QFC Tournament 524 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mali Dugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dede Rustandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dede Rustandi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dugi
vs
Rustandi

184 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mali Dugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dede Rustandi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dugi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rustandi! But no joy.
Dugi tries to clinch up
and Rustandi counters with a left to the body.
Rustandi stuffs the takedown attempt from Dugi. Dugi gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rustandi defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mali Dugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugi misses with a takedown attempt - Rustandi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dugi fails with the takedown
and Rustandi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dugi shoots and misses

and Rustandi counters with a crisp one two that drops Dugi! Rustandi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dugi to his feet! Dugi is in big trouble!

Dugi is rocked!

Dugi clinches.
Oh Dugi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rustandi tries to land a knee to the head but Dugi blocks with his arms.

Rustandi breaks the clinch.
Dugi seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dugi misses with a takedown attempt
and Rustandi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dugi moves to clinch but Rustandi breaks away
and Rustandi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dugi is breathing heavily.
Dugi fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugi fails with a takedown attempt.

Dugi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rustandi quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rustandi trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dugi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dugi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rustandi is just riding it out for now. Dugi eventually gives up the hold.
Dugi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rustandi tries to roll over but Dugi keeps him under control.
Rustandi keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dugi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dede Rustandi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Horrible takedown attempt by Dugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rustandi, which made it look bad.

Dugi clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dugi tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mali Dugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rustandi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dugi darts in looking for a takedown but Rustandi gets double underhooks and turns Dugi into the cage.
Rustandi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugi fails with the takedown
and Rustandi counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Dugi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rustandi did well to prevent Dugi getting side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rustandi is looking to escape.
Rustandi wants to improve his position but Dugi is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Dugi seems content to control.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugi wants to take a breather but Rustandi is having none of it.
Rustandi wants to improve his position but Dugi is controlling well.
Dugi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rustandi missing with punches from the bottom.

Dugi is trying to work for a kimura but Rustandi is defending well.
Rustandi wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dugi is working for a submission of some sort.

Dugi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rustandi defends it well.
Well, if Dugi 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.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dugi seems to be looking for submissions.

Rustandi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dugi.

Dugi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rustandi is just riding it out for now. Dugi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dugi winds up and cracks Rustandi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dugi fails with the takedown
and Rustandi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dugi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rustandi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rustandi swivels and escapes.
Rustandi tries a quick counter leg kick but Dugi is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mali Dugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dugi forces Rustandi back against the cage and clinches.
Dugi tries to pull guard but Rustandi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dugi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rustandi breaks the clinch.
Dugi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rustandi counters with a stiff right hand.
Dugi with a poor takedown
and Rustandi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugi misses with a takedown
and Rustandi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rustandi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rustandi counters with a huge right that knocks Dugi out cold! Rustandi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dede Rustandi!
In his post fight interview, Dede Rustandi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ney Schincariol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Underwood
vs
Schincariol

185 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ney Schincariol!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood tries to clinch but Schincariol is having none of it.

Underwood gets tackled into the cage by Schincariol. Schincariol maintains the clinch.

Schincariol decides to pull guard.
Underwood is pushing down on Schincariol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schincariol is fighting to maintain full guard but Underwood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Underwood is keen to just control but Schincariol is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Schincariol actively working from the bottom here.
Underwood is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schincariol manages to get to full guard.
Schincariol keeping moving, preventing Underwood from controlling successfully.
Schincariol controls Underwood momentarily but Underwood frees himself.
Schincariol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schincariol is trying to keep Underwood in close.

Underwood postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schincariol is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Underwood, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schincariol forces his way into half guard.

Underwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schincariol pulls his head out easily.
Underwood wants to control but Schincariol is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schincariol lands with a punch from half guard.
Schincariol seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Underwood is trying to stand back up but Schincariol is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schincariol is thwarting Underwood's attempts to control the position.
Schincariol prevents Underwood from improving his position.
Schincariol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Underwood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Underwood with the active half guard here but Schincariol passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Schincariol stalls from top position.

Schincariol tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood tries to bench press Schincariol off him but Schincariol keeps the position.
Schincariol is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Underwood's shoulder. That is not cool.

Schincariol decides to stand back up. Schincariol steps back and let's Underwood get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Underwood fails with an attempt to clinch.

