QFC Tournament 175 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chester Molester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semen GopStop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Molester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Molester
vs
GopStop

165 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chester Molester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Semen GopStop!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Molester has closed the distance and engaged GopStop in a clinch.
GopStop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Molester avoids it.
GopStop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Chester Molester has been cut.
Molester fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GopStop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molesters head.
Molester blocks an elbow strike.
GopStop lands an elbow that stopped Molester in his tracks for a moment.

GopStop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
GopStop looks to land a left hand but Molester moved out of range nicely.
GopStop scores with a jab to the jaw.

Molester has taken the fight to the clinch.
Molester tries for a takedown. No joy.
GopStop tries to land knees in the clinch but Molester avoids the damage to the body.
GopStop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
GopStop gets underhooks to prevent Molester's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Molester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by GopStop.
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!
GopStop stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GopStop misses with an elbow strike.
Molester dodges an elbow strike from GopStop.
Molester on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GopStop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
GopStop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Molester wants a takedown but no success here.
GopStop lands a damaging elbow.
Molester takes an elbow to the forehead.
GopStop lands on the inside with an uppercut.

GopStop breaks the clinch.
Molester ducks under a wild hook from GopStop.

GopStop has taken the fight to the clinch.
GopStop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molester avoids the elbow strike from GopStop, against the cage.

GopStop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
GopStop throws a jab when Molester was well out of range.

Molester has taken the fight to the clinch.

GopStop breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - GopStop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for GopStop. That snapped Molester's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Molester clinches.
Molester goes for a takedown in the clinch but GopStop prevents it.
GopStop pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
GopStop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on GopStop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

GopStop breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molester dodges the punch combination from GopStop.

GopStop clinches with his opponent.
GopStop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Molester blocks the elbow strike.
Molester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. GopStop avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
GopStop lands an elbow inside that Molester shrugs off.

Chester Molester's cut is getting worse.
GopStop gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Molester.
GopStop lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, GopStop throws an elbow but misses.
GopStop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. GopStop smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Molester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
GopStop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Molester.

Molester drives through and clinches with GopStop against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from GopStop.
Molester is trying to pull guard but GopStop turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
GopStop lands an elbow just above Molester 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
GopStop lands a nice elbow.
Molester can't get the takedown.
Molester is looking to control GopStop's arms but GopStop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Molester has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
GopStop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Chester Molester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Molester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. GopStop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Molester is breathing heavily.
GopStop is struggling to control the position.
Molester takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Molester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molester moves out of range as GopStop strikes.
Semen GopStop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

GopStop gets caught flat footed, as Molester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
GopStop is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molester is controlling him.

GopStop is working an open guard so Molester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Molester throws a one two combo.

Molester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Molester blocks the elbow strike.
Molester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Semen GopStop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
GopStop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

GopStop breaks from the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
GopStop lands with a short shot to the head.
GopStop lands a nice elbow.
GopStop lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
GopStop tries to land knees in the clinch but Molester avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from GopStop.
GopStop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Molester in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GopStop lands an elbow just above Molester 's eye.

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

GopStop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Molester, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from GopStop.
GopStop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
GopStop lands an elbow inside that Molester shrugs off.

Jeez, Chester Molester's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molester takes an elbow to the forehead.
Molester managing to block the knees to the body from GopStop.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from GopStop.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chester Molester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Semen GopStop!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sveik Van Der Sveiks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satay Euch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sveik Van Der Sveiks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Satay Euch's chin.

Van Der Sveiks
vs
Euch

169 cm
18
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sveik Van Der Sveiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Satay Euch!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sveiks tries a head kick but it misses.
Euch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Euch throws a right and a left that Van Der Sveiks avoids nicely.
Van Der Sveiks wants to clinch.
Van Der Sveiks has his takedown stuffed
and Euch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Der Sveiks throws a low kick, looking for Euch's leg but Euch calmly moves out of range.
Van Der Sveiks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Euch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Euch misses with a series of wild punches.
Euch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Euch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sveik Van Der Sveiks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Euch misses with a wild combination.
Euch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Euch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Sveiks moves away.
Van Der Sveiks tries to clinch but Euch is having none of it.
Euch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Euch there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Euch.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Van Der Sveiks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Van Der Sveiks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Van Der Sveiks is keen to just control but Euch is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Euch wants to get back to his feet.
Van Der Sveiks controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sveik Van Der Sveiks just wasn't active enough.
Euch blocks a head kick by Van Der Sveiks.
Van Der Sveiks is looking to clinch but Euch is avoiding it.
Van Der Sveiks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Euch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Der Sveiks is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Sveiks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Euch looks to land a combination but Van Der Sveiks avoids it well.

