QFC Tournament 923 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Lesier (ranked 4820 p4p, 245 weight class) and Diego Duran (ranked 5166 p4p, 256 weight class). Lesier comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lesier
vs
Duran

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adam Lesier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Duran!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran stalks Lesier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesier's face. Lesier staggers backwards, shaken.
Lesier could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lesier closes the distance and clinches.

Lesier breaks from the clinch.
Lesier throws a low kick but Duran moves out of range easily.
Duran looks to land a combination. Lesier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lesier tries to clinch up but Duran circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesier slips a jab and a cross from Duran.
Lesier tries to bum rush Duran with a series of wild strikes but Duran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesier circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lesier looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
As Lesier backs off Duran throws a huge counter combo but Lesier manages to avoid it all.
Lesier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesier throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lesier wants to clinch.
Lesier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesier throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam Lesier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Duran does no damage.

Duran darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lesier is looking to escape.
Lesier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duran not doing much here.
Lesier is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Duran is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Duran decides to stand and escape the position.
Lesier misses with a straight left.
Duran fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesier misses with an uppercut. Duran saw that one coming.
Lesier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Lesier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lesier tries to clinch up but Duran circles away and keeps his distance.
A clash of legs there as Duran blocks the low kick.
Duran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesier circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duran!
Duran lands a body shot.
Lesier is breathing heavily.
Duran tries to bum rush Lesier with a series of wild strikes but Lesier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lesier doesn't seem bothered though.
Duran pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lesier back to the cage. Duran follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lesier throws a big shot that misses.
Duran lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Lesier is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duran plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Lesier to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Lesier just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Duran!
Diego Duran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Adam Lesier was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck that'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davi Araujo (ranked 5078 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Levy (ranked 4984 p4p, 252 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.

Araujo
vs
Levy

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Davi Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Victor Levy!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Araujo feints and as Levy raises his hands in defense, Araujo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Levy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Levy manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Levy's guard.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Levy keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.

Levy working for a triangle but Araujo defends it easily.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Levy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Levy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Araujo fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy working hard to break the clinch.
Levy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levy's elbow.
Araujo tries to score a body lock takedown but Levy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Levy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Levy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Araujo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Levy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Araujo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levy wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.

Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Levy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Araujo happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Araujo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Levy is looking for a sweep.
Araujo slows the pace down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levy keeps working.
Levy is looking for a sweep.

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

Araujo shoots in and gets a takedown into Levy's guard.

Levy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Levy has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Araujo.

Levy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levy keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Levy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.

Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Levy defends well.
Araujo wants to improve his position but instead Levy has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Levy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Araujo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Levy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Araujo trying to control the action but Levy is working from the bottom.
Araujo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Levy is squirming around, avoiding Araujo's attempts to control the action.
Victor Levy has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy is desperately trying to improve his position but Araujo has a good base and remains in mount.
Levy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo controlling the pace for now.
Araujo moves to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Araujo controlling the positon.
Levy rolls, trying to escape but Araujo keeps control of the position.
Levy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levy is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levy connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Araujo is pressing down on Levy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levy is holding on for now.
Levy is trying to stand.
Araujo controlling the action here.
Levy is not content to let Araujo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levy is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Levy avoid being mounted?
Levy is staying active underneath Araujo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Levy tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Levy shoots in for a takedown but Araujo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Levy manages to circle out of the way.
Levy is breathing heavily.
Levy misses with a series of wild punches.

Araujo shoots in and gets a takedown into Levy's guard.
Araujo trying to move into half guard but instead Levy has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Levy throws an elbow that misses. Araujo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levy's guard. Nice move by Araujo!

Levy being controlled here, momentarily.

Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davi Araujo dominated that second round.
That's time! Araujo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Araujo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo is looking to stall here but Levy recovers full guard.

Levy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Levy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levy keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo trying to control but Levy is working from the bottom.

Araujo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Levy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Levy has escaped and now he's on top!

Araujo keeping moving, preventing Levy from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Levy is one step ahead there.
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levy wanted to stand there but Araujo had control of the position.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levy forces his way into half guard.
Levy tries to pass to full mount but Araujo defends it.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Araujo trying to hold on to Levy's head to control him but Levy postures up.

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

Levy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Levy pulls guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Levy working for submissions but it's allowed Araujo to get to half guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Levy is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Levy.
I think Levy 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Victor Levy!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Victor Levy!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Victor Levy!

Victor Levy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Victor Levy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mattoshe Chamex (ranked 4985 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Blake (ranked 4602 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.

