QFC Tournament 430 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saippua Kauppias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Mitchell (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.

Kauppias
vs
Mitchell

165 cm
24
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saippua Kauppias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wilson Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kauppias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kauppias thows a leg kick but Mitchell checks it
and Mitchell counters with a right hand to the body.
Mitchell lands a jab to the nose.
Kauppias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mitchell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kauppias thinking.
Saippua Kauppias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauppias.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
Kauppias has his takedown stuffed
and Mitchell counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saippua Kauppias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauppias throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kauppias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell sizes up Kauppias with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Mitchell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown.
Kauppias fails with the takedown.

Kauppias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kauppias is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Mitchell is trying to keep Kauppias in close.
Kauppias throwing strikes but missing.
Kauppias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kauppias throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
Kauppias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kauppias working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
Kauppias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitchell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kauppias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mitchell's head.
Kauppias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kauppias. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kauppias pushes down on Mitchell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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!
Mitchell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kauppias.
Nice strikes from Kauppias there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kauppias thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mitchell's head.
Kauppias has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mitchell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kauppias.
Kauppias tries to pass to full mount but Mitchell defends it.

Kauppias wants to work for an arm triangle but Mitchell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kauppias missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mitchell has hold of Kauppias's hands but Kauppias slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Kauppias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kauppias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kauppias scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kauppias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Saippua Kauppias wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauppias.

Kauppias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mitchell quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kauppias looks for a takedown but Mitchell sprawls well.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauppias.
No luck for Kauppias with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saippua Kauppias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kauppias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kauppias off to one side.
No luck for Kauppias with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Kauppias with that takedown attempt.
Mitchell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kauppias.
Kauppias misses with a shot to the body
and Kauppias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kauppias goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mitchell is pressed up against the cage. Kauppias has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchell down to the mat. Mitchell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kauppias shoots in and drives through. Mitchell sprawls well.
Kauppias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell avoids it really well and circles away.
Kauppias throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kauppias shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Kauppias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kauppias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mitchell tries to avoid it but Kauppias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mitchell to the ground. Mitchell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mitchell scores with a one two! Kauppias had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mitchell scores with a shot to the body.
Kauppias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kauppias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mitchell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kauppias is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kauppias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kauppias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mitchell wants to get back to full guard.
Kauppias moves nicely into side control.
Kauppias controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kauppias is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mitchell looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kauppias gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mitchell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kauppias lets go of the hold and Mitchell can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saippua Kauppias!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Taber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Roberts (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.

Taber
vs
Roberts

180 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joseph Taber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Taber on that attempt.
Taber fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taber looking for a takedown.
Taber tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Taber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taber tries to pull guard but Roberts holds him up against the cage and eventually Taber drops back down to his feet.
Taber gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
Taber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Taber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roberts pulls his leg out and moves away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Roberts enables Taber to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roberts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Taber wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taber stops Roberts from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taber postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.
Taber trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Taber wanted to stand there but Roberts had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taber won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Taber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roberts is proving hard to escape from.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but Taber is having none of it.
Taber wants to get up but he can't break Roberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taber won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.

Joseph Taber has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Roberts with that takedown attempt.
Roberts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taber's guard.
Taber can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taber is trying to get back to full guard.
Taber trying to hold on to Roberts's head to control him but Roberts postures up.

Roberts stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Taber. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Taber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taber stalks Roberts and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roberts's face. Roberts staggers backwards, shaken.
Taber dives in for a single leg takedown but Roberts sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taber is breathing heavily.
Roberts is looking for a takedown.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taber is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Taber has Roberts pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roberts tumbling to the mat - Taber dives into Roberts's guard.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roberts manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Taber wants to clinch

and Roberts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taber's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts trying to control but Taber is working from the bottom.

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

A close round but Rick Roberts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Roberts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Taber is keeping the position.
Roberts pushes down on Taber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roberts takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Taber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Taber is rocked!
Roberts lands with some strikes.
Oh Taber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts working the ground and pound effectively.
Oooh a big shot lands for Roberts! Taber is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rick Roberts!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Back Biggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Mandelev (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.

Biggy
vs
Mandelev

185 cm
24
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Back Biggy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Mandelev!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mandelev connects with a body shot that sends Biggy's belly button to the back.
Mandelev circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mandelev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biggy thinking.
Biggy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandelev.