Underwood gets caught flat footed, as Schincariol shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schincariol looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Underwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schincariol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Underwood looking to control but Schincariol passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood tries to get to full guard but Schincariol has control of the leg.
Ney Schincariol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Underwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schincariol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Underwood wants to control but Schincariol is keeping busy.
Well, if Schincariol 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.

Underwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Underwood trying to control here.

Schincariol stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Schincariol drags the fight down to the ground.
Schincariol is looking to stand up but Underwood isn't so interested in that idea.
Schincariol pulls Underwood in to control the position.

Underwood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Underwood trying to control but Schincariol is working from the bottom.
Schincariol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Underwood actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schincariol controlling the action here.
Schincariol is trying to control the action in half guard but Underwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schincariol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Underwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Underwood is trying to maintain the position but Schincariol is very close to passing his half guard.
Underwood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schincariol.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Schincariol prevents Underwood from improving his position.
Schincariol is keen to just control but Underwood is a slippery customer.
Schincariol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Underwood knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Underwood tries to get to full guard but Schincariol has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Schincariol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Schincariol closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ney Schincariol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Underwood gets caught napping as Schincariol dives in and scores a takedown. Underwood manages to retain guard.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Schincariol is proving a slippery customer.

Schincariol avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Underwood wants to stand but Schincariol is controlling the position.

Schincariol stands and steps away. Underwood gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Schincariol has Underwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Schincariol has had enough of the clinch but Underwood keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schincariol jumps into guard, dragging Underwood to the mat.
Schincariol keeping moving, preventing Underwood from controlling successfully.
Underwood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schincariol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Underwood trying to move into half guard but instead Schincariol has managed to sweep!

Underwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schincariol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Underwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Schincariol.
Schincariol advances position into side control!

Schincariol tries for a kimura but Underwood is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Underwood is looking for a sweep.
Underwood trying to remain calm as Schincariol controls from the top position.
Underwood looks to move to half guard but instead Schincariol has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schincariol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Underwood gets back to half guard.
Underwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Underwood is working hard here to advance position.
Underwood gets full guard.
Schincariol trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schincariol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Underwood working for a triangle but Schincariol defends it easily.
Schincariol stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ney Schincariol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schincariol 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ney Schincariol!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ney Schincariol!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ney Schincariol!

Ney Schincariol wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Han Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Man's choice of entrance music: The Dark Knight Rises. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Solo
vs
Man

188 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Han Solo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bat Man!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solo keeps the fight on the outside.
Man lands with a cross.

It looks like Han Solo has been cut.

Solo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Man looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Man tries to improve position but can't.

Solo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Solo trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.

Solo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man stops Solo from passing to mount.

Solo tries for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Solo is trying to get an arm triangle but Man is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Man is looking for a sweep.

Solo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man is looking to reverse the position.

Solo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Solo wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Solo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Solo taking a breather here.

Solo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.

Solo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Man is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Solo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Solo wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man gets back to half guard.

Solo is working for a submission of some sort.
Man trying to hold on to Solo's head to control him but Solo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Solo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Solo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Man wants to clinch.
Man slaps away a takedown attempt from Solo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Solo gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Man gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo works his way into full mount!
Man wants to control but Solo is having none of it.
Solo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Man is looking to escape.
Han Solo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Solo has control of Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Solo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Man can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Man looking for submissions off his back.

Solo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Solo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Solo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Solo is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Solo sitting in guard here, content to control.

Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Solo looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Solo trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Man is looking for a triangle but Solo pushes his legs off easily.
Man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solo manages to get himself to full guard.

Solo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Solo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Solo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Han Solo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Han Solo's cut.
That's time! Solo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Horrible takedown attempt by Solo or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man tries to clinch up.
Solo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Man sprawls and moves away.
Solo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Solo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch up but Solo circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
Bat Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man tries to clinch but Solo moves out of range.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Solo circles away.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man tries to clinch up.

Man cracks Solo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Man has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Solo to stand back up!

Solo is rocked!
Bat Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Solo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Man swivels and escapes.
Oh Solo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Solo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Solo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Man tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Solo seems to have got his legs back now.

Solo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.

Man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Solo trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.

Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Solo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Solo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Man throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo advances position into side control!

Solo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Man wants to control but Solo postures up.

Solo is trying to get an arm triangle but Man is defending well.
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Solo working away.

Solo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Solo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.

