QFC Tournament 68 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Schwahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Schwahn (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.

Schwahn
vs
Schwahn

185 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Schwahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Schwahn!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Michael Schwahn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Michael Schwahn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Michael Schwahn manages to end up in side control.
Michael Schwahn wants to control but Michael Schwahn postures up.
Michael Schwahn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Michael Schwahn is looking to regain half guard here but Michael Schwahn keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Michael Schwahn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Michael Schwahn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sloppy strikes there by Michael Schwahn.
Michael Schwahn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Michael Schwahn is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn working away.
Michael Schwahn taking a breather here.
Michael Schwahn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Michael Schwahn throwing shots but Michael Schwahn is blocking nicely.
Michael Schwahn content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael Schwahn is thwarting Michael Schwahn's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn wants to sweep but Michael Schwahn has passed to side control!
Michael Schwahn struggling a bit here.
Michael Schwahn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Michael Schwahn is looking to take a break and control but Michael Schwahn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael Schwahn can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn tries to buck Michael Schwahn off but Michael Schwahn is having none of it.
Michael Schwahn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Michael Schwahn takes a little break here. Michael Schwahn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Michael Schwahn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Michael Schwahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael Schwahn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael Schwahn wants to clinch up but Michael Schwahn keeps it at a distance.
Michael Schwahn throws a series of punches but Michael Schwahn avoids them all with ease.
Michael Schwahn with a poor takedown

and Michael Schwahn counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Michael Schwahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michael Schwahn wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Schwahn tries to break the clinch but Michael Schwahn is controlling the position.
Michael Schwahn taking a breather.
Michael Schwahn is struggling to control the position.
Michael Schwahn is trying to drag Michael Schwahn to the mat but Michael Schwahn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Michael Schwahn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Michael Schwahn to keep the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Michael Schwahn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michael Schwahn.
Michael Schwahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Schwahn.
Michael Schwahn is looking to control Michael Schwahn's arms but Michael Schwahn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Michael Schwahn has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Schwahn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Michael Schwahn clinches.

Michael Schwahn manages to break the clinch.
Michael Schwahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Michael Schwahn gets a takedown into half guard.
Michael Schwahn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Michael Schwahn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Michael Schwahn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Michael Schwahn wants to hold on but Michael Schwahn pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Michael Schwahn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Michael Schwahn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michael Schwahn avoids the attempt from Michael Schwahn to control.
Michael Schwahn is bucking up trying to escape but Michael Schwahn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Michael Schwahn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Michael Schwahn landing shots from mount.
Michael Schwahn is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn wants to hold on but Michael Schwahn pushes him away.
Michael Schwahn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Michael Schwahn just holding on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michael Schwahn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michael Schwahn scoring with strikes but Michael Schwahn is staying in there.
Michael Schwahn wants to take Michael Schwahn's back here but Michael Schwahn is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn controlling the pace for now.
Michael Schwahn raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Michael Schwahn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Michael Schwahn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Michael Schwahn tries to hold on but Michael Schwahn postures up.
Michael Schwahn is in a horrible position here. Michael Schwahn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Michael Schwahn scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn is squirming around, avoiding Michael Schwahn's attempts to control the action.

Michael Schwahn goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Michael Schwahn turns into him and now he's in Michael Schwahn's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael Schwahn throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Schwahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Michael Schwahn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Michael Schwahn is trying to defend but Michael Schwahn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Michael Schwahn seems to be looking for submissions.
Michael Schwahn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Michael Schwahn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Michael Schwahn gets back to full guard.
Michael Schwahn throws a big elbow that misses.
Michael Schwahn wants to stand and escape but Michael Schwahn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael Schwahn is trying to control the position but Michael Schwahn postures up.

Michael Schwahn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Michael Schwahn is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn keeping full guard, as Michael Schwahn tries to pass.
Michael Schwahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Schwahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Schwahn looking to sit in guard and control but Michael Schwahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michael Schwahn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Michael Schwahn 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.
Michael Schwahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Schwahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn looking to sit in guard and control but Michael Schwahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michael Schwahn keeping full guard, as Michael Schwahn tries to pass.
Michael Schwahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michael Schwahn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Michael Schwahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Michael Schwahn is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael Schwahn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michael Schwahn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Michael Schwahn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Michael Schwahn with a poor takedown
and Michael Schwahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Michael Schwahn fails to land with a series of punches.
Michael Schwahn swings for the body but Michael Schwahn moves out of range.
Michael Schwahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Michael Schwahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michael Schwahn jumps guard but Michael Schwahn stands there with Michael Schwahn around his waist. Michael Schwahn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michael Schwahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michael Schwahn pushes off an throws an elbow but Michael Schwahn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Michael Schwahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michael Schwahn's elbow.