Euch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Van Der Sveiks's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Euch with a nice head shot there.
Euch wants to get up but he can't break Van Der Sveiks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Euch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Der Sveiks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Sveiks looking for a sweep. Not yet Van Der Sveiks, not yet.
Euch postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Sveiks's brow.
Van Der Sveiks has a closed guard, preventing Euch from standing up.
Euch lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Van Der Sveiks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Euch is trying to stand but he's just given Van Der Sveiks his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Euch fending off the submission attempt from Van Der Sveiks.
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!
Euch looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Der Sveiks looking for the choke from the back.
Van Der Sveiks throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sveik Van Der Sveiks 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.

Van Der Sveiks throws a leg kick but Euch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Der Sveiks throws a low kick, looking for Euch's leg but Euch calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Euch. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Sveiks misses with a takedown
and Euch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Der Sveiks has his takedown stuffed
and Euch counters with a nice uppercut.

Euch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Euch postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Van Der Sveiks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Euch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Euch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Euch wants to stand but Van Der Sveiks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sveiks is trying to keep Euch in close.
Van Der Sveiks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Euch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Der Sveiks wants to stand but Euch is controlling the position.
Euch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Euch postures up and lands a big shot to Van Der Sveiks's brow.
Van Der Sveiks 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sveiks keeping full guard, as Euch tries to pass.

Van Der Sveiks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Van Der Sveiks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Euch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sveiks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Euch.
Van Der Sveiks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Euch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Euch wants to pass the guard but Van Der Sveiks is keeping the position.
Euch scoring with some ground and pound.
Van Der Sveiks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Euch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Van Der Sveiks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Euch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Euch has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Der Sveiks is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Der Sveiks is on top in guard.
Euch keeping full guard, as Van Der Sveiks tries to pass.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Euch is looking to stand up but Van Der Sveiks isn't so interested in that idea.
Van Der Sveiks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Euch looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sveik Van Der Sveiks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Euch tries to clinch up

and Van Der Sveiks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Sveiks.
Euch wants to stand but Van Der Sveiks is controlling the position.
Van Der Sveiks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Der Sveiks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Euch's guard.
Van Der Sveiks tries to free his leg and advance position but Euch is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Euch is controlling Van Der Sveiks's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sveik Van Der Sveiks just wasn't active enough.

Euch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Euch showed some decent athleticism there.
Euch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Van Der Sveiks actively working from the bottom here.
Van Der Sveiks is trying to maintain the position but Euch is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Euch lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sveiks gets full guard.

Euch throws a sloppy strike and Van Der Sveiks has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Euch is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Van Der Sveiks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sveik Van Der Sveiks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremias Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shawn
vs
Kurki

178 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Shawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremias Kurki!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shawn gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurki is doing well to control the position and prevent Shawn from advancing to side control.
Shawn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shawn is looking to advance position but Kurki won't allow it.
Shawn is keen to just control but Kurki is a slippery customer.

Shawn seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurki wants to improve his position but Shawn is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shawn trying to control the action but Kurki is working from the bottom.
Kurki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kurki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shawn is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rob Shawn.
Shawn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shawn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kurki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurki, not yet.
Shawn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kurki trying to keep a closed guard but Shawn is proving a slippery customer.
Shawn stops Kurki from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kurki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shawn's waist but Shawn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurki off to one side.
Kurki tries to clinch up but Shawn circles away and keeps his distance.

Kurki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
I wouldn't like to be where Shawn is right now.
Shawn is looking to reverse the position.
Shawn is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shawn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shawn will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shawn explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Shawn gets a takedown into half guard.
Shawn is breathing heavily.
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!
Kurki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shawn is trying to control. Kurki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Shawn postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kurki to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kurki tries to close the distance and clinch but Shawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Kurki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shawn tries to land knees in the clinch but Kurki avoids the damage to the body.
Shawn has had enough of the clinch but Kurki keeps him there for the moment.
Kurki content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Kurki jumps guard and drags Shawn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kurki wriggles free and stands up.
Shawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurki.
Rob Shawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurki tries to clinch but Shawn is having none of it.
Shawn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurki swivels and escapes.

