QFC Tournament 766 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Jablonsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Padono (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.

Jablonsky
vs
Padono

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Jablonsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Padono!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jablonsky lands with an overhand left.
Jablonsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Padono is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Padono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Jablonsky pushes Padono off and gets back to his feet.
Jablonsky wants to clinch.

Padono shoots in and bounces Jablonsky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Padono pushing down on Jablonsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Padono stalling.
Jablonsky is trying to stand up here but Padono is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablonsky trying to control but Padono postures up.
Jablonsky wants to get back to his feet.
Jablonsky controlling the position for now.

Jablonsky pushes Padono off, looking to escape but Padono dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Jablonsky is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Padono!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between MC Livinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belzebiusz Tracz (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.

Livinho
vs
Tracz

170 cm
23
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, MC Livinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belzebiusz Tracz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Livinho misses with a straight right.
Tracz has his takedown stuffed
and Livinho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck for Tracz with that takedown attempt.
Livinho throws a big counter combination but Tracz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tracz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tracz shoots in looking for a takedown. Livinho tries to sprawl out of it but Tracz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Livinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
MC Livinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belzebiusz Tracz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Livinho feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tracz sprawling to the canvas! Tracz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Livinho finish him?!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Livinho avoids it really well and circles away.
Tracz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tracz or perhaps it was just good defense by Livinho, which made it look bad.
Tracz walks into a stiff left hand from Livinho.
Tracz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Livinho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tracz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Livinho lands a nice hook to Tracz's body. Tracz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tracz looks winded!
Tracz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Tracz is rocked!

Livinho closes the distance and clinches.
Livinho stalling the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livinho stalling against the cage.
Tracz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Livinho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Livinho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tracz tries to pull guard but Livinho won't allow it.
Livinho controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tracz fails to pull guard.
Livinho lands with a right to the head.

Livinho breaks the clinch.
Livinho measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Tracz! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). MC Livinho!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Liang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Sanchez (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.

Liang
vs
Sanchez

159 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhao Liang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Liang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Liang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Liang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Liang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez on the ground.
Well, if Liang 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.
Sanchez is in trouble now - Liang has advanced to mount!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Sanchez wants to control but Liang is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Liang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sanchez turns into him and now he's in Liang's guard.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liang is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez wants to stand but Liang is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Liang keeps moving.
Liang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez controls the pace.
Liang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sanchez postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Liang moves out of range.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liang as he avoids it easily.
Liang tries to land a front kick but Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.

Liang dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Zhao Liang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Sanchez.
Liang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Liang missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Liang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.

Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Liang breaks from the clinch.
Zhao Liang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Liang's body.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Liang is just out of range.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.

Liang closes the distance and clinches.
Liang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanchez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Liang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liang tries to score a body lock takedown but Sanchez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Liang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhao Liang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liang shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Liang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Liang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Sanchez tries to counter it with a takedown but Liang pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Liang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sanchez wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Liang is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liang fails with the takedown.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Liang tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Liang looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sanchez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez controls the position.
Sanchez keeps control of the position as Liang tries to break free.
Sanchez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sanchez lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's four 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.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sanchez controlling the positon.
Sanchez gets his hands free as Liang looks to control.
Sanchez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Liang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Sanchez looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Liang dives in and scores a takedown into Sanchez's guard.
Liang wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Liang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez looking to control but Liang passes into half guard.
Liang is keen to just control but Sanchez is a slippery customer.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez seems keen to control Liang's posture.
Liang tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.

Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Liang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sanchez is tightening it up a little... Liang has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Liang reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Liang taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sanchez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carlos Sanchez!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Frehley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Chung (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.

Frehley
vs
Chung

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Frehley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wang Chung!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frehley shoots in for a takedown but Chung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frehley manages to avoid it.

Frehley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Frehley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chung connects with a couple of short punches.
Frehley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chung's guard.

Frehley preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frehley's guard.

Frehley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chung on the ground.
Chung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chung working some strikes from top position.
Chung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frehley's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Frehley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frehley has control of Chung's left arm, preventing Chung from doing any damage.
Chung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chung preventing the sweep.

Frehley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chung postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chung wants to control from the top but Frehley keeps moving.
Chung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Chung passes Frehley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frehley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chung lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chung wants to control but Frehley is keeping him busy.
Chung landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chung passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Frehley is looking to escape.
Chung dominating with strikes here.
Chung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chung working Frehley over with strikes here.

Frehley is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chung controlling his opponent.
A big strike lands for Chung! That's really hurt Frehley and he's turned his back - Chung keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Chung jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Chung!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Van Hoost (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.

