QFC Tournament 736 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Colemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Colemen's choice of entrance music: I don't give up. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Luiz
vs
Colemen

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Luiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Colemen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Colemen tries to sprawl out of it but Luiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Colemen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Colemen is looking for the big counter here.
Colemen wants to clinch.

Luiz clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colemen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Colemen is looking to clinch but Luiz is avoiding it.

Luiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Colemen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Luiz gets control of Colemen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Luiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Luiz trying to keep a closed guard but Colemen is proving a slippery customer.
Colemen tries to free his leg and advance position but Luiz is retaining full guard.
Colemen won't allow Luiz to sweep him here.
Colemen being controlled here momentarily.
Colemen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Luiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colemen defends well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.

Luiz working for a triangle but Colemen defends it easily.

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

Colemen moves into range and clinches up with Luiz.
Colemen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Colemen pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz cracks Colemen with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz wants to clinch but Colemen slips to the side
and Colemen counters with a head kick.

Colemen clinches.
Luiz is trying to push Colemen away but Colemen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Luiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Colemen tries to land a knee to the head but Luiz blocks with his arms.
Colemen misses with a knee to the head.
Colemen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Colemen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Colemen has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colemen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Colemen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luiz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luiz is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colemen tries a knee to the head but Luiz blocks it.
Luiz misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luiz tries to keep at a distance but Colemen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Luiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colemen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luiz is trying to pull guard but Colemen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Luiz working hard to break the clinch.
Luiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Colemen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorge Luiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Colemen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colemen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Colemen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Colemen.
Luiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Colemen to keep the fight standing.
Colemen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz slowing the pace effectively.
Luiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colemen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luiz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Colemen is keeping busy.
Colemen tries to land a knee to the head but Luiz blocks with his arms.
Luiz tries to pull guard but Colemen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luiz throws a head punch that misses.
Luiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Colemen smiles and moves away.

Colemen moves into range and clinches up with Luiz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz tries to pull guard but Colemen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Luiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colemen is defending well for now.
Luiz is trying to stall.
Colemen misses with a knee strike.
Colemen is pressed up against the cage. Luiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Colemen down to the mat. Colemen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Luiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colemen tries to clinch up but Luiz circles away and keeps his distance.

Colemen has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Colemen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Colemen tries a knee to the head but Luiz blocks it.
Colemen tries to land a knee to the head but Luiz blocks with his arms.
Colemen landing knees to the head.
Colemen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Colemen misses with a knee to the head.
Colemen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Colemen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Luiz is rocked!
Luiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Colemen walks away with a smile on his face. Luiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oh Luiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson Colemen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Colemen gets a clinch.
Luiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Colemen working the clinch nicely. Luiz is working for position but Colemen cracks him with a big knee to the head! Luiz crumples up against the cage and Colemen lands two more shots before the ref can save Luiz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Tyson Colemen!
An intense looking Tyson Colemen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Whoever beats me u will better give me a rematch now.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koni Maximus Jr (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.

Browne
vs
Maximus Jr

183 cm
22
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koni Maximus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maximus Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Browne to the ground. Maximus Jr is now in Browne's guard.
Maximus Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Browne's brow.
Maximus Jr passes Browne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maximus Jr working Browne over with strikes.
Browne tries to get to full guard but Maximus Jr has control of the leg.
Browne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Maximus Jr is stalling here. Browne is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maximus Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Browne has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Maximus Jr is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne working away.
Browne looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maximus Jr is avoiding damage well.
Maximus Jr defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Browne trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away.
Maximus Jr tries to buck Browne off but Browne is having none of it.
Browne wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Browne working away.
Maximus Jr is not content to let Browne control the position.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Browne postures up.

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.
Browne wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.

Browne tries for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Browne trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maximus Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Browne tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maximus Jr looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.
Browne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr misses with a looping right.
Maximus Jr throws a front kick aimed at Browne's knee but Browne avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Browne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Browne thumps Maximus Jr with a low kick.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Browne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus Jr.
It looked like Browne was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maximus Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Browne.
Maximus Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Browne is looking to clinch.
Browne misses with a body kick.
Browne wants to clinch up but Maximus Jr keeps it at a distance.

