QFC Tournament 924 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Your Sweet Destruction (ranked 4730 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Logan (ranked 5838 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.

Sweet Destruction
vs
Logan

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Your Sweet Destruction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Logan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan tries to clinch
and Sweet Destruction counters with a nice uppercut.
Sweet Destruction cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Paul Logan has been cut.
Sweet Destruction lands the left hand.
Logan throws a head kick that misses.
Logan throws a body kick that misses
and Sweet Destruction makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Logan looks to clinch
and Sweet Destruction counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sweet Destruction fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan wants to clinch
and Sweet Destruction counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Logan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sweet Destruction counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Logan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sweet Destruction counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan misses with a takedown
letting Sweet Destruction counter with a right hand.

Logan is rocked!
Sweet Destruction avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sweet Destruction has Logan up against the cage in a clinch.
Logan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sweet Destruction lands with a left to the head.
Logan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sweet Destruction lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
A short uppercut from Sweet Destruction.
Sweet Destruction lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Logan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sweet Destruction lands a nice shot to the body.
Logan looks winded!
Logan takes a shot to the head.
Logan is still on wobbly legs! Can Sweet Destruction finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet Destruction lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweet Destruction dips a shoulder and cracks Logan with a mighty uppercut! Logan falls back against the cage and Sweet Destruction unloads with a barrage of strikes! Logan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sweet Destruction screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Your Sweet Destruction!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bogger (ranked 4818 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linux Steve (ranked 5661 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.

Bogger
vs
Steve

176 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Bogger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linux Steve!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve lands with a right hand.
Bogger throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bogger doesn't seem phased though.
Steve scores with a hook.
Steve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bogger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab from Steve.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve jabs Bogger right on the nose. Bogger blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Bogger.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Bogger throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bogger throws a hook but Steve blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve cracks Bogger with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Bogger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Bogger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bogger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bogger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bogger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bogger takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Bogger throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
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!
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogger was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogger was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Bogger throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steve circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
Bogger misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Bogger backing up. Bogger nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Bogger is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Steve lands the left hand.
Steve lands a jab to Bogger's midsection.
Bogger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bogger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bogger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Steve cracks Bogger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bogger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Bogger's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogger throws a combination that misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogger tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve's corner calls for a 1-2. Steve obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bogger. Bogger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bogger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bogger moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bogger takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bogger back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Bogger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogger walks into a stiff left hand from Steve.
Bogger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Linux Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve scores with a jab. Bogger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Bogger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Bogger avoids the body shot from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bogger lands with a nice combination. Steve backs away looking to recover.
Bogger moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Bogger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Bogger moves away and avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bogger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Bogger cracks Steve with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bogger.
Bogger looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bogger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bogger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bogger thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogger needs to keep his hands up - Steve had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sloppy strikes from Bogger. Those never looked like landing.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve lands a glancing blow to the side of Bogger's head.
Steve cracks Bogger with an open hand slap.
Bogger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steve punishes Bogger's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogger fails to land with a series of punches.
Bogger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steve lands a slapping body shot.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Bogger.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve cracks Bogger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
The fighters circling - Bogger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogger throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve with a jab.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Bogger moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Steve.
Bogger misses the jab.
Bogger takes one on the button.
Bogger missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice straight punches there by Bogger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bogger.
Bogger takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Steve lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve throws a series of punches but Bogger avoids them all with ease.
Bogger is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bogger scores with a nice right hand.
Bogger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steve staying out of range there.
Bogger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bogger throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Bogger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bogger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bogger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bogger drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Linux Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Bogger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Bogger misses.
Bogger ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
A little feinted left hand from Bogger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve tests Bogger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogger loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Bogger had a free shot at his head there.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bogger misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steve.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve avoids the body shot from Bogger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Bogger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.
Linux Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bogger misses with a hook.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogger.
Bogger swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve punishes Bogger's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogger.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Bogger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Steve lands.
James Bogger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bogger scrambles back to his feet.
Bogger walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve connects with a right hand. Bogger shakes it off.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
Bogger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Steve as he connects with a hook.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bogger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bogger throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bogger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steve to score with a decent uppercut.
Bogger takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a jab to Bogger's midsection.
Bogger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bogger drops his hands momentarily and Steve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bogger's head backwards.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linux Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bogger misses with a combination
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve cracks Bogger with a good jab.
Steve misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogger moves away from the strike by Steve.
A counter left hand to the body from Bogger misses its target.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogger was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Bogger misses with a left hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve blocks a jab.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve lands a jab to Bogger's midsection.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogger was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Bogger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Linux Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Linux Steve!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Linux Steve!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Linux Steve!

Linux Steve wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Linux Steve made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hvitur Eiriksson (ranked 5479 p4p, 480 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 5271 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.

Eiriksson
vs
Sisko

180 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hvitur Eiriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko throws a nice looking combination but Eiriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sisko, as that shot connected.
Eiriksson goes for a double leg but Sisko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sisko continues to drive forward.

Sisko moves into the clinch.
A short left from Sisko.
Sisko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sisko lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Sisko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sisko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sisko lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Sisko.
Sisko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Sisko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eiriksson takes a shot to the head.
Sisko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sisko lands a hook that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Sisko stalling against the cage.
Sisko digs a right hand underneath Eiriksson's ribcage. Eiriksson let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Eiriksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eiriksson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sisko to keep the fight standing.

