QFC Tournament 1192 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Him Himmm (ranked 4112 p4p, 4064 weight class) and Piru Grey Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 394 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Himmm
vs
Grey Jr

150 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Him Himmm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piru Grey Jr!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Grey Jr.
Grey Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Grey Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grey Jr is working Himmm over against the cage.
Grey Jr tries a body shot but Himmm blocks it.
Himmm tries to pull guard but Grey Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Himmm is trying to push Grey Jr away but Grey Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Himmm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Himmm could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Jr working aggressively here.
Himmm jumps guard but Grey Jr stands there with Himmm around his waist. Himmm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Grey Jr manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himmm checks a leg kick nicely.
Himmm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grey Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Grey Jr rushes Himmm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Himmm is trying to break free.

Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.
Grey Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Himmm instigates a clinch.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch.

Himmm has closed the distance and engaged Grey Jr in a clinch.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grey Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Grey Jr duly obliges.

Himmm moves into the clinch successfully.
Himmm tries to pull guard but Grey Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Himmm drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Him Himmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himmm trying to land knees to the body.

Grey Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himmm takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Himmm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grey Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Himmm throws the kick towards the body but Grey Jr avoids it.
Piru Grey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Grey Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Grey Jr avoiding damage.

Grey Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey Jr stuffs the takedown.
Himmm shoots in for a takedown but Grey Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Jr throws a combination that misses
and Himmm counters with a two punch combo.
Himmm digs a good hook to Grey Jr's body.
Himmm throws a right hand that Grey Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey Jr also avoids with ease.
Grey Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Himmm off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Himmm.
Grey Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Himmm or perhaps it was just good defense by Grey Jr, which made it look bad.
Himmm is breathing heavily.
Grey Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey Jr tries to clinch up but Himmm circles away and keeps his distance.
Grey Jr is looking to clinch but Himmm is avoiding it.

Himmm gets tackled into the cage by Grey Jr. Grey Jr maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Himmm tries to pull guard but Grey Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Himmm drops back down to his feet.
Himmm tries to land a knee to the head but Grey Jr blocks with his arms.
Himmm tries to pull guard but Grey Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Himmm tries to score a body lock takedown but Grey Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

Grey Jr clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.

Himmm gets tackled into the cage by Grey Jr. Grey Jr maintains the clinch.
Himmm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Grey Jr 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.

Piru Grey Jr 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.

Grey Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grey Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Himmm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grey Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grey Jr has Himmm pressed against the cage, preventing Himmm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grey Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Himmm fails to pull guard.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grey Jr throws a leg kick but Himmm moved away.

Himmm gets tackled into the cage by Grey Jr. Grey Jr maintains the clinch.
Grey Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Himmm is looking to break free of the clinch but Grey Jr has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Himmm fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Him Himmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey Jr tries to clinch but Himmm is having none of it.

Grey Jr closes the distance and pushes Himmm back into the cage.
Himmm is trying to force a seperation but Grey Jr has the dominant position.
Himmm taking a breather.
Himmm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Himmm taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Grey Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grey Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Himmm.
Grey Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Himmm was well out of range. Poor timing from Grey Jr.
Grey Jr tries to clinch there but Himmm circles away.

Himmm tries to keep at a distance but Grey Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grey Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Himmm avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grey Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Himmm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grey Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grey Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.
Himmm throws a lazy head kick
and Grey Jr counters with an outside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Himmm pushes Grey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Grey Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Himmm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grey Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Grey Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Himmm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Himmm dives in and grabs Grey Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Grey Jr pushes down on Himmm's head and hops out.
Grey Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Himmm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Grey Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Himmm moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Himmm is defended easily by Grey Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grey Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Himmm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Himmm rushes Grey Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Grey Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Grey Jr is trying to drag Himmm to the mat but Himmm just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Himmm tries to pull guard but Grey Jr won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Himmm wants to get back to striking at distance but Grey Jr won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piru Grey Jr 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Grey Jr manages to break the clinch.
Piru Grey Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grey Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grey Jr.
Himmm tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grey Jr swivels and escapes.
Grey Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Himmm.

Grey Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Himmm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Himmm is trying to pull guard but Grey Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.
Grey Jr tries to clinch but Himmm moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Himmm moves out of range as Grey Jr strikes.
Himmm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Himmm tries to clinch there but Grey Jr circles away.
Himmm throws a head kick that misses.
Grey Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Himmm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Himmm takes the fight into the clinch.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch.
Himmm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grey Jr sprawls well. Grey Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Himmm gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Him Himmm. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himmm doesn't manage to clinch there - Grey Jr circles away.
A swing and a miss from Grey Jr.
Himmm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Himmm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grey Jr as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Himmm takes the fight into the clinch.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Himmm darts in looking for a takedown but Grey Jr gets double underhooks and turns Himmm into the cage.

Grey Jr breaks from the clinch.
Him Himmm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grey Jr.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grey Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grey Jr letting Himmm take a breather here.

Grey Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Himmm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grey Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grey Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Himmm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grey Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Himmm somewhat.
Grey Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Himmm gets tackled into the cage by Grey Jr. Grey Jr maintains the clinch.

Grey Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Him Himmm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piru Grey Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick lands for Grey Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piru Grey Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grey Jr 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Piru Grey Jr!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Piru Grey Jr!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Piru Grey Jr!

