QFC Tournament 1026 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Barnes (ranked 4572 p4p, 4548 weight class) and Canelo Adesanya (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.

Barnes
vs
Adesanya

168 cm
18
162
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Hilo, Mike Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Canelo Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.

Barnes drives through with a takedown into Adesanya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Barnes is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya trying to control but Barnes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Adesanya is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Barnes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The referee is taking a good look at Adesanya as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Barnes!
Barnes controlling well, preventing Adesanya from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barnes working for a choke but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya staying busy and making it hard for Barnes to control.
Barnes lands a shot to the head.
Adesanya trying to control the hands but Barnes breaks the grip.
Barnes lands with a hammerfist to the side of Adesanya's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barnes looking for the RNC.
Barnes scores with punches and elbows.
Barnes is punishing Adesanya with some ground and pound.
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!
Barnes scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Adesanya is looking for a way out.
Adesanya tries to escape the position.
Barnes is not going to allow Adesanya to sit and survive in this position.
Adesanya might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throwing damaging strikes from the back! Adesanya could be in trouble here!

Barnes sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Adesanya taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Barnes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Garrison (ranked 4573 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Vladimir Bagration (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.

Garrison
vs
Bagration

172 cm
18
162
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
162
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 Hilo, Rob Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bagration!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagration throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Garrison loads up on a big right hand but Bagration slips the punch.
Garrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bagration connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garrison scrambles back to his feet.
Garrison darts in looking for a takedown but Bagration gets double underhooks and turns Garrison into the cage.
Bagration has Garrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bagration tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Vladimir Bagration seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bagration dips to his left and cracks Garrison with an uppercut!
Garrison closes the distance and clinches up with Bagration, looking for a takedown. Garrison pushes Bagration against the cage but Bagration circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagration.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagration cracks a nice hook into Garrison's ribs.
Garrison misses the jab.
Garrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garrison.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Garrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagration misses with a straight left.
Bagration slaps away a takedown attempt from Garrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bagration misses with a looping right.
No luck for Garrison with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Bagration misses.
Bagration throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagration lands a nice shot that snaps Garrison's head back.
Bagration digs a good hook to Garrison's body.
Vladimir Bagration is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagration lands with a good body shot.
Bagration tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagration.
Garrison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bagration cracks Garrison with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagration looks to throw the jab but Garrison is out of range.
Bagration just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagration connects with a body shot that sends Garrison's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison misses with a hook
and Bagration counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Garrison thinking.
Bagration throws a big shot that misses.
Garrison swings for the body but Bagration moves out of range.

Garrison drives through with a takedown into Bagration's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bagration is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Garrison dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bagration can do anything to dispel that myth.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garrison lands a nice forearm strike.
Garrison looks up at the clock and then as Bagration takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garrison smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bagration is looking to get back to his feet here but Garrison is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bagration's back.
Bagration trying to control the hands but Garrison won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Bagration to escape the position.
Garrison landing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagration looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Garrison has his arm under Bagration's chin here. Game over son! Garrison squeezes tightly and Bagration is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob Garrison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Glover (ranked 4399 p4p, 4743 weight class) and Ryen Lee (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.

Glover
vs
Lee

187 cm
18
166
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
148
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 Hilo, Jesse Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryen Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover stuffs the takedown.
Glover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Glover up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Glover struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lee jumps guard and drags Glover to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Glover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee pulls Glover in to control the position.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

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

Glover is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Glover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Glover is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
Lee thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Lee throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Glover because Lee loaded up on that one.
Glover is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lee has taken his back!
Lee controls the position.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Glover is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Glover has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Glover right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Glover has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Glover showing good submission defense here.
Lee controls the position.

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

Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Lee is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lee gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lee gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lee apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Glover stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover misses with a combination

and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Glover is controlling him.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Glover is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee throws a shot to the body.
Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Glover throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Lee moves into range and clinches up with Glover.
Glover misses with some punches.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Glover pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Glover after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Lee successfully pulls guard.
Lee has control of Glover's left arm, preventing Glover from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lee.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glover's guard.

Lee is standing up over Glover. Glover looks to escape but Lee dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.

Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but Lee is dominant here and he's now got Glover's back!
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Glover buck him off.

Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee working for the choke.

Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Glover is defending it well.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Glover.

