QFC Tournament 929 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Circie Marcelo (ranked 4581 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friend Best (ranked 4571 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.

Marcelo
vs
Best

178 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Circie Marcelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Friend Best!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best scores with the left hand. Marcelo knows he should have avoided that one.
Friend Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best works the jab nicely.
Marcelo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Best is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Best lands with a cross.

Marcelo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Best was covering up waiting for the punch and Marcelo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marcelo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marcelo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Best for as long as he can get away with.
Marcelo looking to pass the guard.
Marcelo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marcelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcelo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Marcelo wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo wants to free his trapped foot but Best is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcelo works his way into full mount!
Marcelo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marcelo controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcelo scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marcelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Best is looking to escape.
Best tries to hold on but Marcelo pushes him away.
Marcelo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marcelo controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marcelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Best is looking to escape.
Best is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marcelo throwing strikes here but Best is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Best wants to try and get back to his feet.
Marcelo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Best is squirming around, avoiding Marcelo's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Best paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcelo wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.
Marcelo swings for the body but Best moves out of range.
Marcelo throws a leg kick but Best checks it.

Marcelo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marcelo controlling from the top position.
Marcelo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marcelo wants to stand and escape but instead Best has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marcelo is on top in guard.

Best has a closed guard, preventing Marcelo from standing up.
Marcelo trying to control but Best is working from the bottom.
Marcelo tries to stand but Best is controlling from the bottom.

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.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcelo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marcelo wants to stand and escape but instead Best has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Marcelo trying to control the position.
Best is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcelo looking to control.
Marcelo wants to stand but Best is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Best, as that shot connected.

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.
Marcelo needs to keep his hands up - Best had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Best darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Best scores with a hook.

Marcelo rushes Best and presses him up against the cage.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Best has him pressed against the cage.

Marcelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Best tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcelo defends well and Best ends up having to push Marcelo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Best scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marcelo wants to clinch up but Best keeps it at a distance.
Best avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best misses with a combination

and Marcelo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Best can't break the clinch.

Marcelo jumps guard and drags Best to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friend Best showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Marcelo tries to move into range but Best moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Best scores with a nice right hand.

Best tries to sprawl but Marcelo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Marcelo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marcelo wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marcelo is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Best wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marcelo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Best tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

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.
Marcelo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Circie Marcelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Marcelo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Best is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Best.
Marcelo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Marcelo shoots in and bounces Best off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marcelo trying to control the position from guard on top but Best is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Best can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marcelo controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo looking to sit in guard and control but Best gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Marcelo controls Best momentarily but Best frees himself.

Marcelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marcelo has a closed guard, preventing Best from standing up.
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Best controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
Best trying to control but Marcelo is working from the bottom.
Best controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcelo wants to stand up but Best is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab from Best.

And that's the end of the fight!
Friend Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Best 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Circie Marcelo!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Friend Best!

Circie Marcelo wins by split decision!
Circie Marcelo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jembe Kobra (ranked 4563 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoko Hook (ranked 4555 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.

Kobra
vs
Hook

189 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jembe Kobra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoko Hook!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hook tries to keep at a distance but Kobra has taken the fight into the clinch.

Kobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hook misses with a head kick.
Hook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kobra tries to clinch there but Hook circles away.
Hook fails to land the takedown.
Kobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hook throws a leg kick but Kobra moved away.

Kobra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kobra wants to stand but Hook has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kobra throws an elbow but Hook slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hook prevents Kobra from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kobra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kobra scoring with punches from side control.
Kobra tries to stand but Hook is controlling his head.
Hook is looking to regain half guard here but Kobra keeps moving and retains side control.
Hook prevents Kobra from moving into mount.
Hook is trying to get back to half guard.
Hook is trying to control Kobra's posture but Kobra avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hook pushes Kobra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kobra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hook wants to control but Kobra postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kobra tries to score with some ground and pound. Hook controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hook tries to improve position but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hook fails with a takedown attempt.

Kobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hook shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense.
Jembe Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoko Hook.
Kobra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hook wants to clinch.
Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hook tries to clinch up but Kobra circles away and keeps his distance.
Hook shoots in for a takedown but Kobra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hook fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hook looks winded!
Hook tries to clinch but Kobra moves out of range.

Hook has closed the distance and engaged Kobra in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobra is looking for a takedown.
Kobra is working for takedown but Hook is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hook throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hook being controlled against the cage.

Kobra jumps guard.
Kobra controlling Hook's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook stopping the sweep attempt from Kobra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jembe Kobra dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hook scores with a nice strike.

Kobra pushes Hook up against the cage in a clinch.

Kobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kobra's waist but Kobra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hook off to one side.
Kobra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hook swivels and escapes.
Hook fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Kobra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobra throwing shots but Hook is blocking nicely.
Hook is looking to control Kobra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hook avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra wants to control but Hook is keeping him busy.
Kobra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hook can do to turn this around?
Kobra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hook knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hook trying to hold on to Kobra's head to control him but Kobra postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kobra in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kobra is keen to just control but Hook is a slippery customer.

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

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.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Jembe Kobra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoko Hook.
Kobra moves in looking to clinch but Hook pushes him off.
A nice side step and Hook releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kobra shoots in for a takedown but Hook shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hook.

Hook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kobra sprawls well initially but Hook persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kobra wants to get back to full guard.
Kobra is trying to stand up here but Hook is controlling him well.
Kobra slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kobra is trying to control the position but Hook postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hook won't allow Kobra to sweep him here.
Kobra keeping moving, preventing Hook from controlling successfully.
Kobra wants to sweep here but Hook controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kobra tries to score with a low kick but Hook moves his leg out of the way.
Jembe Kobra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kobra gets a double leg takedown into Hook's guard.
Kobra throwing strikes but missing.
Hook wants to hit a switch here but Kobra passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hook there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hook tries to hold on but Kobra pushes him away.
Jembe Kobra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kobra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hook keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kobra controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hook is just holding on here. Kobra manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jembe Kobra dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kobra clinches.
Kobra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hook is defending well for now.
Kobra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Kobra breaks from the clinch.
Kobra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobra has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hook dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobra sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hook tries to clinch but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra swings for the body but Hook moves out of range.
Hook tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra throws the left hand but Hook avoids the punch easily.
Kobra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hook leaves Kobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jembe Kobra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Kobra. No joy for Hook on that attempt.
Jembe Kobra is winning the standup battle so far.
Hook fails with the takedown

and Kobra counters with a takedown into side control.
Hook takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hook takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kobra is looking to take a break and control but Hook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kobra tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hook's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra taking a breather here.

Hook is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kobra's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Kobra! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hook has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jembe Kobra!
A very excited looking Jembe Kobra 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
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shy Jone (ranked 4569 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Kosta (ranked 4566 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.

Jone
vs
Kosta

199 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shy Jone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Kosta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kosta tries to keep at a distance but Jone has taken the fight into the clinch.

Jone jumps guard and drags Kosta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kosta has gone for a leg lock! Jone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kosta's guard.

Jone wants to control from the top but Kosta keeps moving.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Don Kosta!
After winning the bout, Don Kosta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lei King (ranked 4583 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mince Bony (ranked 4580 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.

King
vs
Bony

188 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lei King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mince Bony !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a counter high kick but Bony was just alert enough to avoid it.
King leaves Bony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
Bony goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
A combination from Bony does no damage.

King gets tackled into the cage by Bony . Bony maintains the clinch.
King gets underhooks to prevent Bony 's takedown attempt.
Lei King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mince Bony .
Bony has King pushed against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bony just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King manages to break the clinch.
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.

