QFC Tournament 363 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pan Wolodyjowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wolodyjowski
vs
Stevens

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pan Wolodyjowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolodyjowski lands with a shot to the body.
Wolodyjowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stevens momentarily.
Wolodyjowski staying out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stevens.
Wolodyjowski dodges the ground and pound from Stevens.
Wolodyjowski is pushing Stevens's head away, looking to escape. Stevens manages to hold on to the position though.
Stevens is looking to take a break and control but Wolodyjowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wolodyjowski is trying to buck Stevens off.
Stevens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wolodyjowski parries the strikes from Stevens easily there. Stevens is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wolodyjowski to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wolodyjowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stevens asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stevens throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ground and pound from Stevens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens working the head and body with strikes.
Stevens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stevens in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens landing strikes.
Wolodyjowski being controlled for a moment.
Wolodyjowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stevens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stevens taking a breather here.
Wolodyjowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wolodyjowski is breathing heavily.
Wolodyjowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Stevens lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wolodyjowski stops Stevens from passing to mount.
Stevens cracks Wolodyjowski with a big right hand but Wolodyjowski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wolodyjowski is pushing Stevens's head away, looking to escape. Stevens manages to hold on to the position though.
Stevens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens working the ground and pound from side control.
Stevens is putting a hurting on Wolodyjowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wolodyjowski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wolodyjowski tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stevens lands a nice forearm strike.
Stevens moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wolodyjowski takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wolodyjowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wolodyjowski taking a bit of punishment here - Stevens scoring with strikes.

Wolodyjowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens controlling the position.
Oh Wolodyjowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stevens has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolodyjowski!
Wolodyjowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Stevens! Wolodyjowski is hurt baaadly! Stevens is firing away with more strikes - Wolodyjowski is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Stevens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Bergstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gracie
vs
Bergstrom

190 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Bergstrom!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Bergstrom. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bergstrom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bergstrom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Gracie is rocked!
Bergstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bergstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bergstrom controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bergstrom is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bergstrom is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bergstrom! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bergstrom taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royce Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Co Co (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Co Co
vs
Grabowski

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karol Co Co!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damian Grabowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Grabowski lands but Co Co takes it in his stride.
Co Co takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grabowski scores with a push kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grabowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grabowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Co Co will feel that in the morning.
Grabowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Co Co in the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Grabowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grabowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Co Co crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grabowski - the referee stops the clock and Co Co gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grabowski. Co Co manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski looks winded!
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski lands with a slapping head kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Co Co moves out of range.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grabowski.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Damian Grabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Co Co takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a body kick that misses.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski looks to land a body kick but Co Co moved away.
Grabowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Co Co takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski is breathing heavily.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karol Co Co is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Co Co moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Damian Grabowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Co Co blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damian Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Co Co might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grabowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski misses with a kick to the body.
Co Co moves out of range of the body kick.
Co Co moves out of range of the body kick from Grabowski.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski tries a low kick but Co Co avoids it.
Grabowski connects with a high kick.
Grabowski is looking to land body kicks.
Grabowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Grabowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Co Co on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.
Grabowski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Co Co will feel that in the morning.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski throws a push kick but Co Co slaps the foot to one side.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Co Co moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a head kick but Co Co moves out of range.
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski throws the kick towards the body but Co Co avoids it.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski misses with a kick to the body.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.
Co Co avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Grabowski.
Grabowski throws a nice head kick!
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Co Co avoids a kick to the body.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.
Grabowski misses with a body kick.
Grabowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grabowski misses with a head kick.
Grabowski throws a head kick that misses.
Co Co moves out of range of the body kick from Grabowski.
Grabowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grabowski throws a sloppy head kick and Co Co moves out of range easily.
Co Co moves out of range as Grabowski throws a body kick.
Grabowski lands a high kick!
Co Co blocks a head kick by Grabowski.
Karol Co Co has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Co Co moves out of range of the body kick from Grabowski.

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

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

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Damian Grabowski!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Damian Grabowski!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Damian Grabowski!

Damian Grabowski wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ellsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ellsberg
vs
Davie

195 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Ellsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Davie!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davie clinches up with Ellsberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Davie jumps guard but Ellsberg stands there with Davie around his waist. Davie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ellsberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ellsberg gets underhooks to prevent Davie's takedown attempt.

