QFC Tournament 1188 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Johnson (ranked 4256 p4p, 4097 weight class) and Isjus Alkahal (ranked 0 p4p, 472 weight class). Isjus Alkahal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Johnson
vs
Alkahal

200 cm
24
260
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
275
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Isjus Alkahal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkahal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson takes one on the button.

It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Alkahal moved out of range nicely.
Alkahal throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alkahal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Alkahal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Alkahal.
Alkahal slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alkahal throws out the jab.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alkahal.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Alkahal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson slips a jab from Alkahal.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Alkahal moves away and avoids it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Alkahal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alkahal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Alkahal moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Alkahal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson moves out of range as Alkahal strikes.
Alkahal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alkahal loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Alkahal throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Alkahal throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Alkahal.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Alkahal saw that one coming.
Alkahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alkahal manages to avoid it.

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

Alkahal is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Alkahal falls backwards - clearly groggy! Johnson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Slice (ranked 4135 p4p, 4217 weight class) and Timmy Cosmo (ranked 0 p4p, 164 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Slice
vs
Cosmo

220 cm
24
270
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
24
300
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DeMarcus Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Timmy Cosmo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slice clinches up with Cosmo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cosmo slows down the pace here.
Cosmo stalling in the clinch.
Cosmo continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Cosmo manages to pull guard.
Cosmo is trying to keep Slice in close.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosmo is keeping the position for now.
Slice will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slice postures up in Cosmo's guard and throws a big left but Cosmo blocks it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cosmo has eaten all the pies!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cosmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice trying to control but Cosmo is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cosmo trying to keep a closed guard but Slice is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cosmo sprawls well. Cosmo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Cosmo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Cosmo misses with a leg kick

and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Cosmo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cosmo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cosmo doesn't seem bothered though.

Cosmo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slice did well to prevent Cosmo getting side control.

Slice has one foot on Cosmo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice shoots in for a takedown but Cosmo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cosmo throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slice is defended easily by Cosmo.
Cosmo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cosmo throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Slice throws a big counter combination but Cosmo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Slice rushes Cosmo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cosmo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cosmo blocks an elbow strike.
Cosmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slice is defending well.
Cosmo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slice to keep the fight standing.
Slice can't find room to land a body shot as Cosmo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Cosmo - that landed with a thud.
Slice taking a breather.
Cosmo just leaning against Slice, taking a breather.
Slice jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cosmo walks away with a smile on his face. Slice gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cosmo is defended easily by Slice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosmo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slice pinned against the cage. Slice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cosmo looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.

Slice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cosmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Cosmo blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeMarcus Slice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slice lands a jab-cross combination.
Cosmo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Cosmo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage.
Slice is trying to push Cosmo away but Cosmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slice just leaning against Cosmo, taking a breather.
Cosmo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cosmo stuffs the takedown attempt from Slice. Slice gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cosmo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slice, pushing him back against the cage.
Cosmo is struggling to control the position.
Slice fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice tries to pull guard but Cosmo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice jumps guard but Cosmo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Slice is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cosmo to keep the fight standing.
Cosmo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slice is defending well.

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

Slice has managed to clinch.
Cosmo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slice up against the cage.
Cosmo tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cosmo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to pull guard but Cosmo holds him up against the cage and eventually Slice drops back down to his feet.
Cosmo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cosmo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Slice tries to circle away but Cosmo has him pinned against the cage.
Slice wants to stall.

Slice manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cosmo lands a couple of digs.
Cosmo wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Slice being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cosmo wants to stand but Slice is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slice working a defensive guard here.
Cosmo controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cosmo wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cosmo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cosmo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cosmo but Cosmo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Slice tries to sprawl but Cosmo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slice keeps working.
Cosmo is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Cosmo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Slice wants to clinch.
Cosmo fails to land with a series of punches.
Cosmo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slice but Slice pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cosmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Slice forces Cosmo back against the cage and clinches.

