QFC Tournament 591 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ragnarson
vs
Scott

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Uhtred Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Ragnarson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Scott's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ragnarson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarson.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Scott with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarson fails to land.

Ragnarson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ragnarson throws a body shot but no joy.
Scott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Scott gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarson's efforts to push away.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scott with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarson misses with some punches.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott looks winded!
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarson has a couple of punches blocked by Scott.
Ragnarson has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnarson misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnarson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ragnarson is trying to break free.
Ragnarson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarson wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Scott has Ragnarson pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnarson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ragnarson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarson fails to land.
Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Ragnarson is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Ragnarson stalling in the clinch but Scott improves position.
Ragnarson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnarson misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott has Ragnarson pressed against the cage, preventing Ragnarson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ragnarson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarson throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Ragnarson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ragnarson tries to stall but Scott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ragnarson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarson tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
Ragnarson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ragnarson is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.
Ragnarson working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ragnarson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Ragnarson misses with the head strike.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ragnarson tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarson is blocking nicely.
Scott connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ragnarson's face.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott prevents a body shot from Ragnarson.
Ragnarson is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott with a knee to the head.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Ragnarson tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Ragnarson lands a body shot.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Ragnarson can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarson.
Ragnarson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ragnarson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Scott.
Ragnarson wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Ragnarson misses with the head strike.
Ragnarson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarson is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Ragnarson looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Ragnarson tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarson's efforts to push away.
Ragnarson tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson is trying to break free.
Scott keeps control of Ragnarson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarson working hard to break the clinch.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Michael Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Ragnarson.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott prevents Ragnarson from breaking the clinch.
Ragnarson is trying to stall.
Ragnarson working hard to break the clinch.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Ragnarson can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scott keeps control of Ragnarson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ragnarson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ragnarson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Scott blocking some punches.
Ragnarson can't break the clinch.
Ragnarson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarson throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Scott keeps control of Ragnarson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarson can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Ragnarson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ragnarson is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Ragnarson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Scott slips under a jab.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarson pushes him off.
Ragnarson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ragnarson misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott wants to clinch up but Ragnarson keeps it at a distance.
Ragnarson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson misses with a two punch combination.
As Ragnarson backs off Scott throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarson manages to avoid it all.
Ragnarson misses with a series of wild punches.
As Ragnarson backs off Scott throws a huge counter combo but Ragnarson manages to avoid it all.
Ragnarson looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ragnarson misses with a punch to the body.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarson working aggressively here.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ragnarson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Ragnarson working hard to break the clinch.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks with his arms.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarson is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott prevents a body shot from Ragnarson.
Scott with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scott connects with a knee to the head.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Ragnarson has had enough of the clinch but Scott keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnarson wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Ragnarson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ragnarson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scott is keeping busy.
Ragnarson is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ragnarson has his back to the cage.
Maybe Ragnarson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ragnarson leaning against his opponent.
Ragnarson stalling in the clinch but Scott improves position.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarson's efforts to push away.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ragnarson's efforts to push away.
Scott misses with a knee to the head.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarson blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Ragnarson blocks it.
Uhtred Ragnarson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarson.
Ragnarson tries to work over Scott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ragnarson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ragnarson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ragnarson is trying to break free.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarson is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Ragnarson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnarson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Scott.
I've got Scott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Michael Scott!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Michael Scott!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Michael Scott!

Michael Scott wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koos Doos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Redlut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koos Doos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyler Redlut's chin.

Doos
vs
Redlut

150 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koos Doos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Redlut!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doos dives in and grabs Redlut's left leg, looking for a takedown. Redlut pushes down on Doos's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Doos misses the target.
Doos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Redlut shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redlut pushes down on Doos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Redlut is taking a breather. Doos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Redlut wants to stand up but Doos is controlling the position.
Redlut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Redlut not doing much here.
Doos is looking for a sweep. Redlut is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redlut in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Redlut might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Redlut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Doos tries to kick Redlut off but Redlut keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redlut.
Redlut tries to pass to full mount but Doos defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redlut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doos.
Doos looks for a takedown but Redlut sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koos Doos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doos wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redlut bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Doos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redlut on the ground.