Shawn drives through and clinches with Kurki against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shawn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shawn gets underhooks to prevent Kurki's takedown attempt.
Shawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kurki looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Shawn tightens his grip and picks Kurki up, before dumping him to the ground. Kurki manages to land in guard.
Shawn throwing strikes from guard but Kurki blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shawn won't allow Kurki to get back to his feet.

Kurki is looking for a triangle but Shawn pushes his legs off easily.
Kurki is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurki trying to control the position.
Shawn trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.
Shawn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rob Shawn.

Shawn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Shawn trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shawn prevents Kurki from getting back to his feet.
Shawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rob Shawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Kurki wriggles free and stands up.
Kurki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kurki tries to keep at a distance but Shawn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shawn is trying to pull guard but Kurki has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurki is trying to pull guard but Shawn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Shawn has clasped his hands together around Kurki's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kurki gets back to half guard.
Shawn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kurki defending well though.
Shawn stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Shawn is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kurki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kurki.
Shawn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shawn keeps control of Kurki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kurki can't get the takedown.

Shawn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kurki can't fight it off and eventually Shawn manages to take the fight to the floor. Kurki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurki wants to stand up but Shawn is controlling him.
Shawn works over Kurki with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shawn trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.
Shawn distracts Kurki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shawn wants to pass the guard but Kurki is keeping the position.
Shawn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shawn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rob Shawn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Shawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Kurki which made him look bad.
Shawn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kurki as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurki moves in looking to clinch but Shawn pushes him off.
Shawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurki.

Kurki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kurki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kurki.
Kurki can't break the clinch.
A short right from Shawn on the inside.
Shawn tries to pull guard but Kurki won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Shawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shawn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kurki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shawn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shawn wants to take the fight to the mat but Kurki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kurki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kurki leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shawn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kurki to keep the fight standing.

Kurki manages to break the clinch.
Kurki throws a head kick that misses.
Kurki tries to close the distance and clinch but Shawn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurki shoots for a takedown but Shawn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kurki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shawn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kurki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurki tries to clinch but Shawn moves away

and Shawn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shawn trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Shawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shawn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Rob Shawn!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Rob Shawn!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Rob Shawn!

Rob Shawn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Maqrshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Primetime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maqrshall
vs
Primetime

190 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Maqrshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uriah Primetime!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maqrshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Primetime defends it nicely.
Maqrshall dodges the punch combination from Primetime.
Maqrshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Primetime.
Maqrshall throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Primetime's head.

It looks like Uriah Primetime has been cut.
Maqrshall checks a low kick from Primetime.
Maqrshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Primetime's waist but Primetime gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maqrshall off to one side.
Maqrshall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maqrshall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Primetime sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maqrshall somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Maqrshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Primetime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Primetime wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maqrshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uriah Primetime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maqrshall tries to bum rush Primetime with a series of wild strikes but Primetime uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maqrshall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Primetime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Primetime tries to land a front kick but Maqrshall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Maqrshall closes the distance and pushes Primetime back into the cage.
Maqrshall is trying to push Primetime away but Primetime has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Primetime wants to get back to striking at distance but Maqrshall won't allow it.
Maqrshall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Primetime gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Primetime wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maqrshall has him pressed against the cage.
Maqrshall can't get the takedown.
Primetime tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Primetime looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Primetime tries to work over Maqrshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Primetime can't break the clinch.
Primetime is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Primetime's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Maqrshall pulls guard.

Maqrshall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Primetime is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maqrshall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maqrshall is breathing heavily.
Primetime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maqrshall pulls Primetime in close to his closed guard and prevents Primetime from doing any damage or advancing position.
Primetime tries to stand but Maqrshall is controlling from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Primetime stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Primetime wants it to stay on the feet.
Primetime lands a jab to the head.
Primetime dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maqrshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Primetime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maqrshall.
Primetime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maqrshall in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Primetime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Maqrshall is rocked!
Maqrshall is holding his hands too far apart here. Primetime throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Maqrshall is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uriah Primetime!