Michael Schwahn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Michael Schwahn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Michael Schwahn to the mat. Michael Schwahn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Michael Schwahn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Michael Schwahn stopping the sweep attempt from Michael Schwahn.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Michael Schwahn is looking for a triangle here but Michael Schwahn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Schwahn.
I've got Michael Schwahn 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Michael Schwahn!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Michael Schwahn!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Michael Schwahn!

Michael Schwahn wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Michael Schwahn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barnaba Wariacik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peebody Jones (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.

Wariacik
vs
Jones

184 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barnaba Wariacik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peebody Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wariacik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Wariacik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wariacik stops Jones from standing up.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wariacik defends it easily.
Wariacik trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wariacik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones postures up in Wariacik's guard and throws a big left but Wariacik blocks it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Wariacik keeps moving.
Jones won't allow Wariacik to sweep him here.

Wariacik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Wariacik.

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

Wariacik drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Wariacik off! Wariacik jumps back into Jones's guard.
Wariacik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.

Wariacik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wariacik has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Wariacik wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Wariacik advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wariacik maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jones could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wariacik has cracked it and Jones is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wariacik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barnaba Wariacik!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tirso Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay King (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.

Cruz
vs
King

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tirso Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay King!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Cruz misses.

Cruz instigates a clinch.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
King keeps control of Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
King is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag King down to the mat. King avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

King gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tirso Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

King gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and King manages to pass to side control.
King is taking a breather. Cruz 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.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay King!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Box (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.

Wolf
vs
Box

178 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolf thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Box if he has to take too many more of those.

Box gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Box holds on and takes a little breather.
Box keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Box is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.
Box is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf trying to control here.
Box is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf is trying to stand back up but Box is controlling him
Box looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf scores with a nice right hand.
Wolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Wolf gets caught flat footed, as Box shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Box is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Box has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolf tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Box 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Box sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Box's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Box seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wolf moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Box works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolf knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Box on the ground.
Box seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
It looks like Box might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Box 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.
Wolf could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Mr Box has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wolf shoots and misses

and Box counters with a shoot takedown. Wolf fights it but they end up in guard.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Box slips nicely into half guard.
Box slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box works his way into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee asks Box politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Box prefers to stall for the moment though.
Box advances to mount.
Box controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolf tries to reverse the position but Box maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Box looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Box wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Box not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Box wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
Box is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Box has managed to sneak the leg through.
Box is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box works his way into full mount!
Box controlling the position easily from mount.
Box with shots to the head and body - Wolf looks very uncomfortable down there.
Box tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wolf tries to hold on but Box pushes him away.
Box controlling his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Box was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Box takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Box but Box pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wolf enables Box to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wolf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Box is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mr Box hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wolf stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box shoots for a takedown but Wolf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Box shoots in but no luck this time.
Markus Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Box.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.

Box shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Box is landing with some decent strikes but Wolf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Box lands a big shot there that rocks Wolf but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Box landing strikes from the mount and Wolf is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr Box 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!

Box looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mr Box has got the better of the ground game so far.
Box sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Box working over Wolf with some ground and pound. Wolf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Box passes to side control.
Box working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Box is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wolf will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wolf is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Box has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Box in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Box scores with a couple of short elbows.

It looks like Markus Wolf has been cut.
Box looks up at the clock and then as Wolf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Box smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Box taking a breather here.
Box has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wolf!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to lock up and control but Box gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Box controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Box wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wolf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Box shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Box was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Box tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Box working Wolf over with strikes here.

Markus Wolf's cut is getting worse.
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!
Box controlling from the full mount.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Box has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Box tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Markus Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Box fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Box comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Box 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Mr Box!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Mr Box!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Mr Box!

Mr Box wins by unanimous decision!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RC King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Sloan (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.

King
vs
Sloan

160 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, RC King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Sloan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King stuffs the takedown attempt from Sloan. Sloan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.

Sloan tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
King landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloan is trying to get back to full guard.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sloan defending well though.
King looks to land a strike but Sloan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sloan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King is working Sloan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a couple of digs.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sloan's head.

Sloan is rocked!
Sloan trying to strike off his back.
Sloan is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sloan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). RC King!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King D Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ate Guy (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.

D Sailo
vs
Guy

186 cm
23
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King D Sailo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ate Guy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sailo clinches.
Guy looking to throw knees to the head but Sailo is blocking nicely.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sailo looking to slow down the pace here.
Guy gets through Sailo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guy tries to land a knee to the head but Sailo blocks with his arms.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sailo goes for a takedown attempt but Guy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sailo moves in looking to clinch but Guy pushes him off.

