QFC Tournament 1126 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Chen (ranked 4253 p4p, 4275 weight class) and Alteo Klea (ranked 452 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.

Chen
vs
Klea

220 cm
23
270
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

White Gorilla
PWNAGE™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ashton Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alteo Klea!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klea wants it to stay on the feet.
Chen shoots in looking for a takedown. Klea tries to sprawl out of it but Chen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Klea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chen is trying to control but can't.
Chen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klea on the ground.
Klea not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chen has one foot on Klea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chen moves into range and clinches up with Klea.

Klea turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Klea has an Americana. Chen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Klea is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Klea hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alteo Klea!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Oneal (ranked 3993 p4p, 3972 weight class) and Uno Maestro (ranked 0 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.

Oneal
vs
Maestro

175 cm
22
170
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Oneal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uno Maestro!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro stuffs the takedown attempt from Oneal. Oneal gets slowly back to his feet.
Maestro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oneal looks to land a combination but Maestro avoids it well.
Oneal throws a head kick but Maestro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oneal or perhaps it was just good defense by Maestro, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oneal has his takedown stuffed

and Maestro counters with a nice right hand that sends Oneal toppling to the canvas! Oneal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maestro finish him?!

Oneal is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Oneal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oneal tries to clinch but Maestro moves away
and Maestro counters with a right hand to the body.
Oneal throws a body kick that misses
and Maestro counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uno Maestro!
A relieved looking Uno Maestro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herminos Lugnunum (ranked 3981 p4p, 4001 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 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.

Lugnunum
vs
Smith

210 cm
23
300
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
265
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herminos Lugnunum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Lugnunum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Lugnunum slips an elbow through the middle.
Lugnunum looking to pass the guard.
Lugnunum advances position into side control!
Lugnunum taking a break here but Smith is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lugnunum landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Lugnunum there.
Lugnunum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Smith is rocked!
Lugnunum stalling.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Lugnunum finish him?
Lugnunum is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugnunum scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Sucka (ranked 4228 p4p, 4088 weight class) and Rashad Mcallister (ranked 0 p4p, 449 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.

Sucka
vs
Mcallister

218 cm
23
264
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duck Sucka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rashad Mcallister !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sucka digs a good body shot into Mcallister 's ribs.
Sucka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sucka stuns Mcallister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Sucka feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mcallister sprawling to the canvas! Mcallister rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sucka finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sucka does it's job there.
Mcallister walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Sucka! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duck Sucka!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Bolleke (ranked 4006 p4p, 4268 weight class) and Billy Hayes Mayes (ranked 0 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.

Bolleke
vs
Mayes

199 cm
23
275
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
299
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olaf Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Hayes Mayes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke cracks Mayes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayes with a nice calf kick.

Mayes drives through and clinches with Bolleke against the cage.

Mayes drags the fight down to the ground.
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.

Mayes scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Mayes moves into the clinch.
Mayes leaning against his opponent.

Mayes pulls guard.
Mayes working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Mayes keeps moving.
Bolleke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayes is keeping the position for now.
Bolleke is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bolleke drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bolleke jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bolleke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but can't.

Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mayes, who protects the arm well.

Bolleke tries for a kimura but Mayes is defending well.

Bolleke is trying to get an arm triangle but Mayes is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Mayes is working from the bottom.
Mayes is trying to get back to half guard.

Bolleke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bolleke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayes gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayes is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Mayes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayes postures up and lands a big shot to Bolleke's brow.

Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Mayes pushes his legs off easily.
Mayes trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mayes is posturing up here but Bolleke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mayes tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mayes has to tap! Slick submission there by Bolleke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olaf Bolleke!
An out of breath Olaf Bolleke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Hemmer (ranked 4083 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Nurmuhammed Serik (ranked 450 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.

Hemmer
vs
Serik

183 cm
18
177
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
136
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percy Hemmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nurmuhammed Serik!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Serik swivels and escapes.
Serik with the counter takedown but Hemmer avoids it easily.
Serik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hemmer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Serik goes for a double leg but Hemmer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hemmer continues to drive forward.
Hemmer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Serik stuffs the takedown attempt from Hemmer. Hemmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Serik is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hemmer with a body shot.
Hemmer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Serik if he has to take too many more of those.

Serik moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemmer can't break the clinch.

Serik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Serik as Hemmer shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Hemmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemmer swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemmer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hemmer misses with a takedown attempt

and Serik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Serik breaks from the clinch.
Hemmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hemmer throws a right hand that Serik ducks under and follows up with a left that Serik also avoids with ease.
Serik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hemmer.
Hemmer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemmer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Serik scores with a head kick.
Hemmer is breathing heavily.
Hemmer tries to clinch up but Serik circles away and keeps his distance.

Serik takes the fight into the clinch.

Serik breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Serik drives through and clinches with Hemmer against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hemmer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Serik is keeping busy.
Serik taking a breather.
Serik is struggling to control the position.

Serik manages to break the clinch.
Hemmer shoots in and drives through. Serik sprawls well.

Serik forces Hemmer back against the cage and clinches.