Davie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellsberg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ellsberg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Davie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellsberg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellsberg. That's going to slow Davie down.
Ellsberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Davie misses with a few strikes there.
Ellsberg lands a nice hook to Davie's body. Davie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davie looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellsberg's corner calls for a 1-2. Ellsberg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellsberg throws a body kick that misses.
Ellsberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellsberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Davie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ellsberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davie tries to clinch up but Ellsberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Davie fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Ellsberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Davie.
Ellsberg punishes Davie's body with a nice straight punch.

Ellsberg lands a big head kick that sends Davie tumbling to the mat! Ellsberg takes a step backwards and waves Davie back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Davie is rocked!

It looks like John Davie has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Look low, kick high! Ellsberg uses the oldest trick in the book to send Davie tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Ellsberg is absolutely delighted - when Davie wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Ellsberg!
A victorious Daniel Ellsberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Ragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ragon
vs
Orange

207 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitch Ragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phillip Orange!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orange avoids the head kick by Ragon.

Ragon closes the distance and clinches.
Ragon lands a good knee to the midsection. Orange won't want to take too many of those.
Ragon scores with a hook to the body.
Orange looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Orange tries to keep at a distance but Ragon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragon obliges.
Ragon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Phillip Orange has been cut.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
Ragon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Orange's face.
Orange takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ragon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ragon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragon digs a right hand into Orange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Orange's gas tank.
Ragon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragon.
Ragon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragon lands an elbow inside that Orange shrugs off.
Ragon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
Ragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orange wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ragon rushes Orange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ragon misses with a knee strike.
Orange is trying to force a seperation but Ragon has the dominant position.
Orange tries to score a body lock takedown but Ragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orange fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ragon misses with a punch to the body.
Orange tries to break free but Ragon pushes him back against the cage.
Orange has Ragon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ragon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitch Ragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Orange.
Ragon pushes Orange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orange jumps guard but Ragon stands there with Orange around his waist. Orange gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ragon lands a knee to the head.

Ragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orange fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orange scores with a three punch combo!

Ragon rushes Orange and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orange has had enough of the clinch but Ragon keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragon landing knees to the body.
Orange tries to pull guard but Ragon holds him up against the cage and eventually Orange drops back down to his feet.
Ragon with a knee to the head.
Ragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orange is trying to break free.
Orange drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orange wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orange is trying to break free.
Ragon misses with an elbow over the top.
Orange is trying to pull guard but Ragon has him pressed against the cage.
Orange is trying to pull guard but Ragon has him pressed against the cage.
Orange is trying to force a seperation but Ragon has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragon connects with a knee to the head.
Orange tries to circle away but Ragon has him pinned against the cage.
Orange is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orange is trying to break the clinch but Ragon is controlling him.
Orange wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragon misses with a punch to the body.

Ragon breaks from the clinch.
Orange misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Orange misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ragon closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orange in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ragon tries to land a knee to the head but Orange blocks with his arms.
Orange wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Ragon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Orange's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Orange jabs Ragon to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Ragon moves into the clinch.

Ragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Orange or perhaps it was just good defense by Ragon which made him look bad.
Orange misses with a two punch combination.

Ragon closes the distance and clinches.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
Ragon landing knees to the head.
Ragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orange can do to turn this around?
Ragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orange.
Orange is breathing heavily.
Orange working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragon lands a good knee to the midsection. Orange won't want to take too many of those.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
Ragon landing knees to the head.
Ragon landing knees to the head.
Ragon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ragon is working Orange over against the cage.
Orange is trying to break the clinch but Ragon is controlling him.
Ragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orange blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragon prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitch Ragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Orange.

Ragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Orange is defended easily by Ragon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands a jab to Ragon's midsection.
Ragon throws a sloppy head kick and Orange moves out of range easily.
Orange digs a good hook to Ragon's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ragon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Orange as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Orange does no damage.
Ragon misses with a head kick.
Orange shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ragon eats them both and turns towards Orange to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orange throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ragon misses with a head kick.
Orange shoots for a double leg takedown but Ragon sprawls well. He's pushed Orange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ragon wants to clinch.
Orange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ragon stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Ragon.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ragon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragon.
Ragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orange blocks it with crossed arms.
Orange is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ragon is defending well.
Orange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Ragon breaks the clinch.
Orange shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ragon avoids the body shot from Orange.
Ragon tries to clinch but Orange moves out of range.
Orange misses with a double jab

and Ragon counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ragon misses with a knee to the head.
Orange is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragon has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Ragon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Orange's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Orange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orange misses with a straight right.

