QFC Tournament 602 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuji Saka (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.

Ken
vs
Saka

182 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Anderson Ken!
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, Ryuji Saka!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saka is fending him off so far but Ken persists. Nope, Saka circles away and we're back to standing.
As Ken backs off Saka throws a huge counter combo but Ken manages to avoid it all.

Saka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ken did well to prevent Saka getting side control.
Saka winds up and cracks Ken with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saka not doing much here.
Ken has a hand on Saka's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saka takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Saka trying to control but Ken is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saka scoring with strikes but Ken is staying in there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ken manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ken is looking to control Saka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ken avoid being mounted?
Saka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ken defending well though.
Saka is keen to just control but Ken is a slippery customer.
Saka slows the pace down in half guard.
Ken is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saka scores with a couple of nice shots.

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.
Still in half guard, Saka seems content to control.
Ken is trying to maintain the position but Saka is very close to passing his half guard.
Saka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ken avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saka.
Ken wants to get back to his feet.
Saka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ken is staying active underneath Saka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saka has his takedown stuffed

and Ken moves into the clinch.

Ken has hold of one of Saka's legs. Saka is fighting the takedown attempt but Ken gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saka is looking for a triangle but Ken pushes his legs off easily.
Ken is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ken is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saka is on top in guard.

Ken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Ken manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Saka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Saka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ken to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ken is looking for a takedown.
Ken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saka has Ken pressed against the cage.
Come on Ken - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Ken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saka tries to clinch up.
Ken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ken counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ken can't get the takedown.
Saka should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ken is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ken throws a push kick but Saka slaps the foot to one side.
Ken tries to clinch up but Saka circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson Ken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saka tries to clinch up.
Saka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Saka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saka working the ground and pound but Ken is defending the strikes.

Saka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ken knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Saka throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ken lands with a few short shots to the body.
Saka is thwarting Ken's attempts to control the position.
Saka blocks the strikes from Ken.
Saka 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Saka connects with a nice short shot to Ken's temple.
Saka is nestled in close to Ken, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ken actively working from the bottom here.
Ken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Saka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ken defends it well.
Saka trying to control the action but Ken is working from the bottom.
Ken manages to get to full guard.
Ken pulls Saka in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ken has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Saka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Saka pushes Ken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saka lands a left hand.
Ken controlling the action here for a moment.

Saka manages to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ken stopping the sweep attempt from Saka.
Ken slips nicely into half guard.
Ken uses his free foot to push down on Saka's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saka.
Saka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Ken swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saka is now in Ken's guard. A big mistake from Ken there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ken keeping moving, preventing Saka from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryuji Saka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Saka dives in and grabs Ken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ken pushes down on Saka's head and hops out.
Ken fails with the takedown.
Saka darts in trying to clinch
letting Ken counter with a right hand.
Ken shoots in and drives through. Saka sprawls well.
Saka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Saka drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ken feinted with a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ken swivels and escapes.
Ken tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saka counters with a stiff right hand.
Ken shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Saka looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ken's head.
Ken trying to control the position.

Ken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saka looking to pass the guard.
Ken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saka's guard.

Ken slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Saka.
Saka wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saka strikes from the bottom but Ken uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Saka wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ken working away.
Saka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ken wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ken trying to control the action but Saka is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ken happy to just control the position for now.
Saka is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ken slips a nice elbow through Saka's hands, connecting with Saka's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ken not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Saka looking for submissions off his back.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryuji Saka.
Well Saka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryuji Saka!

Ryuji Saka wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

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 Dariusas Machnacius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fermin Trujillo (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.

Machnacius
vs
Trujillo

165 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple 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 Los Angeles, Dariusas Machnacius!
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, Fermin Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trujillo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machnacius!
Machnacius looks to move to half guard but instead Trujillo has passed into mount! Damn!
Trujillo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Machnacius to take his back!
Machnacius trying to control the position but Trujillo manages to sink in the hooks.
Trujillo biding his time, looking for the opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machnacius trying to control but not successfully.
Trujillo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machnacius trying to control the hands but Trujillo breaks the grip.
Machnacius rolls, trying to escape but Trujillo keeps control of the position.
Trujillo is riding his opponent, not letting Machnacius buck him off.
Let's hope that Trujillo 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.
Machnacius is trying to stand back up.
Trujillo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Machnacius doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trujillo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Machnacius hold on?! Trujillo is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Trujillo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Machnacius has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Trujillo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Machnacius taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Trujillo doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fermin Trujillo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Snipes (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.

