QFC Tournament 231 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abram Bratov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jones
vs
Bratov

198 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, 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 Tokyo, Abram Bratov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bratov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bratov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Bratov persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Bratov shows good takedown defense.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Bratov tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bratov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bratov dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Bratov's head and hops out.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bratov as he jumps to the side.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bratov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bratov leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bratov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bratov misses with a low kick.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bratov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Bratov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Jones wants to clinch up but Bratov keeps it at a distance.
Bratov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bratov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.

Bratov gets a takedown into half guard.
Bratov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bratov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Bratov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Jones is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abram Bratov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kardel Sharpeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chips Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Sharpeye
vs
Mcgee

170 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kardel Sharpeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chips Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sharpeye sprawls well. Sharpeye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcgee misses the jab.
Mcgee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgee.
Sharpeye checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharpeye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt.
Kardel Sharpeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chips Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots for a double leg takedown but Sharpeye sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgee shoots for a takedown but Sharpeye saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Sharpeye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sharpeye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharpeye tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharpeye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcgee looks winded!
Mcgee shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharpeye tries to sprawl out of it but Mcgee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharpeye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharpeye as he avoids it easily.
Chips Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Sharpeye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgee misses with a right hand
and Sharpeye counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a front kick aimed at Sharpeye's knee but Sharpeye avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcgee misses with a jab to the body
and Sharpeye counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mcgee looks for the body kick but Sharpeye saw that one coming.
Mcgee tries for a takedown but Sharpeye circles away easily
and Sharpeye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharpeye as he avoids it easily.
Mcgee throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharpeye.
Sharpeye circles away from the clinch attempt

and Sharpeye counters with a crisp one two that drops Mcgee! Sharpeye thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mcgee to his feet! Mcgee is in big trouble!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgee has a takedown stuffed.
Sharpeye keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kardel Sharpeye dominated that round.
That's time! Sharpeye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sharpeye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sharpeye wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcgee scores with a nice head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Sharpeye. No joy for Mcgee on that attempt.
Mcgee misses with a body kick.
Mcgee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcgee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcgee is breathing heavily.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sharpeye as he avoids it easily.
Kardel Sharpeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chips Mcgee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee tries to clinch but Sharpeye is having none of it.
Sharpeye leaves Mcgee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sharpeye as Mcgee shoots in.
Kardel Sharpeye is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Mcgee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Sharpeye avoids them all with ease.
Mcgee misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a wild body kick that Sharpeye sees coming a mile off.
Mcgee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharpeye pinned against the cage. Sharpeye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kardel Sharpeye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sharpeye avoids the head kick by Mcgee.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpeye but Sharpeye pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sharpeye pinned against the cage. Sharpeye gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcgee dives in and grabs Sharpeye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sharpeye pushes down on Mcgee's head and hops out.
Mcgee wants to clinch but Sharpeye slips to the side
and Sharpeye counters with a three punch combo that has Mcgee backing up. Mcgee nods at Sharpeye to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharpeye avoids it really well and circles away.
Mcgee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharpeye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpeye keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee throws a series of punches but Sharpeye moves out of range.
Mcgee tries to clinch up
enabling Sharpeye to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sharpeye is fending him off so far but Mcgee persists. Nope, Sharpeye circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kardel Sharpeye will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Sharpeye sprawls well.

Mcgee clinches with his opponent.
Mcgee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sharpeye is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mcgee.
Mcgee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sharpeye leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sharpeye makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sharpeye.
Mcgee takes a shot to the head.
Mcgee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sharpeye misses with a body punch.
Sharpeye wants to break free but Mcgee has control.
Sharpeye could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Sharpeye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sharpeye avoids it really well and circles away.
Kardel Sharpeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chips Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a leg kick.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown but Sharpeye shows good takedown defense.
Mcgee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sharpeye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgee tries to clinch up
and Sharpeye counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sharpeye tries to avoid it but Mcgee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sharpeye to the ground. Sharpeye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgee shoots in but no luck this time.
Mcgee wants to clinch but Sharpeye slips to the side
and Sharpeye counters with a straight right hand.
Mcgee throws a sloppy head kick and Sharpeye moves out of range easily.
Mcgee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sharpeye counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharpeye but Sharpeye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Mcgee.
Mcgee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharpeye circles away quickly and effectively.
Sharpeye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcgee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharpeye's waist but Sharpeye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgee off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcgee is defended easily by Sharpeye.
Mcgee fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcgee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharpeye's waist but Sharpeye gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mcgee off to one side.

