QFC Tournament 1077 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Fries (ranked 4309 p4p, 4807 weight class) and Todd Ianuzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fries
vs
Ianuzzi

165 cm
21
143
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
142
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deacon Fries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Ianuzzi!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fries stuffs the takedown.
Ianuzzi misses the shot to the body.
Ianuzzi shoots in but Fries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fries slips a straight right by Ianuzzi.
Fries half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ianuzzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fries throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ianuzzi's waist but Ianuzzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fries off to one side.
Ianuzzi fails with the takedown

and Fries counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deacon Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Ianuzzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ianuzzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ianuzzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fries fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ianuzzi tries to clinch there but Fries circles away.
Fries shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ianuzzi pinned against the cage. Ianuzzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ianuzzi was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fries preventing the sweep.
Fries passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries wants to free his trapped foot but Ianuzzi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ianuzzi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fries looking to pass the guard.

Ianuzzi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fries defends well.
Ianuzzi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ianuzzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fries loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ianuzzi looking for subs off his back but Fries has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fries is nestled in close to Ianuzzi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ianuzzi wants to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fries connects with a nice short shot to Ianuzzi's temple.
Fries wants to control but Ianuzzi is keeping him busy.
Fries working Ianuzzi over with strikes.
Fries thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ianuzzi gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fries passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ianuzzi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fries sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ianuzzi somewhat.
Fries is looking to counter punch.

Fries shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ianuzzi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Fries avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ianuzzi has an active guard here but Fries has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fries there.
Ianuzzi gets back to full guard.

Ianuzzi looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily.
Fries looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.
Fries pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ianuzzi is keeping the position for now.

Fries got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ianuzzi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fries has managed to get both his arms back between Ianuzzi's legs - danger averted.
Fries postures up and lands a big shot to Ianuzzi's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ianuzzi can do to turn this around?
Fries stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ianuzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fries postures up and lands a big shot to Ianuzzi's brow.
Fries trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fries lands a couple of digs.

Ianuzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ianuzzi is breathing heavily.
Fries works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi wants to improve his position but Fries is controlling well.
Fries trying to mount his opponent but Ianuzzi defends it.
Fries takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Fries is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ianuzzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ianuzzi is staying active underneath Fries, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ianuzzi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Ianuzzi is predictable there

and Fries counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fries frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fries lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ianuzzi hang on?
Ianuzzi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ianuzzi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fries scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fries connects with a nice short shot to Ianuzzi's temple.
Ianuzzi won't allow Fries to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries slips a nice elbow through Ianuzzi's hands, connecting with Ianuzzi's forehead.
Well, if Fries is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ianuzzi gets back to full guard.

Ianuzzi looking for a guillotine here but Fries defends easily.
Ianuzzi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fries wants to control from the top but Ianuzzi keeps moving.
Fries has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ianuzzi has an active guard here but Fries has managed to pass into half guard.
Ianuzzi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ground and pound from Fries.

Ianuzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fries working Ianuzzi over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ianuzzi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ianuzzi keeping moving, preventing Fries from controlling successfully.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

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.
Fries advances to half guard.
Ianuzzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fries scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ianuzzi is trying to control but Fries manages to pass to mount!
Ianuzzi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fries wants to control the pace but Ianuzzi is squirming around nicely.
Ianuzzi taking shots to the head.
Todd Ianuzzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon Fries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fries jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ianuzzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fries, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Deacon Fries!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Deacon Fries!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Deacon Fries!

Deacon Fries 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Van Driesen (ranked 4988 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Hung Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Driesen
vs
Hai

164 cm
21
141
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
142
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Van Driesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hung Hai!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hai swats away the attempt to clinch by Driesen.
Driesen shoots in for a takedown but Hai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hai scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Driesen's shoulder. That is not cool.

Hai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Driesen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hai but great work by Driesen.
Hai stops Driesen from passing to mount.
Hai tries to buck Driesen off but Driesen is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Driesen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Driesen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Driesen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driesen is trying to ground and pound but Hai uses the momentary lack of control by Driesen to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hai defending well though.
Driesen blocks the strikes from Hai.
Hai is trying to stand.
Driesen wants to take a breather but Hai is having none of it.
Hai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hai is refusing to be controlled, as Driesen sits in half guard.
Driesen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two 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.
Still in half guard, Driesen seems content to control.
Hai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Driesen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driesen has managed to get both his arms back between Hai's legs - danger averted.

Hai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Driesen preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Driesen has Hai up against the cage in a clinch.
Hai wants to take the fight to the mat but Driesen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Driesen leaning against his opponent.
Hai can't break the clinch.

Driesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hai tries to clinch but Driesen moves away

and Driesen counters with a single leg into guard. Hai didn't expect that.
Driesen wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Driesen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hai's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hai is looking to improve his position.
Driesen throwing shots but Hai is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driesen slips a nice elbow through Hai's hands, connecting with Hai's forehead.
Driesen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Driesen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Driesen wants to get back to his feet.
Hai is trying to control but Driesen passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driesen wants to control but Hai is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hai throws a head kick but Driesen moves out of range.
Driesen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Driesen.
Driesen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hai circles away.
No luck for Driesen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Driesen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driesen darts in looking for a takedown but Hai gets double underhooks and turns Driesen into the cage.
Hai wants to take the fight to the mat but Driesen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Hai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driesen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hai sprawls well. He's pushed Driesen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Driesen as he avoids it easily.
Hai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driesen fails with a takedown attempt.