Cosmo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosmo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice won't allow Cosmo to sweep him here.
Slice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosmo is keeping the position for now.
Slice is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cosmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Timmy Cosmo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Cosmo gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Cosmo tries to pull guard but Slice forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cosmo prevents the takedown attempt.

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.

Cosmo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cosmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.

Cosmo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slice is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slice trying to control but Cosmo is working from the bottom.
Cosmo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slice loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosmo keeping moving, preventing Slice from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Slice tries to work over Cosmo's front leg with a kick but Cosmo checks it.
Cosmo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeMarcus Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cosmo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Cosmo pushes him off.
Slice dives in and grabs Cosmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cosmo pushes down on Slice's head and hops out.

Cosmo clinches up against the cage.
Slice has Cosmo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cosmo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cosmo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Slice is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cosmo is keeping busy.

Cosmo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Slice tries to sprawl but Cosmo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Slice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cosmo on the ground.
Slice is looking for a sweep. Cosmo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy Cosmo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cosmo 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Timmy Cosmo!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for DeMarcus Slice!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Timmy Cosmo!

Timmy Cosmo wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamburger Jones (ranked 4098 p4p, 4026 weight class) and Boo Boo (ranked 473 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Jones
vs
Boo

194 cm
24
240
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
280
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamburger Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boo Boo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Boo misses with a wild combination.
Boo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boo's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Boo is keeping the position.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control from the top but Boo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones won't allow Boo to get back to his feet.

Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Boo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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.
Boo wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Boo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hamburger Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Auston Matthews (ranked 4276 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Gwynn Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 162 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matthews
vs
Kramer

195 cm
24
300
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
24
300
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gwynn Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews scores with the left hand. Kramer knows he should have avoided that one.

Kramer has Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Kramer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kramer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matthews has Kramer pressed against the cage.
Kramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthews up against the cage.

Kramer drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kramer on the ground.
Kramer trying to strike off his back.
Kramer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Kramer seems keen to control Matthews's posture.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matthews tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer misses with a combination
and Matthews counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthews checks the leg kick.

Matthews shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Kramer dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is doing well to control the position and prevent Matthews from advancing to side control.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matthews.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Auston Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A leg kick checked by Kramer.
Kramer unleashes a big counter combination but Matthews bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kramer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews connects with the punch.

It looks like Gwynn Kramer has been cut.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Matthews has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kramer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Matthews.
Kramer blocks a body shot from Matthews.
Matthews is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kramer controlling the action here for a moment.

Kramer gets control of Matthews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kramer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.

Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matthews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kramer 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.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it.

Kramer has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Matthews could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matthews manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Kramer gets a double leg takedown into Matthews's guard.
Matthews wants to get back to his feet but Kramer passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kramer trying to control from Matthews's half guard. Matthews has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Kramer stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kramer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthews tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kramer manages to circle out of the way.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a thumping low kick.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kramer fails with the takedown
and Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Auston Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gwynn Kramer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kramer. Kramer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Matthews.
Kramer dives in for a single leg takedown but Matthews sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Kramer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matthews to the mat! Matthews manages to get full guard.
Matthews looking to control.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer won't allow Matthews to get back to his feet.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kramer controlling from the top position.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kramer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matthews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kramer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Auston Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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.
Kramer closes the distance and clinches up with Matthews, looking for a takedown. Kramer pushes Matthews against the cage but Matthews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Matthews went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Auston Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gwynn Kramer.
Matthews connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews thuds his right hand into Kramer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Matthews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kramer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews lands a jab to the nose.
Matthews lands a head shot.
Kramer looks to land a body kick but Matthews moved away.
Matthews feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kramer.
Nice body kick from Matthews.
Matthews stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kramer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Kramer persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Matthews cracks Kramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matthews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kramer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Auston Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Kramer misses with a kick to the body

and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kramer is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Kramer wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Auston Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matthews, 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Auston Matthews!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Auston Matthews!

Auston Matthews wins by unanimous decision!