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 Kardel Sharpeye.
Well Sharpeye 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Kardel Sharpeye!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Kardel Sharpeye!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Kardel Sharpeye!

Kardel Sharpeye wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

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

Symbol
vs
Gonzales

192 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Prince Symbol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gonzales misses with a straight left.
Symbol slips a jab from Gonzales.
No joy there for Gonzales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Symbol moves out of range of the leg kick from Gonzales.
An inside leg kick from Gonzales misses.
Symbol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzales doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Gonzales throws a hook but Symbol blocks it.
Symbol thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales slips under a jab from Symbol.
Symbol slips under a jab.
A big right from Symbol misses.
Symbol tests Gonzales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Symbol looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Symbol.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Symbol throws a combination. Gonzales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Symbol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Symbol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gonzales looks to land a left hand but Symbol moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gonzales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gonzales tries to work over Symbol's front leg with a kick but Symbol checks it.
Gonzales keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Symbol works Gonzales's body with a nice hook.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzales is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.
Prince Symbol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Symbol lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzales's shoulder, as Gonzales tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzales on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gonzales throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gonzales throws a leg kick
and Symbol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Symbol looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Symbol thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Symbol throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales cracks a nice hook into Symbol's ribs.
Symbol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Symbol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Symbol checks it.
Gonzales throws a jab when Symbol was well out of range.
Symbol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with an overhand left.
Jab from Gonzales.
Symbol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzales.
Symbol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
Gonzales thows a left - swing and a miss!
Symbol lands a jab to the nose.
Symbol moves out of range as Gonzales strikes.
Symbol throws a looping overhand right but Gonzales ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzales scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Symbol misses its intended target.
Symbol swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Symbol misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales throws a shot from downtown. Symbol moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Symbol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Symbol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Symbol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonzales counters with a nice uppercut.
Symbol misses with a hook.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzales misses with a two punch combination.
Symbol throws an off balance right hand
and Gonzales counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symbol.
Symbol digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Symbol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symbol lands with an overhand left.
Symbol lands a lovely overhand right.
Symbol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Symbol with a hook.
Symbol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symbol is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Symbol manages to avoid it.
Symbol thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
A big left from Symbol misses.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Symbol moves out of range.
Gonzales looks winded!
Symbol defending well as Gonzales loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzales looks to land a right hand but Symbol moved out of range.
Gonzales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Symbol throws a big shot that misses.
Symbol takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good exchange - Symbol coming out on top.
Symbol cracks Gonzales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Symbol swings for the body but Gonzales moves out of range.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Symbol takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symbol.
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 Prince Symbol will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gonzales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales blocks a jab.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Symbol connects with a single shot there.
Symbol moves away from the strike by Gonzales.
A jab lands there for Gonzales.
Symbol just misses with a punch to the body.
Prince Symbol is winning the standup battle so far.
Symbol looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Gonzales is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Symbol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzales has time to react.
Gonzales scores with a jab.
Symbol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Symbol scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
The fighters circling - Symbol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol scores with a nice strike.
Symbol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Symbol throws a hook to the side of Gonzales's head but Gonzales sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Symbol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Symbol misses with a straight left.
Gonzales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symbol.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Symbol.
Gonzales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol takes one to the side of the head.
Symbol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gonzales loads up on a big right hand but Symbol slips the punch.
Symbol throws a shot from downtown. Gonzales moves away and avoids it.
Gonzales lands with a right hand.
Symbol connects with a body shot.
Gonzales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Symbol was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzales.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Symbol misses with an uppercut. Gonzales saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzales swings away with a body shot that misses
and Symbol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzales takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Gonzales needs to keep his hands up - Symbol had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Symbol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Symbol.
Symbol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzales.
Symbol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gonzales under the eye.
Symbol loads up on a big right hand but Gonzales slips the punch.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.

