QFC Tournament 333 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwas Drfg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Ronson (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.

Drfg
vs
Ronson

170 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kwas Drfg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Ronson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronson throws a body punch but Drfg moves out of range.
Ronson throws a head kick that misses

and Drfg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Drfg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drfg.

Drfg gets the takedown into side control.
Ronson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drfg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drfg trying to control from half guard but Ronson is working away.
Drfg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ronson is looking to control Drfg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronson avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drfg content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drfg is thwarting Ronson's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kwas Drfg.
Drfg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Drfg.
Nice body kick there by Ronson.
Ronson is looking to chop away at Drfg's legs.
Ronson slips a jab and a cross from Drfg.
Ronson is looking to chop away at Drfg's legs.
Ronson throws a leg kick but Drfg moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Drfg or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronson which made him look bad.
Ronson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ronson dives in for a single leg takedown but Drfg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drfg stops a takedown attempt from Ronson.
Drfg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ronson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwas Drfg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ronson is pressed up against the cage. Drfg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ronson down to the mat. Ronson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drfg tries to bum rush Ronson with a series of wild strikes but Ronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drfg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drfg is able to avoid easily.
Kwas Drfg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drfg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drfg tries to land knees in the clinch but Ronson avoids the damage to the body.
Ronson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drfg is breathing heavily.
Drfg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ronson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Drfg has double underhooks.
Ronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Drfg as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronson wants to get back to striking at distance but Drfg won't allow it.

Drfg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ronson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ronson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drfg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drfg trying to control but Ronson is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronson trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kwas Drfg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Drfg clinches with his opponent.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Drfg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ronson is looking to break free of the clinch but Drfg has double underhooks.
Drfg is trying to pull guard but Ronson has him pressed against the cage.

Drfg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ronson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Drfg is looking for the choke from the back position but Ronson is controlling his hands well.
Ronson is in bad spot here.
Ronson looking to control the position.
Ronson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Drfg is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Drfg looking for the RNC.
Drfg wants to control the position but Ronson frees himself and scrambles - Drfg manages to regain control in side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronson is looking for a sweep.
Ronson wants to control but Drfg postures up.
Drfg wants to stand but Ronson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Ronson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drfg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ronson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drfg is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson wants to get back to his feet but Drfg is holding on tight.
Ronson wants to control the pace but Drfg is squirming around nicely.
Drfg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ronson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ronson lands a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drfg defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drfg looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ronson.

Drfg won't enjoy being in this position. Ronson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Drfg is tapping - it's over boys! Ronson picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Ronson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Relo Seufoles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Lynch (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.

Seufoles
vs
Lynch

179 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Relo Seufoles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rebel Lynch!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Lynch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Seufoles!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lynch working the head with strikes.

Lynch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seufoles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seufoles is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lynch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Seufoles tries to hold on but Lynch postures up.
Seufoles is trying desperately to improve position.
Lynch wants to control the pace but Seufoles is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seufoles?
Seufoles is squirming around, avoiding Lynch's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seufoles regains half guard.

Lynch is working for a kimura but Seufoles is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seufoles trying to control from the bottom.
Lynch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seufoles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seufoles is refusing to be controlled, as Lynch sits in half guard.
Lynch prevents Seufoles from standing back up.
Seufoles wants to control but Lynch is keeping busy.
Lynch has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Seufoles works to full guard.
Lynch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seufoles swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seufoles wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch tries to free his leg and advance position but Seufoles is retaining full guard.

Lynch has gone for a leg lock! Seufoles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lynch's guard.
Lynch looks winded!
Seufoles passes Lynch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seufoles wants to free his trapped foot but Lynch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seufoles blocks the strikes from Lynch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control here.
Lynch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Seufoles.
Seufoles passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lynch!
Lynch is squirming around, avoiding Seufoles's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seufoles raining down shots from the mount!
Lynch tries to hold on but Seufoles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seufoles plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Seufoles looks to clinch

