QFC Tournament 626 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eren Yeager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Grip (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.

Yeager
vs
Grip

225 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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, Eren Yeager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Death Grip!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Yeager fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grip sprawls well initially but Yeager persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Grip is staying active underneath Yeager, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yeager slows the pace down in half guard.

Yeager is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grip is trying to control but Yeager passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip is not content to let Yeager control the position.
Grip manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yeager's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grip wants to get back to full guard but Yeager has passed into side control.
Yeager wants to stand but Grip has his arm trapped.
Yeager misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yeager throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Yeager knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grip on the ground.
Yeager has control of an arm but Grip manages to advance to Yeager's back!

Yeager defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grip's arms.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grip is looking for the choke from the back position but Yeager is controlling his hands well.

Yeager defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Grip looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeager is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grip is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Grip seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Yeager's chin but Yeager turns very nicely into Grip's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Yeager.
Grip controlling Yeager's posture.

Grip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yeager is aware though and is defending well.
Yeager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grip keeping moving, preventing Yeager from controlling successfully.
Yeager wants to stand but Grip has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Grip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yeager doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yeager manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Grip working for a triangle but Yeager defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yeager slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Death Grip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yeager circles away.

Yeager pushes Grip up against the cage in a clinch.
Yeager prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeager controlling the action here for a moment.
Yeager throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.
Grip is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yeager pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eren Yeager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Death Grip.
Yeager'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip has Yeager pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yeager manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yeager breaks the clinch.

Yeager shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grip is trying to defend but Yeager finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yeager is controlling the pace.
Grip is staying active underneath Yeager, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yeager trying to mount his opponent but Grip defends it.
Yeager prevents Grip from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeager with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grip is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grip trying to control from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grip scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Grip tries to advance to mount but Yeager denies him.

Grip is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yeager knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yeager tries to bench press Grip off him but Grip keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeager keeps working.
Yeager really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grip controls the position from side control.
Yeager is looking for a sweep.

Grip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grip has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Yeager!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eren Yeager dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Yeager looks to land a body kick but Grip moved away.

Yeager closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Yeager lands in his opponent's guard.
Yeager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Grip has his foot on Yeager's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yeager works his way back into a safe position though.
Yeager throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeager stays in close to Grip's body and controls the position.
Yeager is looking to stand up but Grip won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grip is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Grip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grip working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yeager.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grip wants to control the position but Yeager says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Yeager stalling away here and it's allowed Grip to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yeager will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yeager sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grip not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two 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.
Yeager stopping the sweep attempt from Grip.

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

Yeager moves into range and clinches up with Grip.
Yeager prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeager misses with a body punch.
Grip is trying to pull guard but Yeager turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Yeager gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Grip regains guard.
Grip is trying to control the position but Yeager postures up.
Yeager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grip can do to turn this around?
Yeager is fighting to break Grip's control of his arms but Grip is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Grip has his feet on Yeager's thighs here. He's pushed Yeager off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Yeager screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Death Grip!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Allah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bong Edding (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.

Allah
vs
Edding

178 cm
20
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

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, Muhammad Allah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Edding!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edding clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edding.
Allah pressing his opponent against the cage.
Allah dodges an elbow strike from Edding.
Edding throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edding.
Allah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Edding lands an elbow that stopped Allah in his tracks for a moment.
Edding lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Edding throws an elbow that misses.
Edding blocks an uppercut.
Edding throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Allah lands a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Edding.
Allah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edding wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Edding throws an elbow but misses.
Edding comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Allah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edding looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edding is trying to stall.
Edding lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Allah lands a hook that snaps the head of Edding backwards.
Allah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Allah.
Allah lands with a left to the head.

Edding is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allah.
Edding is still on wobbly legs! Can Allah finish him?
Edding looks winded!
Allah avoids the elbow strike from Edding, against the cage.
Allah effectively controlling the action here.
Allah throws a big uppercut that drops Edding! More strikes from Allah and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Edding lies dazed against the cage as Allah celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Allah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Callaghan (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.

Nolan
vs
Callaghan

170 cm
18
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue 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 Los Angeles, Stefan Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Callaghan gets a double leg takedown into Nolan's guard.