Redlut is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Redlut are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Redlut passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Doos!
Redlut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Redlut looking to ground and pound but Doos is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redlut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Redlut working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Redlut raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redlut controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redlut cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redlut scoring with strikes but Doos is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Redlut has Doos up against the cage in a clinch.
Redlut pushes Doos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Redlut misses with an elbow strike.
Redlut manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redlut just stands there and leans against the cage.

Redlut ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Redlut no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tyler Redlut has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doos wants to control from the top but Redlut keeps moving.
Redlut pulls Doos in to control the position.
Doos looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redlut has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Redlut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redlut keeping moving, preventing Doos from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redlut has his hands on Doos's head, controlling the position.
Doos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redlut swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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.
A low kick from Doos misses

and Redlut counters by clinching up.

Redlut has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doos regains guard immediately.
Doos wants to get back to his feet but Redlut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Redlut controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Redlut has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redlut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Redlut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Redlut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redlut circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doos is looking to clinch but Redlut is avoiding it.
Redlut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Redlut throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doos tries to clinch but Redlut is having none of it.
Redlut shoots in for a double leg but Doos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doos is looking to counter punch.
Redlut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doos was well out of range. Poor timing from Redlut.
Koos Doos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doos wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Redlut moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Redlut 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!

Doos shoots for a double leg takedown but Redlut sprawls well. He's pushed Doos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Doos closes the distance and clinches up with Redlut, looking for a takedown. Doos pushes Redlut against the cage but Redlut circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Redlut leaves Doos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koos Doos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redlut has a takedown stuffed.

Redlut feints and as Doos raises his hands in defense, Redlut changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Redlut wants to stand but Doos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redlut wants to get up but he can't break Doos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redlut controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Doos wants to sweep but no luck.

Doos looking for a guillotine here but Redlut defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redlut sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Doos tries to sprawl but Redlut drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redlut takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doos tries to get to full guard but Redlut has control of the leg.
Redlut is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Doos!
Redlut fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Doos tries to reverse the position but Redlut maintains control.
Redlut looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redlut has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doos's face.
Redlut takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redlut working the ground and pound effectively.
Redlut controlling from the full mount.
Doos tries to hold on but Redlut postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doos is desperately trying to improve his position but Redlut has a good base and remains in mount.

Redlut with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Doos wants to hold on but Redlut pushes him away.
Redlut controlling from the full mount.
Redlut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Koos Doos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Redlut is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redlut unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Redlut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redlut 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Tyler Redlut!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Tyler Redlut!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Tyler Redlut!

Tyler Redlut wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Melker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wimmer Hoffmeiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Melker
vs
Hoffmeiser

179 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tristan Melker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wimmer Hoffmeiser!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffmeiser darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoffmeiser with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melker to score with a decent uppercut.
Melker looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoffmeiser is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hoffmeiser on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoffmeiser throws an overhand right that lands on Melker's shoulder, as Melker tries to avoid the shot.
Hoffmeiser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melker.
Melker tries to counter by clinching up but Hoffmeiser breaks away and moves out of range.
Melker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melker misses with a hook. Hoffmeiser ducked under it nicely.
Hoffmeiser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Melker closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Melker.

Melker breaks from the clinch.
Hoffmeiser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Melker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoffmeiser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melker throws a looping overhand right but Hoffmeiser ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Melker misses its intended target.

Melker clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffmeiser misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoffmeiser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melker leaning against his opponent.
Melker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoffmeiser or not.
The referee calls for Melker to work.
A shot in the inside from Melker.
Melker cracks Hoffmeiser with a nice body shot.
Hoffmeiser has a couple of punches blocked by Melker.
Hoffmeiser wants to get back to striking at distance but Melker won't allow it.

Hoffmeiser pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Melker.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melker.
Hoffmeiser lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melker takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffmeiser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melker's hands.
Melker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoffmeiser counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melker thinking.
Melker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoffmeiser counters with a stiff right hand.

Melker is rocked!
Melker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hoffmeiser scores with a counter punch that sends Melker to the canvas! Hoffmeiser smells blood - he's punishing Melker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Melker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wimmer Hoffmeiser!
A relieved looking Wimmer Hoffmeiser thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Vertis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manol Sirakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manol Sirakov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vertis
vs
Sirakov

190 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nikos Vertis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manol Sirakov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vertis pinned against the cage. Vertis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Vertis drives through and clinches with Sirakov against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Sirakov manages to pull guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manol Sirakov!