and Lynch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Seufoles wants to stand and escape but Lynch is having none of it.
Seufoles trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lynch won't allow Seufoles to sweep him here.
Seufoles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Seufoles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seufoles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lynch wants to hold on but Seufoles pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch taking shots to the head.
Seufoles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lynch is looking to improve his position but Seufoles isn't that keen on the idea.
Lynch is breathing heavily.
Seufoles wants to control the pace but Lynch is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is desperately trying to improve his position but Seufoles has a good base and remains in mount.
Lynch is still trying to improve position.
Lynch suckers Seufoles into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Lynch is now in Seufoles's guard!
Seufoles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lynch is one step ahead there.
Seufoles throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seufoles is trying to control the position but Lynch postures up.
Lynch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Seufoles tries to strike from the bottom.
Lynch looking to sit in guard and control but Seufoles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lynch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Seufoles is one step ahead there.
Lynch wants to control the position but Seufoles says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seufoles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynch's head.
Seufoles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seufoles is trying to control. Lynch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Seufoles seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Relo Seufoles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Seufoles tries to clinch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lynch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seufoles circles away.
Seufoles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seufoles lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Seufoles with that takedown attempt.
Seufoles has his takedown stuffed
and Lynch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck for Seufoles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Relo Seufoles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Seufoles misses.

Lynch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seufoles's guard.
Seufoles wants to hit a switch here but Lynch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Seufoles there!
Lynch breaks from Seufoles's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch avoids the attempt from Seufoles to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Seufoles is looking to escape.
Seufoles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Seufoles preventing the sweep.

Lynch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seufoles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seufoles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lynch is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seufoles trying to control but Lynch is working from the bottom.
Lynch trying to control the position.
Lynch wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Seufoles from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Relo Seufoles wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Seufoles fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Seufoles.

Lynch drives through and clinches with Seufoles against the cage.
Seufoles has Lynch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lynch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lynch pulls guard effortlessly.
Lynch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seufoles wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Seufoles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Seufoles controlling him for the moment.

Lynch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lynch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seufoles is pushing down on Lynch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynch is fighting to maintain full guard but Seufoles has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Lynch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lynch 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Relo Seufoles!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Relo Seufoles!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Rebel Lynch!

Relo Seufoles wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Hildreth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Christopher
vs
Hildreth

194 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Christopher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Hildreth!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hildreth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christopher sprawls well. Christopher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hildreth gets slowly back to his feet.
Hildreth misses with a takedown attempt
and Christopher counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hildreth badly! Christopher follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hildreth out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Christopher finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Austin Christopher!
Our winner, Austin Christopher, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Dasilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vetor Delfort (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.

Dasilva
vs
Delfort

150 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alessandro Dasilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vetor Delfort!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delfort leaves Dasilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dasilva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delfort defends well and Dasilva ends up having to push Delfort into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dasilva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delfort just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Dasilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dasilva tries to pull guard but Delfort forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Dasilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delfort is looking to clinch but Dasilva is avoiding it.
Dasilva moves in looking to clinch but Delfort pushes him off.
Dasilva fails with the takedown.
Delfort throws a leg kick but Dasilva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dasilva tries to clinch there but Delfort circles away.

Dasilva gets a clinch.

Dasilva manages to pull guard.
Dasilva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dasilva could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Delfort postures up in Dasilva's guard and throws a big left but Dasilva blocks it.
Delfort is looking to stand up but Dasilva won't let him.

Dasilva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Delfort presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Delfort is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dasilva is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delfort to keep the fight standing.
Dasilva tries to pull guard but Delfort forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Delfort tries to pull guard but Dasilva won't allow it.
Dasilva is looking for a takedown.
Delfort wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delfort letting Dasilva take a breather here.
Dasilva is looking to control Delfort's arms but Delfort gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dasilva has his back to the cage.
Delfort wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dasilva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delfort up against the cage.
Dasilva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Delfort gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dasilva is breathing heavily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dasilva.
Dasilva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Delfort swivels and escapes.
Delfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dasilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dasilva throws a nice looking combination but Delfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dasilva thows a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Delfort. Those never looked like landing.
Dasilva wants to clinch up but Delfort keeps it at a distance.
Delfort paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delfort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dasilva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delfort lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dasilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delfort throws a head kick but Dasilva moves out of range.
Delfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delfort throws a body punch but Dasilva moves out of range.
Dasilva tries to clinch but Delfort is having none of it.
Delfort takes a swing at Dasilva's ribcage but misses.
Delfort rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dasilva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delfort looks to land a combination. Dasilva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dasilva misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delfort uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delfort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dasilva is fending him off so far but Delfort persists. Nope, Dasilva circles away and we're back to standing.
Delfort misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vetor Delfort dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Dasilva.
Delfort tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dasilva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dasilva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dasilva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dasilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delfort throws a nice looking combination but Dasilva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vetor Delfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dasilva. Delfort does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dasilva fails to land the takedown.
Dasilva misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dasilva circles away quickly and effectively.
Delfort looks to land a combination but Dasilva avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delfort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delfort tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dasilva closes the distance and pushes Delfort back into the cage.
Delfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dasilva walks away with a smile on his face. Delfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delfort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delfort tries to land a front kick but Dasilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dasilva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delfort is fending him off so far but Dasilva persists. Nope, Delfort circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Dasilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dasilva has taken the fight to the clinch.

