QFC Tournament 792 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lint Jonithan (ranked 6676 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivanov Draco (ranked 6574 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.

Jonithan
vs
Draco

190 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Draco gets tackled into the cage by Jonithan. Jonithan maintains the clinch.
Draco using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jonithan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Draco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Draco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Draco is pulling down on Jonithan's head to control his posture.
Jonithan wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Draco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jonithan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Draco is looking for a triangle here but Jonithan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jonithan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonithan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draco keeps working.
Draco 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.
Draco wants to control but Jonithan postures up.
Jonithan taking a break here but Draco is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jonithan is looking to advance position but Draco won't allow it.
Draco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jonithan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Draco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Draco wants to get back to his feet.
Draco is controlling Jonithan's position as best he can from this difficult position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jonithan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Draco.
Draco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jonithan.
Draco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Jonithan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Draco misses with a body punch.

Draco breaks the clinch.
Draco slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonithan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonithan tries to clinch but Draco is having none of it.
Draco looks for a takedown but Jonithan sprawls well.
Lint Jonithan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanov Draco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jonithan defends well and Draco ends up having to push Jonithan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Jonithan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jonithan looks for a takedown but Draco sprawls well.
Jonithan tries to clinch up but Draco circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonithan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Draco defends well and Jonithan ends up having to push Draco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Draco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jonithan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draco leaves Jonithan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jonithan sets himself, and Draco steps forward looking for the clinch! Jonithan avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draco looks for a takedown but Jonithan sprawls well.

Draco drives through and clinches with Jonithan against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivanov Draco will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Draco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jonithan avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonithan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonithan misses with a takedown attempt - Draco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Draco doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonithan circles away.
Jonithan swats away the attempt to clinch by Draco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Draco closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draco working aggressively here.
Jonithan is working for takedown but Draco is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Draco pulls guard.

Jonithan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jonithan wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Jonithan wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.

Draco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jonithan stacks Draco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jonithan!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonithan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jonithan landing strikes.
Jonithan trying to control the action but Draco is working from the bottom.
Jonithan wants to stand but Draco is controlling his arm.
Draco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonithan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jonithan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Draco is looking for a sweep.
Jonithan trying to control the action but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco tries to buck Jonithan off but Jonithan is having none of it.

Jonithan is trying to get an arm triangle but Draco is defending well.

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.
Draco prevents Jonithan from moving into mount.
Jonithan working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Draco shoots in for a takedown but Jonithan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lint Jonithan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Draco fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonithan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice takedown defense from Jonithan. No joy for Draco on that attempt.
Lint Jonithan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanov Draco.
Draco is breathing heavily.
Jonithan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Draco counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Draco shoots for a takedown but Jonithan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Draco clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivanov Draco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Draco clinches.
Draco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jonithan after a bit of a struggle.
Draco prevents Jonithan from breaking the clinch.

Draco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jonithan is looking for a counter combo.
Jonithan lands a jab to Draco's midsection.
Jonithan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Jonithan has Draco up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonithan has had enough of the clinch but Draco keeps him there for the moment.
Draco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Draco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Jonithan forces Draco back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jonithan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draco has a takedown stuffed.
Lint Jonithan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivanov Draco.
A punch combination from Draco misses.
Draco throws out a loose jab but Jonithan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonithan wants to clinch.

Jonithan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonithan works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draco is trying desperately to improve position.
Jonithan trying to control but Draco is having none of it.
Jonithan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Draco can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonithan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jonithan is really struggling to control Draco but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Jonithan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Draco wants to hold on but Jonithan pushes him away.
Draco wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Draco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jonithan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draco is looking to escape.
Jonithan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Draco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jonithan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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.
Jonithan lands a big elbow.
Ivanov Draco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lint Jonithan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draco can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lint Jonithan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Draco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Lint Jonithan!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Lint Jonithan!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Lint Jonithan!

Lint Jonithan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Jones (ranked 6506 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Kassouf (ranked 6693 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.

Jones
vs
Kassouf

178 cm
20
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Will Kassouf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Kassouf.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kassouf on the side of the head.
Kassouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones with a jab.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kassouf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Kassouf is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Jones.

Kassouf closes the distance and clinches.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Kassouf prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a body shot but Kassouf blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling him.
Kassouf lands a nice uppercut.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kassouf is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassouf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Kassouf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

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

Kassouf closes the distance and clinches.
Kassouf blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kassouf.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassouf.
Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kassouf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kassouf throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kassouf.
Kassouf misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kassouf.
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!
Kassouf lands a shoulder strike.
Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassouf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Kassouf lands a body punch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Kassouf prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kassouf backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kassouf fails to land.
Kassouf blocks a body shot from Jones.
Kassouf scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones trying to stall but Kassouf improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.
Kassouf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kassouf.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Kassouf.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Kassouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kassouf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Jamie Jones has been cut.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf scores with a hook to the body.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kassouf.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kassouf is keeping busy.
Kassouf lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A short left from Kassouf.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A shot in the inside from Kassouf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Kassouf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kassouf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Kassouf manages to avoid it.
Kassouf misses with a body shot.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kassouf throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Kassouf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kassouf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kassouf misses with a looping left.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kassouf looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones scores with the left hand. Kassouf knows he should have avoided that one.
Kassouf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Kassouf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Kassouf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Kassouf has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassouf struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Kassouf working aggressively here.
Kassouf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Kassouf - that landed with a thud.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Kassouf slips under a jab.