Chamex
vs
Blake

181 cm
21
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mattoshe Chamex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Blake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blake drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chamex escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blake gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Chamex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blake lands a couple of digs.
Blake works over Chamex with some ground and pound from guard.
Blake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Blake scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake stays in close to Chamex's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Blake has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake passes into half guard.
Blake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blake lands strikes from half guard.

Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chamex doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.

Blake is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Chamex is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddy Blake!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zorexx Khan (ranked 5182 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament Win (ranked 5194 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.

Khan
vs
Win

172 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zorexx Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tournament Win!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Win forces Khan back against the cage and clinches.
Win lands a left hand.
Win scores with a shot to the side of Khan's head.
Khan tries to pull guard but Win forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Win throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khans head.
Khan has had enough of the clinch but Win keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Win scores with a nice short uppercut.

Win breaks from the clinch.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Win shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Win cracks Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Win sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zorexx Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Win cracks Khan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Win lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Khan is rocked!
Win fakes the body blow, causing Khan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Khan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tournament Win!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Krule (ranked 4712 p4p, 241 weight class) and Akihito Tanaka (ranked 4895 p4p, 358 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.

Krule
vs
Tanaka

175 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Krule!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka throws a push kick but Krule slaps the foot to one side.
Krule lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Krule misses.
Krule throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crunch! Krule slams his shin into Tanaka's torso.
Krule throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Krule misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka fails with the takedown.
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krule scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Akihito Tanaka has been cut.
Krule avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krule goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka tries for a takedown but Krule sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Krule finish him?
Krule defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
King Krule has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akihito Tanaka.
Tanaka gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Tanaka tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Krule is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Tanaka buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Tanaka!! Tanaka is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Krule throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Krule!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Stone (ranked 4907 p4p, 249 weight class) and Andre Ward (ranked 4962 p4p, 251 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.

Stone
vs
Ward

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Andre Ward!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Stone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ward tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone misses with a takedown
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.

Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ward's guard.
Ward wants to stand up but Stone is controlling him.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Ward is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ward can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward wants to stand but Stone is controlling the position.

Ward has his feet on Stone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.

Stone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ward quickly recovers to half guard.

Ward manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stone keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Ward is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward'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.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ward smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stone is defended easily by Ward.
Ward throws a fast counter high kick but Stone manages to duck under it in time.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Ward.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Ward is looking for the big counter here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ward clinches up against the cage.
Ward is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Ward has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Stone jumps guard and drags Ward to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.
Stone trying to strike off his back.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ward defends well.
Ward wanted to stand there but Stone had control of the position.

Ward stands up from Stone's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ward throws a front kick that sends Stone stumbling back into the cage.
Stone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Ward dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ward jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ward counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
Ward lands a hook that stumbles Stone back into the cage. Ward follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Stone to the canvas! Ward pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Stone has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andre Ward!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aat Theeravit (ranked 4882 p4p, 248 weight class) and Roberto Duran (ranked 5249 p4p, 261 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.

Theeravit
vs
Duran

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aat Theeravit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Chris Dean and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Duran clinches.

Duran pulls guard.
Duran controlling Theeravit's posture.

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

Duran successfully pulls guard.

Theeravit is sitting in close to Duran's body. Duran has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Theeravit is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Theeravit is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Duran.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Duran!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Tournament (ranked 4817 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kira Nakamura (ranked 4861 p4p, 247 weight class). Nakamura has chosen The Rising Sun 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.

Tournament
vs
Nakamura

225 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Qfc Tournament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kira Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tournament closes the distance and clinches.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Nakamura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tournament is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment.
Nakamura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakamura dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tournament is defending well.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nakamura missing with knees to the body.
Nakamura takes an elbow to the temple.
Nakamura avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakamura's brow.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakamura's defenses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the cage.
Nakamura is looking to control Tournament's arms but Tournament gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nakamura has his back to the cage.
Tournament lands an elbow inside.
Nakamura blocks the elbow strike.
Nakamura dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakamura's brow.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakamura blocks the elbow strike.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Nakamura avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nakamura's defenses.
Nakamura trying to stall but Tournament improves his position.
Tournament gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tournament prevents the takedown attempt.
Qfc Tournament has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Nakamura.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
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!
Nakamura misses with a knee to the head.
Nakamura wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is looking for a takedown.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura blocks the elbow strike.
Nakamura tries to circle away but Tournament has him pinned against the cage.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Tournament comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tournament lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Nakamura is rocked!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakamura's brow.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Tournament finish him?
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakamura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow but it misses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike.
Tournament avoiding damage as Nakamura throws knees to the body.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.
Tournament creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tournament lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tournament lands an elbow inside that Nakamura shrugs off.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament lands an elbow that stopped Nakamura in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Nakamura! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tournament.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Qfc Tournament!