QFC Tournament 712 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (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.

Ronaldo
vs
Gracie

187 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronaldo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronaldo.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the head.
Gracie digs a right hand into Ronaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ronaldo's gas tank.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ronaldo's efforts to push away.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ronaldo.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Gracie is leaning against Ronaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Ronaldo taking a breather.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie presses Ronaldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ronaldo is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Ronaldo looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Good body shot from Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ronaldo tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ronaldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the head.
Gracie pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Ronaldo's head.
Gracie managing to block the knees to the body from Ronaldo.
Gracie tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie lands a body shot.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ronaldo.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Ronaldo avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Gracie is working Ronaldo over against the cage.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie presses Ronaldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Gracie is working Ronaldo over against the cage.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie 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.

Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Gracie works on Ronaldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Royce Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Ronaldo's ribcage. Ronaldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ronaldos head.

Ronaldo is rocked!
Gracie presses Ronaldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Ronaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie throws a big uppercut that drops Ronaldo! More strikes from Gracie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ronaldo lies dazed against the cage as Gracie celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rod Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Siddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rod Green has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Green
vs
Siddle

175 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rod Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Siddle!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siddle stuffs the takedown.
Green scores with a push kick.
Siddle dodges the punch combination from Green.

Siddle dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Siddle from controlling successfully.
Siddle working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddle postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Green is trying to keep Siddle in close.
Siddle with a nice head shot there.
Green knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Siddle on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddle passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Green sneaks back into half guard.
Siddle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Siddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siddle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siddle wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
Siddle slips a nice elbow through Green's hands, connecting with Green's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green punching from the bottom.
Siddle wants to free his trapped foot but Green is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siddle trying to control from Green's half guard. Green has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Green is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddle is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siddle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddle landing with the ground and pound.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siddle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Siddle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Siddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddle distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Siddle landing with the ground and pound.
Siddle lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green wants to stand and escape but Siddle is having none of it.
Green controlling Siddle's posture.
Siddle lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Green looking for a guillotine here but Siddle defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Siddle but Siddle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Green tries a low kick but Siddle avoids it.
Green tries to clinch but Siddle is having none of it.
Green lands a nice hook to Siddle's body. Siddle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Siddle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Green can pounce on him.
Siddle misses with a straight left.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Siddle defends well and Green ends up having to push Siddle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green thuds a left hand into Siddle's body.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Siddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rod Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Siddle drives through with a takedown into Green's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siddle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green looking to control.
Siddle looking to pass the guard.

Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryan Siddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siddle working some strikes from top position.
Siddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddle working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddle wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green has momentary wrist control but Siddle slips an elbow through the middle.
Green trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Siddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Siddle working some strikes from top position.
Siddle stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Siddle landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddle trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Siddle landing with the ground and pound.
Green is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Siddle dives into side control.
Siddle working the head and body with strikes.
Siddle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Siddle working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Siddle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Green takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Green taking a bit of punishment here - Siddle scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddle working the ground and pound.
Siddle landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Siddle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Siddle misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Siddle as Green shoots in.
Green looks for a takedown but Siddle sprawls well.

Siddle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Siddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siddle postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
Siddle with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddle stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siddle wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Siddle works over Green with some ground and pound from guard.
Green has momentary wrist control but Siddle slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Siddle connects with a couple of short punches.
Green is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Siddle is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Siddle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Green swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryan Siddle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddle landing some decent shots from guard.
Siddle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Siddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Siddle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siddle trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Green wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Siddle manages to pass to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Siddle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green wants to improve his position but Siddle is controlling well.
Siddle working over Green with some ground and pound. Green looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Green is trying to control but Siddle passes into side control!
Siddle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddle trying to control the position but Green is working away.
Green is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siddle is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Green is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Siddle prevents Green from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddle controlling the position easily from mount.
Siddle working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Siddle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Siddle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bryan Siddle!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bryan Siddle!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bryan Siddle!

Bryan Siddle wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Pennino (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.

Blood
vs
Pennino

179 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Fatty's Cothing & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Pennino!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennino throws a push kick but Blood slaps the foot to one side.

Pennino is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blood's half guard.
Blood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pennino scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pennino working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Blood's thigh. Blood counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pennino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pennino makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pennino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Pennino manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennino wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.

Blood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blood keeping full guard, as Pennino tries to pass.
Blood looking to control.
Pennino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pennino 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.
Pennino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Pennino stays in close to Blood's body and controls the position.
Pennino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pennino throwing strikes but missing.
Pennino connects with a couple of short punches.
Pennino trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Blood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pennino.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Pennino has control of the leg.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pennino controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pennino takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennino misses with an uppercut. Blood saw that one coming.

Pennino scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pennino winds up and cracks Blood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pennino lands strikes from half guard.
Pennino working Blood over with strikes.
Pennino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pennino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pennino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Pennino 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.