Kassouf gets a clinch.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kassouf has him pressed against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Kassouf keeps him there for the moment.
Kassouf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassouf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones blocking some punches.
Kassouf lands a body punch in the clinch.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Kassouf gets a clinch.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kassouf misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Kassouf gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Kassouf is controlling the position.
Kassouf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kassouf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Kassouf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Jones breaks from the clinch.

Kassouf moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Kassouf throws a head punch that misses.
Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kassouf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kassouf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kassouf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Kassouf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones pushes Kassouf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kassouf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries to break free but Kassouf pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Will Kassouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jamie Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kassouf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kassouf lands a two punch combo.

Kassouf instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Kassouf avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassouf swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kassouf being controlled against the cage.
Kassouf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones is stalling here.
Kassouf tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Kassouf lands a left hand.
Jones prevents a body shot from Kassouf.
Kassouf can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Kassouf controls the action.
Jones lands a right hand.
Kassouf gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kassouf tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kassouf.
Kassouf has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jamie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassouf tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Kassouf back against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kassouf.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Kassouf controls his hands.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Kassouf.
Kassouf lands an uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kassouf lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kassouf as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocking some punches.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kassouf slips the punch.
Jamie Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones takes a swing at Kassouf's ribcage but misses.
Kassouf wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Will Kassouf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones swings for the body but Kassouf moves out of range.
Kassouf lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Kassouf moves out of range.
Kassouf connects with a jab.
Kassouf lands with a nice body punch.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kassouf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Kassouf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kassouf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kassouf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Kassouf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kassouf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Will Kassouf!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Will Kassouf!

Will Kassouf wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Lee (ranked 6552 p4p, 519 weight class) and Mario Mazzi (ranked 6858 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.

Lee
vs
Mazzi

175 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Mazzi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Mazzi.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Mazzi darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee is looking to control Mazzi's arms but Mazzi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Mazzi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazzi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzi digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Mazzi.
Mazzi lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mazzi - that landed with a thud.
Mazzi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Lee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Mazzi.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Mazzi scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Mazzi drops Lee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mazzi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lee to his knees! Mazzi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Mazzi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Weiss (ranked 6472 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dugan (ranked 6508 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.

Weiss
vs
Dugan

178 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Dugan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugan has a takedown stuffed.

Dugan clinches with his opponent.

Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.
Weiss tries a head kick but it misses.
Dugan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dugan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dugan defends it nicely.
Dugan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jamie Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dugan.

Dugan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weiss, pushing him back against the cage.

Dugan breaks from the clinch.
Weiss stuffs the takedown.
Weiss motions for Dugan to come forward. Weiss throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weiss shoots in but Dugan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dugan fails with the takedown.
Dugan shoots in for a double leg but Weiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Weiss has a takedown stuffed.
Weiss lands a nice hook to Dugan's body. Dugan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dugan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Weiss.
Weiss fails with a takedown attempt.
Dugan throws out a leg kick but Weiss moves out of range and Dugan only half commits.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dugan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Weiss counters with a stiff right hand.
Dugan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Weiss as he jumps to the side.
Dugan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiss fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan avoids the head kick by Weiss.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Dugan on that attempt.
Weiss doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Dugan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dugan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Dugan manages to break the clinch.
Dugan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weiss's waist but Weiss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dugan off to one side.
Dugan throws a right hand that Weiss ducks under and follows up with a left that Weiss also avoids with ease.
Weiss darts in looking for a takedown but Dugan gets double underhooks and turns Weiss into the cage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dugan.

Weiss manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugan avoids the head kick by Weiss.
Weiss misses with a few strikes there.
Dugan goes for a double leg but Weiss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Weiss continues to drive forward.
Dugan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weiss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weiss stuffs the takedown attempt from Dugan. Dugan gets slowly back to his feet.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dugan but Dugan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dugan is defended easily by Weiss.
It looked like Weiss was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dugan shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Weiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dugan leaning against his opponent.
Dugan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weiss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weiss is pushing Dugan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Weiss stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dugan tries for a takedown but Weiss manages to get underhooks.
Jamie Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dugan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss avoids the elbow strike from Dugan, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Weiss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dugan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss is trying to pull guard but Dugan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Weiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dugan dives in and grabs Weiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes down on Dugan's head and hops out.

