QFC Tournament 491 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Waflleiron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Obi (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.

Waflleiron
vs
Obi

170 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carl Waflleiron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilson Obi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Obi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Waflleiron has taken the fight to the clinch.

Waflleiron breaks from the clinch.
Obi with a hook.

It looks like Carl Waflleiron has been cut.
Waflleiron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Obi lands a jab to the head.
Waflleiron wants to clinch.
Obi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Waflleiron backs up against the cage.
Waflleiron shoots in looking for a takedown. Obi tries to sprawl out of it but Waflleiron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waflleiron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Waflleiron decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Obi wants to improve his position but Waflleiron is controlling well.
Waflleiron is trying to control. Obi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Waflleiron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waflleiron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obi wants to improve his position but Waflleiron is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Waflleiron is looking for a kimura but Obi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waflleiron to get the leverage.
Waflleiron wants to pass the guard but Obi is defending well.
Obi wants to improve his position but Waflleiron is controlling well.
Obi gets full guard.
Waflleiron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obi 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waflleiron trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Waflleiron.
Obi lands a nice shot that snaps Waflleiron's head back.
Obi lands with an uppercut that bounces Waflleiron off the cage and back into range.
Waflleiron closes the distance but Obi moves to the side
and Waflleiron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waflleiron is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obi.

Waflleiron is rocked!
Waflleiron tries to get into range but Obi steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Waflleiron! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Obi scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilson Obi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Adriano (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.

Smith
vs
Adriano

177 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prince Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinz Adriano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adriano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Adriano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Adriano as Smith shoots in.
Adriano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adriano.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adriano.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prince Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Adriano.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Adriano in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adriano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith is trying to push Adriano away but Adriano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adriano uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adriano postures up.
Adriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Adriano is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adriano trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand but Adriano is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Smith looking for a triangle here. Adriano is fighting it but it looks tight! Smith pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Adriano is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prince Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gonsalo Fontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Rusinowski (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.

Fontes
vs
Rusinowski

173 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
22
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gonsalo Fontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartek Rusinowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rusinowski moves into range and clinches up with Fontes.

Rusinowski wants the takedown. Fontes is fighting it off but Rusinowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fontes's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fontes trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fontes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusinowski is one step ahead there.
Fontes wants to stand and escape but Rusinowski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusinowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rusinowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fontes's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fontes is trying to control but Rusinowski passes into side control!
Rusinowski working away.
Rusinowski trying to control the position but Fontes is working away.
Fontes tries to bench press Rusinowski off him but Rusinowski keeps the position.
Fontes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rusinowski's best efforts.
Fontes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rusinowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rusinowski's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fontes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fontes avoiding Rusinowski 's attempts to control his hands.

Fontes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rusinowski is defending well though. Fontes let's go of the attempt for now.
Rusinowski tries to roll but Fontes sticks to his back.

Fontes looking to break Rusinowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rusinowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fontes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Fontes looking for the choke from the back.
Fontes controlling well, preventing Rusinowski from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes struggling to land strikes to the head as Rusinowski covers up.
Rusinowski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fontes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rusinowski keeps working.
Rusinowski is looking for a sweep. Fontes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rusinowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rusinowski is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fontes trying to control the action but Rusinowski is working from the bottom.
Rusinowski is trying to stand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fontes 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.
Rusinowski pushes Fontes off looking to stand but Fontes dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fontes looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fontes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rusinowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fontes falls off balance throwing a combination

so Rusinowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rusinowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rusinowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rusinowski wants to stand and escape but instead Fontes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Fontes won't allow Rusinowski to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusinowski trying to keep a closed guard but Fontes is proving a slippery customer.
Fontes is pushing down on Rusinowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusinowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Fontes has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes wants to stand but Rusinowski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Rusinowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rusinowski is staying active underneath Fontes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Rusinowski looking for submissions off his back.
Fontes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rusinowski controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fontes is just content to waste time from the top position. Rusinowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rusinowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fontes is fighting to break Rusinowski's control of his arms but Rusinowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Fontes instigates a clinch.

Rusinowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rusinowski manages to end up in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes gets back to half guard.
Bartek Rusinowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fontes wants to sweep but Rusinowski has passed to side control!
Fontes is trying to control Rusinowski's posture but Rusinowski avoids it.
Rusinowski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fontes is trying to improve his position.
Fontes can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fontes pushes Rusinowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rusinowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fontes is trying to escape the position but Rusinowski is controlling the position.
Rusinowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fontes's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartek Rusinowski 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!

Fontes tries for a takedown but Rusinowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Rusinowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fontes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fontes is looking to regain half guard here but Rusinowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Fontes being controlled for a moment.
Rusinowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fontes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusinowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rusinowski controlling from side mount.
Rusinowski is looking to take a break and control but Fontes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fontes wants to control but Rusinowski postures up.
Rusinowski blocks the strikes from Fontes.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rusinowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fontes. 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rusinowski trying to control the position but Fontes is working away.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rusinowski throws a body kick that misses.

Rusinowski feints and as Fontes raises his hands in defense, Rusinowski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fontes trying to control the position.
Fontes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rusinowski is one step ahead there.
Rusinowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rusinowski stops Fontes from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontes is pulling down on Rusinowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Rusinowski, at least for the moment.
Rusinowski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rusinowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

Rusinowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fontes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fontes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fontes is looking to regain half guard here but Rusinowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Fontes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusinowski prevents Fontes from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rusinowski not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartek Rusinowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rusinowski 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 Paul Aken scores the fight for Bartek Rusinowski!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Bartek Rusinowski!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Bartek Rusinowski!

Bartek Rusinowski wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Ito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ford Chadne (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.

Ito
vs
Chadne

174 cm
22
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Ito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ford Chadne!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ito or perhaps it was just good defense by Chadne, which made it look bad.

Chadne looking to score a takedown here. Ito is defending well but Chadne drives through and ends up in Ito's guard.
Ito trying to keep a closed guard but Chadne is proving a slippery customer.
Ito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chadne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ito is rocked!
Ito trying to control the position.
Oh Ito is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chadne wants to pass the guard but Ito is keeping the position.
Ito seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chadne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chadne pushing down on Ito's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ito knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chadne on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chadne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chadne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ito knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Chadne seems to be looking for submissions.
Ito is staying active underneath Chadne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ito wants to improve his position but Chadne is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chadne.
Ito is looking to escape.
Ito wants to get back to full guard.
Chadne working the head and body with strikes.
Chadne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chadne wants to pass the guard but Ito is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ito wants to improve his position but Chadne is controlling well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chadne just misses with a punch to the body.
Chadne swings for the body but Ito moves out of range.
Ito doesn't manage to clinch there - Chadne circles away.
Ito is looking to clinch but Chadne is avoiding it.
Ito is looking to clinch but Chadne is avoiding it.
Ito avoids the body shot from Chadne.
Chadne looks to land a right hand but Ito moved out of range.
Ito feinted with a counter takedown.

Chadne instigates a clinch.
Chadne tries to break free but Ito pushes him back against the cage.

Ito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chadne avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chadne closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ito quickly recovers to half guard.
Chadne trying to mount his opponent but Ito defends it.
Chadne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chadne trying to control but Ito is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Chadne! Ito is hurt baaadly! Chadne is firing away with more strikes - Ito is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ford Chadne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Meenakshy Kavitha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Khabilov (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.

Kavitha
vs
Khabilov

201 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Meenakshy Kavitha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rustam Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabilov throws a lazy right hand but Kavitha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khabilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kavitha moves away.
Khabilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kavitha is just out of range.
Kavitha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kavitha misses the shot to the body.

Khabilov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kavitha on his heels. He'll look to pass Kavitha's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavitha wants to sweep but no luck.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Kavitha keeps moving.
Kavitha controlling Khabilov's posture.
Khabilov won't allow Kavitha to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavitha has control of Khabilov's left arm, preventing Khabilov from doing any damage.
Kavitha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khabilov is one step ahead there.
Khabilov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavitha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kavitha pulls Khabilov in close to prevent any damage.
Khabilov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khabilov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Khabilov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khabilov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kavitha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kavitha has Khabilov pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khabilov throws a lazy right hand but Kavitha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khabilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khabilov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khabilov fails with the takedown.
Kavitha blocks a jab.
Kavitha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but Kavitha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kavitha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khabilov tries for a takedown but Kavitha circles away easily
and Kavitha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meenakshy Kavitha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rustam Khabilov.
Khabilov looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavitha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kavitha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Kavitha clinches up with Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kavitha blocking some punches.
Kavitha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khabilov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kavitha avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavitha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kavitha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khabilov.
Kavitha has Khabilov pushed against the cage.
Kavitha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khabilov's elbow.
Kavitha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khabilov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kavitha gets underhooks to prevent Khabilov's takedown attempt.