Lee looking for the RNC.

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.
What can Glover do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Glover is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
Lee misses with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.

Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Glover knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Glover for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryen Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lee gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Glover.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Glover has the dominant position.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to circle away but Glover has him pinned against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lee pulls guard effortlessly.

Lee pushes Glover off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesse Glover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryen Lee.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
Glover plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jesse Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Glover tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Glover feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jesse Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks a body shot from Glover.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Glover prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Glover gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Jesse Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee prevents a body shot from Glover.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Glover avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee jumps guard but Glover stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Glover throws an elbow that misses.

Lee jumps into guard, dragging Glover to the mat.
Lee is pulling down on Glover's head. It's preventing any offense from Glover, at least for the moment.
Glover wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jesse Glover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryen Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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 Jesse Glover.
I think Lee 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ryen Lee!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Ryen Lee!

Ryen Lee wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keilis Rivera (ranked 4621 p4p, 4516 weight class) and Pilaf Uuberschlouth (ranked 476 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.

Rivera
vs
Uuberschlouth

170 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
164
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 Hilo, Keilis Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pilaf Uuberschlouth!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rivera moves into the clinch successfully.

Rivera gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Uuberschlouth is looking to get back to is feet but Rivera passes into side control.

Rivera stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rivera is defended easily by Uuberschlouth.
Uuberschlouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Uuberschlouth tries to get set, Rivera tries to push him back and clinch up but Uuberschlouth manages to avoid the attempt.

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

Rivera turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uuberschlouth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivera just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivera decides to stand back up.

Rivera takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivera scores with a shot to the side of Uuberschlouth's head.
Uuberschlouth wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivera won't allow it.
Uuberschlouth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Uuberschlouth manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is pushing Uuberschlouth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Uuberschlouth is trying to pull guard but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.
Rivera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uuberschlouth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keilis Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rivera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uuberschlouth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uuberschlouth lands a head kick. Rivera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Rivera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rivera stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uuberschlouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Uuberschlouth tries to keep at a distance but Rivera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Uuberschlouth is trying to break the clinch but Rivera has him pressed against the cage.

Rivera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rivera is on top in guard.

Rivera postures up and lands a big shot to Uuberschlouth's brow.
Rivera scoring with some ground and pound.
Uuberschlouth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uuberschlouth wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rivera is now in half guard.
Uuberschlouth trying to get back to full guard but Rivera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Uuberschlouth looks winded!

Rivera quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rivera but it's paid off an Uuberschlouth is forced to tap! Nice work by Rivera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keilis Rivera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miller Salazar (ranked 4618 p4p, 4577 weight class) and Chozen Toguchi (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.

Salazar
vs
Toguchi

175 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
161
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
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 Hilo, Miller Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chozen Toguchi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar looks for a takedown but Toguchi sprawls well.
Toguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Salazar. Salazar obviously looking to wear him down.

Toguchi drives through with a takedown into guard.

Salazar pushes Toguchi off and gets back to his feet.
Salazar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown but Toguchi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salazar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miller Salazar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salazar.
Toguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Salazar is just out of range.
A big left from Toguchi misses.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Toguchi tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Toguchi with the counter takedown but Salazar avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salazar tries for a takedown but Toguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazar tries to clinch up but Toguchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Salazar looks to land a combination but Toguchi avoids it well.
Salazar misses with a double jab.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Salazar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Salazar shoots in looking for a takedown. Toguchi tries to sprawl out of it but Salazar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toguchi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salazar ducks under a wild hook from Toguchi.

Toguchi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toguchi lands some shots froms side control.
Salazar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Toguchi on the ground.

Toguchi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salazar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toguchi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Salazar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Toguchi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Salazar is trying to escape and Toguchi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Salazar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Toguchi! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Toguchi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petar Kasandjiiv (ranked 4441 p4p, 4406 weight class) and Danny Killeen (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.

Kasandjiiv
vs
Killeen

175 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
154
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 Hilo, Petar Kasandjiiv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Killeen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kasandjiiv as Killeen shoots in.
Kasandjiiv misses with a takedown

and Killeen counters with a crisp one two that drops Kasandjiiv! Killeen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kasandjiiv to his feet! Kasandjiiv is in big trouble!