Lopes
vs
Snipes

178 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 Los Angeles, Pedro Lopes!
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, Wade Snipes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snipes gets a double leg takedown into Lopes's guard.
Snipes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snipes stands and throws Lopes's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Snipes has hold of Lopes's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lopes seems comfortable defending it but Snipes has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lopes is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lopes is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Snipes couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wade Snipes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Leatherton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Graham (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.

Leatherton
vs
Graham

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 Los Angeles, Will Leatherton!
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, Jamie Graham!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leatherton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Graham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leatherton working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leatherton is trying to get an arm triangle but Graham is defending well.
Graham is trying to improve his position.

Leatherton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leatherton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graham struggling a bit here.

Leatherton is working to tighten his grip on Graham's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Graham has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Leatherton is really squeezing tight and eventually Graham passes out! Leatherton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Will Leatherton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Does (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krysian Bronisz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Does might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I,Godless-A Night In Texas. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Does
vs
Bronisz

183 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 Los Angeles, Roger Does!
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, Krysian Bronisz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Does looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Does stays in close to Bronisz's body and controls the position.
Does passes into half guard.
Does is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Does sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Does working the ground and pound effectively.

Does working for a guillotine from mount but Bronisz is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronisz is looking to get to half guard.
Does throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bronisz working to try and regain half guard.
Bronisz wants to control but Does is having none of it.
Does takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Does prevents Bronisz from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Does wants to take his opponent's back but Bronisz doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Does looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bronisz can't escape the position.
Does takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Does wants to finish this one by submission but Bronisz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Does.
Bronisz tries to reverse the position but Does maintains control.

Does is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bronisz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bronisz shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Does is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bronisz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Does unloads with some shots from mount but Bronisz bucks and avoids them well.
Does throws some wild stikes that Bronisz manages to avoid easily.
Bronisz blocking the ground and pound.
Bronisz is working to get back to half guard.

Does moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bronisz has worked his arm free - good work by Bronisz!
Does just content to control the position.
Bronisz looks to move to half guard but instead Does has passed into mount! Damn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronisz wants to hold on but Does pushes him away.
Does controlling the position easily from mount.
Does seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bronisz for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bronisz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Does scores with a takedown into Bronisz's guard.

Bronisz has his foot on Does's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Does works his way back into a safe position though.
Bronisz wants to get back to his feet but Does is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Does gets to his feet. Bronisz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Does gets tackled into the cage by Bronisz. Bronisz maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Does.

Does pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Does throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Does seems keen to control Bronisz's posture.

Does pushes Bronisz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bronisz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Does paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bronisz.
Bronisz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Does feinted with a counter takedown.
Bronisz is breathing heavily.

Does shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bronisz wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Does manages to pass to side control.

Does controlling the action here.
Does throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Does in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Does has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Does passes to full mount!
Does takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Does has control of Bronisz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bronisz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Does controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronisz is wriggling around trying to escape.

Does looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bronisz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Does sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Does with good strikes from the mount here!
Does thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that Bronisz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bronisz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Does controlling the position easily from mount.
Bronisz is trying desperately to improve position.
Does controlling his opponent.
Does's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronisz tries to hold on but Does pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Does dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bronisz tries to clinch but Does moves out of range.
Bronisz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Does defends it nicely.
Bronisz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Does closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronisz's guard.
Bronisz wants to hit a switch here but Does passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bronisz there!
Does tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Does throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bronisz really wants to buck Does off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Does content just to control the position here.
Bronisz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Does.
Does controlling from the full mount.
Bronisz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bronisz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bronisz tries to improve his position but instead Does has taken his back!
Bronisz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Does controlling the positon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronisz tries to break free.
Roger Does overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bronisz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Does's arms.
What can Bronisz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Further stalling from Does.

Does has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronisz is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bronisz tries to escape but Does has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Does looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bronisz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Does controlling the positon.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Does.

Does looking for the choke from the back.
Does controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronisz trying to control the hands but Does won't let him.
Bronisz trying to get back to his feet but Does is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronisz covering up well and avoiding damage.
Krysian Bronisz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Does is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Does throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Does showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Does, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Roger Does!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Roger Does!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Roger Does!

