QFC Tournament 1026 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Garrison (ranked 4590 p4p, 4589 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Garrison has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Garrison
vs
Barnes

172 cm
18
162
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
162
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Garrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garrison feinted with a counter takedown.

Garrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garrison controls the position from side control.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes has hold of Garrison's hands but Garrison slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Garrison is trying to work for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garrison wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Garrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Garrison escapes and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barnes some visible discomfort.
Garrison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Garrison cracks Barnes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garrison creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes tries to buck Garrison off but Garrison is having none of it.
Barnes takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Garrison working the head with strikes.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Garrison tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Garrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Garrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes looks winded!
Garrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Garrison looking to pass the guard.
Garrison wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrison is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Garrison 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.

Barnes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barnes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garrison keeps working.
Garrison is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garrison gets back to half guard.
Rob Garrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garrison is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
Garrison wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes postures up in Garrison's guard and throws a big left but Garrison blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Garrison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Garrison eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Garrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garrison has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Garrison trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
Garrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
Garrison working the head and body with strikes.
Garrison lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes trying to hold on to Garrison's head to control him but Garrison postures up.
Garrison wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Garrison tries to pass.
Garrison preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Garrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Garrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Garrison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Garrison.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Barnes shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrison sprawls well. He's pushed Barnes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Garrison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barnes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garrison is one step ahead there.

Barnes working for a triangle but Garrison defends it easily.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mike Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Garrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Garrison controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garrison pushes down on Barnes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garrison takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Garrison sits in half guard.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Garrison winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Garrison has passed into side control.
Barnes is not content to let Garrison control the position.
Garrison scores with a couple of short elbows.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Garrison works his way into side control.
Garrison landing strikes.

Garrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Barnes sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Garrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garrison, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Rob Garrison!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Rob Garrison!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Rob Garrison!

Rob Garrison wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keilis Rivera (ranked 4625 p4p, 4751 weight class) and Ryen Lee (ranked 477 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rivera
vs
Lee

170 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
148
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keilis Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryen Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rivera is looking for a counter combo.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivera as he avoids it easily.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Rivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Rivera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee throws a series of punches but Rivera avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to break free.
Rivera letting Lee take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
Rivera is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rivera manages to break the clinch.
Rivera fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keilis Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivera's guard.
Rivera throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rivera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Rivera's legs - danger averted.
Rivera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.

Rivera has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.

Lee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rivera is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Rivera circles away and we're back to standing.
As Lee looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.
Rivera is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivera.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Lee clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Rivera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivera jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rivera drops back down to his feet.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rivera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee shoots in for a takedown but Rivera shows good takedown defense.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rivera as he jumps to the side.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivera. Rivera obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rivera is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee shoots and misses
and Rivera counters with a nice uppercut.
Keilis Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryen Lee.

Lee drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.

Rivera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivera dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rivera is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

Rivera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivera's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rivera blocking the ground and pound.
Rivera working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryen Lee 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!

Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Rivera, which made it look bad.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Keilis Rivera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryen Lee.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.

Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.

Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivera connects with a couple of short punches.
Lee managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rivera slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee stuck in half guard on the bottom here.

Lee sneaks out the side door and pushes Rivera away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee goes for a double leg but Rivera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivera continues to drive forward.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Rivera tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Rivera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee drives through and clinches with Rivera against the cage.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee avoiding damage.
Ryen Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Rivera keeps him there for the moment.

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.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Rivera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee just leaning against Rivera, taking a breather.

Rivera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keilis Rivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keilis Rivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryen Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee has Rivera pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryen Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ryen Lee!