Gonzales gets a double leg takedown into Symbol's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonzales prevents Symbol from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Symbol is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Symbol wants to stand but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Symbol trying to keep a closed guard but Gonzales is proving a slippery customer.

We're going to have a standup here because Prince Symbol wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Symbol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzales throws out the jab.
Gonzales misses with an uppercut. Symbol saw that one coming.
Gonzales throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Symbol counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Symbol checks a low kick from Gonzales.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Symbol connects with a single shot there.
Symbol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzales in his tracks.
Symbol staying out of range there.
Symbol misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Symbol as he connects with a hook.
Symbol misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Symbol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Symbol cracks Gonzales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Symbol misses with a looping left.
Gonzales walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Symbol.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symbol. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Symbol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Symbol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonzales looks to throw the jab but Symbol is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzales.
A looping hook to the body misses from Symbol. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Symbol dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Symbol slips under a jab from Gonzales.
Symbol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Symbol looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Symbol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzales misses with a straight right.
Symbol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
A big left from Symbol misses.
Gonzales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzales missing with a left hand there. Symbol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzales misses the jab.
Gonzales takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Symbol throws a body punch but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Symbol.
Gonzales avoids the body shot from Symbol.
Symbol misses with a series of wild punches.
Symbol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gonzales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gonzales swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Symbol takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Symbol just misses with a punch to the body.
Symbol throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gonzales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Symbol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzales stalks Symbol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Symbol's face. Symbol staggers backwards, shaken.
Gonzales throws the left hand but Symbol avoids the punch easily.
Symbol misses with a hook.
Symbol throws a hook but Gonzales blocks it.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Jab by Gonzales.
Symbol digs a good body shot into Gonzales's ribs.
Gonzales walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Symbol checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Symbol lands with a nice body punch.
Symbol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gonzales tries to bum rush Symbol with a series of wild strikes but Symbol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Symbol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzales lands a nice shot that snaps Symbol's head back.
Gonzales scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symbol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symbol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Symbol slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Symbol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzales moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Symbol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Gonzales. That snapped Symbol's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Symbol. That snapped Gonzales's head back.
Symbol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzales misses with a leg kick.
Symbol lands a slapping body shot.
Symbol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Symbol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Symbol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzales slips under a jab.

Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Symbol wants to stand and escape but Gonzales is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Symbol manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Symbol wants to stand but Gonzales has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gonzales seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Gonzales.
Symbol misses the jab.
Symbol ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Gonzales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Symbol checks a leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a looping right.
Gonzales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gonzales misses with a hook.
Symbol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Symbol throws a shot to the body.
Symbol slips a jab and a cross from Gonzales.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Symbol checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symbol.
Gonzales lands with an uppercut that bounces Symbol off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot by Symbol.
Symbol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diego Gonzales.
I think Symbol has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Diego Gonzales!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Prince Symbol!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Prince Symbol!

Prince Symbol wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josip Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Horvat
vs
Ironside

170 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josip Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Logan Ironside!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironside scores with a head kick. Horvat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Ironside looking to score a takedown here. Horvat is defending well but Ironside drives through and ends up in Horvat's guard.

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

Ironside stands up from Horvat's guard - Ironside perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ironside. That's going to slow Horvat down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironside steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horvat.
Horvat shoots in looking for a takedown. Ironside tries to sprawl out of it but Horvat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ironside manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ironside scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Horvat is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ironside has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Horvat bucks up and tries to throw Ironside off but instead Ironside has got his back!
Ironside is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Ironside is working for a rear naked choke. Horvat is not defending it well and Ironside has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Horvat refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Horvat's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Logan Ironside!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

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