Maximus Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maximus Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maximus Jr won't allow Browne to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Browne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maximus Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Browne will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Browne misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Browne both land. Nice combination.
Maximus Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Browne.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Browne enables Maximus Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Browne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maximus Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Browne's brow.
Maximus Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Browne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Browne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr is in close to Browne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Maximus Jr cracks Browne with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Browne throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Maximus Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Browne's head.
Maximus Jr is in close to Browne's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Browne is rocked!
Maximus Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Browne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maximus Jr gets to his feet and stands over Browne, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Browne felt that one! Maximus Jr unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Browne from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koni Maximus Jr!
A very excited looking Koni Maximus Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Padorca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Notorious Big (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.

Padorca
vs
Big

172 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 Hilo, Lynn Padorca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Notorious Big!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Padorca just misses with a punch to the body.
Big looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Big lands a front kick.
Padorca avoids the head kick by Big.
Big lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Padorca gets a double leg takedown into Big's guard.
Big wants to get back to his feet but Padorca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Padorca accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Padorca content to stall in guard here.
Big wants to get back to his feet but Padorca is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Padorca connects with a couple of short punches.
Padorca connects with a couple of short punches.

Big is rocked!
Padorca stands up over Big, holding on to his feet. Padorca throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Big is out cold! Padorca lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lynn Padorca!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Defranco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greco Hackman (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.

Defranco
vs
Hackman

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 Hilo, Dom Defranco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greco Hackman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hackman. No joy for Defranco on that attempt.
Defranco looks for a takedown but Hackman sprawls well.
Hackman throws a low kick, looking for Defranco's leg but Defranco calmly moves out of range.
Defranco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Defranco dives in for a single leg takedown but Hackman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Defranco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hackman dives in and scores a takedown into Defranco's guard.
Hackman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Hackman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hackman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Defranco controls Hackman momentarily but Hackman frees himself.
Defranco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hackman is now in half guard.
Defranco pushes Hackman off looking to stand but Hackman dives back in and keeps control.

Hackman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hackman sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two 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.
Defranco is looking for a sweep. Hackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hackman controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Defranco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hackman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defranco.

Hackman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Defranco's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Defranco is proving hard to escape from.
Hackman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Defranco's head.
Hackman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hackman pushing down on Defranco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Defranco is breathing heavily.
Defranco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Hackman 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.
Defranco works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hackman advances to half guard.
Hackman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hackman breaks from Defranco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Greco Hackman dominated that round.
That's time! Defranco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hackman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Hackman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Defranco wants to clinch.
Defranco shoots in but no luck this time.
Hackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Hackman gets the takedown into side control.
Defranco wants to get back to his feet but Hackman is dominant here and he's now got Defranco's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hackman is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Defranco is defending well though. Hackman let's go of the attempt for now.

Defranco defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hackman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Defranco trying to control but not successfully.

Defranco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hackman's arms.

Hackman is looking for the choke from the back position but Defranco is controlling his hands well.
Hackman trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Defranco doesn't escape.
Defranco is really stuck here.

That's two 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.
Hackman lands strikes to the head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hackman controlling the positon.
Hackman is continuing to stall.
Hackman lands punches and elbows.
Hackman lands a shot to the body.
What can Defranco do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Hackman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Defranco knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Defranco for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackman biding his time, controlling Defranco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hackman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Defranco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Hackman looking for the choke but no joy.

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.

Hackman is looking for the choke from the back position but Defranco is controlling his hands well.
Hackman is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hackman scores with punches to the body.

Hackman has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Defranco misses with a takedown attempt

and Hackman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hackman.

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

Hackman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Defranco to the mat! Defranco manages to get full guard.
Greco Hackman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackman is looking to stand up but Defranco won't let him.
Hackman stays in close to Defranco's body and controls the position.
The adventures of Hackman the control monster continue. Boring.
Defranco working a defensive guard but Hackman manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hackman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackman is staying tight to Defranco's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Defranco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hackman on the ground.
Defranco tries to bench press Hackman off him but Hackman keeps the position.
Hackman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Defranco will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hackman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hackman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Defranco!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hackman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Hackman looking to secure an arm triangle but Defranco defends it well.
Defranco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hackman working Defranco over with strikes here.

Hackman working for a submission but Defranco is keeping him at bay.
Hackman lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hackman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hackman lands a big shot there that rocks Defranco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hackman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Defranco is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hackman has taken his back.

