QFC Tournament 1188 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isjus Alkahal (ranked 4341 p4p, 4389 weight class) and Matthieu Maximin (ranked 480 p4p, 178 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.

Alkahal
vs
Maximin

193 cm
24
275
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
24
280
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isjus Alkahal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matthieu Maximin!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkahal misses with a hook.
Maximin defending well as Alkahal loads up on a big left hand.
As Alkahal backs off Maximin throws a huge counter combo but Alkahal manages to avoid it all.
Alkahal misses the shot to the body.
Maximin flicks out a counter leg kick but Alkahal steps away.
Maximin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alkahal's head.
Maximin looks to land a combination but Alkahal avoids it well.
Maximin blocks a jab.
Alkahal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maximin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maximin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maximin looks winded!
Alkahal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal lands an overhand right.
Alkahal throws an overhand right that lands on Maximin's shoulder, as Maximin tries to avoid the shot.
Alkahal throws a poor cross that misses
and Maximin counters with a series of strikes. Alkahal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maximin slips a straight right by Alkahal.
Maximin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alkahal throws a hook but Maximin avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maximin slips a jab from Alkahal.
Maximin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alkahal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Maximin responds with a good body kick, but Alkahal manages to step out the way in time.
Alkahal misses with a two punch combination.
Alkahal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maximin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alkahal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alkahal misses with a looping left.
Maximin throws a fast counter high kick but Alkahal manages to duck under it in time.
Alkahal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alkahal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maximin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Alkahal blocks it well.
Maximin slips a straight right by Alkahal.
Nice defenses there by Maximin.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alkahal lands a left and a right that send Maximin crashing to the mat, dazed. Alkahal thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Maximin is rocked!

It looks like Matthieu Maximin has been cut.
Alkahal weaves into range and cracks Maximin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Maximin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Alkahal is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isjus Alkahal!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 4454 p4p, 4335 weight class) and Crosston Maulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maulani has chosen creep as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Maulani

200 cm
24
260
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crosston Maulani!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maulani 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.
Maulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maulani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Maulani controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maulani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maulani postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Maulani's body. Maulani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maulani! But no joy.
Jimmy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Maulani drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Maulani's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Johnson!
Crosston Maulani spoke after the fight, saying 'I just wanted to say it was a amazing fight I fought hard he fought harder I will be a champion one day maybe not today maybe not tomorrow but one thing is true I will be champion One day!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Cosmo (ranked 4187 p4p, 4188 weight class) and Javier Lewis (ranked 166 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.

Cosmo
vs
Lewis

150 cm
24
300
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timmy Cosmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lewis.

It looks like Timmy Cosmo has been cut.

Cosmo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lewis is looking to get back to his feet here but Cosmo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lewis's back.
Lewis just trying to survive but Cosmo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cosmo scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cosmo controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosmo has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cosmo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lewis trying to get back to his feet but Cosmo is in full control for now.
Cosmo controls the position.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis rolls, trying to escape but Cosmo keeps control of the position.

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.
Cosmo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lewis's body.
Lewis tries to roll but Cosmo sticks to his back.
Cosmo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cosmo gets his hands free as Lewis looks to control.

Lewis is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Cosmo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Lewis is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Timmy Cosmo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Miller (ranked 4358 p4p, 4350 weight class) and DeMarcus Slice (ranked 400 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.

Miller
vs
Slice

177 cm
24
155
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
24
270
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeMarcus Slice!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miller drives through with a takedown into Slice's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miller trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice, not yet.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Slice is proving hard to escape from.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.

Miller looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Slice passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice controlling the action here.
Slice tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Slice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miller's head.
Slice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slice slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller trying to control here.

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.
Slice looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller is looking to get back to full guard here but Slice has managed to pass to side control instead.
Miller is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Miller but he's now mounted!
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.

Slice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miller has worked his arm free - good work by Miller!
Slice takes a little break here. Miller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miller is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick by Slice misses
and Miller counters with a nice body kick.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Miller gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.

Slice moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMarcus Slice will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Slice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller is looking for a counter combo.
Sergio Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.

Slice closes the distance and clinches.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Slice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Slice.
Slice throws a knee to the head but misses.

Slice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Slice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Slice gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Miller is wriggling around but Slice manages to pass to half guard.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to roll over but Slice keeps him under control.

Slice is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is looking to control Slice's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miller avoid being mounted?
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Slice has passed into side control.

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.
Slice slows the pace down.

Slice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Slice has knee on belly momentarily but Miller bucks him off and regains half guard.
Miller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Slice is controlling him

Slice decides to stand up.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Slice clinches with his opponent.
Miller being controlled against the cage.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Slice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slice is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Slice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
DeMarcus Slice has got the better of the ground game so far.

Slice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Slice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Slice tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slice is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slice avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slice is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.

Miller stands and steps away. Slice gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slice throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller goes for a double leg but Slice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slice continues to drive forward.

Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Slice stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Slice moves into the clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Slice has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slice - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slice tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is struggling to control the position.
Slice lands an uppercut.
Miller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Slice.
Miller tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.

Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Slice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slice is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice sneaks out the side door and pushes Miller away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slice unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slice is defended easily by Miller.
Slice misses with a head kick.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slice shoots in for a double leg but Miller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slice tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Slice's defenses.
Slice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slice takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sergio Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergio Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Slice gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miller to keep the fight standing.
DeMarcus Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMarcus Slice.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!

DeMarcus Slice wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Brito (ranked 4189 p4p, 4148 weight class) and Boo Boo (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.

Brito
vs
Boo

200 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
280
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Brito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boo Boo!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo misses with an uppercut. Brito saw that one coming.
Brito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boo Boo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brito misses with a takedown attempt - Boo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boo misses with a series of wild punches.
Boo throws a body punch but Brito moves out of range.
A jab from Boo misses.
Boo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boo cracks a nice hook into Brito's ribs.
Brito fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Boo drops Brito with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brito looks back up at him and smiles so Boo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Brito is rocked!
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!
Brito switches off momentarily and Boo cracks him with a monster right hand! Brito topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Boo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Boo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boo Boo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boss (ranked 4411 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Hamburger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 479 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.

Boss
vs
Jones

190 cm
24
265
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
240
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamburger Jones!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss misses with a straight left.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boss's half guard.
Boss is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Jones is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Boss is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?
Boss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.

Jones is trying for a kimura here. Boss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jones wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hamburger Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Viskonsin (ranked 4423 p4p, 4186 weight class) and Gwynn Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 165 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.

Viskonsin
vs
Kramer

185 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
300
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miroslav Viskonsin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gwynn Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer stuffs the takedown.

Kramer darts in and clinches Viskonsin up against the cage.
Viskonsin is trying to push Kramer away but Kramer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kramer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Viskonsin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kramer walks away with a smile on his face. Viskonsin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Viskonsin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Viskonsin gets a takedown into half guard.
Kramer pushes Viskonsin off looking to stand but Viskonsin dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kramer is defending against the submission attempts here by Viskonsin.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Kramer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kramer is concentrating on defense, preventing Viskonsin from advancing position.
Kramer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viskonsin prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viskonsin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viskonsin's back!
Kramer is trying to stick to Viskonsin's back but Viskonsin is turning into Kramer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kramer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Viskonsin.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Viskonsin tries to kick Kramer off but Kramer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kramer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kramer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Viskonsin wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kramer lands a nice short elbow.
Viskonsin trying to hold on to Kramer's head to control him but Kramer postures up.
Kramer is nestled in close to Viskonsin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kramer drops an elbow to the side of Viskonsin's head.
Kramer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Viskonsin tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg.
Viskonsin is breathing heavily.
Kramer sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but Viskonsin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kramer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Viskonsin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Viskonsin throws a leg kick that misses.
Kramer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Viskonsin defends it well.

Kramer has closed the distance and engaged Viskonsin in a clinch.

Kramer pulls guard successfully.
Viskonsin wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Viskonsin is really struggling to control Kramer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is controlling Viskonsin's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viskonsin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Gwynn Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viskonsin won't allow Kramer to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Viskonsin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viskonsin has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.

Kramer looking for subs off his back but Viskonsin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kramer wants to get back to full guard.
Viskonsin trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kramer working for a triangle but Viskonsin defends it easily.
Viskonsin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Kramer working for a triangle but Viskonsin defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kramer.
Kramer staying calm.
Viskonsin can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viskonsin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kramer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kramer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Viskonsin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gwynn Kramer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Viskonsin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Viskonsin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miroslav Viskonsin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viskonsin with a jab.
Kramer lands with a big right hook that stumbles Viskonsin - he's out on his feet here! Kramer follows up with another monster hook that separates Viskonsin from consciousness! Viskonsin falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kramer stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gwynn Kramer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auston Matthews (ranked 4481 p4p, 4431 weight class) and Desidido Mohabal (ranked 0 p4p, 485 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.

Matthews
vs
Mohabal

195 cm
24
300
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Auston Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desidido Mohabal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Matthews scores with a leg kick.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews throws a looping overhand right but Mohabal ducks down to avoid it.
Mohabal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mohabal dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Mohabal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matthews with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mohabal to the ground. Matthews is now in Mohabal's guard.
Mohabal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Matthews dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matthews taking a breather here.
Mohabal wants to get back to his feet but Matthews is dominant here and he's now got Mohabal's back!
Matthews has Mohabal flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mohabal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Matthews 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.
I really don't envy Mohabal right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Matthews.
I really don't envy Mohabal right now.
Matthews not allowing Mohabal to control his hands.
Matthews keeps control of the position as Mohabal tries to break free.
Matthews is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mohabal is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is punishing Mohabal with some ground and pound.
Matthews avoiding Mohabal 's attempts to control his hands.
Matthews just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Matthews is hanging on to Mohabal's back as he tries to escape.
Mohabal is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Matthews.
Mohabal is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Auston Matthews!