QFC Tournament 422 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foxtrot Flannigan (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.

Lowery
vs
Flannigan

191 cm
23
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foxtrot Flannigan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannigan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flannigan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowery.
Lowery lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flannigan circles away quickly and effectively.

Flannigan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lowery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Flannigan is in Lowery's guard.

Flannigan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flannigan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lowery wants to stand but Flannigan is controlling the position.
Lowery keeping moving, preventing Flannigan from controlling successfully.
Flannigan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannigan connects with a couple of short punches.
Flannigan is pushing down on Lowery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lowery is fighting to maintain full guard but Flannigan has managed to sneak the leg through.

Flannigan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lowery is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Foxtrot Flannigan!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woodley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitzarel Thunderstorm (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.

Woodley
vs
Thunderstorm

180 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woodley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitzarel Thunderstorm!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunderstorm misses with a takedown

and Woodley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thunderstorm is looking to stand back up but Woodley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Thunderstorm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woodley trying to control the pace.

Woodley stands up from half guard.

Woodley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thunderstorm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Woodley is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woodley stands up and waves to Thunderstorm to follow him.
Thunderstorm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Woodley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Woodley controlling the pace.

Woodley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Thunderstorm is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyron Woodley!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sinclair Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Boyle (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.

Church
vs
Boyle

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinclair Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle throws a head kick that misses.

Church scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boyle parries the strikes from Church easily there. Church is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boyle to escape.
Church misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boyle tries to buck Church off but Church is having none of it.
Church is working Boyle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boyle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Church.
Church misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Church in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Church 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Church lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Boyle struggling a bit here.
Church throws a strike aimed at the side of Boyle's head but Boyle avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Church seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Church landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Church scores with a couple of short elbows.
Church working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boyle is trying to control Church's posture but Church avoids it.
Church working the ground and pound.

Boyle is rocked!
Church lands a strong strike to the head of Boyle. That's dazed him! Church looking to finish here. Boyle is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Church lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sinclair Church!
A victorious Sinclair Church thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cj Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snappy Mcgillicutty (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.

Jones
vs
Mcgillicutty

172 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cj Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty keeps the fight on the outside.

Mcgillicutty drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mcgillicutty lands a couple of digs.
Mcgillicutty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgillicutty is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones won't allow Mcgillicutty to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgillicutty pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Mcgillicutty wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcgillicutty keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cj Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Mcgillicutty throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcgillicutty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcgillicutty scores with a jab to the head.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A shot to the liver by Mcgillicutty. Beautiful body shot.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcgillicutty circles away quickly and effectively.
Snappy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty checks the leg kick.
Mcgillicutty lands a body shot.
Mcgillicutty looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Mcgillicutty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgillicutty pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to drag Mcgillicutty to the mat but Mcgillicutty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cj Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones jumps guard but Mcgillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgillicutty scores with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mcgillicutty blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Mcgillicutty has him pressed against the cage.

Jones decides to pull guard.
Mcgillicutty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the guard.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Mcgillicutty slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Mcgillicutty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgillicutty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mcgillicutty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgillicutty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgillicutty scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcgillicutty throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Mcgillicutty cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Mcgillicutty slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcgillicutty cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgillicutty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mcgillicutty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty working some strikes from top position.
Mcgillicutty is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcgillicutty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Mcgillicutty works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcgillicutty distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcgillicutty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcgillicutty distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcgillicutty landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcgillicutty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mcgillicutty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Mcgillicutty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mcgillicutty lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Mcgillicutty.
Good standup being displayed there by Mcgillicutty as he connects with a hook.
Mcgillicutty digs a good hook to Jones's body.

