QFC Tournament 906 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burris Didache (ranked 4831 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chozen Won (ranked 4866 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Didache
vs
Won

170 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burris Didache!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chozen Won!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Won takes a swing at Didache's ribcage but misses.
Didache appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Didache.
Nice takedown defense from Didache. No joy for Won on that attempt.
Didache is looking to counter the offense by Won and move into the clinch.
Didache swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Didache throws a body shot but no joy.
Didache misses with a hook to the body

and Won counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Didache is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Didache wants to get back to full guard but Won has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didache tries to hold on but Won postures up.
Didache tries to reverse the position but Won maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Won landing strikes from the mount and Didache is in trouble!
Won fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Didache tries to reverse the position but Won maintains control.
Won has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Didache is working hard here to advance position.
Won looking to finish Didache with some ground and pound. This is bad for Didache!
Didache is bucking up trying to escape but Won cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Didache tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didache manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Didache wants to improve his position but Won is controlling well.
Won trying to control the action but Didache is working from the bottom.
Didache trying to hold on to Won's head to control him but Won postures up.
Didache is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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!
Won wants to pass to mount but Didache is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didache is looking to improve his position.
Won is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Won scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Won trying to control from half guard but Didache is working away.
Didache wants to improve his position but Won is controlling well.
Didache has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Won is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Won looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Didache with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Won is stalling here. Didache is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Won seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Didache has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Won is looking for a sweep.
Won is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Didache working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Won manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Won missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Won misses.
Didache is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Didache stuffs the takedown.
Won misses the jab.
Didache is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Won.
The fighters circling - Won throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Didache half committed to a counter leg kick.
Won slips a straight right by Didache.
Won throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Didache tries to counter with a takedown but Won is quick to defend against it.
Didache fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Won manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Didache misses

and Won counters with a single leg into guard. Didache didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didache working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Won.
Won stays in close to Didache's body and controls the position.
Didache seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Won wants to control from the top but Didache keeps moving.
Won pushing down on Didache's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Won looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Won connects with a nice short shot to Didache's temple.
Won misses with a head shot. Didache uses the momentum to regain guard.
Won with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didache wants to sweep but no luck.
Didache is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Didache trying to control the position.
Didache looking to hit a scissor sweep but Won is one step ahead there.
Didache trying to keep a closed guard but Won is proving a slippery customer.
Won won't allow Didache to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didache has momentary wrist control but Won slips an elbow through the middle.
Didache looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Won trying to control the position from guard on top but Didache is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Won won't allow Didache 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.
Didache throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Didache throws a sloppy body shot

and Won counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Didache holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Didache is staying active underneath Won, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Won tries to pass to full mount but Didache defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didache wants to control but Won is keeping busy.
Didache wants to control the action here but instead Won manages to pass to full mount!
Won scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Won has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Won with the ground and pound from mount.
Didache tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Won lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Won is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chozen Won showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Won avoids the body shot from Didache.
Won is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Won misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Won.
Won throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Didache swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chozen Won seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didache shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Didache moves into the clinch successfully.
Won is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Won letting Didache take a breather here.
Won is looking to break free of the clinch but Didache has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Won breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Won fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Didache tries to land a leg kick but Won saw it coming and moves away.
Won leaves Didache with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Won fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Won tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Didache swivels and escapes.
Burris Didache has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Won.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Didache is defended easily by Won.
Burris Didache has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chozen Won is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Won throws out a loose jab but Didache uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didache shoots in looking for a takedown. Won tries to sprawl out of it but Didache keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Won manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Didache throws a chopping leg kick but Won manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Didache is looking to score with low kicks.
Didache fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Won manages to avoid it.
Won keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Didache. Won does a little dance to reset his feet.
Won changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Didache swings away with a body shot that misses

and Won counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Didache!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Won is looking to take a break and control but Didache is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Won working the ground and pound.
Didache is working to avoid the ground and pound but Won connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Didache's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Won trying to control the action but Didache is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Won trying to control the position but Didache is working away.
Didache tries to improve position but can't.
Chozen Won has got the better of the ground game so far.
Didache gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Didache tries to reverse the position but Won maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Won unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chozen Won comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Won 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Chozen Won!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Chozen Won!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Chozen Won!

Chozen Won wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Said Ibrahimov (ranked 5323 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 4611 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen ROYCE GRACIE as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ibrahimov
vs
Gracie

160 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Said Ibrahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ibrahimov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ibrahimov stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Ibrahimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Ibrahimov controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.

Ibrahimov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ibrahimov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Ibrahimov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibrahimov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahimov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Ibrahimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Ibrahimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Ibrahimov trying to control here.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibrahimov defending well though.

