QFC Tournament 926 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Slashensmash (ranked 5190 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mani Beeeej (ranked 4572 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.

Slashensmash
vs
Beeeej

185 cm
23
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Slashensmash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mani Beeeej!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beeeej shoots in and bounces Slashensmash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beeeej trying to control but Slashensmash is working from the bottom.
Slashensmash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Beeeej won't allow Slashensmash to get back to his feet.
Slashensmash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Beeeej on the ground.
Slashensmash managing to control the position.
Slashensmash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slashensmash has his hands on Beeeej's head, controlling the position.

Beeeej drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beeeej jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slashensmash looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beeeej with a lazy takedown attempt

and Slashensmash counters with a single leg into guard. Beeeej didn't expect that.
Slashensmash stays in close to Beeeej's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slashensmash advances to half guard.
Slashensmash sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beeeej looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beeeej wants to sweep but Slashensmash has passed to side control!
Slashensmash working the ground and pound.
Beeeej tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slashensmash cracks Beeeej with a big elbow.
Slashensmash controlling from side mount.
Beeeej trying to control but Slashensmash flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Slashensmash controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Slashensmash looking for the RNC.
Beeeej just trying to survive but Slashensmash is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash lands with a hammerfist to the side of Beeeej's head.
Slashensmash has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Slashensmash dominated that 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.

Slashensmash shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beeeej manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Beeeej throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beeeej is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slashensmash defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Slashensmash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beeeej can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beeeej looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slashensmash slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Slashensmash pushing down on Beeeej's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Slashensmash.

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.
Beeeej tries to get to full guard but Slashensmash has control of the leg.

Beeeej looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beeeej is breathing heavily.
Slashensmash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slashensmash works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slashensmash controlling from the full mount.

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.
Slashensmash seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beeeej for as long as he can get away with.
Beeeej wants to control but Slashensmash is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Slashensmash dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Beeeej gets a double leg takedown into Slashensmash's guard.

Slashensmash kicks Beeeej off and gets to his feet.

Beeeej gets caught flat footed, as Slashensmash shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Beeeej is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slashensmash defends well.
Beeeej wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slashensmash tries to free his leg and advance position but Beeeej is retaining full guard.

Beeeej has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slashensmash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beeeej has tightened it up now! Slashensmash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mani Beeeej!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rawlings (ranked 5076 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alireza Samandari (ranked 4942 p4p, 492 weight class). Samandari comes into a darkened arena with his song building. iran kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rawlings
vs
Samandari

184 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Rawlings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alireza Samandari!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samandari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rawlings avoids it really well and circles away.

Rawlings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Samandari's half guard.
Rawlings takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Samandari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rawlings jumps into side control!
Rawlings is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Samandari will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rawlings is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samandari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rawlings slows the pace down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rawlings is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samandari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Rawlings!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Francisco (ranked 4806 p4p, 472 weight class) and Taku Nuku (ranked 4704 p4p, 471 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.

Francisco
vs
Nuku

203 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taku Nuku!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco closes the distance and clinches up with Nuku, looking for a takedown. Francisco pushes Nuku against the cage but Nuku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nuku with the counter takedown but Francisco avoids it easily.

Francisco moves into range and clinches up with Nuku.

Nuku has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Francisco clear over his head and slammed him 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.
Nuku just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nuku is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Nuku avoiding Francisco 's attempts to control his hands.
Nuku is looking to control Francisco but Francisco is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nuku is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Francisco working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Francisco wants to control but Nuku is having none of it.
Francisco can't escape the position.
Francisco looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Francisco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Nuku stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuku checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Francisco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nuku circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Francisco is defended easily by Nuku.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuku blocks a low kick nicely.

Nuku moves into the clinch.
Nuku keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francisco.
Nuku is trying to pull guard but Francisco has him pressed against the cage.
Nuku scores with a shoulder strike.