Roger Does wins by unanimous decision!
Roger Does bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
32%

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaco Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radza Syah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syah has chosen rock anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gentry
vs
Syah

183 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 Los Angeles, Jaco Gentry!
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, Radza Syah!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syah wants to clinch.
Syah fails to land the takedown.
Gentry misses with a double jab.
Gentry looks for a takedown but Syah sprawls well.
Syah dives in and grabs Gentry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gentry pushes down on Syah's head and hops out.
Syah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry is looking to counter the offense by Syah and move into the clinch.
Jaco Gentry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Radza Syah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gentry avoids the head kick by Syah.
It looked like Gentry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gentry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Syah pinned against the cage. Syah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Syah.
Syah will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gentry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Syah as he avoids it easily.
Syah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gentry pinned against the cage. Gentry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Syah with a poor takedown
and Gentry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Gentry.
Syah fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gentry avoids it really well and circles away.
Syah looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syah dodges the punch combination from Gentry.

Gentry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Syah tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gentry is in Syah's guard.
Syah is wriggling around but Gentry manages to pass to half guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry is looking to take a break and control but Syah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Syah trying to control from the bottom.
Syah controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gentry is looking to advance position but Syah won't allow it.
Gentry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Syah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gentry stands up and beckons Syah to join him on the feet.

Gentry manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Syah on his heels. He'll look to pass Syah's guard now, I'm sure.

Syah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gentry up against the cage.
Gentry jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Syah walks away with a smile on his face. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gentry keeps the fight on the outside.

Syah rushes Gentry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gentry is trying to pull guard but Syah has him pressed against the cage.
Gentry keeps control of Syah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syah is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Syah drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gentry lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Gentry 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.

Gentry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gentry throws an elbow but Syah slips to the side and avoids it well.

Gentry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Syah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syah might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gentry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gentry stands up and beckons Syah to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gentry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Syah sprawls and moves away.
Syah stuffs the takedown attempt from Gentry. Gentry gets slowly back to his feet.
Syah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gentry shoots in but Syah avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Syah with the counter takedown but Gentry avoids it easily.
Gentry shoots in looking for a takedown. Syah tries to sprawl out of it but Gentry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Syah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gentry defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaco Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syah lands with a nice combination. Gentry backs away looking to recover.
Jaco Gentry is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Syah is defended easily by Gentry.
Syah leaves Gentry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Gentry instigates a clinch.
Gentry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Syah after a bit of a struggle.
Syah throws an elbow but it misses.
Syah has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gentry after a bit of a struggle.
Gentry is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry tries for a takedown but Syah manages to get underhooks.

Gentry manages to break the clinch.
Syah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gentry defends well and Syah ends up having to push Gentry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Gentry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Syah fails with the takedown

and Gentry counters by moving into the clinch.
Syah is breathing heavily.
Gentry jumps guard but Syah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gentry keeps control of Syah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Syah breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Gentry as he checks the leg kick.
Gentry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Syah throws a lazy head kick

and Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gentry is defending well.
Syah is trying to break the clinch but Gentry is controlling him.
Gentry tries to pull guard but Syah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Syah fails to pull guard.

Gentry manages to break the clinch.
Gentry lands with a good body shot.

Gentry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Syah wants to get back to his feet but Gentry passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gentry wants to take a breather but Syah is having none of it.
Syah wants to improve his position but Gentry is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Gentry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gentry shoots in looking for a takedown. Syah tries to sprawl out of it but Gentry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Syah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gentry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Syah as Gentry shoots in.

Syah closes the distance and clinches.

Syah successfully pulls guard.

Syah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syah keeping moving, preventing Gentry from controlling successfully.
Syah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Gentry stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry tries for a takedown but Syah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaco Gentry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Syah makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Syah shoots for a takedown but Gentry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Gentry tries to sprawl but Syah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry wants to improve his position but Syah is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gentry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry pulls Syah in to control the position.

Gentry has an active guard here but Syah has managed to pass into half guard.
Gentry trying to control here.
Gentry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Syah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Syah working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gentry's thigh. Gentry counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry has a closed guard, preventing Syah from standing up.
Syah preventing the sweep.
Syah prevents Gentry from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Syah preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Syah shoots in but Gentry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gentry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Syah dives in for a single leg takedown but Gentry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gentry darts in looking for a takedown but Syah gets double underhooks and turns Gentry into the cage.
Gentry looks for a takedown but Syah sprawls well.
Gentry shoots for a double leg takedown but Syah sprawls well. He's pushed Gentry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Syah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gentry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gentry closes the distance and clinches up with Syah, looking for a takedown. Gentry pushes Syah against the cage but Syah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaco Gentry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Syah has closed the distance and engaged Gentry in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Syah tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gentry just stands there and leans against the cage.

Syah breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radza Syah comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gentry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jaco Gentry!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Radza Syah!

Jaco Gentry wins by split decision!