Biggy moves into the clinch.
Biggy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Biggy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mandelev is trying to pull guard but Biggy has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Biggy.
Biggy lands an uppercut.
Biggy taking a breather.
Biggy throws an elbow but it misses.
Biggy prevents a body shot from Mandelev.
A short right from Biggy.
Mandelev tries to pull guard but Biggy holds him up against the cage and eventually Mandelev drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mandelev up against the cage.
Mandelev is trying to push Biggy away but Biggy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
A short left from Biggy.
Mandelev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mandelev fails to land.
A hook to the body from Biggy.
Mandelev throws an elbow that misses.
Biggy blocking some punches.
Biggy lands with a left to the head.
Biggy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Biggy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Biggy is working Mandelev over against the cage.
Mandelev looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Biggy.
A shot in the inside from Biggy.
Biggy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Biggy lands a right hand.
Mandelev avoids the elbow strike from Biggy, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Biggy.
Biggy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mandelev managing to block the knees to the body from Biggy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Biggy lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Biggy - that landed with a thud.
Biggy misses with a knee strike.
Biggy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mandelev struggles to land a body shot inside as Biggy controls his hands.
Biggy digs a right hand underneath Mandelev's ribcage. Mandelev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Biggy.
Mandelev avoids the elbow strike from Biggy, against the cage.
Biggy is leaning against Mandelev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Biggy scores with a shoulder strike.
Biggy lands with a light punch inside.
Mandelev avoids the elbow strike from Biggy, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biggy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandelev's brow.
Mandelev throws a punch but it's blocked by Biggy.
Mandelev misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Biggy.
Biggy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggy lands with a light punch inside.
Biggy scores with a shot to the side of Mandelev's head.
The referee calls for Biggy to work.
Mandelev has a couple of punches blocked by Biggy.
Mandelev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Biggy lands an uppercut.
Mandelev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biggy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandelev's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biggy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandelev's brow.
Biggy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Biggy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mandelev dodges an elbow strike from Biggy.
Biggy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Biggy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mandelev blocks an elbow strike from Biggy.
Mandelev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biggy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Back Biggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Mandelev.
Biggy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mandelev tries to break the clinch but Biggy is controlling the position.
Mandelev tries to throw a body punch but Biggy avoids it by throwing Mandelev back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandelev can't break the clinch.
Mandelev jumps guard but Biggy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Biggy.
Biggy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mandelev dodges an elbow strike from Biggy.
Mandelev is trying to break the clinch but Biggy is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Biggy.
Biggy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Biggy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biggy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Back Biggy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Biggy.
Mandelev swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggy.
Biggy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biggy moves away from the strike by Mandelev.
Mandelev walks into a stiff left hand from Biggy.
Biggy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mandelev finds it's way round the side to connect with Biggy's head.
Mandelev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biggy.
Biggy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biggy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mandelev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Biggy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandelev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggy tries to clinch but Mandelev is having none of it.
Biggy tries to clinch up but Mandelev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandelev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mandelev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Biggy works on Mandelev's body with a couple of short punches.
Mandelev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Biggy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mandelev scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Biggy.
Stalling in the clinch from Biggy.
A short right from Biggy on the inside.
The referee calls for Biggy to work.
Good body shot from Biggy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggy digs a right hand into Mandelev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mandelev's gas tank.
Mandelev blocks an elbow strike from Biggy.
Biggy tries to land a knee to the head but Mandelev blocks with his arms.
Biggy lands a nice uppercut.
Biggy misses with a knee strike.
Mandelev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandelev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Biggy just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Biggy.
Biggy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Biggy.
Biggy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggy stalling the fight.
Biggy is working Mandelev over against the cage.
Biggy digs a right hand underneath Mandelev's ribcage. Mandelev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Biggy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Biggy.
Biggy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mandelev avoids it.
Biggy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Biggy leaning against his opponent.
Mandelev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mandelev working aggressively here.
Back Biggy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Biggy trying to land knees to the body.
Mandelev tries to work over Biggy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biggy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mandelev.
Mandelev tries to pull guard but Biggy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggy tries to stall but Mandelev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biggy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandelev's brow.
Biggy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mandelev can do to turn this around?
Mandelev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biggy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mandelev's elbow.
Mandelev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Biggy scores with a shot to the side of Mandelev's head.
Biggy misses with a knee to the head.
Mandelev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mandelev trying to control the position but instead, Biggy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mandelev into the cage.
Mandelev wants to break free but Biggy has control.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biggy wants to stall.
Biggy throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggy blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mandelev.
Biggy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mandelev is trying to force a seperation but Biggy has the dominant position.
Biggy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mandelev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Biggy walks away with a smile on his face. Mandelev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Back Biggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Mandelev.
Mandelev lands a nice hook to Biggy's body. Biggy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandelev with a nice cross.
Biggy moves to clinch but Mandelev breaks away
and Mandelev counters with a nice body shot.
Mandelev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biggy.
Biggy is looking to clinch.
Mandelev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Biggy tries to clinch up but Mandelev circles away and keeps his distance.
Mandelev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biggy on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biggy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandelev connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Back Biggy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Biggy moves in looking to clinch but Mandelev pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Mandelev. Those never looked like landing.