Dasilva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dasilva fails to land the takedown.

Delfort gets tackled into the cage by Dasilva. Dasilva maintains the clinch.
Dasilva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Delfort pulls his leg out and moves away.
Delfort throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delfort throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dasilva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delfort.
Delfort connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Delfort.
Delfort ducks under a wild hook from Dasilva.
Horrible takedown by Dasilva or perhaps it was just good defense by Delfort which made him look bad.
Dasilva stuffs the takedown attempt from Delfort. Delfort gets slowly back to his feet.
Delfort throws out a powerful jab.
Dasilva dodges the punch combination from Delfort.
Delfort is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dasilva slips a jab and a cross from Delfort.
Dasilva misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva slips under a jab.
Delfort takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delfort tries to clinch up but Dasilva circles away and keeps his distance.
Delfort connects with a body shot.
Dasilva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delfort as he avoids it easily.
Delfort pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dasilva back to the cage. Delfort follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delfort misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dasilva is looking to clinch.
Dasilva closes the distance and clinches up with Delfort, looking for a takedown. Dasilva pushes Delfort against the cage but Delfort circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delfort takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delfort avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Delfort misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vetor Delfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Delfort cracks Dasilva with an open hand slap.
Delfort misses with a double jab.
Dasilva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Delfort circles away.
Dasilva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dasilva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delfort but Delfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delfort throws out a leg kick but Dasilva moves out of range and Delfort only half commits.

Dasilva instigates a clinch.
Dasilva trying to stall but Delfort improves his position.

Dasilva breaks the clinch.
Dasilva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dasilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Dasilva.
Dasilva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delfort sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessandro Dasilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delfort lands with a nice combination. Dasilva backs away looking to recover.

Dasilva forces Delfort back against the cage and clinches.

Dasilva breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Delfort. Those never looked like landing.
Dasilva tries to clinch but Delfort moves out of range.
Delfort stuffs the takedown attempt from Dasilva. Dasilva gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Delfort. Those never looked like landing.
Delfort fails to land with a series of punches.
Dasilva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delfort pinned against the cage. Delfort gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Delfort works over Dasilva's head and body with a nice combination.
Dasilva is looking to wear down Delfort with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Delfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Dasilva.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delfort closes the distance and clinches up with Dasilva, looking for a takedown. Delfort pushes Dasilva against the cage but Dasilva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dasilva tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delfort moves in looking to clinch but Dasilva pushes him off.
Dasilva shoots in looking for a takedown. Delfort tries to sprawl out of it but Dasilva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delfort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Delfort fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dasilva rushes Delfort and presses him up against the cage.
Dasilva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delfort prevents it.
Dasilva jumps guard but Delfort stands there with Dasilva around his waist. Dasilva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dasilva wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delfort wants to break free but Dasilva has control.

Dasilva breaks the clinch.
Dasilva is looking to clinch but Delfort is avoiding it.
Delfort has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dasilva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delfort circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delfort. Dasilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dasilva misses with a takedown attempt - Delfort sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Delfort fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vetor Delfort.
I've got Delfort 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Vetor Delfort!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Vetor Delfort!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Vetor Delfort!

Vetor Delfort wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Blankinship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Snickers (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.

Blankinship
vs
Snickers

183 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Blankinship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Snickers!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snickers scores with a kick to the body.
Blankinship dodges the punch combination from Snickers.
Snickers swats away the attempt to clinch by Blankinship.
Snickers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snickers misses with a body kick.
Blankinship ducks under a wild hook from Snickers.
Snickers throws a head kick that Blankinship semi-blocks.
Snickers just misses with a punch to the body.
Snickers misses with a body kick.
Blankinship fails with the takedown.
A combination from Snickers does no damage.
Blankinship blocks a head kick by Snickers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snickers looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankinship is just out of range.
Blankinship has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snickers.
Snickers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snickers misses with a series of wild punches.
Blankinship tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snickers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Blankinship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snickers throws a series of punches but Blankinship moves out of range.
Blankinship shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snickers as he avoids it easily.