Hackman looking to break Defranco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Defranco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hackman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackman keeps control of the position easily here as Defranco tries to buck him off.

Defranco is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hackman throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Defranco!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackman is landing with strikes from the back.
Hackman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dom Defranco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greco Hackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hackman keeps control of the position as Defranco tries to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greco Hackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackman 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Greco Hackman!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Greco Hackman!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Greco Hackman!

Greco Hackman wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Olaffson (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.

Ryan
vs
Olaffson

188 cm
24
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Olaffson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olaffson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ryan defends it nicely.

Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Olaffson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ryan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olaffson is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan stops a takedown attempt from Olaffson.
Jack Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Olaffson.
Ryan pushes off an throws an elbow but Olaffson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Olaffson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan stalling.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olaffson wants a takedown but no success here.
Olaffson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan has Olaffson pressed against the cage.
Ryan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Olaffson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olaffson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryan just leaning against Olaffson, taking a breather.

Olaffson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Olaffson did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaffson punching from the bottom.
Olaffson is looking for a sweep. Ryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olaffson is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Olaffson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Olaffson won't allow Ryan to pass to mount.
Ryan throwing shots but Olaffson is blocking nicely.
Olaffson wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Olaffson is not content to let Ryan control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan prevents Olaffson from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olaffson moves out of range as Ryan throws a body kick.
Olaffson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Ryan. No joy for Olaffson on that attempt.

Ryan clinches.
Olaffson wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Olaffson.

Ryan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ryan stopping the sweep attempt from Olaffson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Olaffson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan pushes down on Olaffson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olaffson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Olaffson is trying to control but Ryan manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Ryan dominated that 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.

Olaffson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Olaffson is quick to defend against it.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan fails with the takedown

and Olaffson moves into the clinch.
Olaffson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan jumps guard but Olaffson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olaffson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Olaffson tries to sprawl but Ryan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Olaffson pushes Ryan off and gets back to his feet.
Olaffson throws a series of strikes that have Ryan backpedaling.
Olaffson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan takes one to the chin there.
Ryan dives in for a single leg takedown but Olaffson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Olaffson clinches up against the cage.
Ryan tries to pull guard but Olaffson won't allow it.
Olaffson working hard to break the clinch.
Ryan is pressed up against the cage. Olaffson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ryan down to the mat. Ryan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Olaffson shoots in but no luck this time.

Ryan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaffson wants to improve his position but Ryan is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olaffson tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Ryan controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Olaffson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
Ryan throws a counter high kick but Olaffson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Olaffson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olaffson tries to avoid it but Ryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olaffson to the ground. Olaffson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olaffson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Olaffson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Olaffson moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Despite the aggression on Olaffson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Olaffson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side.

Ryan gets a double leg takedown into Olaffson's guard.
Ryan is looking to stand up but Olaffson won't let him.
Ryan advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Karl Olaffson 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!

Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Olaffson tries for a takedown but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Olaffson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olaffson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Olaffson.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olaffson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Olaffson pushes Ryan up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan jumps guard but Olaffson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olaffson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Olaffson avoiding damage as Ryan throws knees to the body.
Ryan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olaffson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olaffson blocks it with crossed arms.
Olaffson tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Olaffson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Olaffson is looking for a takedown.

Olaffson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Olaffson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Olaffson is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olaffson is continuing to stall.
Ryan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Olaffson wants to stand up but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan pushes down on Olaffson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ryan wants to control but Olaffson is keeping him busy.
Ryan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Olaffson's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ryan is taking a breather. Olaffson 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olaffson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ryan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Olaffson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Olaffson sprawls and moves away.
Jack Ryan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olaffson tries to clinch up.

Ryan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ryan lands in his opponent's guard.
Ryan controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olaffson controlling Ryan's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jack Ryan!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jack Ryan!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jack Ryan!

Jack Ryan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Camuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luuki Yukki (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.

Camuno
vs
Yukki

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maurizio Camuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luuki Yukki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Yukki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Camuno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Camuno escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Camuno controlling Yukki's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukki wants to control from the top but Camuno keeps moving.
Camuno wants to improve his position but instead Yukki has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camuno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yukki.
Camuno is looking to control Yukki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camuno avoid being mounted?
Camuno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camuno regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camuno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Camuno wants to sweep here but Yukki controlling him for the moment.
Camuno is pulling down on Yukki's head to control his posture.