Serik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Serik clinches up against the cage.
Serik is trying to drag Hemmer to the mat but Hemmer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Serik is struggling to control the position.
Hemmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Serik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Serik misses with a takedown attempt - Hemmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer with a poor takedown
and Serik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Serik instigates a clinch.
Hemmer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Serik jumps guard.
Serik pulls Hemmer in close to his closed guard and prevents Hemmer from doing any damage or advancing position.

Serik working for a triangle but Hemmer defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Serik drives through and clinches with Hemmer against the cage.
Serik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hemmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Serik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Serik lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serik shoots in looking for a takedown but Hemmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hemmer misses with the body kick

and Serik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Serik.
Serik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Percy Hemmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurmuhammed Serik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serik is looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Hemmer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hemmer stops a takedown attempt from Serik.
Serik is breathing heavily.
Serik tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Serik can't break the clinch.
Hemmer is trying to pull guard but Serik has him pressed against the cage.
Hemmer tries for a takedown but Serik manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Hemmer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hemmer is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Serik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Serik prevents Hemmer from breaking the clinch.

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.

Serik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hemmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hemmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hemmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Serik has taken the fight to the clinch.

Serik breaks the clinch.

Hemmer tries to keep at a distance but Serik has taken the fight into the clinch.

Serik jumps guard.

Serik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hemmer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Serik.
Serik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hemmer just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemmer is looking to take this one to the mat.

Serik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serik tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hemmer swivels and escapes.
Hemmer throws a front kick aimed at Serik's knee but Serik avoids it well.

Serik moves into the clinch.
Serik wants a takedown.
Serik is trying to pull guard but Hemmer has him pressed against the cage.
Hemmer jumps guard but Serik stands there with Hemmer around his waist. Hemmer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hemmer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Serik - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Serik manages to break the clinch.
Serik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hemmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hemmer stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Hemmer with that takedown attempt.
Hemmer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nurmuhammed Serik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Serik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hemmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hemmer fails with the takedown.
Hemmer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Serik fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serik avoids the head kick by Hemmer.
Serik tests Hemmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Serik shoots in for a takedown but Hemmer shows good takedown defense.
Percy Hemmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nurmuhammed Serik.
Serik closes the distance and clinches up with Hemmer, looking for a takedown. Serik pushes Hemmer against the cage but Hemmer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Hemmer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serik scores with a head kick. Hemmer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hemmer shoots in for a takedown but Serik shows good takedown defense.
Serik shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemmer but Hemmer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hemmer.
Serik shoots in looking for a takedown. Hemmer tries to sprawl out of it but Serik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hemmer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Serik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hemmer is on him like a limpet, forcing Serik back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemmer tries to break free but Serik pushes him back against the cage.
Serik has Hemmer pushed against the cage.

Serik tightens his grip and picks Hemmer up, before dumping him to the ground. Hemmer manages to land in guard.

Hemmer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serik postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serik looking to pass the guard.
Hemmer has momentary wrist control but Serik slips an elbow through the middle.
Hemmer looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Serik stands up from Hemmer's guard - Serik perhaps looking for a knockout.
Serik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hemmer eats them both and turns towards Serik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serik stuns Hemmer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Serik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Serik 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.

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

Percy Hemmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmuhammed Serik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hemmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nurmuhammed Serik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Serik 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Nurmuhammed Serik!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Nurmuhammed Serik!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Nurmuhammed Serik!

Nurmuhammed Serik wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sly Parseltongue (ranked 4180 p4p, 4004 weight class) and Giga Chad (ranked 0 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.

Parseltongue
vs
Chad

194 cm
18
264
0 - 0 - 0

212 cm
19
245
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sly Parseltongue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giga Chad!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parseltongue stuffs the takedown attempt from Chad. Chad gets slowly back to his feet.

Parseltongue rushes Chad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chad has had enough of the clinch but Parseltongue keeps him there for the moment.
Chad can't break the clinch.

Chad breaks the clinch.
Chad wants to clinch up but Parseltongue keeps it at a distance.

Parseltongue moves into the clinch.
Chad tries to break free but Parseltongue pushes him back against the cage.
Chad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chad has had enough of the clinch but Parseltongue keeps him there for the moment.
Chad avoids the elbow strike from Parseltongue, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parseltongue has Chad pressed against the cage, preventing Chad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parseltongue lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Giga Chad has been cut.
Parseltongue looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Chad breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parseltongue clinches with his opponent.
Parseltongue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chad tries to circle away but Parseltongue has him pinned against the cage.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow strike.
Chad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Parseltongue prevents Chad from breaking the clinch.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Chad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parseltongue lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Chad's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chad is trying to break the clinch but Parseltongue is controlling him.
Chad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow over the top.
Chad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Parseltongue pushes off an throws an elbow but Chad leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parseltongue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chad is trying to break free.

Chad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parseltongue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chad.

Parseltongue has closed the distance and engaged Chad in a clinch.
Parseltongue throws an elbow but it misses.