Blankinship fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snickers, pushing him back against the cage.
Blankinship keeps control of Snickers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Blankinship pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Snickers trying to control but Blankinship is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blankinship wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blankinship striking off his back but it's not causing Snickers any problems.

Blankinship looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Snickers has picked Blankinship up and slammed him! Blankinship can't keep hold of the triangle and Snickers manages to pass to side control!
Blankinship struggling a bit here.
Blankinship striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Blankinship misses with an elbow from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snickers wants to stand but Blankinship is controlling his arm.
Snickers looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Blankinship's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snickers trying to control the position but Blankinship is working away.
Blankinship is trying to get back to his feet.
Blankinship is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blankinship controlling the position for now.
Blankinship is staying active underneath Snickers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Snickers 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brock Snickers has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Blankinship pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Snickers gets tackled into the cage by Blankinship. Blankinship maintains the clinch.
Blankinship is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snickers tries to break free but Blankinship pushes him back against the cage.
Snickers wants to break free but Blankinship has control.
Snickers prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snickers can't break the clinch.
Snickers is trying to stall.
Snickers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brock Snickers will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Snickers tries a head kick but it misses.
Blankinship tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snickers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blankinship somewhat.
Blankinship shoots in and drives through. Snickers sprawls well.
Snickers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blankinship takes a step back to recover.
Snickers looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankinship is just out of range.
Snickers blocks a head kick by Blankinship.
Snickers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid body kick from Snickers.
Snickers slaps away a takedown attempt from Blankinship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Blankinship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snickers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blankinship's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snickers misses the jab.
Snickers slaps away a takedown attempt from Blankinship, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blankinship fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snickers misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blankinship looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snickers swinging wildly here.
Brock Snickers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snickers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blankinship.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blankinship forces Snickers back against the cage and clinches.
Snickers has had enough of the clinch but Blankinship keeps him there for the moment.
Blankinship tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snickers smiles and moves away.
Snickers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blankinship.
Blankinship takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snickers throws a head kick but Blankinship moves out of range.
Snickers misses with a body shot.
Snickers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snickers throws a sloppy head kick and Blankinship moves out of range easily.
Blankinship throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blankinship misses with a low kick.

Blankinship closes the distance and clinches.
Blankinship is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snickers stops a takedown attempt from Blankinship.

Blankinship breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snickers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blankinship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snickers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blankinship cracks Snickers with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blankinship gets a clinch.
Snickers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snickers tries to break free but Blankinship pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Blankinship.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Blankinship for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Blankinship.

Blankinship escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snickers is looking to slow Blankinship down with leg kicks.
Snickers throws a combination that misses
and Blankinship counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snickers thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Blankinship moves into range and clinches up with Snickers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brock Snickers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Snickers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blankinship shoots in but no luck this time.
Blankinship fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Snickers as Blankinship shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snickers, right into the meat.
Blankinship sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blankinship throws a body punch but Snickers moves out of range.
Snickers tries a head kick but it misses.
Snickers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blankinship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Blankinship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blankinship throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Snickers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blankinship is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snickers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snickers swinging wildly here.
Snickers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blankinship moves away.
Snickers throws a right hand that Blankinship ducks under and follows up with a left that Blankinship also avoids with ease.
Blankinship swings widly with a right hand
and Snickers counters with a series of strikes. Blankinship will be more careful next time no doubt.
Snickers pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Blankinship clinches up with Snickers and pushes him back against the cage.
Blankinship displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snickers up against the cage.
Blankinship fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snickers is looking to control Blankinship's arms but Blankinship gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snickers has his back to the cage.
Blankinship tries to pull guard but Snickers holds him up against the cage and eventually Blankinship drops back down to his feet.

Blankinship breaks the clinch.

Blankinship has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snickers is looking to break free of the clinch but Blankinship has double underhooks.
Snickers tries to break free but Blankinship pushes him back against the cage.
Snickers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blankinship is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Blankinship.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snickers wants to get back to striking at distance but Blankinship won't allow it.
Blankinship wants a takedown.
Blankinship throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blankinship is working for takedown but Snickers is calmly controlling the position for now.

