QFC Tournament 777 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Embregts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim James (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.

Embregts
vs
James

184 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stan Embregts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim James!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embregts with a poor takedown
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Embregts is rocked!

James moves into range and clinches up with Embregts.
Oh Embregts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Embregts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James tries to bum rush Embregts with a series of wild strikes but Embregts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from James! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim James!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Geronimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Davy Jones (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.

Geronimo
vs
Davy Jones

182 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ismael Geronimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Davy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Geronimo drives through and clinches with Davy Jones against the cage.
Davy Jones tries to throw a body punch but Geronimo avoids it by throwing Davy Jones back against the cage.
Geronimo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Ismael Geronimo has been cut.
Davy Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davy Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Geronimo is trying to pull guard but Davy Jones has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Davy Jones.
Davy Jones pushes Geronimo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davy Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Geronimo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Davy Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Geronimo is looking for a takedown.

Davy Jones breaks from the clinch.
Geronimo throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Davy Jones as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Davy Jones there.
Geronimo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Geronimo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geronimo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davy Jones moves away.
Davy Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davy Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Geronimo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Davy Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Davy Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Fist Style (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.

Garbrandt
vs
Fist Style

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Garbrandt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snake Fist Style!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt wants to clinch.
Fist Style doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

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

Garbrandt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist Style is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbrandt 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbrandt 's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fist Style has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fist Style is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Garbrandt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Fist Style working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fist Style is not going to allow Garbrandt to sit and survive in this position.

Fist Style is looking for the choke from the back position but Garbrandt is controlling his hands well.
Fist Style should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Fist Style is persistently looking for the submission but Garbrandt is defending it well.
Garbrandt trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

Fist Style working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Garbrandt is doing well to defend. Fist Style seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Garbrandt is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Snake Fist Style!
Post fight, an emotional Snake Fist Style said 'sssssnaaake power'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geo Wattly (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.

Lopes
vs
Wattly

170 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fernando Lopes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Wattly!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Wattly.
Lopes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopes goes for a double leg but Wattly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wattly continues to drive forward.
Wattly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Wattly shoots in and bounces Lopes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lopes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wattly has his hands clasped together but Lopes extends and breaks Wattly's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lopes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fernando Lopes!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ballance Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes into the arena with Dance Till You're Dead blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hall
vs
Ballance Jr

178 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Ballance Jr!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ballance Jr clinches up against the cage.

Hall wants the takedown. Ballance Jr is fighting it off but Hall persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ballance Jr's guard against the cage.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballance Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ballance Jr keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Ballance Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Ballance Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hall is working Ballance Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballance Jr controlling the position.

Hall gets to his feet. Ballance Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ballance Jr is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ballance Jr keeps working.
Ballance Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Ballance Jr pushes Hall off and gets back to his feet.

Ballance Jr clinches up against the cage.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Hall gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ballance Jr regains guard.

Ballance Jr wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballance Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Hall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ballance Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ballance Jr tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Ballance Jr drops back down to his feet.
Hall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ballance Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ballance Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Ballance Jr persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Ballance Jr shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ballance Jr tries to clinch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ballance Jr's hands.
Ballance Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hall defends well and Ballance Jr ends up having to push Hall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hall feints and then cracks Ballance Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ballance Jr down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballance Jr is looking to clinch.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ballance Jr throws a combination. Hall tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ballance Jr.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballance Jr is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.

Hall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ballance Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hall has the hooks in. Ballance Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall landing with strikes.

Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Ballance Jr is defending it well.
Hall wants to control but Ballance Jr is keeping busy.
Ballance Jr wants to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall is landing with strikes from the back.
Hall is not going to allow Ballance Jr to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall scores with punches from the back.
Hall landing with strikes.
Ballance Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ballance Jr prevents it.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballance Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hall lands a takedown into guard.

Ballance Jr working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballance Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall wanted to stand there but Ballance Jr had control of the position.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall is nestled in close to Ballance Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ballance Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ballance Jr gets back to full guard.
Ballance Jr keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall landing some decent shots from guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballance Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballance Jr looking to control.
Hall trying to control but Ballance Jr is working from the bottom.
Hall postures up in Ballance Jr's guard and throws a big left but Ballance Jr blocks it.
Matt Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ballance Jr looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ballance Jr keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ballance Jr is defended easily by Hall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballance Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Hall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ballance Jr on the side of the head.

Hall darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Ballance Jr kicks off Hall and gets to his feet.
Ballance Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballance Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matt Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Ballance Jr.
Ballance Jr is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Ballance Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall slaps away a takedown attempt from Ballance Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall checks a leg kick.
Ballance Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballance Jr.
Hall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ballance Jr tries to clinch up

and Hall counters with a single leg into guard. Ballance Jr didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ballance Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ballance Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Ballance Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Hall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ballance Jr did well to prevent Hall getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballance Jr missing with punches from the bottom.

