stand up. Keller Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Keller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Keller staying calm.
An elbow from Keller crashes against the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Keller politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Keller prefers to stall for the moment though.

Keller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Keller but great work by Jones.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keller is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Keller tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Keller counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Keller to acknowledge the strikes.
Keller wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Keller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Keller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Keller drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Keller has passed into half guard!
Jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Keller has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones tries to escape but Keller is in control.
Keller happy to just control the position for now.
Keller misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Keller taking a breather here.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones is being controlled here.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Keller working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Keller happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to remain calm as Keller controls from the top position.
Keller tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Jones wants to control but Keller postures up.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Keller dominates the positioning.
Keller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Keller gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jones holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Keller tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller controlling from the full mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound.
Keller controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Keller dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones feints and as Keller raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keller 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.
Keller is working hard here to advance position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Keller fails to land the takedown.
Keller swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.

Jones closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keller did well to prevent Jones getting side control.
Keller keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Keller moves into full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Keller moves into the clinch.

Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Keller uses from the top position.
Keller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keller prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Keller.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Keller working away.
Keller takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Keller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Keller stalls from top position.
Jones tries to bench press Keller off him but Keller keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller controls the position from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Keller.
Well Keller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sam Keller!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Sam Keller!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Sam Keller!

Sam Keller 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Johnson

198 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails to land the takedown.

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.

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

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
Johnson working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full guard.

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

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is not content to let Jones control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.

Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Johnson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johnson, into his guard.
Johnson has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Johnson has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Jones.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rashad Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Jared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jared
vs
Romero

183 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Jared!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jared misses with a wild combination.
Wayne Jared seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jared lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jared lands with a nice combination. Romero backs away looking to recover.
Romero tries for a takedown but Jared circles away easily
and Jared counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romero takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jared avoids the body shot from Romero.
Jared misses the shot to the body.
Jared scores with a body shot.
Jared scores with a jab to the body.
Jared really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jared defends it nicely.
Romero tries to close the distance and clinch but Jared swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jared defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romero.
Wayne Jared has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Romero.
Jab from Jared.
Jared is looking to wear down Romero with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Jared finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Jared stuns Romero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Romero takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jared feints a jab promting Romero to slip. Jared then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Romero slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jared blocks a head kick by Romero.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jared digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Romero shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jared defends it nicely.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jared scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Romero misses.
Jared goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jared lands a body shot.
Jared is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jared scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one.
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!
A combination from Jared does no damage.
Jared uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romero has time to react.
Jared scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jared scores with a hook to the body. Romero takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jared swivels and escapes.
Jared takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jared is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jared, as that shot connected.
Nice jab there from Jared.
Jared is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jared works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jared lands a nice shot that snaps Romero's head back.
Jared lands with a good body shot.
Romero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jared throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Jared lands.
Romero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jared to score with a decent uppercut.
Jared misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jared works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.
Romero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left lands for Jared.
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jared.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero moves forwards but Jared connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jared cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jared scores with a one two! Romero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Romero is rocked!
Jared drops Romero with a huge uppercut! Romero drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jared is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Jared!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Naye Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabek Nerek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Naye Kaka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Naye Kaka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kaka
vs
Nerek

189 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Naye Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cabek Nerek!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nerek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kaka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nerek did well to prevent Kaka getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nerek tries to roll over but Kaka keeps him under control.

Kaka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nerek has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kaka is looking for a kimura but Nerek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaka to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kaka is looking for a kimura here.

Kaka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerek is just riding it out for now. Kaka eventually gives up the hold.
Nerek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Nerek has his foot on Kaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaka works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Nerek is retaining full guard.

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

Nerek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaka defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka looking to pass the guard.
Kaka is working hard here to advance position.

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

Kaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kaka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Nerek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kaka to the mat! Kaka manages to get full guard.
Nerek looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nerek defends it easily.
Nerek advances to half guard.
Nerek wants to free his trapped foot but Kaka is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Nerek stands up and beckons Kaka to join him on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nerek enables Kaka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nerek manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaka wants to stand but Nerek has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaka is controlling him.
Kaka looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Nerek is looking for a triangle but Kaka pushes his legs off easily.

Kaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Nerek pushes Kaka off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nerek.
Nice takedown defense from Nerek. No joy for Kaka on that attempt.
Nerek shoots in for a double leg but Kaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Naye Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabek Nerek.

Kaka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kaka is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nerek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nerek tries to roll over but Kaka keeps him under control.

Nerek actively working from the bottom here.
Nerek is looking to escape.

Kaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Nerek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaka pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nerek tries to get to full guard but Kaka has control of the leg.
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 Naye Kaka will probably get the nod.
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.

Kaka scores with a takedown into Nerek's guard.

Kaka gets to his feet - Nerek follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nerek is defended easily by Kaka.
Kaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nerek circles away.
Nerek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nerek somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nerek.
Naye Kaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabek Nerek.
Kaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nerek shoots in but Kaka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Kaka shoots for a double leg takedown but Nerek sprawls well. He's pushed Kaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerek shoots in for a double leg but Kaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nerek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nerek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaka.
Kaka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nerek looks for a takedown but Kaka sprawls well.
Kaka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nerek as he avoids it easily.
Nerek dives in and grabs Kaka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kaka pushes down on Nerek's head and hops out.
Kaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nerek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaka somewhat.
Kaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Nerek. Nerek gets slowly back to his feet.

Kaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nerek is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerek tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kaka tries for a kimura but Nerek is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerek regains half guard.

Kaka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kaka seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Kaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nerek manages to get to full guard.

Nerek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kaka decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nerek closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaka circles away.
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kaka as Nerek shoots in.
Kaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nerek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Nerek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaka did well to prevent Nerek getting side control.
Kaka wants to get back to his feet.

Kaka looking for submissions off his back.

Nerek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naye Kaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerek pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nerek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerek pulls his head out easily.
Kaka is trying to stand up here but Nerek is controlling him well.

Nerek decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nerek. No joy for Kaka on that attempt.
Kaka shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nerek shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaka is trying to defend but Nerek finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Nerek seems to be looking for submissions.

Nerek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cabek Nerek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nerek's waist but Nerek gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaka off to one side.
Kaka stuffs the takedown.
Kaka fails to land the takedown.
Nerek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nerek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naye Kaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nerek shoots in and bounces Kaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Nerek stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nerek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaka defends it nicely.

Kaka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaka prevents Nerek from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kaka is trying to get an arm triangle but Nerek is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nerek throws Kaka to one side and escapes!

Kaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kaka wants to stand but Nerek is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nerek 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.

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

Kaka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nerek, up you get!
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaka shoots in looking for a takedown but Nerek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaka.
Kaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaka closes the distance and clinches up with Nerek, looking for a takedown. Kaka pushes Nerek against the cage but Nerek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kaka gets caught flat footed, as Nerek shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Kaka looking for a triangle here. Nerek is fighting it but it looks tight! Kaka pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nerek is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Naye Kaka!