Eiriksson pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Eiriksson 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.
Eiriksson is trying to keep Sisko in close.
Eiriksson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sisko has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Eiriksson is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sisko stands up from Eiriksson's guard - Sisko perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eiriksson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sisko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eiriksson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hvitur Eiriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sisko moves into the clinch.
Eiriksson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sisko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eiriksson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sisko scores with a shot to the side of Eiriksson's head.
Sisko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eiriksson.
Eiriksson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sisko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sisko scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sisko controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Sisko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sisko.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike.
Sisko lands an uppercut.
Sisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sisko stalling the fight.
Sisko lands a hook that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Sisko pushes Eiriksson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sisko is stalling here.
Sisko slowing the pace effectively.
Sisko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Eiriksson takes a shot to the head.
Sisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Sisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sisko scores with a shot to the side of Eiriksson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sisko lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Sisko on the inside.
Sisko lands an uppercut.
Sisko blocks a body shot from Eiriksson.
Sisko is pushing Eiriksson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sisko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sisko lands a nice shot to the body.
Eiriksson letting Sisko take a breather here.
Sisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sisko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sisko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sisko lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sisko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eiriksson.
Sisko misses with an uppercut. Eiriksson saw that one coming.
Eiriksson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sisko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eiriksson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hvitur Eiriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eiriksson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Eiriksson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sisko, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko scores with a hook to the body.
Sisko is pressed up against the cage. Eiriksson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sisko down to the mat. Sisko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eiriksson takes one on the button.
Eiriksson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sisko has Eiriksson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko presses Eiriksson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sisko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sisko.
Good body shot from Sisko.
Eiriksson letting Sisko take a breather here.
Eiriksson trying to land knees to the body.
Sisko stalling.
Sisko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Sisko is leaning against Eiriksson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sisko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Sisko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eiriksson working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sisko.
Still in the clinch, Sisko scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sisko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eiriksson tries to break the clinch but Sisko is controlling the position.
Eiriksson fails to pull guard.
A short right from Sisko.
Sisko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eiriksson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eiriksson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sisko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sisko.
Eiriksson tries to pull guard but Sisko won't allow it.
Sisko scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sisko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eiriksson is working for takedown but Sisko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sisko lands a body punch.
Sisko stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Sisko.
Sisko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sisko scores with a hook to the body.
Eiriksson is trying to pull guard but Sisko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sisko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sisko.
A short uppercut from Sisko.
Sisko lands with a right to the head.
Sisko avoids a wild elbow strike from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sisko.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sisko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sisko stalling against the cage.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eiriksson jumps guard but Sisko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sisko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sisko lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eiriksson tries to break free but Sisko pushes him back against the cage.
Sisko is pushing Eiriksson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sisko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sisko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eiriksson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sisko has double underhooks.
Sisko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sisko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eiriksson fails to pull guard.
Sisko stops a takedown attempt from Eiriksson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Sisko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Eiriksson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Eiriksson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sisko scores with a jab to the body.
Eiriksson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Sisko tries to keep at a distance but Eiriksson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eiriksson stalling in the clinch but Sisko improves position.
Still in the clinch, Sisko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sisko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eiriksson up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sisko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eiriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sisko walks away with a smile on his face. Eiriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eiriksson darts in looking for a takedown but Sisko gets double underhooks and turns Eiriksson into the cage.
Hvitur Eiriksson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eiriksson takes one to the chin there.
Eiriksson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sisko scores with a sloppy right hand. Eiriksson should have avoided that one.

Eiriksson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiriksson fails with the takedown.
Oh Eiriksson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hvitur Eiriksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sisko misses the shot to the body.
Sisko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eiriksson lands the left hand.

Eiriksson clinches.
Come on Sisko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eiriksson seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Sisko.
Sisko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Eiriksson or not.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sisko.
Sisko works on Eiriksson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Sisko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko scores with a shot to the side of Eiriksson's head.
Sisko leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Sisko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisko is leaning against Eiriksson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Sisko to work.
Eiriksson taking a breather.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike.
Sisko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sisko cracks Eiriksson with a nice body shot.
Sisko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sisko.
Sisko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eiriksson backwards.
Sisko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eirikssons head.
Sisko presses Eiriksson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sisko.
Sisko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sisko scores with a shot to the side of Eiriksson's head.
Sisko cracks Eiriksson with a nice body shot.
Eiriksson takes a shot to the head.
Sisko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sisko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sisko controlling the action here for a moment.
Sisko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sisko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Sisko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sisko walks away with a smile on his face. Eiriksson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sisko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eiriksson tries to move into range but Sisko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Sisko.
Benjamin Sisko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eiriksson walks into a stiff left hand from Sisko.
Eiriksson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eiriksson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Sisko.
Sisko lands a really nice looking cross but Eiriksson seems unphased.
Hvitur Eiriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sisko clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sisko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sisko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Benjamin Sisko!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Benjamin Sisko!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Benjamin Sisko!

Benjamin Sisko wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Benjamin Sisko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Cannon (ranked 4824 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald O Rourke (ranked 4862 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.

Cannon
vs
O Rourke

180 cm
18
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rourke goes for a double leg but Cannon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cannon continues to drive forward.
Walter Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from O Rourke. No joy for Cannon on that attempt.
O Rourke clobbers Cannon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Rourke throws a series of strikes that have Cannon backpedaling.
O Rourke wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.

Cannon shoots in and gets a takedown into O Rourke's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Donald O Rourke!
During a confident post fight interview, Donald O Rourke thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.