Blankinship manages to break the clinch.
Snickers connects with a solid leg kick.

Blankinship pushes Snickers up against the cage in a clinch.
Snickers wants to break free but Blankinship has control.
Snickers is trying to break the clinch but Blankinship has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blankinship breaks from the clinch.

Blankinship moves into the clinch.
Blankinship lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snickers or not.
Blankinship jumps guard but Snickers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Blankinship tightens his grip and picks Snickers up, before dumping him to the ground. Snickers manages to land in guard.
Snickers keeping full guard, as Blankinship tries to pass.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blankinship pushing down on Snickers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Snickers actively working from the bottom here.
Blankinship is taking a breather. Snickers says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Blankinship showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snickers 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Tony Blankinship!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Tony Blankinship!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Tony Blankinship!

Tony Blankinship wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jugs Paynting Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Christopher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Paynting Jr
vs
Christopher

189 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jugs Paynting Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Christopher!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paynting Jr pushes Christopher up against the cage in a clinch.
Christopher working hard to break the clinch.

Paynting Jr jumps into guard, dragging Christopher to the mat.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Christopher scoring with some ground and pound.
Christopher works over Paynting Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Christopher throwing strikes but missing.
Christopher postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christopher wants to control from the top but Paynting Jr keeps moving.
Paynting Jr wants to sweep here but Christopher controlling him for the moment.
Christopher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paynting Jr's head.
Christopher wants to get up but he can't break Paynting Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Christopher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christopher scoring with punches to the head and body.

Paynting Jr looking for a guillotine here but Christopher defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christopher is looking to work some ground and pound but Paynting Jr has wrist control.
Christopher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Christopher gets to his feet - Paynting Jr follows without any prompting.

Paynting Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paynting Jr.
Christopher is trying to break free.
Paynting Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Paynting Jr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Christopher taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paynting Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christopher's efforts to push away.
Paynting Jr avoiding damage as Christopher throws knees to the body.
Christopher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paynting Jr is trying to drag Christopher to the mat but Christopher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paynting Jr can't break the clinch.
Christopher tries to break the clinch but Paynting Jr is controlling the position.

Paynting Jr breaks from the clinch.
Christopher tries to clinch there but Paynting Jr circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paynting Jr dives in and grabs Christopher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christopher pushes down on Paynting Jr's head and hops out.

Christopher rushes Paynting Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paynting Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Christopher pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugs Paynting Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paynting Jr tries to clinch up.
Christopher throws a left and a right that both miss

and Paynting Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paynting Jr.

Paynting Jr breaks the clinch.
Paynting Jr dives in and grabs Christopher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christopher pushes down on Paynting Jr's head and hops out.
Paynting Jr is breathing heavily.
Paynting Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Christopher, looking for a takedown. Paynting Jr pushes Christopher against the cage but Christopher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Christopher throws a right and a left that Paynting Jr avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christopher closes the distance and clinches.
Paynting Jr looking for a takedown.
Paynting Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Christopher working hard to break the clinch.
Paynting Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Christopher avoids the damage to the body.
Paynting Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christopher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Christopher tries to stall but Paynting Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christopher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christopher wants to get back to striking at distance but Paynting Jr won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Christopher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paynting Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Christopher fails with an attempt to clinch.

Paynting Jr instigates a clinch.

Paynting Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christopher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jugs Paynting Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Christopher. No joy for Paynting Jr on that attempt.
Christopher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christopher throws a leg kick but Paynting Jr moved away.

Paynting Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paynting Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Christopher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christopher lands a hook that snaps the head of Paynting Jr backwards.