Hall is looking for a kimura here.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Ballance Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ballance Jr trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ballance Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hall passes to full mount!
Ballance Jr wants to control but Hall is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hall lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hall trying to control but Ballance Jr is having none of it.
Hall with shots to the head and body - Ballance Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hall scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ballance Jr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ballance Jr can do to turn this around?
Ballance Jr is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall with a couple of short strikes.
Hall lands a heavy elbow.

Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall is landing with some decent strikes but Ballance Jr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hall with the ground and pound from mount.
Hall avoids the attempt from Ballance Jr to control.
Ballance Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall lands a nice shot to the head.
Hall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ballance Jr looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Ballance Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hall looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ballance Jr hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall with the ground and pound from mount.
Hall lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hall with shots to the head and body - Ballance Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hall looking to finish Ballance Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ballance Jr!
Matt Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to control the pace but Ballance Jr is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight for Matt Hall!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Matt Hall!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Matt Hall!

Matt Hall wins by unanimous decision!
Matt Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deyontay Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bwanali Longwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Longwe has chosen kojo funds dun talking as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jordan
vs
Longwe

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deyontay Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bwanali Longwe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Longwe has Jordan up against the cage in a clinch.

Jordan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Longwe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jordan to the mat. Jordan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Longwe wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.
Jordan trying to keep a closed guard but Longwe is proving a slippery customer.
Longwe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jordan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan controls Longwe momentarily but Longwe frees himself.
Longwe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan wants to control but Longwe passes easily into half guard.
Longwe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jordan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Longwe wants to pass the guard but Jordan is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Longwe preventing the sweep.
Longwe wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Longwe won't allow Jordan to sweep him here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Jordan as Longwe shoots in.
Jordan tries to counter by clinching up but Longwe breaks away and moves out of range.
Longwe fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Longwe. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.

Longwe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jordan wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jordan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longwe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jordan controls his leg.

Longwe is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Longwe in particular looking to stall.
Longwe thows a huge punch but Jordan dodges it nicely.

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.
Jordan trying to hold on to Longwe's head to control him but Longwe postures up.
Jordan moves into full guard.
Longwe stopping the sweep attempt from Jordan.
Longwe wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
Longwe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jordan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longwe wants to stand but Jordan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Longwe shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Longwe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bwanali Longwe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Longwe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jordan stands up.

Longwe moves into the clinch.

Longwe lands a takedown into guard.

Jordan is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Longwe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Longwe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Jordan throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Longwe moves into the clinch.
Longwe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Longwe as Jordan tries to tie him up.
Longwe tries for a takedown but Jordan manages to get underhooks.

Jordan pulls Longwe into guard.

Jordan pushes a forearm under Longwe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Longwe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deyontay Jordan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jozek Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Original Picant (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.

Novak
vs
Picant

195 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jozek Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Original Picant!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak dives in and grabs Picant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picant pushes down on Novak's head and hops out.
Novak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Picant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Novak avoids the head kick by Picant.
Novak swinging wildly here.
Novak closes the distance and clinches up with Picant, looking for a takedown. Novak pushes Picant against the cage but Picant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Novak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Picant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Picant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Picant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picant working a defensive guard here.

Novak stands and steps away. Picant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Picant shoots in for a takedown but Novak shows good takedown defense.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozek Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak dives in and grabs Picant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Picant pushes down on Novak's head and hops out.
Picant looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Picant.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Picant is defended easily by Novak.
Picant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novak swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Picant gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Novak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Picant trying to control the position here.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Picant is keeping the position for now.
Novak trying to control but Picant is working from the bottom.
Picant is trying to control the position but Novak postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picant keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Picant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Novak prevents Picant from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Picant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Picant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Picant's waist but Picant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Novak off to one side.