Solo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bat Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Solo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bat Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Solo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Han Solo!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Han Solo!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Han Solo!

Han Solo wins by unanimous decision!
Han Solo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anistavio Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenobi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Duel of the Fates. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sousa
vs
Wan Kenobi

155 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anistavio Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi cracks Sousa with a right hand to the side of the head.

Kenobi darts in and clinches Sousa up against the cage.
Kenobi gets underhooks to prevent Sousa's takedown attempt.
Sousa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kenobi is keeping busy.
Kenobi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sousa's face.

It looks like Anistavio Sousa has been cut.
Sousa tries for a takedown but Kenobi manages to get underhooks.
Kenobi landing knees to the body.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Kenobi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi pushes Sousa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenobi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kenobi connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Kenobi working Sousa over with knees to the body.
Kenobi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Sousa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sousa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage.
Kenobi lands a damaging elbow.
Sousa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sousa takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenobi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenobi.
Kenobi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Kenobi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kenobi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kenobi on the inside.
Kenobi stalls.
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Knees to the body from Kenobi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow.
Kenobi connects with a knee to the head.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Kenobi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kenobi scores a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kenobi lands an elbow that stopped Sousa in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Sousa fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anistavio Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kenobi smiles and moves away.

Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Kenobi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sousa takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi lands a nice knee to the body.
Kenobi has Sousa pushed against the cage.
Sousa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa trying to land knees to the body.
Kenobi slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Sousa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenobi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sousa is trying to push Kenobi away but Kenobi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sousa is trying to maintain a safe position but Kenobi gets an underhook and turns Sousa into the cage.
Sousa tries to stall but Kenobi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kenobi lands a damaging elbow.
Kenobi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa looking for a takedown.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenobi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anistavio Sousa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A punch lands to the side of Sousa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anistavio Sousa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sousa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sousa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sousa motions for Kenobi to come forward. Sousa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Kenobi as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi lands with a nice body punch.
Sousa throws a front kick aimed at Kenobi's knee but Kenobi avoids it well.
Sousa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenobi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kenobi rushes Sousa and presses him up against the cage.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kenobi.
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kenobi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sousa tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Kenobi keeps control of Sousa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kenobi.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenobi crunches a lovely knee into Sousa's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenobi obliges.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kenobi has Sousa pushed against the cage.
Kenobi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sousa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anistavio Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sousa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenobi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sousa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi prevents Sousa from breaking the clinch.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside.
Kenobi stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenobi obliges.
Sousa tries to circle away but Kenobi has him pinned against the cage.
Kenobi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kenobi is pressed up against the cage. Sousa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kenobi down to the mat. Kenobi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sousa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenobi tries to sprawl out of it but Sousa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenobi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenobi wants to counter the offense by Sousa and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sousa gets a clinch.
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sousa tries to circle away but Kenobi has him pinned against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kenobi.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi won't allow it.
Sousa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kenobi is defending well.
Sousa is trying to force a seperation but Kenobi has the dominant position.
Kenobi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obi Wan Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anistavio Sousa's cut.
That's time! Sousa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sousa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Kenobi. No joy for Sousa on that attempt.

Kenobi drives through and clinches with Sousa against the cage.
Kenobi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenobi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi lands a knee to the body.
Kenobi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenobi lands a hook that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
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!
Kenobi lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenobi obliges.
Kenobi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kenobi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Kenobi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kenobi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kenobi lands an elbow that stopped Sousa in his tracks for a moment.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anistavio Sousa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenobi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Kenobi lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sousa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sousa missing with knees to the body.
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!
Kenobi scores with a shoulder strike.
Sousa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kenobi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sousa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Kenobi won't allow it.
Well,Sousa is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Knees in the clinch landing for Kenobi.
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenobi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kenobi walks away with a smile on his face. Sousa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sousa fails with the takedown.

Kenobi takes the fight into the clinch.
Sousa misses with a body punch.
Sousa jumps guard but Kenobi stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenobi lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sousa.
Sousa is working for takedown but Kenobi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Obi Wan Kenobi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kenobi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sousa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sousa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kenobi pushes off an throws an elbow but Sousa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kenobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenobi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anistavio Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kenobi avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Kenobi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenobi 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Obi Wan Kenobi!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Obi Wan Kenobi!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Obi Wan Kenobi!

Obi Wan Kenobi wins by unanimous decision!
Obi Wan Kenobi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

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