Maia
vs
Van Hoost

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Van Hoost!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Van Hoost. No joy for Maia on that attempt.
Van Hoost looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maia is fending him off so far but Van Hoost persists. Nope, Maia circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Hoost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Hoost is looking to clinch.
Maia attempts a counter takedown but Van Hoost avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Van Hoost.
Maia misses with a double jab.
Van Hoost throws a sloppy head kick and Maia moves out of range easily.

Maia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maia lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia trying to pass the guard but Van Hoost defending well.
Van Hoost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is controlling the pace.

Maia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Hoost!
Maia looking to control but Van Hoost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Hoost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Maia wants to control the pace but Van Hoost is squirming around nicely.
Van Hoost has given up his back here. Will Maia look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Van Hoost has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maia tries to keep control of the position but Van Hoost is staying busy.
Van Hoost trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Van Hoost tries to roll but Maia sticks to his back.
Maia keeps control of the position easily here as Van Hoost tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is working the ground and pound. Can Van Hoost escape?

Maia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Hoost defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Maia controlling well, preventing Van Hoost from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Maia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Maia!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaziyoshi Kuziyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desman DeSantos (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.

Kuziyama
vs
DeSantos

169 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaziyoshi Kuziyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desman DeSantos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuziyama tries to clinch but DeSantos moves out of range.
Kuziyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kuziyama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSantos throws a series of punches but Kuziyama avoids them all with ease.
Kuziyama moves in looking to clinch but DeSantos pushes him off.

DeSantos gets tackled into the cage by Kuziyama. Kuziyama maintains the clinch.
Kuziyama lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Desman DeSantos has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSantos.
Kuziyama trying to land knees to the body.
DeSantos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kuziyama throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

DeSantos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuziyama throws a body kick that misses.
Kuziyama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
DeSantos throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSantos closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSantos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuziyama backs up against the cage.
DeSantos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuziyama.
Kuziyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeSantos wants to counter with a clinch but Kuziyama pushes him away.

Kuziyama moves into the clinch.
DeSantos is trying to break the clinch but Kuziyama has him pressed against the cage.
Kuziyama putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeSantos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuziyama lands a damaging elbow.
Kuziyama landing knees to the head.
Kuziyama jumps guard but DeSantos stands there with Kuziyama around his waist. Kuziyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeSantos controlling the action here for a moment.

Kuziyama pulls guard effortlessly.

DeSantos stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuziyama is looking to clinch but DeSantos is avoiding it.
Kuziyama tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSantos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuziyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuziyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSantos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeSantos.
DeSantos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuziyama tries to clinch but DeSantos is having none of it.
DeSantos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeSantos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kuziyama doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos thinks about the counter body kick.
Kuziyama tries to clinch there but DeSantos circles away.
DeSantos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuziyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kuziyama clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuziyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSantos blocks the elbow strike.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
Kuziyama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kuziyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuziyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
DeSantos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuziyama backwards.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but DeSantos has him pressed against the cage.
Kuziyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSantos's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSantos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kuziyama keeps control of DeSantos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuziyama tries a body shot but DeSantos blocks it.
Kuziyama misses with some punches.
DeSantos is trying to pull guard but Kuziyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kuziyama tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
DeSantos cracks Kuziyama with a nice body shot.
DeSantos managing to block the knees to the body from Kuziyama.
A short uppercut from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeSantos just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeSantos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeSantos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeSantos blocks a body shot from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama scores with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSantos lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Desman DeSantos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desman DeSantos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DeSantos throws a right and a left that Kuziyama avoids nicely.
Kuziyama throws a quick counter kick to the body but DeSantos avoids it.
Kuziyama is looking to clinch.
DeSantos lands with a nice combination. Kuziyama backs away looking to recover.
DeSantos keeps the fight on the outside.

DeSantos clinches up against the cage.
Kuziyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeSantos blocks it with crossed arms.
DeSantos takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuziyama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kuziyama lands an elbow inside.
Kuziyama lands an elbow inside.
Kuziyama missing with knees to the body.
Kuziyama struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSantos controls his hands.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kuziyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuziyama jumps guard but DeSantos stands there with Kuziyama around his waist. Kuziyama gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kuziyama lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSantos avoids it.
DeSantos wants to break free but Kuziyama has control.
Kuziyama misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeSantos avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuziyama.
DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch but Kuziyama keeps him there for the moment.
Kuziyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSantos's elbow.
Kuziyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSantos's elbow.
Kuziyama misses with an elbow strike.
DeSantos prevents a body shot from Kuziyama.
DeSantos blocks the elbow strike.
DeSantos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuziyama won't allow it.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuziyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaziyoshi Kuziyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on DeSantos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeSantos trying to control the position but instead, Kuziyama has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeSantos into the cage.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeSantos is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuziyama has double underhooks.
Kuziyama pushes off an throws an elbow but DeSantos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuziyama misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSantos is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuziyama has double underhooks.
Kuziyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSantos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuziyamas head.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeSantos avoids it.
DeSantos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeSantos is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeSantos prevents a body shot from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks it.
Kuziyama fails to pull guard.
DeSantos prevents a body shot from Kuziyama.
DeSantos is working Kuziyama over against the cage.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos dodges an elbow strike from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
Kuziyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