Blood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blood fails to land with a series of punches.
Blood digs a good hook to Pennino's body.
Good exchange - Blood coming out on top.
Pennino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Pennino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Blood's guard.
Pennino lands a couple of elbows.
Pennino stands up over Blood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blood working a defensive guard but Pennino manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pennino looks up at the clock and then as Blood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pennino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pennino landing strikes.
Blood can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennino creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pennino landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pennino is chipping away with strikes.
Blood is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood is not content to let Pennino control the position.
Pennino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennino works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pennino is chipping away with strikes.
Pennino cracks Blood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blood tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pennino trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pennino looks up at the clock and then as Blood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pennino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Blood is rocked!
Pennino looks up at the clock and then as Blood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pennino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Blood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pennino looks up at the clock and then as Blood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pennino smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pennino cracks Blood with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Pennino immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Blood is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Pennino!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulie Pennino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gak Rhettie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dun Kirk (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.

Rhettie
vs
Kirk

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gak Rhettie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dun Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhettie looks to clinch

and Kirk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirk working the head and body with strikes.
Kirk slips a nice elbow through Rhettie's hands, connecting with Rhettie's forehead.
Kirk winds up and cracks Rhettie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirk throws a strike but Rhettie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kirk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhettie is keeping the position for now.
Rhettie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirk wants to pass the guard but Rhettie is keeping the position.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Rhettie keeps moving.
Kirk throwing strikes but missing.
Rhettie working a defensive guard but Kirk passes into half guard.
Kirk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhettie taking some punishment here, with Kirk in his half guard.
Rhettie moves into full guard.
Kirk connects with a couple of short punches.
Kirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhettie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirk with a nice head shot there.
Rhettie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirk is one step ahead there.
Kirk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhettie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk is pushing down on Rhettie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhettie is fighting to maintain full guard but Kirk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kirk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhettie is trying to stand back up but Kirk is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk slips a nice elbow through Rhettie's hands, connecting with Rhettie's forehead.
Still in half guard, Kirk seems content to control.
Kirk working Rhettie over with strikes.
Kirk working the head and body with strikes.
Rhettie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rhettie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk winds up and cracks Rhettie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Kirk connects with a nice short shot to Rhettie's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk drops an elbow to the side of Rhettie's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk lands with a punch from half guard.
Kirk working over Rhettie with some ground and pound. Rhettie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Rhettie is rocked!
Rhettie is refusing to be controlled, as Kirk sits in half guard.
Oh Rhettie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rhettie seems to have got his legs back now.
Rhettie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rhettie trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kirk lands a nice short elbow.
Kirk is thwarting Rhettie's attempts to control the position.
Rhettie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rhettie looking to control.
Kirk with a nice head shot there.
Rhettie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirk on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk passes Rhettie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rhettie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kirk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kirk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rhettie!
Kirk lands a heavy elbow.
Rhettie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kirk landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk with the ground and pound from mount.
Kirk breaks from Rhettie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rhettie is breathing heavily.
Kirk softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Rhettie is out cold! Kirk jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dun Kirk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bin Laden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If you're happy and you know it. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gracie
vs
Bin Laden

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Osama Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bin Laden, pushing him back against the cage.
Bin Laden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
Bin Laden stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie is working Bin Laden over against the cage.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie digs a right hand into Bin Laden's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bin Laden's gas tank.
Bin Laden looks winded!

Gracie lands a big right hand that sends Bin Laden to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Bin Laden!

Bin Laden is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gracie escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bin Laden is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?

Gracie forces Bin Laden back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Gracie dips a shoulder and cracks Bin Laden with a mighty uppercut! Bin Laden falls back against the cage and Gracie unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bin Laden is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gracie screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royce Gracie!
Osama Bin Laden was interviewed post fight and said 'Allahu Akbar'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franck Essieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Bryan (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.

Essieu
vs
Bryan

182 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franck Essieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remo Bryan !
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bryan moves into the clinch.

Essieu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Essieu to the mat. Essieu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bryan advances to half guard.
Bryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Essieu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bryan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Essieu won't allow Bryan to pass to mount.
Bryan content to control rather than advance.
Essieu manages to get to full guard.
Bryan wants to pass the guard but Essieu is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Essieu keeping moving, preventing Bryan from controlling successfully.
Bryan content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Bryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Essieu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryan won't allow Essieu to sweep him here.
Bryan 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.
Bryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

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.

Bryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Essieu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Essieu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bryan on the ground.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Essieu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Essieu is defending well.
Essieu stops Bryan from passing to mount.

Bryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bryan working away.
Bryan trying to control the action but Essieu is working from the bottom.
Essieu tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Essieu is trying to buck Bryan off.
Essieu prevents Bryan from moving into mount.
Bryan trying to control the action but Essieu is working from the bottom.
Essieu tries to improve position but can't.

Bryan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Essieu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bryan trying to control the position but Essieu is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Essieu is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remo Bryan 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.

No luck for Bryan with that takedown attempt.
Essieu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bryan , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Essieu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bryan defends well and Essieu ends up having to push Bryan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Bryan rushes Essieu and presses him up against the cage.

Bryan pulls guard effortlessly.

Essieu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Essieu trying to control but Bryan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Essieu is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryan trying to control but Essieu is working from the bottom.

Essieu looking for subs off his back but Bryan has passed one foot through into half guard.

Bryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Essieu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Bryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Essieu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bryan wants to free his trapped foot but Essieu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Essieu keeps working.
Bryan is pressing down on Essieu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Essieu is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Essieu!
Bryan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bryan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bryan forces the positional change into back control.

Bryan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Essieu is doing well to defend. Bryan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Essieu is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Remo Bryan !