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.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibrahimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Ibrahimov defends.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Ibrahimov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibrahimov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahimov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.

Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ibrahimov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Ibrahimov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ibrahimov trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of Ibrahimov's hands but Ibrahimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibrahimov lands a nice short elbow.
Ibrahimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has hold of Ibrahimov's hands but Ibrahimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Ibrahimov is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahimov to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibrahimov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ibrahimov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Helio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ibrahimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ibrahimov to the mat! Ibrahimov manages to get full guard.

Ibrahimov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Ibrahimov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahimov wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibrahimov is defending well.

Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibrahimov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Ibrahimov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Ibrahimov is defending the strikes.
Ibrahimov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ibrahimov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibrahimov's head.
Ibrahimov wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Ibrahimov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahimov.
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.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Ibrahimov has managed to sweep!

Ibrahimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibrahimov wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahimov defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ibrahimov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ibrahimov wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Ibrahimov passes to full mount!
Ibrahimov scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ibrahimov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Ibrahimov maintains control.
Ibrahimov controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Helio Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ibrahimov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Ibrahimov is now in Gracie's guard.
Ibrahimov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ibrahimov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Ibrahimov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ibrahimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahimov is one step ahead there.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibrahimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Ibrahimov lands a couple of elbows.
Ibrahimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahimov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibrahimov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ibrahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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.
Ibrahimov lands a couple of digs.
Ibrahimov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahimov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ibrahimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ibrahimov off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahimov.
Ibrahimov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahimov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ibrahimov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Helio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibrahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibrahimov wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahimov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Said Ibrahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Said Ibrahimov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Said Ibrahimov!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Helio Gracie!

Said Ibrahimov wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Tumenov (ranked 4966 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Enrique (ranked 4967 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tumenov
vs
Enrique

172 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramazan Tumenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Enrique!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tumenov feints and as Enrique raises his hands in defense, Tumenov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tumenov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Enrique is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Enrique working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tumenov.
Tumenov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tumenov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enrique working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tumenov.
Tumenov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Enrique can do anything to dispel that myth.
Enrique keeping moving, preventing Tumenov from controlling successfully.
Enrique trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tumenov is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tumenov darts in looking for a takedown but Enrique gets double underhooks and turns Tumenov into the cage.
Tumenov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Enrique to score with a decent uppercut.
Enrique stuns Tumenov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tumenov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Tumenov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Enrique napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tumenov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Enrique to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tumenov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tumenov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Enrique tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tumenov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tumenov tries to move to mount but Enrique blocks the move with his legs.
Enrique really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tumenov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Enrique tries to bench press Tumenov off him but Tumenov keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tumenov is putting a hurting on Enrique here, landing some big shots from side control.
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!

Tumenov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Enrique has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tumenov throws a strike aimed at the side of Enrique's head but Enrique avoids it well.
Tumenov working the ground and pound.
Enrique looks to move to half guard but instead Tumenov has passed into mount! Damn!
Tumenov scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Tumenov looking for a guillotine from mount but Enrique is having none of it.
Tumenov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Tumenov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Enrique is bucking up trying to escape but Tumenov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tumenov has isolated one of Enrique's arms. Enrique looking to fight him off but Tumenov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramazan Tumenov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hal Robson Kanu (ranked 5280 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Rawlings (ranked 4968 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robson Kanu
vs
Rawlings

225 cm
22
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hal Robson Kanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings misses the shot to the body.
Robson Kanu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robson Kanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robson Kanu is looking for a counter combo.

Rawlings scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rawlings is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robson Kanu is just riding it out for now. Rawlings eventually gives up the hold.
Robson Kanu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rawlings stopping the sweep attempt from Robson Kanu.

Rawlings has gone for a leg lock! Robson Kanu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rawlings's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson Kanu throws a big elbow that misses.

Rawlings throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robson Kanu escapes and throws Rawlings's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rawlings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robson Kanu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson Kanu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rawlings defending well though.
Robson Kanu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robson Kanu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rawlings works his way to full guard. Good work.

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

Rawlings is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rawlings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rawlings is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robson Kanu is aware though and is defending well.
Rawlings looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robson Kanu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rawlings is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rawlings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rawlings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rawlings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robson Kanu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rawlings trying to control the position.
Robson Kanu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rawlings seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson Kanu throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
Robson Kanu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robson Kanu throwing strikes from guard but Rawlings blocks nicely.
Rawlings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Rawlings is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Robson Kanu frees his head nicely. Oh but Rawlings has switched to an armbar! Robson Kanu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Richard Rawlings!