DeSantos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeSantos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuziyama is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Kuziyama is looking to stand up but DeSantos won't let him.
DeSantos is adopting a defensive guard.
DeSantos trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSantos is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaziyoshi Kuziyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desman DeSantos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kuziyama tries to clinch up.
Kuziyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

DeSantos clinches with his opponent.
Kuziyama connects with a knee to the head.
Kuziyama misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama tries to throw a body punch but DeSantos avoids it by throwing Kuziyama back against the cage.
Kuziyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuziyama misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuziyama tries to land a knee to the head but DeSantos blocks with his arms.
DeSantos blocks a body shot from Kuziyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuziyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards DeSantos's brow.
Kuziyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeSantos.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSantos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeSantos feints a jab promting Kuziyama to slip. DeSantos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuziyama slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Desman DeSantos seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kuziyama clinches up with DeSantos and pushes him back against the cage.
DeSantos managing to block the knees to the body from Kuziyama.
Kuziyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kuziyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kuziyama struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSantos controls his hands.
Kuziyama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeSantos tries to circle away but Kuziyama has him pinned against the cage.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeSantos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kuziyama has him pressed against the cage.

DeSantos jumps guard and drags Kuziyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

DeSantos wriggles free and stands up.
A punch combination from DeSantos misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSantos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeSantos duly obliges.
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!
Kuziyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeSantos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeSantos throws a low kick, looking for Kuziyama's leg but Kuziyama calmly moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from DeSantos.
Kaziyoshi Kuziyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kuziyama as DeSantos shoots in.

Kuziyama has closed the distance and engaged DeSantos in a clinch.
Kuziyama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeSantos to keep the fight standing.
Kuziyama lands a good knee to the midsection. DeSantos won't want to take too many of those.
Kuziyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kuziyama swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSantos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuziyama tries to land knees in the clinch but DeSantos avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Kuziyama.
DeSantos takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuziyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuziyama tries to pull guard but DeSantos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

DeSantos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuziyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kuziyama tries to clinch up but DeSantos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuziyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Kuziyama backs off DeSantos throws a huge counter combo but Kuziyama manages to avoid it all.

DeSantos rushes Kuziyama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeSantos takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kuziyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeSantos's efforts to push away.
Kuziyama jumps guard but DeSantos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuziyama misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSantos can't break the clinch.
DeSantos blocks an elbow strike from Kuziyama.
A knee to the head by Kuziyama.
DeSantos wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuziyama won't allow it.
DeSantos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeSantos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeSantos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
Kuziyama pushes off an throws an elbow but DeSantos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
DeSantos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuziyama looking to throw knees to the head but DeSantos is blocking nicely.
DeSantos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kuziyama misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kaziyoshi Kuziyama.
I think Kuziyama has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Desman DeSantos!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Desman DeSantos!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Kaziyoshi Kuziyama!

Desman DeSantos wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalwabib Stiopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Shido (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.

Stiopic
vs
Shido

177 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalwabib Stiopic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Shido!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shido!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Shido enables Stiopic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shido manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stiopic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stiopic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stiopic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stiopic is looking to work some ground and pound but Shido has wrist control.

Shido is looking for a triangle but Stiopic pushes his legs off easily.
Stiopic stopping the sweep attempt from Shido.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stiopic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shido's head.
Stiopic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stiopic throwing strikes from guard but Shido blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stiopic stands up over Shido, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stiopic works over Shido with some ground and pound from guard.

Stiopic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stiopic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stiopic is working Shido over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stiopic landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiopic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stiopic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shido on the ground.

Shido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stiopic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stiopic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stiopic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shido is trying to buck Stiopic off.
Stiopic scoring with punches from side control.
Shido taking punishment in the form of punches.
Shido taking a bit of punishment here - Stiopic scoring with strikes.
Stiopic in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Shido looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Stiopic turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalwabib Stiopic !