Nolan has his feet on Callaghan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Nolan feints and as Callaghan raises his hands in defense, Nolan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Callaghan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Callaghan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nolan is controlling him.
Callaghan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nolan is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nolan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Callaghan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nolan.
Callaghan trying to hold on to Nolan's head to control him but Nolan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Callaghan trying to control from the bottom.
Callaghan 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nolan is controlling the pace.
Nolan works his way into side control.

Callaghan reaches up around Nolan's neck trying to control. But Nolan takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Callaghan! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Callaghan is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Nolan celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stefan Nolan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Parker Drilon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montray Smiff (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.

Drilon
vs
Smiff

180 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Parker Drilon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Montray Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smiff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drilon to the mat! Drilon manages to get full guard.
Drilon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smiff dives into side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drilon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smiff connects with a decent elbow.
Drilon looks to move to half guard but instead Smiff has passed into mount! Damn!
Smiff cracks Drilon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Drilon flails away from the bottom, looking to strike but he's give an arm to his opponent... uh oh. Smiff wraps up the arm in an instant and pivots for an armbar! Tap or snap time - Drilon decides to tap! Lovely submission by Smiff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Montray Smiff!

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 Markeese Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystic Mac (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.

Smiff
vs
Mac

175 cm
20
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

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 Los Angeles, Markeese Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mystic Mac!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smiff manages to avoid it.
Smiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.

Smiff closes the distance and clinches.
Smiff is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiff has Mac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markeese Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Mac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac works over Smiff's head and body with a nice combination.
Smiff dives in and grabs Mac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mac pushes down on Smiff's head and hops out.
Mac looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Smiff misses the target.
Mac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mac duly obliges.
Mystic Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac swinging wildly here.
A combination from Mac does no damage.
It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Mac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smiff misses with a low kick.
Mac scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Mac. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Mac.
Smiff goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mac.
Mystic Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff looks for a takedown but Mac sprawls well.
Smiff is breathing heavily.
Smiff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Markeese Smiff has been cut.
Mac throws a nice looking combination but Smiff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A shot to the liver by Mac. Beautiful body shot.
Smiff walks into a stiff left hand from Mac.
Smiff tries to move into range but Mac moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Mac.
Smiff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac is working the combinations to good effect here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smiff is defended easily by Mac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mac looks to land a combination but Smiff avoids it well.

Smiff pushes Mac up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiff goes for a takedown attempt but Mac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mac lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smiff fails with a takedown attempt.
Mac swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smiff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac tries to avoid it but Smiff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac to the ground. Mac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac scores with a punch to the head.
Mac throws a right hand that Smiff ducks under and follows up with a left that Smiff also avoids with ease.
It looked like Smiff was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mac throws a right and a left that Smiff avoids nicely.
Smiff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mac sprawls and moves away.
Smiff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markeese Smiff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smiff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markeese Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Mac.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Smiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mac avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac looks to land a combination but Smiff avoids it well.
Mac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smiff counters by clinching up.
Smiff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mac just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smiff as Mac tries to tie him up.

Smiff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mac regains guard immediately.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac keeping moving, preventing Smiff from controlling successfully.
Mac wants to stand but Smiff is controlling the position.
Mac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac wants to get back to his feet but Smiff is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smiff being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smiff is looking to pass into half guard but Mac pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mac is in guard.

Smiff keeping moving, preventing Mac from controlling successfully.
Mac wanted to stand there but Smiff had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Smiff darts in and clinches Mac up against the cage.
Come on Smiff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Smiff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Mac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiff is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mac.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiff.
Mac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mac looks to score with a jab to the body but Smiff is just out of range.
Mac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smiff.
Mac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Mac misses with a combination

and Smiff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smiff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mac is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markeese Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smiff breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mystic Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Markeese Smiff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Mac lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mac throws a right and a left that Smiff avoids nicely.
Mac throws a good cross that connects.

Smiff rushes Mac and presses him up against the cage.
Smiff is pushing Mac up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smiff is working for takedown but Mac is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smiff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smiff.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac.
Smiff has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markeese Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smiff backs up against the cage.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mac but Mac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Mac scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac lands with an overhand left.
Mac lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac catches Smiff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mac.
Smiff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
Mac tries to bum rush Smiff with a series of wild strikes but Smiff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Mac tries to get set, Smiff tries to push him back and clinch up but Mac manages to avoid the attempt.
Donk. Mac catches Smiff right on the button with a cross.
Mac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mystic Mac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Mac.
Nice straight punches there by Mac. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mac.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Smiff moves into the clinch.
Mac tries to circle away but Smiff has him pinned against the cage.