Piru Grey Jr wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Issac Wade (ranked 4649 p4p, 4099 weight class) and Chilblen Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chilblen Winston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wade
vs
Winston

174 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Issac Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chilblen Winston!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wade tries to avoid it but Winston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wade to the ground. Wade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wade shoots for a takedown but Winston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wade pinned against the cage. Wade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winston swats away the attempt to clinch by Wade.
Winston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wade forces Winston back against the cage and clinches.
Wade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Wade lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Winston manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Wade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Issac Wade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chilblen Winston.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winston but Winston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wade misses with a double jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wade jumps into guard, dragging Winston to the mat.
Winston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winston preventing the sweep.
Wade trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wade working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Wade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wade trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Winston tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston tries to counter by closing the distance.
Winston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wade stuffs the takedown attempt from Winston. Winston gets slowly back to his feet.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Winston tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston unleashes a big counter combination but Wade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Wade moves into range and clinches up with Winston.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Winston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wade jumps guard but Winston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Winston is trying to push Wade away but Wade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston has had enough of the clinch but Wade keeps him there for the moment.

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

Issac Wade 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.

Winston looks for a takedown but Wade sprawls well.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.

Wade darts in and clinches Winston up against the cage.
Wade jumps guard but Winston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Winston gets control of Wade's arms and successfully pulls guard. Winston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wade tries to stand but Winston is controlling from the bottom.
Winston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade connects with a couple of short punches.
Wade wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wade is now in half guard.
Winston gets back to full guard.
Wade wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Wade being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Wade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wade is looking to stand up but Winston won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wade shoots in looking for a takedown. Winston tries to sprawl out of it but Wade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Winston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wade as he avoids it easily.

Wade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winston tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade working the ground and pound.

Wade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winston, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Winston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wade trying to control the action but Winston is working from the bottom.
Wade tries to move to mount but Winston blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Winston is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wade off and has taken his back!
Wade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Wade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Wade defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wade is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chilblen Winston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Wade closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Winston pushes Wade up against the cage in a clinch.

Wade works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Winston is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wade jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Winston walks away with a smile on his face. Wade gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winston is looking to land body kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Winston. No joy for Wade on that attempt.

Wade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade tries to pull guard but Winston holds him up against the cage and eventually Wade drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Issac Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wade tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winston just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Winston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wade uses from the top position.

Winston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wade wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Winston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wade looking to pass the guard.
Winston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wade is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Winston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Winston has his takedown stuffed

and Wade counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Winston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wade is trying to work for a kimura but Winston is defending well.
Wade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winston knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Winston is defending against the submission attempts here by Wade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winston defending well though.
Winston is not content to let Wade control the position.
Winston gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Chilblen Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Winston 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Chilblen Winston!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Chilblen Winston!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Chilblen Winston!

Chilblen Winston wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 4001 p4p, 4161 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jon Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jones
vs
Luciano

175 cm
21
172
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano has a takedown stuffed.

Jones drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.

Luciano gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luciano is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Luciano trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Luciano defending well though.
Jones prevents Luciano from improving his position.
Jones is looking to advance position but Luciano won't allow it.
Luciano is trying to stand.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Luciano works his way to full guard. Good work.

Luciano has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jones is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has clasped his hands together around Luciano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luciano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Luciano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.

Luciano looking for submissions off his back.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Luciano wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Luciano wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Luciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jones escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

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

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

Luciano moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Luciano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.

Luciano stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Luciano back into the cage.

Jones manages to pull guard.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones keeping full guard, as Luciano tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Luciano stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luciano wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Luciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
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.
Luciano trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Luciano trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Luciano content just to control the position here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Luciano's attempts to control the action.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Luciano isn't that keen on the idea.
Luciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.

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.

Luciano is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Luciano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luciano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
Luciano tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Luciano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones wants to stand but Luciano has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano gets back to full guard.
Luciano controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

Luciano looking to pass the guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Luciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Luciano is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano taking a breather here.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Luciano trying to control the position but Jones is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano works to advance to full mount. Jones defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Luciano unloading with bombs!
Jones has given up his back. Will we see Luciano going for some submissions?

Luciano working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Jones is doing well to defend. Luciano seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Jones is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Luciano!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Galway (ranked 4190 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Colby Canvana (ranked 421 p4p, 413 weight class). Noah Galway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galway
vs
Canvana

190 cm
24
170
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noah Galway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colby Canvana!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canvana is fending him off so far but Galway persists. Nope, Canvana circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canvana! But no joy.

Galway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Canvana's half guard.
Galway thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Canvana's head.
Canvana trying to control from the bottom.
Canvana is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canvana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Canvana is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Canvana is looking to escape.
Canvana wants to improve his position but Galway is controlling well.
Canvana moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galway throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galway looking to sit in guard and control but Canvana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Galway is wriggling around but Canvana manages to pass to half guard.
Canvana wants to free his trapped foot but Galway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Galway blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canvana.
Canvana is looking to advance position but Galway won't allow it.
Canvana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Galway's head.
Galway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canvana keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Canvana thows a huge punch but Galway dodges it nicely.
Canvana controlling the action here.

Galway is defending against the submission attempts here by Canvana.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canvana moves into full mount! Galway won't be happy about that!
Canvana scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Galway tries to hold on but Canvana pushes him away.
Canvana controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canvana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Canvana punishing his opponent with strikes.
Canvana raining down shots from the mount!
Canvana throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Galway because Canvana loaded up on that one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canvana avoids the attempt from Galway to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Galway misses with a double jab

and Canvana counters with a shoot takedown. Galway fights it but they end up in guard.
Canvana passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Canvana has hold of Galway's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Galway tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Canvana cranks the arm and Galway screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Galway, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Colby Canvana!