Driesen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Driesen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hai tries to improve position but can't.
Hai regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai wants to control but Driesen is keeping busy.
Driesen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hai defending well though.
Hai trying to control here.
Driesen thows a huge punch but Hai dodges it nicely.
Driesen is looking to advance position but Hai won't allow it.
Driesen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Driesen manages to pass to mount!
Driesen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hai is looking to get to half guard.
Hai wants to control but Driesen is having none of it.
Hai can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Driesen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hai is on top in guard.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Driesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hai trying to control the position from guard on top but Driesen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Hai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Hai shoots in and drives through. Driesen sprawls well.
Hai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driesen circles away.
Driesen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driesen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hai, which made it look bad.
Driesen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hai fails with the takedown

and Driesen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hai won't be happy with that.
Van Driesen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Hai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hai is looking for a sweep.
Hai keeps trying to improve his position.
Driesen has control of an arm but Hai manages to advance to Driesen's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai controlling well, preventing Driesen from escaping the position.
Hai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hai biding his time, controlling Driesen.
Hai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hai is trying to stick to Driesen's back but Driesen is turning into Hai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Driesen.
Driesen stays in close to Hai's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai is pulling down on Driesen's head to control his posture.
Driesen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hai trying to keep a closed guard but Driesen is proving a slippery customer.
Hai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Driesen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driesen wants to control from the top but Hai keeps moving.
Driesen preventing the sweep.
Driesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Hai is retaining full guard.
Driesen is looking to stand up but Hai won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Driesen misses with a leg kick

and Hai counters with a takedown into side control.
Driesen is trying to get back to half guard.
Hai tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driesen is letting Hai control him for a moment.
Driesen controls the position for a moment.
Hai advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driesen is squirming around, avoiding Hai's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hung Hai.
I think Hai 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Van Driesen!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Van Driesen!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Van Driesen!

Van Driesen wins by unanimous decision!
Van Driesen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 4808 p4p, 4809 weight class) and Dan Steely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Steely told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

McVicker
vs
Steely

164 cm
21
141
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
21
142
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dan Steely!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
McVicker goes for a double leg but Steely avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steely continues to drive forward.
Steely slows down the pace here.
McVicker stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steely has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Steely has clasped his hands together around McVicker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Steely lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McVicker down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steely wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steely working the head and body with strikes.
Steely is looking to take a break and control but McVicker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steely in side control lands a decent elbow.
McVicker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steely wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McVicker dodges the ground and pound from Steely.
Steely cracks McVicker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Steely lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steely landing a few strikes.
McVicker is looking for a sweep.
McVicker gets back to half guard.
McVicker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steely's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steely's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker lands with a hammerfist to the side of Steely's head.
Steely tries to break free.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker is trying to stick to Steely's back but Steely is turning into McVicker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McVicker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Steely.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is trying to control the position but Steely postures up.
Steely looking to sit in guard and control but McVicker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McVicker works over Steely with some ground and pound from guard.
McVicker trying to control but Steely is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steely is on top in guard.

Steely lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McVicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steely doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steely manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McVicker keeping full guard, as Steely tries to pass.
Steely wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Steely 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.

McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Steely wants to control the action here but instead McVicker manages to pass to full mount!
McVicker landing shots from mount.

McVicker is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McVicker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Prince McVicker!
A relieved looking Prince McVicker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darius Morgandorffer (ranked 4992 p4p, 4147 weight class) and Napoleon Lamoreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Morgandorffer
vs
Lamoreaux

170 cm
21
142
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
145
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darius Morgandorffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Napoleon Lamoreaux!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morgandorffer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Morgandorffer to work.

Morgandorffer wants the takedown. Lamoreaux is fighting it off but Morgandorffer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lamoreaux's guard against the cage.
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.
Morgandorffer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lamoreaux trying to keep a closed guard but Morgandorffer is proving a slippery customer.
Lamoreaux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lamoreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgandorffer scoring with some ground and pound.
Morgandorffer stays in close to Lamoreaux's body and controls the position.

Lamoreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Morgandorffer preventing the sweep.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgandorffer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morgandorffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamoreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lamoreaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morgandorffer stopping the sweep attempt from Lamoreaux.

Lamoreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgandorffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgandorffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position but Morgandorffer postures up.
Morgandorffer wants to control from the top but Lamoreaux keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Morgandorffer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Morgandorffer forces Lamoreaux back against the cage and clinches.
Morgandorffer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Morgandorffer stalling the fight.
Morgandorffer prevents a body shot from Lamoreaux.
A right hand to the body from Lamoreaux.
Morgandorffer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamoreaux avoids it.
Morgandorffer tries a body shot but Lamoreaux blocks it.
Morgandorffer prevents a body shot from Lamoreaux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgandorffer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lamoreaux up against the cage.
Lamoreaux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgandorffer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lamoreaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgandorffer stalling.
Lamoreaux is trying to pull guard but Morgandorffer has him pressed against the cage.
Darius Morgandorffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Napoleon Lamoreaux.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamoreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgandorffer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lamoreaux avoids it.

Morgandorffer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lamoreaux slips a straight right by Morgandorffer.
Morgandorffer misses with a body shot.
Lamoreaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgandorffer sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Morgandorffer darts in and clinches Lamoreaux up against the cage.
Morgandorffer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lamoreaux up against the cage.
Lamoreaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Morgandorffer lands a takedown into guard.
Morgandorffer postures up.
Morgandorffer chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamoreaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgandorffer landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoreaux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lamoreaux has his foot on Morgandorffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgandorffer works his way back into a safe position though.
Lamoreaux keeping full guard, as Morgandorffer tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamoreaux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morgandorffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lamoreaux's head.
Lamoreaux looking to control.
Morgandorffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.

Lamoreaux looking for a guillotine here but Morgandorffer defends easily.
Morgandorffer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lamoreaux's head.

Morgandorffer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lamoreaux has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Morgandorffer is looking to defend but Lamoreaux has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Morgandorffer! Lamoreaux pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Morgandorffer taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Napoleon Lamoreaux!
Napoleon Lamoreaux was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.