Kasandjiiv shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killeen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Killeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasandjiiv is chipping away with strikes.
Kasandjiiv works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasandjiiv grinds an elbow into Killeen's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killeen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Kasandjiiv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Killeen is trying to improve his position.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a big right hand but Killeen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a big elbow.
Kasandjiiv lands a decent elbow from side control.
Killeen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killeen can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kasandjiiv 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.
Kasandjiiv in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kasandjiiv scores with punches from side control.
Killeen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasandjiiv. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasandjiiv is working Killeen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Killeen can't do much from the bottom here.
Kasandjiiv working the body and head with strikes.
Killeen is trying to control Kasandjiiv's posture but Kasandjiiv avoids it.
Kasandjiiv wants to control but Killeen is keeping him busy.
Killeen tries to improve position but can't.
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv lands some shots froms side control.
Kasandjiiv tries to advance to mount but Killeen denies him.
Kasandjiiv lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kasandjiiv lands a nice forearm strike.
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasandjiiv creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kasandjiiv is working Killeen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasandjiiv lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kasandjiiv is putting a hurting on Killeen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a big right hand but Killeen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Killeen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killeen looks winded!
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasandjiiv working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kasandjiiv working the ground and pound from side control.
Kasandjiiv lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasandjiiv lands some shots froms side control.
Kasandjiiv working the ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kasandjiiv lands a few punches from side control.
Kasandjiiv working the ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv scoring with punches from side control.
Kasandjiiv trying to control the action but Killeen is working from the bottom.
Kasandjiiv working the body and head with strikes.
Kasandjiiv takes a little break here. Killeen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasandjiiv lands some shots froms side control.
Kasandjiiv controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Kasandjiiv's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasandjiiv takes a little break here. Killeen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasandjiiv wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killeen keeps working.
Kasandjiiv scores with punches from side control.
Killeen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Killeen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killeen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv working the head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Kasandjiiv dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kasandjiiv shoots in for a takedown but Killeen shows good takedown defense.

Killeen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kasandjiiv on his heels. He'll look to pass Kasandjiiv's guard now, I'm sure.
Petar Kasandjiiv overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kasandjiiv holds on and takes a little breather.
Kasandjiiv looking to hit a scissor sweep but Killeen is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kasandjiiv is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasandjiiv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a solid left hand.
Kasandjiiv scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Killeen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasandjiiv defends well.
Killeen is breathing heavily.
Kasandjiiv landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Killeen wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasandjiiv scoring with punches to the head and body.
Killeen has momentary wrist control but Kasandjiiv slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasandjiiv engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Killeen's head.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasandjiiv lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kasandjiiv connects with a couple of short punches.
Kasandjiiv lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kasandjiiv keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Killeen's head.
Kasandjiiv lands a couple of digs.
Kasandjiiv working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv with a nice head shot there.
Kasandjiiv cracks Killeen with a solid left hand.
Kasandjiiv landing some decent shots from guard.
Killeen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasandjiiv controls the pace.
Kasandjiiv postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killeen can do to turn this around?
Killeen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kasandjiiv advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasandjiiv is taking a breather. Killeen 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.
Killeen has hold of Kasandjiiv's hands but Kasandjiiv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv working over Killeen with some ground and pound. Killeen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kasandjiiv perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasandjiiv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kasandjiiv is taking a breather. Killeen 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasandjiiv lands a nice short elbow.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv is trying to control. Killeen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasandjiiv working Killeen over with strikes.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasandjiiv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasandjiiv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kasandjiiv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.
Kasandjiiv performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kasandjiiv has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv drops an elbow to the side of Killeen's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Kasandjiiv dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kasandjiiv looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Killeen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kasandjiiv is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killeen has hold of Kasandjiiv's hands but Kasandjiiv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
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!
Kasandjiiv landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Killeen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasandjiiv working Killeen over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killeen wants to get back to his feet.
Killeen tries to get to full guard but Kasandjiiv has control of the leg.
Killeen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasandjiiv lands a nice short elbow.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv slips a nice elbow through Killeen's hands, connecting with Killeen's forehead.
Kasandjiiv lands strikes from half guard.
Kasandjiiv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kasandjiiv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kasandjiiv scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kasandjiiv lands with a punch from half guard.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Killeen is looking to control Kasandjiiv's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killeen avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasandjiiv looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv winds up and cracks Killeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kasandjiiv lands with a punch from half guard.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasandjiiv connects with a nice short shot to Killeen's temple.
Kasandjiiv looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kasandjiiv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Kasandjiiv there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killeen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kasandjiiv lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasandjiiv drops an elbow to the side of Killeen's head.
Kasandjiiv looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kasandjiiv takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasandjiiv lands a nice short elbow.
Kasandjiiv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.
Killeen trying to hold on to Kasandjiiv's head to control him but Kasandjiiv postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasandjiiv working the head and body with strikes.
Kasandjiiv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kasandjiiv is nestled in close to Killeen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasandjiiv working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.
Killeen has hold of Kasandjiiv's hands but Kasandjiiv slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kasandjiiv seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasandjiiv scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
Kasandjiiv controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasandjiiv connects with a nice short shot to Killeen's temple.
Kasandjiiv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Kasandjiiv.
Danny Killeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petar Kasandjiiv is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killeen taking some punishment here, with Kasandjiiv in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Kasandjiiv showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasandjiiv, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Petar Kasandjiiv!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Petar Kasandjiiv!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Petar Kasandjiiv!