Biggy instigates a clinch.
Biggy is working Mandelev over against the cage.
Biggy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Biggy.
Mandelev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biggy lands a hook that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Good body shot from Biggy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biggy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mandelev's brow.
Biggy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mandelev backwards.
Biggy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biggy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biggy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Biggy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Biggy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biggy tries to land a knee to the head but Mandelev blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Biggy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggy lands a body punch.
Biggy cracks Mandelev with a nice body shot.
Biggy lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Biggy.
Biggy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mandelev swings wildly with an uppercut but Biggy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biggy throws an elbow that misses.
Biggy works on Mandelev's body with a couple of short punches.
Biggy blocking some punches.
Mandelev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Biggy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Biggy throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Biggy.
Biggy throws an elbow that misses.
Biggy scores with a shot to the side of Mandelev's head.
Shawn Mandelev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggy is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Biggy as the two fighters clinch.
Mandelev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandelev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandelev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Biggy smiles and moves away.
Biggy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mandelev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Mandelev coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Mandelev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandelev swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggy.
Mandelev throws an overhand right that lands on Biggy's shoulder, as Biggy tries to avoid the shot.
Biggy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mandelev looks to land a left hand but Biggy moved out of range nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandelev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biggy misses the shot to the body.
Biggy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Biggy tries to clinch there but Mandelev circles away.
Mandelev digs a good body shot into Biggy's ribs.
Mandelev misses with the combination.
Mandelev swats away the attempt to clinch by Biggy.

Biggy moves into the clinch successfully.
Mandelev swings wildly with an uppercut but Biggy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biggy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Biggy.
Biggy slows down the pace here.
Mandelev misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggy misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Mandelev fails to land.
Biggy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mandelev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mandelev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biggy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mandelev tries to circle away but Biggy has him pinned against the cage.
Mandelev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggy prevents Mandelev from breaking the clinch.
Mandelev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biggy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandelev swings wildly with an uppercut but Biggy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandelev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Back Biggy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mandelev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biggy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Back Biggy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Biggy 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Back Biggy!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Back Biggy!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Back Biggy!

Back Biggy wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laisius Muta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jailson Junior (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.

Muta
vs
Junior

167 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laisius Muta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jailson Junior!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muta scores with a hook to the body. Junior takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Muta takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Junior scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Junior shoots for a double leg takedown but Muta sprawls well. He's pushed Junior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body kick from Junior.

Muta instigates a clinch.

Muta gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Muta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Junior won't allow Muta to sweep him here.
Muta pulls Junior in close to his closed guard and prevents Junior from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muta throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Muta keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

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

Muta has picked Junior up - he's going for a ride! Muta dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Muta prevents Junior from improving his position.
Muta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Muta thows a huge punch but Junior dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muta seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Muta lands a nice short elbow.
Muta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muta stops Junior from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Muta wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Muta working Junior over with strikes.
Muta controlling the pace.
Muta passes to side control.

Muta is trying to get an arm triangle but Junior is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muta controls the position.
Junior takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Muta just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A decent looking cross lands there for Muta.
Muta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junior is fending him off so far but Muta persists. Nope, Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Muta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laisius Muta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muta has his takedown stuffed
and Junior counters with a series of strikes. Muta will be more careful next time no doubt.

Muta moves into the clinch.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Muta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Junior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Muta has control of Junior's left arm, preventing Junior from doing any damage.
Muta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muta trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
Junior is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Muta sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Laisius Muta.
Junior lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior tries for a takedown but Muta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior blocks a head kick by Muta.