Dugan tries to keep at a distance but Weiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dugan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Weiss pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Weiss breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Weiss both land. Nice combination.

Weiss gets a clinch.
Dugan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weiss fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dugan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dugan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dugan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWeiss.
Dugan throws a body punch but Weiss moves out of range.
Dugan tries to clinch up but Weiss circles away and keeps his distance.
Dugan looks for a takedown but Weiss sprawls well.
Weiss shoots in and drives through. Dugan sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dugan tries to clinch but Weiss is having none of it.
Dugan fails to land the takedown.
Weiss tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dugan manages to circle out of the way.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weiss throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugan tries for a takedown but Weiss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamie Weiss is winning the standup battle so far.
Dugan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weiss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dugan somewhat.
Dugan is breathing heavily.
Dugan stuffs the takedown.
Dugan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dugan shoots in looking for a takedown. Weiss tries to sprawl out of it but Dugan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weiss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dugan looks for the body kick but Weiss saw that one coming.
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dugan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugan is trying to pull guard but Weiss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weiss tries to pull guard but Dugan won't allow it.
Come on Dugan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Dugan pulls guard.
Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dugan can do to turn this around?
Dugan keeping moving, preventing Weiss from controlling successfully.
Weiss pushing down on Dugan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weiss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Weiss dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Weiss misses with a head kick.
Weiss fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weiss or perhaps it was just good defense by Dugan, which made it look bad.
Dugan wants to counter with a clinch but Weiss pushes him away.
Weiss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dugan as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dugan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dugan or perhaps it was just good defense by Weiss, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugan throws a hook to the side of Weiss's head but Weiss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weiss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weiss tries to clinch up but Dugan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dugan. No joy for Weiss on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dugan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weiss went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dugan tries to close the distance and clinch but Weiss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weiss tries to clinch there but Dugan circles away.
Dugan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weiss defends well and Dugan ends up having to push Weiss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Weiss throws a counter high kick but Dugan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dugan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dugan wants it to stay on the feet.
Dugan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weiss as he avoids it easily.
Dugan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dugan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dugan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Weiss has taken the fight to the clinch.

Weiss pulls guard successfully.
Weiss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugan is in close to Weiss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dugan lands a couple of elbows.
Dugan is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Dugan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss has his hands clasped together around Dugan's back. He's all about the action.
Weiss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss is looking to improve his position.
Weiss trying to control from the bottom.
Dugan wants to take a breather but Weiss is having none of it.
Weiss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dugan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dugan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dugan with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dugan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dugan dives in and grabs Weiss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weiss pushes down on Dugan's head and hops out.
Weiss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Weiss wants to clinch up but Dugan keeps it at a distance.
Dugan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Weiss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dugan defends well and Weiss ends up having to push Dugan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dugan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dugan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Dugan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Weiss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weiss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamie Weiss.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weiss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight for Jamie Weiss!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jamie Weiss!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jamie Weiss!

Jamie Weiss wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Cooper (ranked 6510 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Singh (ranked 6650 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.

Cooper
vs
Singh

186 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Singh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh stuffs the takedown.
Singh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cooper shoots and misses
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooper in his tracks.
Singh thuds his right hand into Cooper's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh digs a good body shot into Cooper's ribs.

Singh sends Cooper crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Singh is motioning to the referee to let Cooper up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Cooper is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Singh moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Cooper! Singh continues to tee off on Cooper, landing with a left and a right! Singh connects with a right hand that leaves Cooper sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Singh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Singh!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Powell (ranked 6635 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Dracula (ranked 6562 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.

Powell
vs
Dracula

178 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Dracula!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dracula moves into the clinch successfully.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dracula.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Powell misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dracula.
Dracula is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Powell.
Dracula blocking some punches.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dracula backwards.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dracula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dracula is trying to pull guard but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Powell.
Dracula tries to break the clinch but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Dracula's head.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell lands a left hand.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dracula.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracula is trying to break the clinch but Powell has him pressed against the cage.
Dracula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Powell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daniel Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Dracula.
Dracula looks winded!
Powell is leaning against Dracula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Powell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dracula backwards.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dracula backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Powell.
Powell lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Powell gets through Dracula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Powell lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dracula blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powell digs a right hand into Dracula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dracula's gas tank.
Powell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Powell.
Powell lands a hook that snaps the head of Dracula backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Powell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Powell.
Powell pushes Dracula back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Dracula.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Powell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Dracula is rocked!
Powell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dracula is still on wobbly legs! Can Powell finish him?
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dracula backwards.
A short right from Powell on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Powell.
Powell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a big right hand that drops Dracula! The killer instinct kicks in and Powell finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Powell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Powell!
Daniel Powell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.