Kavitha breaks from the clinch.
Khabilov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kavitha feints and as Khabilov raises his hands in defense, Kavitha changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Meenakshy Kavitha will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Khabilov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kavitha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kavitha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavitha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khabilov swats away the attempt to clinch by Kavitha.
Khabilov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khabilov throws a leg kick but Kavitha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khabilov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kavitha scores with a jab. Khabilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kavitha wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kavitha ducks under a wild hook from Khabilov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavitha tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Kavitha ducks under a wild hook from Khabilov.
Kavitha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kavitha slips a straight right by Khabilov.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kavitha as he avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khabilov managing to block the knees to the body from Kavitha.
Khabilov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Kavitha tightens his grip and picks Khabilov up, before dumping him to the ground. Khabilov manages to land in guard.
Kavitha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khabilov lands a decent punch to the body there.
Khabilov is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov looking to control.
Khabilov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kavitha is one step ahead there.
Kavitha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kavitha is looking to stand up but Khabilov won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavitha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kavitha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khabilov.
Kavitha wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Kavitha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kavitha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khabilov.
Kavitha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kavitha doesn't manage to clinch there - Khabilov circles away.
Khabilov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kavitha wants to clinch up but Khabilov keeps it at a distance.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Kavitha avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kavitha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khabilov with the counter takedown but Kavitha avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kavitha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khabilov was well out of range. Poor timing from Kavitha.
Khabilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kavitha.
Khabilov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kavitha closes the distance and pushes Khabilov back into the cage.

Kavitha turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kavitha tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kavitha controlling the position from side mount.
Kavitha tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meenakshy Kavitha dominated that second round.
That's time! Kavitha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kavitha misses with a body shot.
Khabilov darts in looking for a takedown but Kavitha gets double underhooks and turns Khabilov into the cage.

Kavitha moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kavitha.
Kavitha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kavitha has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khabilov after a bit of a struggle.
Kavitha tries to throw a body punch but Khabilov avoids it by throwing Kavitha back against the cage.
Kavitha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khabilov can do to turn this around?
Khabilov is pressed up against the cage. Kavitha has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khabilov down to the mat. Khabilov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khabilov throws a front kick aimed at Kavitha's knee but Kavitha avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Khabilov misses.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kavitha stuffs the takedown.
Kavitha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rustam Khabilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kavitha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khabilov quickly recovers to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Khabilov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Kavitha is controlling well.
Kavitha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kavitha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kavitha wants to free his trapped foot but Khabilov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rustam Khabilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavitha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kavitha tries to pass to full mount but Khabilov defends it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kavitha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kavitha doesn't manage to clinch there - Khabilov circles away.

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

Kavitha has Khabilov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kavitha pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Khabilov tumbling to the mat - Kavitha dives into Khabilov's guard.
Khabilov keeping full guard, as Kavitha tries to pass.
Kavitha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kavitha throwing strikes from guard but Khabilov blocks nicely.
Kavitha is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meenakshy Kavitha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kavitha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Meenakshy Kavitha!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Meenakshy Kavitha!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Meenakshy Kavitha!

Meenakshy Kavitha wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Meenakshy Kavitha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Han Jee Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Shields (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.

Jee Han
vs
Shields

195 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Han Jee Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ty Shields!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jee Han shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jee Han looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jee Han keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields landing some decent shots from guard.
Jee Han keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jee Han is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
Shields is pushing down on Jee Han's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jee Han is fighting to maintain full guard but Shields has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shields is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shields lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shields has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jee Han's face.
Jee Han is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jee Han is desperately trying to improve his position but Shields has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jee Han is trying desperately to improve position.
Shields controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Shields!