Smiff breaks the clinch.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Smiff has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mac throws a series of punches but Smiff moves out of range.
Mac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Smiff into the cage.
Mac misses the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Mac both land. Nice combination.
Mac misses with the combination.
Mac misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Smiff misses with a body kick.
Mac lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mac misses with a straight left.
Mac misses with a wild combination.

Smiff clinches up with Mac and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mystic Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mac 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Mystic Mac!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Mystic Mac!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mystic Mac!

Mystic Mac wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rei Moi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Khalab (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.

Moi
vs
Khalab

170 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 Los Angeles, Rei Moi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdul Khalab!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Moi gets tackled into the cage by Khalab. Khalab maintains the clinch.
Khalab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mois head.
Khalab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moi backwards.
Khalab avoiding damage as Moi throws knees to the body.
Khalab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mois head.
Khalab throws a punch but it's blocked by Moi.
Khalab lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moi tries to pull guard but Khalab won't allow it.
Moi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khalab has him pressed against the cage.
Khalab throws a punch but it's blocked by Moi.
Khalab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khalab prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moi wants to get back to striking at distance but Khalab won't allow it.
Khalab lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moi is trying to break free.
Khalab pushes Moi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Khalab.
Khalab works on Moi's body with a couple of short punches.
Moi is breathing heavily.
Khalab lands a right hand.
Moi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khalab misses with a punch to the body.
Moi tries to break free but Khalab pushes him back against the cage.
Moi tries to work over Khalab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khalab lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khalab misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Moi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalab lands with a light punch inside.
Khalab gets through Moi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khalab lands a body punch.
Khalab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moi backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moi backwards.
Moi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khalab smiles and moves away.

Khalab drops Moi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Moi looks back up at him and smiles so Khalab waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Moi is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalab sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moi somewhat.
Moi takes a jab right on the kisser.

Khalab rushes Moi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khalab drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moi stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalab gets through Moi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khalab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khalab misses with the head strike.

Khalab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdul Khalab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moi on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Moi has closed the distance and engaged Khalab in a clinch.
Khalab lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Khalab.
Moi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Khalab.
Khalab is leaning against Moi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khalab lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Khalab.
Moi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moi looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalab pushes Moi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Khalab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moi or not.
A right hand to the body from Khalab.
Khalab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mois head.
Moi missing with knees to the body.
Khalab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khalab stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khalab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khalab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moi backwards.
Khalab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Khalab lands a right hand.
Khalab pushes Moi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Khalab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Khalab misses.
Moi closes the distance and clinches up with Khalab, looking for a takedown. Moi pushes Khalab against the cage but Khalab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khalab steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moi.
Khalab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khalab wants it to stay on the feet.

Khalab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khalab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khalab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khalab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moi tries to land knees in the clinch but Khalab avoids the damage to the body.

Moi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rei Moi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moi throws a sloppy head kick and Khalab moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Khalab pushes Moi up against the cage in a clinch.
Khalab scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Khalab.
Moi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Khalab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moi or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Khalab.
Khalab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khalab presses Moi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khalab lands a left hand.
Khalab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalab is working Moi over against the cage.
Khalab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moi backwards.
Khalab scores with a shot to the side of Moi's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khalab.
Khalab works on Moi's body with a couple of short punches.
Khalab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khalab working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Moi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khalab makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khalab scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalab lands with a left to the head.
Khalab tries to work over Moi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khalab.
Khalab can't find room to land a body shot as Moi controls the action.
Moi wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Moi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khalab lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moi tries to pull guard but Khalab holds him up against the cage and eventually Moi drops back down to his feet.
Khalab stalling.
Khalab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mois head.
Moi seems to have got his legs back now.
Khalab tries to throw a body punch but Moi avoids it by throwing Khalab back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Khalab on the inside.
Moi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khalab walks away with a smile on his face. Moi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moi throws a leg kick but Khalab sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abdul Khalab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalab works Moi's body with a nice hook.

Khalab feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moi sprawling to the canvas! Moi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Khalab finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khalab pounces like a tiger and cracks Moi with a vicious hook! Moi is down but not out! Khalab follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdul Khalab!