Francisco manages to pull guard.
Francisco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco has a closed guard, preventing Nuku from standing up.
Nuku with a nice head shot there.
Nuku trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
Francisco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Francisco tries to get out of the position.
Francisco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nuku has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Francisco is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuku stands and throws Francisco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taku Nuku dominated that round.
That's time! Francisco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Francisco fails with the takedown.
Nuku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Francisco as he avoids it easily.
Nuku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuku tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Francisco tries to clinch but Nuku is having none of it.
Nuku is looking to clinch but Francisco is avoiding it.
Nuku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Nuku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Francisco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nuku off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike Francisco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Francisco has Nuku up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco stops a takedown attempt from Nuku.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Nuku forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nuku tries to break the clinch but Francisco is controlling the position.
Francisco tries to pull guard but Nuku holds him up against the cage and eventually Francisco drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Francisco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francisco is trying to pull guard but Nuku has him pressed against the cage.

Francisco has clasped his hands together around Nuku's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Francisco stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nuku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nuku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Francisco.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Francisco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nuku somewhat.
Nuku avoids a kick to the body.

Francisco closes the distance and clinches.
Nuku fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nuku is working for takedown but Francisco is calmly controlling the position for now.

Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Nuku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Francisco avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Francisco clinches with his opponent.

Francisco manages to break the clinch.
Francisco leaves Nuku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Nuku gets a double leg takedown into Francisco's guard.

Francisco has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nuku has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Francisco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nuku smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nuku gets caught napping as Francisco dives in and scores a takedown. Nuku manages to retain guard.
Nuku should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Francisco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuku 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.
Nuku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francisco's guard.

Nuku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuku throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Francisco dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nuku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Francisco has closed the distance and engaged Nuku in a clinch.
Nuku is trying to force a seperation but Francisco has the dominant position.
Francisco avoiding damage as Nuku throws knees to the body.

Nuku jumps into guard, dragging Francisco to the mat.
Francisco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Francisco throwing strikes from guard but Nuku blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Francisco 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco looking to pass the guard.
Francisco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Francisco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Nuku instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Francisco prevents Nuku from breaking the clinch.

Francisco manages to break the clinch.

Nuku moves into the clinch.
Nuku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Francisco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Nuku - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Francisco has Nuku pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Francisco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nuku tumbling to the mat - Francisco dives into Nuku's guard.

Francisco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nuku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Francisco, into his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nuku stands and throws Francisco's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuku lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nuku working Francisco over with strikes.
Francisco controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nuku trying to control the action but Francisco is working from the bottom.

Nuku is working for a submission of some sort.
Taku Nuku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Francisco is not content to let Nuku control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taku Nuku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nuku 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Mike Francisco!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Mike Francisco!

Mike Francisco wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between NarutoM NarutoM (ranked 5071 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rocket (ranked 5455 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.

NarutoM
vs
Rocket

170 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

NarutoM gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rocket working some strikes from top position.
Rocket advances to half guard.
Rocket slows the pace down in half guard.
NarutoM knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rocket on the ground.
NarutoM is looking to improve his position.
NarutoM on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rocket stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows NarutoM to get to his feet.

Rocket closes the distance and pushes NarutoM back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rocket breaks the clinch.

Rocket fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging NarutoM to the ground. Rocket is now in NarutoM's guard.
Rocket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocket's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Rocket thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
NarutoM has momentary wrist control but Rocket slips an elbow through the middle.
Rocket advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rocket lands a few punches from side control.
NarutoM tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocket wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocket scoring with punches from side control.

Rocket has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
NarutoM is breathing heavily.
Rocket lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. NarutoM is looking to close the distance but Rocket sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! NarutoM crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope NarutoM is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johnny Rocket!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Allen (ranked 5322 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriks Tregubs (ranked 4639 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.

Allen
vs
Tregubs

189 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tregubs throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Tregubs scores with a head kick. Allen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Eriks Tregubs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tregubs pinned against the cage. Tregubs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tregubs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Allen clinches with his opponent.
Tregubs taking a breather.