Muta decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Laisius Muta just wasn't active enough.
Junior walks into a straight right hand from Muta.

Muta moves into the clinch.
Muta effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muta.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Junior pulls Muta into guard.
Junior really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Junior's guard.

Muta maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Junior could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Muta has cracked it and Junior is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Muta!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Laisius Muta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortega comes to the cage accompanied by Say Yes. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ortega
vs
Van Kirkland

155 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Kirkland instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Kirkland.
Ortega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Kirkland.

Ortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut

and Ortega counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Van Kirkland is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ortega throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Van Kirkland's body to avoid the submission. Van Kirkland has instead reached around Ortega's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Van Kirkland arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Walter Van Kirkland!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Buchacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Play That Funky Music White Boy (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.

Buchacz
vs
That Funky Music White Boy

181 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomasz Buchacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Play That Funky Music White Boy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Music White Boy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Music White Boy avoids the head kick by Buchacz.
Buchacz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Music White Boy gets tackled into the cage by Buchacz. Buchacz maintains the clinch.
Music White Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Music White Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Music White Boy lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Music White Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Music White Boy.
Buchacz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Music White Boy to keep the fight standing.
Music White Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Buchacz backwards.
Music White Boy lands with a left to the head.
Music White Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Music White Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchaczs head.
Music White Boy blocks a body shot from Buchacz.
Buchacz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buchacz wants to get back to striking at distance but Music White Boy won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Music White Boy lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Music White Boy.
Music White Boy slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Music White Boy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Buchacz tries to break free but Music White Boy pushes him back against the cage.
Buchacz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buchacz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Music White Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buchacz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Buchacz backwards.
Music White Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchacz is trying to break the clinch but Music White Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Music White Boy lands with a left to the head.
Music White Boy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buchacz is trying to pull guard but Music White Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Buchacz is breathing heavily.
Music White Boy pushes Buchacz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Music White Boy lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchacz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Music White Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Buchacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Music White Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buchacz looks to clinch
and Music White Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Music White Boy scores with a nice right hand.
Buchacz misses with a body shot.

Music White Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buchacz has had enough of the clinch but Music White Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Music White Boy has Buchacz pressed against the cage.
Music White Boy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands an uppercut.
Music White Boy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Music White Boy lands with a left to the head.
Music White Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Buchacz is rocked!
Buchacz looking to stall.
Oh Buchacz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Music White Boy lands a body punch.
Buchacz seems to have got his legs back now.
Music White Boy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Music White Boy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Buchacz tries to break free but Music White Boy pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buchacz wants to break free but Music White Boy has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Music White Boy.
Music White Boy leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Music White Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy has Buchacz pressed against the cage, preventing Buchacz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Music White Boy.
Buchacz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Music White Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Music White Boy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Music White Boy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Music White Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buchaczs head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Music White Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Play That Funky Music White Boy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buchacz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Music White Boy finds it's way round the side to connect with Buchacz's head.
Buchacz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Buchacz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchacz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Music White Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Music White Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Music White Boy swats away the attempt to clinch by Buchacz.

Music White Boy gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Buchacz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Music White Boy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Music White Boy.
Music White Boy pushes Buchacz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Music White Boy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Music White Boy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Music White Boy lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Music White Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buchacz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Music White Boy smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buchacz tries to clinch there but Music White Boy circles away.

Music White Boy has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buchacz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Buchacz misses with a knee strike.
Music White Boy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Music White Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy digs a right hand underneath Buchacz's ribcage. Buchacz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy has Buchacz pushed against the cage.
Music White Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Music White Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Music White Boy lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Play That Funky Music White Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Music White Boy stalling against the cage.
Music White Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Music White Boy cracks Buchacz with a nice body shot.
Music White Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy is leaning against Buchacz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Music White Boy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Music White Boy.
A shot in the inside from Music White Boy.
Still in the clinch, Music White Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Music White Boy is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Music White Boy.
Music White Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buchacz wants to get back to striking at distance but Music White Boy won't allow it.
Music White Boy lands with a left to the head.
Music White Boy is leaning against Buchacz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Music White Boy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Music White Boy taking a breather.
Music White Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Play That Funky Music White Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Music White Boy wobbles Buchacz with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Music White Boy dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Buchacz to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Play That Funky Music White Boy!
A pretty intense looking Play That Funky Music White Boy took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.