QFC Tournament 1182 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kin Chingju (ranked 4087 p4p, 3937 weight class) and Brandon Hera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chingju
vs
Hera

162 cm
18
149
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
145
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kin Chingju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Hera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hera wants it to stay on the feet.
Chingju sets himself, and Hera steps forward looking for the clinch! Chingju avoids it this time.
Hera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chingju closes the distance and clinches up with Hera, looking for a takedown. Chingju pushes Hera against the cage but Hera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Chingju drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hera gets back to half guard.

Chingju wants to work for an arm triangle but Hera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chingju trying to pass the guard but Hera defending well.
Hera is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hera.
Hera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chingju tries to free his leg and advance position but Hera is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chingju sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hera's guard.
Hera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Chingju is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chingju.
Chingju knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hera on the ground.
Hera regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chingju.
Chingju wants to control from the top but Hera keeps moving.
Chingju stopping the sweep attempt from Hera.
Hera throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Chingju postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two 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.
Hera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hera wants to stand but Chingju has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Chingju actively working from the bottom here.
Hera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chingju wants to control but Hera is keeping busy.
Chingju is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chingju.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hera slows the pace down in half guard.
Hera prevents Chingju from improving his position.
Well, if Hera 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.
Hera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chingju trying to hold on to Hera's head to control him but Hera postures up.
Chingju is looking to improve his position.
Chingju is trying to maintain the position but Hera is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chingju tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hera swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kin Chingju. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Chingju changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hera is not content to let Chingju control the position.
Hera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Chingju is breathing heavily.
Chingju missing with punches from the bottom.
Chingju is looking for a sweep. Hera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if Hera 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.
Hera lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Hera 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.

Chingju swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chingju could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chingju fails with the takedown.

Chingju shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chingju was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hera is trying to control Chingju's posture but Chingju avoids it.
Hera gets back to half guard.
Chingju tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chingju trying to work for an americana but Hera has managed to regain full guard.
Hera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chingju is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chingju wants to control from the top but Hera keeps moving.
Chingju stops Hera from standing up.
Chingju throws a strike but Hera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Chingju tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chingju is proving hard to escape from.
Brandon Hera has got the better of the ground game so far.

Chingju looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hera wants to stand and escape but instead Chingju has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hera is looking to stand up but Chingju isn't so interested in that idea.
Chingju is fighting to break Hera's control of his arms but Hera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chingju pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hera is keeping the position for now.

Hera looking for a triangle here. Chingju is fighting it but it looks tight! Hera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chingju is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Hera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Hayes (ranked 3941 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Luc Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hayes
vs
Hogan

172 cm
24
145
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luc Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogan takes the fight into the clinch.

Hayes has Hogan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hayes pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hogan tumbling to the mat - Hayes dives into Hogan's guard.
Hayes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hogan pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hayes stopping the sweep attempt from Hogan.

Hogan looking for a guillotine here but Hayes defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan pulls Hayes in close to prevent any damage.
Hogan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayes sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Hogan misses

and Hayes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hogan!
Hogan dodges the ground and pound from Hayes.
Hogan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hogan is looking for a sweep.
Hayes is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hayes is controlling him well.
Hogan tries to bench press Hayes off him but Hayes keeps the position.
Hayes working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Hayes stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes wants to stand but Hogan has his arm trapped.

Hayes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hogan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hayes but great work by Hogan.
Hogan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hayes wants to control but Hogan postures up.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hogan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes wants to control but Hogan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luc Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hogan goes for a double leg but Hayes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayes continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Hogan as Hayes shoots in.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayes looks to throw a body kick

and Hogan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hayes wants to sweep here but Hogan controlling him for the moment.
Hayes is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Roman Hayes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Hogan is looking to improve his position.
Hayes tries to pass to full mount but Hogan defends it.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogan pushes Hayes off looking to stand but Hayes dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hayes lands a nice short elbow.
Hogan wants to improve his position but Hayes is controlling well.
Hogan wants to control but Hayes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hayes tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hogan is looking for a sweep. Hayes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Hayes seems content to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has his takedown stuffed

and Hayes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogan is looking to stand back up but Hayes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hogan.
Hogan is breathing heavily.