Allen jumps guard.
Tregubs preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen trying to control the position here.
Tregubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tregubs stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.
Tregubs trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen wants to get back to his feet but Tregubs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tregubs wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tregubs wanted to stand there but Allen had control of the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Allen tried to score with a low kick but Tregubs checks it.
Tregubs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tregubs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Allen.
Tregubs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tregubs throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.

Allen clinches up with Tregubs and pushes him back against the cage.

Allen jumps guard.

Allen scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Allen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tregubs dodges the ground and pound from Allen.
Allen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Allen throws a strike aimed at the side of Tregubs's head but Tregubs avoids it well.
Allen just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tregubs keeps Allen under control for a moment.
Allen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Allen in side control, throwing shots but Tregubs defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Allen decides to stand back up.
Tregubs tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tregubs moves into range and clinches up with Allen.
Tregubs tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.

Allen drags the fight down to the ground.
Tregubs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Allen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tregubs looks winded!
Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Josh Allen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Allen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tregubs tries to avoid it but Allen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tregubs to the ground. Tregubs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tregubs tries a head kick but it misses.
Tregubs avoids the head kick by Allen.
Tregubs tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen avoids the head kick by Tregubs.
Tregubs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tregubs.
Tregubs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Allen tries to avoid it but Tregubs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Allen to the ground. Allen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tregubs scores with a nice body kick.
Allen blocks a head kick by Tregubs.
Allen throws a counter high kick but Tregubs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Allen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tregubs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Allen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Allen.
Tregubs is breathing heavily.
Allen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tregubs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Allen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tregubs uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen managing to control the position.
Allen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tregubs is one step ahead there.
Tregubs tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
Allen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Allen pulls Tregubs in close to his closed guard and prevents Tregubs from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tregubs trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tregubs being controlled here momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Tregubs blocks the low kick.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tregubs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tregubs's waist but Tregubs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Tregubs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tregubs is fending him off so far but Allen persists. Nope, Tregubs circles away and we're back to standing.
Tregubs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tregubs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen avoids the head kick by Tregubs.
Tregubs throws a head kick that misses.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Tregubs is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tregubs's waist but Tregubs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Allen off to one side.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Tregubs shows good takedown defense.
Tregubs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Tregubs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tregubs is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Tregubs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Allen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tregubs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tregubs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Allen.
Tregubs stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Tregubs wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tregubs tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Tregubs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allen sprawls well. Allen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tregubs gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eriks Tregubs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Allen avoiding damage as Tregubs throws knees to the body.

Allen pulls guard effortlessly.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tregubs trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Tregubs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen has control of Tregubs's left arm, preventing Tregubs from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Allen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tregubs content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tregubs stopping the sweep attempt from Allen.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Tregubs misses

and Allen counters by clinching up.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Tregubs.

Allen is trying to trip Tregubs. He has hold of a leg but Tregubs is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Allen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tregubs is trying to keep Allen in close.
Tregubs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Allen gets to his feet. Tregubs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tregubs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Tregubs tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
Tregubs closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Tregubs throws a nice head kick!
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tregubs pinned against the cage. Tregubs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Allen - that landed with a thud.
Allen stalling the fight.

Allen gets control of Tregubs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Allen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen pulls Tregubs in to control the position.
Allen continues to stall.
Allen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tregubs manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen advances to half guard.
Allen stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tregubs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Allen 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 Josh West scores the fight for Josh Allen!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Josh Allen!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Josh Allen!

Josh Allen wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lanson (ranked 3189 p4p, 340 weight class) and Pablo Velho (ranked 5428 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.

Lanson
vs
Velho

167 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Lanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Velho!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velho scores with a sloppy right hand. Lanson should have avoided that one.

It looks like Chris Lanson has been cut.
Velho scores with a body shot.
Lanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lanson takes one on the button.
Velho pounces like a tiger and cracks Lanson with a vicious hook! Lanson is down but not out! Velho follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Velho!