Petar Kasandjiiv wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takeo Takeda (ranked 4426 p4p, 3001 weight class) and King Milleer Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 300 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.

Takeda
vs
Gonzales

182 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Hilo, Takeo Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Milleer Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Takeda.
Takeda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takeda connects with a solid leg kick.
Gonzales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takeo Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takeda.
Gonzales swings widly with a right hand
and Takeda makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzales really felt that one!
Gonzales shoots in looking for a takedown. Takeda tries to sprawl out of it but Gonzales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Takeda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzales moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takeda.

Takeda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gonzales to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Gonzales sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gonzales prevents Takeda from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzales is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonzales distracts Takeda with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda is wriggling around but Gonzales manages to pass to half guard.
Gonzales trying to control the pace.
Takeda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Takeda manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Takeda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzales.

Gonzales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzales has Takeda pressed against the cage, preventing Takeda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzales keeps control of Takeda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Takeda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Takeda.
Takeda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takeda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Takeo Takeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Milleer Gonzales.
Gonzales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Takeda lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takeda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gonzales takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Takeda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takeda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takeda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzales. That did some damage!
Takeda lands with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeda tries to circle away but Gonzales has him pinned against the cage.
Gonzales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Takeda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gonzales keeps control of Takeda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Takeda's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Takeda.
Takeda connects with a leg kick.
Takeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzales takes a step back to recover.
Gonzales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeda.
Takeda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeo Takeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonzales looks winded!
Takeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Takeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takeda sets himself, and Gonzales steps forward looking for the clinch! Takeda avoids it this time.
Takeda throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzales's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takeda. That one must have hurt.
Nice body kick from Takeda.

Gonzales drives through with a takedown into Takeda's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Takeda wants to stand up but Gonzales is controlling him.
Gonzales chips away with some ground and pound.

Gonzales gets to his feet. Takeda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Takeo Takeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Takeda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takeda connects with a leg kick.
Gonzales misses with a low kick as Takeda jumps back.
Takeda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takeda lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzales's sensitive parts.
Gonzales darts in looking for a takedown but Takeda gets double underhooks and turns Gonzales into the cage.
A head kick by Takeda misses

and Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Takeda didn't expect that.
Gonzales slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gonzales cracks Takeda with a big elbow.
Takeda is pushing Gonzales's head away, looking to escape. Gonzales manages to hold on to the position though.
Gonzales remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Takeda wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Takeda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Takeda is looking to get back to his feet here but Gonzales is keeping cool and he's managed to take Takeda's back.
Takeda is taking damage to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takeda is trying to defend against the choke here but Gonzales has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gonzales Tightens the hold and Takeda taps out furiously! Gonzales displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). King Milleer Gonzales!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Diaz (ranked 4503 p4p, 4575 weight class) and Dennis Silver (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.

Diaz
vs
Silver

182 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
162
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Hilo, Nathaniel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Silver!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver scores with a hook.
Silver throws a right hand that misses

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silver trying to control the position here.
Silver is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silver 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.
Silver wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diaz manages to pass to side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.

Silver is kicking away at Diaz from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Diaz grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Silver trying to push Diaz off... Silver taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nathaniel Diaz!