Ragon takes the fight into the clinch.
Ragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orange has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Orange is looking to break free of the clinch but Ragon has double underhooks.

Ragon breaks the clinch.

Ragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ragon landing knees to the head.
Orange wants to break free but Ragon has control.
Ragon pushes Orange back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragon landing knees to the head.
Ragon lands an elbow just above Orange 's eye.
Ragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragon.
Ragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Orange tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mitch Ragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Orange.
Orange wants to take the fight to the mat but Ragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ragon scores with a knee to the head.
Ragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orange jumps guard but Ragon stands there with Orange around his waist. Orange gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orange blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragon prevents Orange from breaking the clinch.
Ragon misses with a knee strike.
Orange jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ragon walks away with a smile on his face. Orange gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Orange misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orange digs a good body shot into Ragon's ribs.
Orange moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Ragon.
Sloppy strikes from Orange. Those never looked like landing.
Ragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Ragon lands a high kick!
Orange wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Orange closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ragon to the mat! Ragon manages to get full guard.
Orange is stalling in the full guard.
Ragon keeping moving, preventing Orange from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Phillip Orange wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Orange.
Orange tests Ragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ragon rather than just go for the knockout.
Ragon wants to clinch up but Orange keeps it at a distance.
Orange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orange swats away the attempt to clinch by Ragon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orange.
Ragon wants to clinch up but Orange keeps it at a distance.
Ragon wants to clinch up but Orange keeps it at a distance.
Orange has a takedown stuffed.
Orange will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ragon tries to clinch there but Orange circles away.
Mitch Ragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ragon drives through and clinches with Orange against the cage.
Ragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phillip Orange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragon tries a knee to the head but Orange blocks it.

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 Mitch Ragon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ragon, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Mitch Ragon!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mitch Ragon!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Mitch Ragon!

Mitch Ragon wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdivia Chinelinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Chinelinho
vs
Kono

168 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valdivia Chinelinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideo Kono!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Chinelinho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kono darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Valdivia Chinelinho has been cut.

Chinelinho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chinelinho just content to control the position.

Chinelinho is trying to get an arm triangle but Kono is defending well.
Chinelinho staying calm.
Kono should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chinelinho advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chinelinho prevents Kono from getting the reversal.
Chinelinho landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chinelinho with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinelinho controlling from mount.
Kono tries to hold on but Chinelinho postures up.
Kono sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chinelinho prevents Kono from improving his position.
Chinelinho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chinelinho trying to control from half guard but Kono is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chinelinho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kono slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kono working a defensive guard here.
Chinelinho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kono's head.
Chinelinho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Kono working for a triangle but Chinelinho defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinelinho lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kono being controlled here, momentarily.
Chinelinho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kono is trying to control the position but Chinelinho postures up.
Chinelinho scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kono is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kono wants to pass to mount but Chinelinho is defending the position.
Chinelinho is not content to let Kono control the position.

Kono is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chinelinho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kono.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinelinho gets full guard.
Kono pushes down on Chinelinho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chinelinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kono is trying to control the action in half guard but Chinelinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Valdivia Chinelinho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valdivia Chinelinho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oooooh!!! Kono has knocked Chinelinho down with a huge combo! Kono steps away and waves a wobbly Chinelinho back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Chinelinho is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chinelinho glances at the clock... BAM! Kono nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Chinelinho crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Chinelinho is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideo Kono!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stanley
vs
Carwin

180 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evander Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Evander Stanley has been cut.
Stanley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanley throws a sloppy head kick and Carwin moves out of range easily.
Carwin scores with the left hand. Stanley knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Carwin.
Carwin blocks a head kick by Stanley.
Stanley throws a head kick but Carwin moves out of range.

Stanley moves into the clinch.
Stanley lands a hook that snaps the head of Carwin backwards.

Stanley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stanley closes the distance and pushes Carwin back into the cage.

Stanley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A solid body kick from Stanley.

Stanley rushes Carwin and presses him up against the cage.
Stanley lands a left hand.

Stanley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stanley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carwin.
Sloppy strikes from Carwin. Those never looked like landing.
Stanley misses with a straight right.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carwin. That did some damage!

Oooooh!!! Carwin has knocked Stanley down with a huge combo! Carwin steps away and waves a wobbly Stanley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Stanley is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carwin rushes Stanley with punches - Stanley moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Stanley goes down! Carwin follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Carwin!