Mcgillicutty dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcgillicutty working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgillicutty with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcgillicutty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snappy Mcgillicutty has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Mcgillicutty can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones has control of an arm but Mcgillicutty manages to advance to Jones's back!
Mcgillicutty is not going to allow Jones to sit and survive in this position.
Jones covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Can Jones hold on?! Mcgillicutty is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcgillicutty scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcgillicutty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mcgillicutty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones has hold of Mcgillicutty's hands but Mcgillicutty slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is looking to control Mcgillicutty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Mcgillicutty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jones tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Mcgillicutty lands strikes from half guard.
Mcgillicutty lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcgillicutty looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Mcgillicutty looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Mcgillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Mcgillicutty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there.
Mcgillicutty chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgillicutty lands a couple of elbows.
Mcgillicutty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcgillicutty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty with a nice head shot there.
Mcgillicutty is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcgillicutty cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Mcgillicutty with a nice head shot there.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there.
Mcgillicutty lands a couple of elbows.
Mcgillicutty landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgillicutty keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Snappy Mcgillicutty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcgillicutty with a nice head shot there.
Mcgillicutty makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Jones is rocked!
Mcgillicutty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcgillicutty postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty lands a couple of elbows.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mcgillicutty stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mcgillicutty is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcgillicutty scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcgillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcgillicutty stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Let's hope that Mcgillicutty 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Mcgillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcgillicutty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Snappy Mcgillicutty!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Snappy Mcgillicutty!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Snappy Mcgillicutty!

Snappy Mcgillicutty wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John S Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiMagg (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.

S Pierre
vs
DiMagg

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John S Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nich DiMagg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre looks for a takedown but DiMagg sprawls well.
DiMagg has a takedown stuffed.
Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiMagg.
Pierre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
DiMagg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pierre's waist but Pierre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DiMagg off to one side.
John S Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nich DiMagg.
DiMagg shoots for a double leg takedown but Pierre sprawls well. He's pushed DiMagg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DiMagg looks for a takedown but Pierre sprawls well.

Pierre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DiMagg's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DiMagg working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre trying to control but DiMagg is working from the bottom.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.

DiMagg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.
DiMagg looking to control.

Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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.
DiMagg keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DiMagg's head.
DiMagg is adopting a defensive guard.
Pierre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre wants to control from the top but DiMagg keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DiMagg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
Pierre trying to control but DiMagg is working from the bottom.
Pierre works over DiMagg with some ground and pound from guard.
Pierre 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.
DiMagg wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Pierre wants to control from the top but DiMagg keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre trying to control but DiMagg is working from the bottom.

John S Pierre has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
DiMagg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DiMagg misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre fails to land the takedown.
DiMagg tries to clinch but Pierre moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John S Pierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DiMagg.
DiMagg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DiMagg duly obliges.
Pierre blocks a head kick by DiMagg.
Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DiMagg's waist but DiMagg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pierre off to one side.
DiMagg wants to clinch but Pierre slips to the side
and Pierre counters with a thumping low kick.
Pierre closes this distance looking for a takedown but DiMagg circles away.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DiMagg sprawls well. DiMagg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John S Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMagg looks to land a body kick but Pierre moved away.

Pierre feints and as DiMagg raises his hands in defense, Pierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMagg wants to sweep but no luck.
DiMagg keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre won't allow DiMagg to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but DiMagg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John S Pierre.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DiMagg but DiMagg pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DiMagg tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
DiMagg jumps guard but Pierre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DiMagg after a bit of a struggle.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DiMagg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DiMagg shoots in but no luck this time.
DiMagg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DiMagg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pierre paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DiMagg.

DiMagg has closed the distance and engaged Pierre in a clinch.

Pierre decides to pull guard.

DiMagg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DiMagg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DiMagg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Pierre has his foot on DiMagg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DiMagg works his way back into a safe position though.
DiMagg controlling from the top position.
DiMagg wants to stand but Pierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DiMagg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pierre has his foot on DiMagg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DiMagg works his way back into a safe position though.
DiMagg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pierre 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John S Pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DiMagg wants to clinch up but Pierre keeps it at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pierre here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
DiMagg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pierre stuffs the takedown attempt from DiMagg. DiMagg gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre tries to clinch up but DiMagg circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre blocks the body kick.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pierre looking to score a takedown here. DiMagg is defending well but Pierre drives through and ends up in DiMagg's guard.
Pierre trying to control but DiMagg is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMagg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DiMagg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DiMagg is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
DiMagg wants to stand and escape but Pierre is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.

Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and DiMagg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between DiMagg's legs - danger averted.
DiMagg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMagg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pierre!
Pierre is squirming around, avoiding DiMagg's attempts to control the action.
Pierre regains half guard.
Pierre manages to get to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DiMagg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Pierre is tightening it up a little... DiMagg has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! DiMagg reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! DiMagg taps out! Nice BJJ there by Pierre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John S Pierre!
After winning the bout, John S Pierre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Muruuss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Mono (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.

Muruuss
vs
Mono

184 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Muruuss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Mono!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mono, as that shot connected.
Muruuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mono swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Mono has managed to clinch.
Muruuss can't get the takedown.
Mono's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mono lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Muruuss tries to score a body lock takedown but Mono shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mono unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mono gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Muruuss.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Muruuss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muruuss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mono pulls his leg out and moves away.
Muruuss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mono.
Mono turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mono instigates a clinch.
Muruuss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mono just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muruuss.
Mono scores with a hook to the body.
Muruuss is breathing heavily.
Mono slowing the pace effectively.

Mono breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mono closes the distance and clinches.
Mono avoiding damage.

Mono breaks the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mono!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Muruuss is rocked!
Mono ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Muruuss out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mono!
Mike Mono seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Melone (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.

Martin
vs
Melone

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patches Melone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Melone dives in and scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melone's guard.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Melone has his feet on Martin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Melone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin is not content to let Melone control the position.
Melone wants to advance to full mount but Martin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin is trying to control the position but Melone postures up.
Martin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Martin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Melone is trying is best to control the position here.
Martin 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.
Melone is trying to stand back up but Martin is controlling him
Melone tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Martin is pressing down on Melone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melone is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melone is trying to control but can't.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patches Melone wasn't active enough on the ground.

Melone changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Melone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.

Melone decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin dives in for a single leg takedown but Melone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Melone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melone has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melone lands a takedown into guard.

Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melone controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Melone from controlling successfully.
Melone stays in close to Martin's body and controls the position.
Melone passes Martin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Melone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melone lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melone trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.
Martin is looking to escape.
Melone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Martin has hold of Melone's hands but Melone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin trying to hold on to Melone's head to control him but Melone postures up.
Melone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patches Melone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Melone swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melone just misses with a punch to the body.

Melone has managed to clinch.
Melone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martin smiles and moves away.

Melone moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melone's efforts to push away.
Melone has a couple of punches blocked by Martin.
Martin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Melone to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melone avoids it.
Melone has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Melone stalls.

Melone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melone shoots in looking for a takedown. Martin tries to sprawl out of it but Melone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Martin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martin pinned against the cage. Martin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ricky Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patches Melone.
Martin tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Melone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melone.
Martin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Martin wants to break free but Melone has control.
Melone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martin is defending well for now.
Melone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Martin gets control of Melone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Melone landing some decent shots from guard.
Melone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melone wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Melone!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Martin is working for a guillotine from mount but Melone frees his head quite easily.
Melone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melone tries to hold on but Martin postures up.
Melone regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melone wants to control but Martin is keeping busy.
Melone wants to get back to his feet.
Melone tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melone is staying active underneath Martin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patches Melone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Melone fails with the takedown.
Martin fails with the takedown.
Melone throws a shot from downtown. Martin moves away and avoids it.
Melone is looking to clinch but Martin is avoiding it.
Martin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melone circles away.
Martin swinging wildly here.

Melone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Melone wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Melone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Martin's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Melone takes a little break here. Martin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Melone trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
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.
Martin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Melone slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Melone trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Melone tries to advance to mount but Martin denies him.
Check out the look on Melone's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melone is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melone looks up at the clock and then as Martin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Melone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Martin is rocked!
A big shot lands for Melone! That's hurt Martin! Will he recover? Melone fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patches Melone!