Camuno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Camuno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yukki defends it easily.
Camuno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yukki's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camuno postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Camuno drops back looking for a leg! Yukki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yukki manages to kick Camuno off! Camuno jumps back into Yukki's guard.

Camuno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camuno is pushing down on Yukki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yukki is fighting to maintain full guard but Camuno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Camuno seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Camuno is looking for a kimura but Yukki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Camuno to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camuno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Camuno not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yukki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camuno tries to free his leg and advance position but Yukki is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camuno works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Camuno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camuno scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yukki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Yukki has his foot on Camuno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camuno works his way back into a safe position though.

Yukki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camuno defends well.
Yukki looks winded!
Camuno stands and throws Yukki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Camuno grinds an elbow into Yukki's temple.
Yukki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

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

Camuno goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yukki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Camuno's guard! Nice work there by Yukki!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukki being controlled here momentarily.
Camuno continues to stall.
Camuno's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Camuno keeping moving, preventing Yukki from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camuno seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurizio Camuno dominated that 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.

Yukki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camuno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camuno is looking for a counter combo.
Yukki leaves Camuno with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yukki throws a head kick that Camuno semi-blocks.
Yukki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camuno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camuno is defended easily by Yukki.
Yukki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Camuno with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukki throws a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Camuno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yukki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Camuno is in Yukki's guard.
Camuno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukki can do to turn this around?
Camuno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yukki working a defensive guard here.
Camuno stands and throws Yukki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Yukki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Camuno has hold of Yukki's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yukki seems comfortable defending it but Camuno has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yukki is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yukki is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Camuno couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maurizio Camuno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentot Janren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Madson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: U got knockout . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Janren
vs
Madson

185 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 Hilo, Bentot Janren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Madson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Madson tries to keep at a distance but Janren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Janren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Madson.
Madson takes a shot to the head.
Janren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Janren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Madson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Janren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Madson tries to break the clinch but Janren is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Janren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Janren lands a shot to the body.
Janren lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Janren.
Madson takes a shot to the head.
Janren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Janren.
Janren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
Janren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Janren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
Madson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Janren pushes Madson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Janren tries a body shot but Madson blocks it.
Janren lands with a right to the head.
Janren throws a head punch that misses.
Janren lands a right hand.
Janren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Janren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Janren digs a right hand underneath Madson's ribcage. Madson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madson looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janren misses with a punch to the body.
Janren tries a body shot but Madson blocks it.
Janren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Janren.
Janren lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Janren.
Janren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Janren lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janren.
A nice left hand lands by Janren.
Janren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madson or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Janren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Janren.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Janren.
Janren scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Janren.
Janren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Janren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Janren.
Janren lands a hook that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
Janren lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Janren.
Janren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madsons head.
Nice body punch from Janren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Madson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Janren.
Nice body punch from Janren - that landed with a thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janren lands a body shot.
Janren lands with a left to the head.
Janren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Janren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Janren scores with a hook to the body.
Madson takes a shot to the head.
Madson takes a shot to the head.
Janren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Janren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janren lands with a left to the head.
Janren presses Madson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Janren lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Janren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bentot Janren dominated that round.
That's time! Janren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Janren instigates a clinch.
Janren misses with a body punch.
Janren scores with a shoulder strike.
Janren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Janren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Janren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
Janren misses with a punch to the body.
Madson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Janren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Janren lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Janren as the two fighters clinch.
Janren digs a right hand into Madson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madson's gas tank.
Madson is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Janren.
Janren lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Janren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Janren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Janren.
Janren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Janren pushes Madson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Janren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Janren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Janren lands with a left to the head.
Janren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Janren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Janren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janren digs a right hand into Madson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madson's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Janren.

Madson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janren lands a hook that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
Madson is still on wobbly legs! Can Janren finish him?
Janren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madson backwards.
A hook to the body from Janren.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Janren.
Janren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Janren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Janren lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Janren.
Janren presses Madson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Janren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madsons head.
Janren lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Madson to his knees! Janren keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bentot Janren!
In defeat, Rex Madson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nice work dude.'.