Hayes is thwarting Hogan's attempts to control the position.
Hayes tries to stand and escape but Hogan is controlling the position.
Hayes wants to pass to mount but Hogan is defending the position.
Hayes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hogan tries to roll over but Hayes keeps him under control.
Hogan wants to control the action here but instead Hayes manages to pass to full mount!
Hayes controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Hayes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Hogan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hayes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hogan shoots in but Hayes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Hayes as Hogan shoots in.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayes manages to avoid it.

Hayes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hayes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogan prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan fails to pull guard.
Roman Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Hogan.
Hayes blocks an elbow strike.

Hayes drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan stops Hayes from standing up.
Hogan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayes working a defensive guard but Hogan passes into half guard.
It looks like Hogan is going to stand back up.

Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Hayes is defending well.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes is trying to stand.

That's two 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hayes is looking to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hogan shoots in but no luck this time.
Hayes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Hayes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hayes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hayes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes controlling the action here.

Hayes is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.

Hogan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Hayes passes to full mount!
Hogan tries to hold on but Hayes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roman Hayes!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Roman Hayes!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Roman Hayes!

Roman Hayes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Omega (ranked 3944 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Mr Necro (ranked 0 p4p, 264 weight class). Mr Necro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kelly Omega's chin.

Omega
vs
Necro

180 cm
24
145
1 - 0 - 0

220 cm
24
140
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Omega gets tackled into the cage by Necro. Necro maintains the clinch.

Necro pulls guard successfully.
Omega is pushing down on Necro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Necro is fighting to maintain full guard but Omega has managed to sneak the leg through.
Necro is refusing to be controlled, as Omega sits in half guard.
Necro trying to hold on to Omega's head to control him but Omega postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Necro tries to get to full guard but Omega has control of the leg.
Omega really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Necro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega trying to stand up but can't free himself from Necro's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Necro wants to sweep but no luck.
Omega trying to control the position from guard on top but Necro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omega is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Necro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Omega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Necro, up you get!

Necro pushes Omega up against the cage in a clinch.
Omega takes an elbow to the forehead.

Omega breaks the clinch.
Necro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Omega but Omega pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Necro gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Omega's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Omega goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Necro breaks from the clinch.
Necro shoots in and drives through. Omega sprawls well.
Necro is looking to land body kicks.
Omega misses with a body kick.
Necro stuffs the takedown attempt from Omega. Omega gets slowly back to his feet.
Necro shoots in looking for a takedown but Omega manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Necro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kelly Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Necro.

Omega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Necro, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Necro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Omega prevents it.
Necro stops a takedown attempt from Omega.
Omega just leaning against Necro, taking a breather.
Omega tries for a takedown but Necro manages to get underhooks.
Necro is stalling here.
Come on Necro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Omega breaks from the clinch.
Omega darts in looking for a takedown but Necro gets double underhooks and turns Omega into the cage.
Necro is trying to push Omega away but Omega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega is pressed up against the cage. Necro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omega down to the mat. Omega avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Omega shoots for a double leg takedown but Necro sprawls well. He's pushed Omega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Omega shoots in but Necro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Omega is breathing heavily.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Necro shoots in looking for a takedown. Omega tries to sprawl out of it but Necro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Omega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Necro tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Necro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Omega as he avoids it easily.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Necro but Necro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Omega with that takedown attempt.
Necro lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Necro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Omega, pushing him back against the cage.
Omega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Necro slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omega stuffs the takedown.
Necro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Necro has taken the fight to the clinch.

Necro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omega throws a hook but Necro blocks it.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Necro dives in for a single leg takedown but Omega sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Omega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Omega tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Necro defends well and Omega ends up having to push Necro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Omega misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Necro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Necro to work.
Necro stalling the fight.
Necro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Omega drops down looking for an ankle pick but Necro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Necro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Necro has a takedown stuffed.
Necro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega shoots in looking for a takedown but Necro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Necro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Necro throws a one two combo.
Omega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Necro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Omega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Necro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Omega sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Necro somewhat.