Bony rushes King and presses him up against the cage.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bony gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
King is trying to stall.
Bony looking for a takedown.
Bony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as King walks away with a smile on his face. Bony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bony moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Bony lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.

King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bony did well to prevent King getting side control.
Bony pushes King off but King dives into side control.
King wants to control but Bony is keeping him busy.
King is really struggling to control Bony but he's trying to hold on to the position.
King working away.
King wants to control but Bony is keeping him busy.
Bony is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bony being controlled for a moment.
Bony defending against the ground and pound.
King has knee on belly and moves into mount.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bony working to try and regain half guard.

That's four 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.
King punching from mount but Bony doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bony is working to get back to half guard.
Bony tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bony wants to control but King is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lei King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bony counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King fails with the takedown.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Bony sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bony stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Bony misses.
Bony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Bony , before circling back to the center of the mat.
King darts in looking for a takedown but Bony gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bony defends well against a solid takedown attempt from King.
Bony misses with a head kick.
Bony shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King moves out of range as Bony throws a body kick.
King is looking to clinch but Bony is avoiding it.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bony as he jumps to the side.
Bony steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.

King is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bony 's half guard.

Bony pushes King off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bony counters with a three punch combo that has King backing up. King nods at Bony to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bony has a takedown stuffed.
Bony is breathing heavily.
Bony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.

King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bony 's head.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stalling.
Bony trying to control from the bottom.
Bony blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King goes for a double leg but Bony avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bony continues to drive forward.
Bony avoids the head kick by King.
Bony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

King tries to keep at a distance but Bony has taken the fight into the clinch.

Bony jumps guard.
Lei King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
King seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mince Bony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bony tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
Lei King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Bony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
Bony shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Bony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Lei King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mince Bony .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bony keeps the fight on the outside.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bony swivels and escapes.

King fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bony sprawls well initially but King persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

King seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bony is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lei King!
An out of breath Lei King thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurtski Kowalkivicio (ranked 4729 p4p, 362 weight class) and Sken Jone (ranked 4578 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.

Kowalkivicio
vs
Jone

175 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurtski Kowalkivicio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sken Jone!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkivicio scores with a kick to the midsection.

Jone rushes Kowalkivicio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jone pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalkivicio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kowalkivicio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jone up against the cage.
Jone lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Kurtski Kowalkivicio has been cut.
Kowalkivicio can't find room to land a body shot as Jone controls the action.
Jone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kowalkivicio after a bit of a struggle.
Kowalkivicio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jone pushes off an throws an elbow but Kowalkivicio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

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

Jone gets tackled into the cage by Kowalkivicio. Kowalkivicio maintains the clinch.
Jone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Jone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kowalkivicio uses from the top position.
Kowalkivicio sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalkivicio trying to control but Jone is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalkivicio postures up in Jone's guard and throws a big left but Jone blocks it.
Kowalkivicio is looking to pass into half guard but Jone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jone is in guard.

Kowalkivicio is trying to keep Jone in close.
Kowalkivicio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jone is one step ahead there.
Kowalkivicio trying to control the position.

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.
Jone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kowalkivicio is proving hard to escape from.
Kowalkivicio wants to sweep but no luck.
Jone postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kowalkivicio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kowalkivicio moves into range and clinches up with Jone.
Kowalkivicio throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jone blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kowalkivicio throws a series of punches but Jone avoids them all with ease.

Jone gets a clinch.
Kowalkivicio blocks an elbow strike from Jone.
Kowalkivicio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Jone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkivicio slaps away a takedown attempt from Jone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kowalkivicio is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jone is defended easily by Kowalkivicio.
Kurtski Kowalkivicio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sken Jone.
Kowalkivicio misses with a two punch combination.
Kowalkivicio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kowalkivicio blocks it well.

Kowalkivicio gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kowalkivicio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jone lands an elbow inside.
Jone throws an elbow that misses.
Kowalkivicio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jone to keep the fight standing.
Come on Jone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalkivicio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkivicio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jone has Kowalkivicio pressed against the cage, preventing Kowalkivicio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalkivicio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jone lands an elbow inside.

Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut is getting worse.
Kowalkivicio gets underhooks to prevent Jone's takedown attempt.
Jone throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sken Jone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jone shoots in and drives through. Kowalkivicio sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jone is defended easily by Kowalkivicio.
Kowalkivicio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jone has a takedown stuffed.
Kurtski Kowalkivicio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sken Jone.

Jone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kowalkivicio is trying to push Jone away but Jone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kowalkivicio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Jone.
Kowalkivicio avoids a wild elbow strike from Jone.
Jone misses with an elbow strike.

Kowalkivicio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Jone uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkivicio throws a right and a left that Jone avoids nicely.

Jone has managed to clinch.
Jone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kowalkivicio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kowalkivicio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalkivicio wants to break free but Jone has control.
Kowalkivicio tries to break the clinch but Jone is controlling the position.

Jone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Kowalkivicio misses.

Jone closes the distance and clinches.
Jone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalkivicio darts in and clinches Jone up against the cage.
Jone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Kowalkivicio tries to land a knee to the head but Jone blocks with his arms.
Jone lands an elbow inside.
Kowalkivicio tries to land knees in the clinch but Jone avoids the damage to the body.

Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkivicio takes a swing at Jone's ribcage but misses.

Jone has closed the distance and engaged Kowalkivicio in a clinch.
Jone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalkivicio's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jone.
Kowalkivicio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jone smiles and moves away.
Jone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Jone pushes Kowalkivicio up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jone.
Jone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalkivicio taking a breather.

Kowalkivicio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kowalkivicio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kowalkivicio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jone to the ground. Kowalkivicio is now in Jone's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jone is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kowalkivicio takes an elbow to the temple.

Jone is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kowalkivicio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jone to the mat. Jone regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Jone wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkivicio leaves Jone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kowalkivicio shoots in but Jone avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalkivicio clinches.
Kowalkivicio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jone just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kowalkivicio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jone's brow.

Jone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtski Kowalkivicio is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kowalkivicio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkivicio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkivicio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kowalkivicio looking to stall.

Kowalkivicio has clasped his hands together around Jone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Jone throws Kowalkivicio to one side and escapes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sken Jone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut.
That's time! Kowalkivicio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jone moves into the clinch successfully.
Jone lands an elbow that stopped Kowalkivicio in his tracks for a moment.

Jone manages to break the clinch.
Jone shoots in looking for a takedown. Kowalkivicio tries to sprawl out of it but Jone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kowalkivicio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jone lands a damaging elbow.
Jone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kowalkivicio tries to pull guard but Jone holds him up against the cage and eventually Kowalkivicio drops back down to his feet.
Kowalkivicio is trying to break the clinch but Jone has him pressed against the cage.
Jone goes for a takedown attempt but Kowalkivicio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick misses from Kowalkivicio.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jone lands a damaging elbow.

Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kowalkivicio's defenses.
Kowalkivicio tries for a takedown but Jone manages to get underhooks.

Jone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kowalkivicio wants to stand but Jone is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kowalkivicio striking from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kowalkivicio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jone is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kowalkivicio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jone pushes Kowalkivicio up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkivicio struggles to land a body shot inside as Jone controls his hands.
Jone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurtski Kowalkivicio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jone lands a damaging elbow.
Jone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jone lands an elbow inside.

Jeez, Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Jone.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kurtski Kowalkivicio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sken Jone!
Sken Jone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Salvador (ranked 4677 p4p, 445 weight class) and Drake Blaze (ranked 4636 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.

Salvador
vs
Blaze

178 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Salvador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Drake Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blaze gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salvador to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Salvador scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Salvador throws a sloppy strike and Blaze has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Salvador is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Blaze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Blaze!
An out of breath Drake Blaze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.