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

Parseltongue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chad, pushing him back against the cage.
Parseltongue has Chad pressed against the cage, preventing Chad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parseltongue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chad's efforts to push away.
Chad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chad blocks an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Parseltongue lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Giga Chad's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chad wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parseltongue has him pressed against the cage.
Chad takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above Giga Chad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chad dodges an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Chad is trying to push Parseltongue away but Parseltongue has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chad avoids the elbow strike from Parseltongue, against the cage.
Chad is trying to break the clinch but Parseltongue has him pressed against the cage.
Chad has had enough of the clinch but Parseltongue keeps him there for the moment.
Parseltongue prevents Chad from breaking the clinch.
Chad dodges an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Parseltongue prevents Chad from breaking the clinch.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow strike.
Parseltongue misses with an elbow strike.
Parseltongue throws an elbow that misses.
Chad is trying to break the clinch but Parseltongue is controlling him.
Parseltongue keeps control of Chad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parseltongue pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chad avoids a wild elbow strike from Parseltongue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parseltongue lands an elbow just above Chad 's eye.

Giga Chad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chad blocks an elbow strike from Parseltongue.
Parseltongue lands an elbow that stopped Chad in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sly Parseltongue!

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FIGHT
RATING
21%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anand Aji (ranked 4087 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Jake Wason (ranked 437 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.

Aji
vs
Wason

186 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anand Aji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Wason!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wason tries for a takedown but Aji circles away easily

and Aji counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aji.

Wason manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aji would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Wason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aji trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wason manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

Aji has an active guard here but Wason has managed to pass into half guard.
Wason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wason stands up out of the half guard.
Aji slaps away a takedown attempt from Wason, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wason as he jumps to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wason crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aji - the referee stops the clock and Wason gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aji. Wason manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aji shoots for a takedown but Wason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wason looks for the body kick but Aji saw that one coming.
Aji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wason defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anand Aji. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aji throws a sloppy head kick and Wason moves out of range easily.
Aji throws a head kick that misses.
Wason is looking for the big counter here.
Aji wants to clinch up but Wason keeps it at a distance.

Wason gets a clinch.
Aji tries to pull guard but Wason forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aji is breathing heavily.

Wason successfully pulls guard.
Aji is looking to stand up but Wason won't let him.

Wason has his feet on Aji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wason is looking to score with low kicks.
Aji wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aji misses with a takedown attempt - Wason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wason shoots in looking for a takedown. Aji tries to sprawl out of it but Wason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aji manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aji is looking to clinch but Wason is avoiding it.
Wason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aji pinned against the cage. Aji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aji changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aji with the inside leg kick.
Aji tries to clinch up but Wason circles away and keeps his distance.
Wason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aji tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick by Wason misses

and Aji counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Wason kicks Aji off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wason 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.

Wason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aji as he avoids it easily.
Wason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aji plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wason slips a jab and a cross from Aji.

Wason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wason showed some decent athleticism there.
Aji tries to kick Wason off in order to stand up. Wason Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wason decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wason has managed to clinch.
Wason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Aji jumps guard and drags Wason to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aji striking off his back but it's not causing Wason any problems.
Wason controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jake Wason has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wason passes Aji's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aji tries to get to full guard but Wason has control of the leg.
Wason controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wason circles away.
Wason cracks Aji with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Aji as Wason shoots in.
Anand Aji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wason.
Wason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aji sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aji appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Wason rushes Aji and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wason is trying to break free.

Wason manages to break the clinch.

Wason has managed to clinch.
Wason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aji is defending well for now.
Wason wants to get back to striking at distance but Aji won't allow it.
Wason dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wason is working for takedown but Aji is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wason jumps into guard, dragging Aji to the mat.
Wason pulls Aji in close to his closed guard and prevents Aji from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wason is looking to sweep but instead, Aji has passed into half guard.
Aji knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wason on the ground.
Aji is looking to take a break and control but Wason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wason has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Aji is on him like a limpet, forcing Wason back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.

Aji has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wason's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aji fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wason breaks from the clinch.
Aji wants to clinch up but Wason keeps it at a distance.
Aji connects with a leg kick.
Wason stuffs the takedown attempt from Aji. Aji gets slowly back to his feet.
Wason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wason shoots in and drives through. Aji sprawls well.

Wason gets caught napping as Aji dives in and scores a takedown. Wason manages to retain guard.

Wason has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Aji off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wason has Aji up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wason tries to break free but Aji pushes him back against the cage.
Wason misses with a knee to the head.
Aji is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anand Aji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aji has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wason after a bit of a struggle.
Wason effectively controlling the action here.
Wason drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aji gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wason controlling the action here for a moment.

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.

Wason manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wason pulls Aji in close to prevent any damage.
Wason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Aji utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wason passes Aji's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wason stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wason stalling.
Wason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wason missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four 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.
Wason takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wason has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wason looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wason working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wason looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wason winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jake Wason!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Jake Wason!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Jake Wason!

Jake Wason wins by unanimous decision!
Anand Aji was interviewed post fight and said 'I have let you all down I am sorry. I will hop back in the lab and come in harder than ever and take back my fight.'.