Sailo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sailo lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Guy holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailo wants to stand but Guy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Guy is working an open guard so Sailo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Sailo or perhaps it was just good defense by Guy which made him look bad.

Guy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sailo trying to control here.
Sailo manages to get to full guard.
Sailo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Sailo scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailo slips a jab and a cross from Guy.
Guy looks to land a combination but Sailo avoids it well.
Guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sailo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King D Sailo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Sailo fails to land the takedown.

Guy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Guy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guy working away.
Sailo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Sailo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sailo tries to clinch up.
Sailo slips a jab from Guy.
Guy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sailo circles away quickly and effectively.

Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Guy looks gassed!
Sailo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sailo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sailo wants to hold on but Guy pushes him away.
Guy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sailo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sailo is pressing down on Guy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sailo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sailo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Sailo manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Guy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sailo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sailo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guy's best efforts.
Sailo trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sailo defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sailo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sailo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Sailo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Guy doesn't defend quickly enough and Sailo has managed to lock this one up! Can Guy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sailo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King D Sailo!
During a confident post fight interview, King D Sailo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Omtea Sailo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Durelle (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.

Sailo
vs
Durelle

188 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omtea Sailo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Durelle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durelle throws a leg kick that misses.
Durelle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sailo closes the distance and clinches up with Durelle, looking for a takedown. Sailo pushes Durelle against the cage but Durelle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sailo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sailo tries to clinch but Durelle moves out of range.
Durelle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durelle jabs at Sailo's body.
Durelle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Durelle throws a sloppy head kick and Sailo moves out of range easily.
Devon Durelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durelle throws a wild body kick that Sailo sees coming a mile off.
Sailo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durelle pinned against the cage. Durelle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omtea Sailo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Durelle scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durelle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durelle connects with a body shot.
Durelle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durelle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durelle is looking to land body kicks.
Durelle misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durelle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sailo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sailo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sailo misses with a low kick.
Sailo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durelle as he avoids it easily.
Sailo is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Durelle.
Durelle throws a nice looking combination but Sailo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Durelle blocks a head kick by Sailo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sailo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durelle did well to prevent Sailo getting side control.
Sailo stops Durelle from getting back to his feet.
Durelle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sailo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sailo trying to mount his opponent but Durelle defends it.
Sailo working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durelle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Durelle tries to kick Sailo off but Sailo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durelle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sailo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sailo working over Durelle with some ground and pound. Durelle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sailo scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Sailo decides to return to a standing position.
Sailo tries to clinch up.
Durelle tries to land a front kick but Sailo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sailo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sailo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sailo moves out of range of the body kick.
Sailo blocks a head kick by Durelle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailo closes the distance and clinches up with Durelle, looking for a takedown. Sailo pushes Durelle against the cage but Durelle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sailo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durelle pinned against the cage. Durelle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durelle dips to his left and cracks Sailo with an uppercut!
Durelle throws a right hand that Sailo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sailo also avoids with ease.

Sailo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sailo lands in his opponent's guard.
Sailo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sailo trying to control the position from guard on top but Durelle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sailo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sailo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sailo with a nice head shot there.
Sailo wants to control from the top but Durelle keeps moving.
Sailo throwing strikes but missing.
Durelle wants to stand but Sailo is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sailo with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Durelle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Durelle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Omtea Sailo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sailo.
Sailo wants to control but Durelle is keeping him busy.
Durelle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sailo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sailo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Durelle wants to get back to his feet but Sailo drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sailo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Durelle is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durelle is bucking up trying to escape but Sailo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sailo looking to finish Durelle with some ground and pound. This is bad for Durelle!
Durelle is squirming around, avoiding Sailo's attempts to control the action.
Sailo with a couple of short strikes.
Sailo looking to control but Durelle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sailo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durelle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durelle is squirming around, avoiding Sailo's attempts to control the action.
Omtea Sailo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Sailo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sailo 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.
Durelle is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sailo landing shots from mount.
Durelle is squirming around, avoiding Sailo's attempts to control the action.
Durelle is in a horrible position here. Sailo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sailo is working for a guillotine from mount but Durelle frees his head quite easily.
Sailo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Durelle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Durelle taking shots to the head.

Durelle is rocked!
Sailo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Durelle is still in real trouble! Can Sailo finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durelle is squirming around, avoiding Sailo's attempts to control the action.
Sailo is landing with some decent strikes but Durelle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durelle takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sailo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omtea Sailo!