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

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

Paynting Jr has closed the distance and engaged Christopher in a clinch.
Paynting Jr is stalling here.
Paynting Jr looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugs Paynting Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christopher wants a takedown but no success here.
A frustrated look appears on Christopher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Paynting Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Christopher wants to get back to striking at distance but Paynting Jr won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paynting Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Christopher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Christopher looking to stall.
Paynting Jr has Christopher pressed against the cage.
Paynting Jr has Christopher pressed against the cage, preventing Christopher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paynting Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Christopher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Paynting Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christopher misses with an uppercut.
Christopher tries to close the distance and clinch but Paynting Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paynting Jr tries to clinch but Christopher moves out of range.
Jugs Paynting Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christopher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christopher tries to clinch up.
Paynting Jr tries to clinch there but Christopher circles away.
Paynting Jr throws a leg kick which misses Christopher's front leg but catches the back leg as Christopher tries to avoid it.
Christopher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paynting Jr eats them both and turns towards Christopher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Paynting Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Christopher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paynting Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Paynting Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paynting Jr tries to pull guard but Christopher holds him up against the cage and eventually Paynting Jr drops back down to his feet.
Paynting Jr looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paynting Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Christopher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A leg kick checked by Paynting Jr.
Paynting Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christopher swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Christopher fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paynting Jr to the ground. Christopher is now in Paynting Jr's guard.
Christopher trying to control but Paynting Jr is working from the bottom.
Christopher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Christopher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Paynting Jr with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Christopher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christopher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paynting Jr dodges the punch combination from Christopher.
Paynting Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Christopher.
Paynting Jr lands with a kick to the temple. Christopher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Christopher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Paynting Jr clinches up with Christopher and pushes him back against the cage.
Christopher wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paynting Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Christopher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paynting Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christopher has managed to get both his arms back between Paynting Jr's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christopher is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Christopher throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christopher works over Paynting Jr with some ground and pound from guard.

Christopher is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Christopher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christopher lands a couple of elbows.
Paynting Jr keeping moving, preventing Christopher from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christopher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Paynting Jr is working an open guard so Christopher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Christopher misses with a hook. Paynting Jr ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paynting Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christopher is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christopher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paynting Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Christopher swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jugs Paynting Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paynting Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Christopher fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paynting Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Christopher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Christopher does no damage.
Paynting Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Christopher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paynting Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Christopher.
Christopher fails to land with a series of punches.
Christopher throws a nice looking combination but Paynting Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christopher slaps away a takedown attempt from Paynting Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Christopher misses.

Paynting Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Paynting Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christopher fails to land the takedown.
Paynting Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Paynting Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christopher tries to clinch up.
Jugs Paynting Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paynting Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Christopher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Christopher 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Anthony Christopher!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Anthony Christopher!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Anthony Christopher!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (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.

Bernard
vs
Oliveira

196 cm
22
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.

Bernard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bernard wants to take a breather but Oliveira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bernard.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernard is one step ahead there.
Bernard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Bernard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oliveira throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira has his foot on Bernard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bernard works his way back into a safe position though.
Bernard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Bernard drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bernard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bernard pulls Oliveira into guard.

Bernard looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira wants to stand but Bernard is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard looking to control but Oliveira passes into half guard.
Bernard is looking to escape.
Bernard tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Bernard is working from the bottom.
Bernard is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Bernard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Bernard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oliveira stops Bernard from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Oliveira.
Bernard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bernard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bernard shrugs it off.
Bernard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Bernard is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Bernard is trying desperately to improve position.
Bernard regains half guard.
Bernard tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Bernard has one foot on Oliveira's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bernard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bernard wants to improve his position but instead Oliveira has moved into half guard.

Oliveira postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bernard to stand up.

Bernard scores with a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Bernard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bernard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Oliveira's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control but Bernard is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bernard gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Bernard moves out of range.
A cross from Bernard lands.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bernard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bernard lands a high kick!
Bernard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Bernard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.

Bernard takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
Bernard blocking some punches.

Bernard turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bernard manages to end up in side control.

Bernard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andy Bernard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernard lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Bernard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
Bernard working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira looking to control but Bernard passes into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bernard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bernard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bernard tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bernard is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Bernard wasn't doing enough on the ground.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Bernard to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Bernard stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed

and Bernard counters with a takedown into side control.
Andy Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernard controls the position.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bernard stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Bernard rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bernard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bernard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bernard blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Bernard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bernard wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Bernard trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira decides to stand and escape the position.
Bernard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Bernard.
Bernard closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Bernard pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bernard paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bernard instigates a clinch.
Bernard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Bernard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard is working Oliveira over against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Andy Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Oliveira.

Bernard has Oliveira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bernard pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Oliveira tumbling to the mat - Bernard dives into Oliveira's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Bernard 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.
Bernard is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control but Bernard postures up.
Bernard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bernard content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernard controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Bernard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Andy Bernard!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Andy Bernard!

Andy Bernard wins by unanimous decision!
Andy Bernard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.