Ryen Lee wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petar Kasandjiiv (ranked 4458 p4p, 4588 weight class) and Chozen Toguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kasandjiiv
vs
Toguchi

175 cm
18
158
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
161
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Petar Kasandjiiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chozen Toguchi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toguchi shoots in for a takedown but Kasandjiiv shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasandjiiv fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasandjiiv shoots in looking for a takedown but Toguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kasandjiiv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kasandjiiv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Toguchi finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasandjiiv's head.
Kasandjiiv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Toguchi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Kasandjiiv. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Toguchi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasandjiiv's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasandjiiv landing rabbit punches to the side of Toguchi's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kasandjiiv is trying to control but can't.
Toguchi lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv wants to get back to full guard.
Toguchi is thwarting Kasandjiiv's attempts to control the position.
Toguchi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasandjiiv keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Toguchi slips a nice elbow through Kasandjiiv's hands, connecting with Kasandjiiv's forehead.
Toguchi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Toguchi working over Kasandjiiv with some ground and pound. Kasandjiiv looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasandjiiv trying to hold on to Toguchi's head to control him but Toguchi postures up.
Kasandjiiv is looking for a sweep. Toguchi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kasandjiiv is working hard here to advance position.
Toguchi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kasandjiiv!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toguchi looking to control but Kasandjiiv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasandjiiv is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasandjiiv is in a horrible position here. Toguchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kasandjiiv tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toguchi looking to control but Kasandjiiv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasandjiiv keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
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!
Toguchi avoids the attempt from Kasandjiiv to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Toguchi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toguchi looking to control but Kasandjiiv is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kasandjiiv is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toguchi lands a big shot there that rocks Kasandjiiv but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Toguchi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kasandjiiv?
Kasandjiiv tries to hold on but Toguchi pushes him away.
Kasandjiiv is in a horrible position here. Toguchi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Toguchi is landing with some decent strikes but Kasandjiiv is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kasandjiiv is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kasandjiiv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasandjiiv tries to get out of the position.
Toguchi trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toguchi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasandjiiv is trying to escape the mount.
Kasandjiiv tries to lock up and control but Toguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Toguchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Kasandjiiv is looking to get to half guard.
Toguchi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toguchi cracks Kasandjiiv with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kasandjiiv is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chozen Toguchi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Kasandjiiv shoots for a double leg takedown but Toguchi sprawls well. He's pushed Kasandjiiv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kasandjiiv closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Toguchi manages to get back to half guard.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toguchi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kasandjiiv's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kasandjiiv's back!
Kasandjiiv trying to control but not successfully.
Kasandjiiv can't escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Kasandjiiv as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Toguchi!
Kasandjiiv is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toguchi tries to get the hooks in deep but Kasandjiiv pushed the leg off.
Kasandjiiv wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toguchi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kasandjiiv.

Toguchi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kasandjiiv defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kasandjiiv trying to control the hands but Toguchi breaks the grip.
Kasandjiiv is really stuck here.
Chozen Toguchi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toguchi lands punches and elbows.
Toguchi scores with punches to the body.
Kasandjiiv covering up well under a series of strikes from Toguchi.

Toguchi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kasandjiiv taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Toguchi!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Diaz (ranked 4522 p4p, 3011 weight class) and King Milleer Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 302 weight class). The key to victory for Nathaniel Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Diaz
vs
Gonzales

182 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathaniel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Milleer Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonzales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz fails with the takedown

and Gonzales counters by moving into the clinch.

Gonzales breaks from the clinch.

Gonzales rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Gonzales shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Gonzales throws a leg kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz throws a head kick but Gonzales moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Gonzales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Diaz instigates a clinch.
Gonzales lands an elbow that stopped Diaz in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Gonzales tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.

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

Diaz tries to sprawl but Gonzales drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Gonzales working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gonzales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Diaz actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzales drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Gonzales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Gonzales looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzales scores with a couple of nice shots.

Gonzales decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Gonzales sprawls well.

Gonzales shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gonzales showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gonzales drops an elbow to the side of Diaz's head.
Gonzales winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gonzales working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Gonzales is working for a kimura but Diaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzales scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales working Diaz over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzales lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Gonzales has control of the leg.

Gonzales in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diaz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonzales!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Milleer Gonzales!