Necro moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omega manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Necro or perhaps it was just good defense by Omega, which made it look bad.
Necro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Omega moves into range and clinches up with Necro.
A frustrated look appears on Omega's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Omega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Necro prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Necro pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Omega breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Necro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Omega has closed the distance and engaged Necro in a clinch.

Necro breaks the clinch.
Necro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Omega goes for a double leg but Necro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Necro continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelly Omega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Necro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Necro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Necro fails with the takedown.

Necro moves into range and clinches up with Omega.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Necro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Omega fails to pull guard.

Necro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Necro is defended easily by Omega.
Necro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Omega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Necro throws a head kick that misses.
Kelly Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omega moves in looking to clinch but Necro pushes him off.
Omega looks to land a right hand but Necro moved out of range.
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Necro defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Necro cracks Omega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Necro.
Omega tries to counter with a takedown but Necro is quick to defend against it.
Omega misses with a takedown attempt - Necro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Necro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Necro defends it nicely.
Omega gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Necro.
A little feinted left hand from Omega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a left and a right that both miss
and Necro counters with a two punch combo.
Necro shoots in for a takedown but Omega shows good takedown defense.

Omega has managed to clinch.
Mr Necro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Omega goes for a takedown attempt but Necro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Omega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Necro tries a head kick but it misses.

Necro moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Necro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Necro goes for a takedown attempt but Omega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kelly Omega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr Necro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Necro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Necro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Necro 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 Mr Necro!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Mr Necro!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mr Necro!

Mr Necro wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chain Gables (ranked 3938 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Luc Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 255 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gables
vs
Taker

170 cm
24
145
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chain Gables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luc Taker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taker shoots in and bounces Gables off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gables throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Taker pushing down on Gables's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taker prevents Gables from improving his position.

Gables looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gables actively working from the bottom here.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Taker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Taker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gables manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gables looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gables is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taker shoots in looking for a takedown. Gables tries to sprawl out of it but Taker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gables manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gables is looking to counter punch.

Taker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gables sprawls well initially but Taker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gables tries to kick Taker off but Taker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gables trying to control here.

Taker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gables doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taker.
Taker wants to take a breather but Gables is having none of it.
Gables controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gables regains full guard. Nicely done.

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.
Gables is looking to sweep but instead, Taker has passed into half guard.
Taker trying to mount his opponent but Gables defends it.
Taker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gables controls his leg.
Gables has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gables wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Taker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gables shoots in and drives through. Taker sprawls well.
Gables tries to close the distance and clinch but Taker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chain Gables is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Taker moves into the clinch successfully.
Gables has Taker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gables pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taker is stalling here.
Taker being controlled against the cage.
Gables tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chain Gables. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gables quickly recovers to half guard.
Gables pushes Taker off but Taker dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gables is looking to reverse the position.
Taker happy to just control the position for now.
Taker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taker tries to advance to mount but Gables denies him.
Gables gets back to half guard.
Gables wants to control but Taker is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gables on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gables is trying to control but can't.
Gables throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gables moves into full guard.
Gables wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taker prevents Gables from getting back to his feet.
Taker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gables swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taker stays in close to Gables's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gables blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gables looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gables goes for a double leg but Taker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taker continues to drive forward.

Taker gets control of Gables's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gables stopping the sweep attempt from Taker.
Taker wants to stand but Gables is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gables wants to control from the top but Taker keeps moving.
Taker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gables makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gables.

Gables has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker wants to stand and escape but instead Gables has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Taker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Taker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gables napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gables is trying to get back to half guard.
Taker trying to control the position but Gables is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Taker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gables tries to buck Taker off but Taker is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gables prevents Taker from improving position.
Taker laying and praying for a moment but Gables takes advantage and regains half guard.

Gables looking for submissions off his back.
Taker trying to control the action but Gables is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Taker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gables shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taker but Taker pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gables misses with the combination.
No joy there for Gables, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gables throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taker tries to clinch there but Gables circles away.
Gables shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taker as he avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Taker.
Taker is looking to take a break and control but Gables is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gables is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Taker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Gables's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taker lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chain Gables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luc Taker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taker looks up at the clock and then as Gables takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Taker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taker 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 Luc Taker!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Luc Taker!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Luc Taker!

Luc Taker wins by unanimous decision!