Novak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Picant's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Novak connects with a nice short shot to Picant's temple.
Novak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Picant on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Novak is looking for a kimura here.
Picant is trying to control but can't.
Novak is taking a breather. Picant 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.
Picant is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novak is looking to advance position but Picant won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Picant circles away.
Novak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Novak slaps away a takedown attempt from Picant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Novak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Novak misses with a low kick.
Picant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picant misses with a body shot.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novak defends well and Picant ends up having to push Novak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jozek Novak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Original Picant.
Novak ducks under a wild hook from Picant.
Picant fails with an attempt to clinch.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Novak.
Novak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Picant keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Novak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Picant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Novak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novak tries to clinch there but Picant circles away.
Picant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Picant throws a head kick but Novak moves out of range.
Picant closes the distance and clinches up with Novak, looking for a takedown. Picant pushes Novak against the cage but Novak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Picant is breathing heavily.
Picant misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Novak misses.
Nice sprawl there from Picant as Novak shoots in.
Jozek Novak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak throws a head kick that misses.
Novak tries to clinch but Picant is having none of it.
Novak fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Picant.
Picant should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Picant tries to clinch up.
Novak scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Picant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Picant leaves Novak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Picant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Novak defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Picant circles away.
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picant moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Picant is defended easily by Novak.
Novak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Picant manages to circle out of the way.
Picant tries a head kick but it misses.
Novak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Picant doesn't seem bothered though.
Picant tries to clinch up.
Picant tries to clinch there but Novak circles away.
Novak tries to counter with a takedown but Picant is quick to defend against it.
Novak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Picant stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Picant has his takedown stuffed
and Novak counters with a two punch combo.
Novak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picant fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Picant avoids it really well and circles away.
Novak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Picant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Novak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Picant somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jozek Novak dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Novak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Picant is fending him off so far but Novak persists. Nope, Picant circles away and we're back to standing.
Picant shoots for a takedown but Novak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Picant tries to clinch but Novak is having none of it.
Picant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Novak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jozek Novak is winning the standup battle so far.
Novak doesn't manage to clinch there - Picant circles away.
Novak shoots in but Picant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Picant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Picant stuffs the takedown attempt from Novak. Novak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jozek Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Novak.
Novak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Novak is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Novak drives through and clinches with Picant against the cage.
Novak jumps guard but Picant stands there with Novak around his waist. Novak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Novak jumps guard but Picant stands there with Novak around his waist. Novak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Novak stalling in the clinch but Picant improves position.
Picant wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Picant is trying to pull guard but Novak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Picant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Picant throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Picant is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak is working for takedown but Picant is calmly controlling the position for now.

Novak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novak defending well as Picant loads up on a big left hand.
Picant throws a right and a left that Novak avoids nicely.
Picant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Novak tries to clinch but Picant moves away
and Picant counters with a left and a right that stings Novak.

Novak clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Picant walks away with a smile on his face. Novak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Novak throws a head kick that misses.
Picant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novak defends well and Picant ends up having to push Novak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Picant shoots in but no luck this time.
Novak changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picant shoots and misses
and Novak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Novak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Picant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picant slaps away a takedown attempt from Novak, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Picant feints the counter takedown.

Novak moves into range and clinches up with Picant.
Picant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Novak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Picant swats away the attempt to clinch by Novak.
Novak moves in looking to clinch but Picant pushes him off.
Picant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novak pinned against the cage. Novak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak wants to clinch.
No luck for Novak with that takedown attempt.
Novak tries to clinch up.
Novak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picant looks to clinch
and Novak counters with a one-two to the body.
Novak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Picant.
Original Picant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Horrible takedown attempt by Novak or perhaps it was just good defense by Picant, which made it look bad.
Picant tries to counter with a clinch but Novak shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Original Picant.
Well Novak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Jozek Novak!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jozek Novak!

Jozek Novak wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gajsn Poba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Runkles (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.

Poba
vs
Runkles

170 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajsn Poba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Skip Runkles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Runkles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Runkles scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Gajsn Poba has been cut.
Runkles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Poba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Runkles!

Runkles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poba tries to clinch but Runkles is having none of it.

Poba clinches.
Runkles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Runkles tries to break free but Poba pushes him back against the cage.
Runkles lands a hook that snaps the head of Poba backwards.
Runkles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Runkles's efforts to push away.
Poba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Poba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Runkles gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkles lands a nice uppercut.
Poba tries to pull guard but Runkles won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gajsn Poba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Runkles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Poba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poba not doing much here.
Poba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poba working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poba controlling the action here.
Poba stops Runkles from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Runkles misses with a combination

so Poba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Poba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Runkles wants to stand up but Poba is controlling him.
Poba 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poba drops back looking for a leg! Runkles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runkles manages to kick Poba off! Poba jumps back into Runkles's guard.
Poba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poba content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poba tries to clinch but Runkles is having none of it.
Poba misses with a takedown attempt - Runkles sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Runkles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Runkles moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Runkles swats away the attempt to clinch by Poba.
Runkles stuffs the takedown attempt from Poba. Poba gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skip Runkles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gajsn Poba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oooooh!!! Runkles has knocked Poba down with a huge combo! Runkles steps away and waves a wobbly Poba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Poba is rocked!
Runkles connects with a stiff jab that staggers Poba - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Skip Runkles!