QFC Tournament 712 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Siddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Siddle
vs
Gracie

168 cm
25
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Siddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siddle fails to land the takedown.

Gracie forces Siddle back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddle's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Siddle.
Siddle taking a breather.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siddle avoiding damage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie pushes Siddle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddle taking a breather.
A short left from Gracie.
Siddle blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Siddle has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Siddle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Siddle working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Siddle's head to control him but Siddle postures up.
Gracie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siddle defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Siddle prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Siddle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddle wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siddle is on top in guard.

Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Siddle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddle is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Siddle is proving a slippery customer.
Siddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four 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.
Siddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Siddle stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddle shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Siddle keeps the fight on the outside.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Siddle.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siddle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gracie clinches up with Siddle and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Siddle looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siddle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siddle.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Siddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siddle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siddle looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Siddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie presses Siddle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Siddle avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddle's elbow.
Siddle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gracie gets a clinch.
Siddle tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.

Siddle has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Siddle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Bryan Siddle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Siddle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Siddle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is fighting to break Siddle's control of his arms but Siddle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Siddle has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pushing down on Siddle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siddle is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siddle is looking to improve his position.
Siddle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Siddle is looking to improve his position.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siddle is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is keen to just control but Siddle is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Siddle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Gracie tries to get set, Siddle tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.

Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Siddle controls the action.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie avoiding damage as Siddle throws knees to the body.
Siddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siddle misses with a knee strike.

Siddle has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siddle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Siddle dives into Gracie's guard.
Siddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddle postures up.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Siddle isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie has his foot on Siddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Siddle won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Siddle trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie has his foot on Siddle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siddle works his way back into a safe position though.
Siddle content to stall in guard here.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Bryan Siddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Siddle is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Siddle trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Siddle pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Siddle manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Siddle from improving his position.
Siddle moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Siddle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siddle is on top in guard.

Siddle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Siddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Siddle trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siddle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Royce Gracie.
Well Gracie 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Royce Gracie!

Royce Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dun Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Pennino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulie Pennino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kirk
vs
Pennino

173 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dun Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulie Pennino!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennino wants to clinch.
A left lands for Pennino.
Pennino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Pennino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirk!
You can see the frustration on Kirk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kirk is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennino lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pennino is looking to take a break and control but Kirk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pennino controls the position.
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.
Pennino postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kirk is looking to reverse the position.
Pennino throws an elbow but Kirk slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kirk is looking to reverse the position.
Kirk wants to control but Pennino postures up.
Kirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kirk is holding on to half guard well.

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.
Pennino drops an elbow to the side of Kirk's head.
Pennino is trying to control. Kirk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirk is looking to improve his position.
Kirk trying to hold on to Pennino's head to control him but Pennino postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kirk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk 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.
Pennino stands and throws Kirk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pennino working the ground and pound.
Pennino cracks Kirk with a big right hand but Kirk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kirk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pennino connects with a decent elbow.
Kirk holds on to Pennino's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kirk is trying to control Pennino's posture but Pennino avoids it.
Pennino has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pennino scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennino cracks Kirk with a big right hand but Kirk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kirk struggling a bit here.
Kirk prevents Pennino from improving position.
Pennino fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pennino is working Kirk over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pennino working away.
Kirk tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pennino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pennino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pennino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kirk is keeping the position for now.
Pennino is working Kirk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pennino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennino is thwarting Kirk's attempts to control the position.
Pennino wants to control but Kirk is keeping him busy.
Pennino thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kirk's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pennino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pennino.
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. Pennino connects with a nice short shot to Kirk's temple.
Kirk wants to improve his position but Pennino is controlling well.
Kirk trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pennino avoids the attempt from Kirk to control.
Pennino connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is looking to improve his position but Pennino isn't that keen on the idea.
Kirk tries to lock up and control but Pennino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pennino controlling from the full mount.
Kirk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pennino landing shots from mount.
Pennino lands a heavy elbow.
Kirk tries to hold on but Pennino pushes him away.
Kirk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pennino is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennino landing punches.
Pennino lands a nice shot to the head.
Pennino looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Pennino landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kirk holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Pennino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kirk blocking the ground and pound.
Pennino lands a big shot there that rocks Kirk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pennino avoids the attempt from Kirk to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennino putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pennino wants to control the pace but Kirk is squirming around nicely.
Kirk is bucking up trying to escape but Pennino cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pennino working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kirk tries to hold on but Pennino postures up.
Kirk is trying to escape the mount.
Pennino putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Pennino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pennino drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Pennino keeps moving and retains side control.
Pennino working the ground and pound.
Pennino is putting a hurting on Kirk here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pennino scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kirk stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kirk manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pennino is working away from the top position though.
Kirk is concentrating on defense, preventing Pennino from advancing position.
Kirk is trying to maintain the position but Pennino is very close to passing his half guard.
Pennino prevents Kirk from improving his position.
Kirk wants to control but Pennino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pennino sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kirk defending well though.
Paulie Pennino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pennino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulie Pennino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Pennino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
Kirk trying to hold on to Pennino's head to control him but Pennino postures up.
Pennino looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pennino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pennino slips a nice elbow through Kirk's hands, connecting with Kirk's forehead.
Pennino sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pennino passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pennino. What's that going to do exactly?
Pennino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kirk is desperately trying to improve his position but Pennino has a good base and remains in mount.
Pennino controlling his opponent.
Pennino trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pennino lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kirk hang on?
Kirk working to try and regain half guard.
Pennino trying to control but Kirk is having none of it.
Pennino working the ground and pound effectively.
Dun Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pennino tries to control but Kirk wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Pennino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pennino 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Paulie Pennino!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Paulie Pennino!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Paulie Pennino!

Paulie Pennino wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Magemedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gracie
vs
Magemedov

178 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Magemedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Magemedov backwards.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magemedov can't get the takedown.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magemedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Magemedov.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magemedov blocking some punches.
Magemedov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie cracks Magemedov with a nice body shot.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Magemedov avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie tries a body shot but Magemedov blocks it.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magemedov's elbow.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Magemedov.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magemedov backwards.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Magemedov.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Magemedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magemedov.
Magemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magemedov blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Magemedov avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Magemedov tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magemedov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magemedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.
Gracie tries to work over Magemedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Magemedov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Magemedov avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Magemedov uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magemedov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magemedov backwards.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Magemedov avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.

Magemedov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to stand.
Magemedov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Magemedov is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie works on Magemedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Magemedov.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magemedov is looking for a takedown.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie tries to work over Magemedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magemedov is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magemedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Magemedov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magemedov's elbow.
Magemedov is breathing heavily.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Magemedov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Royce Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magemedov can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Magemedov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie pushes Magemedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Magemedov avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Magemedov prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie is leaning against Magemedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Gracie.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magemedov.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Magemedov.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.
Magemedov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magemedov's elbow.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magemedov.
Magemedov prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Magemedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie tries a body shot but Magemedov blocks it.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magemedov takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tries to work over Magemedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magemedov prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie digs a right hand into Magemedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magemedov's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gracie has Magemedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magemedov tries for a takedown but Gracie manages to get underhooks.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magemedov wants a takedown.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Magemedov.
Gracie misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Magemedov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Royce Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Magemedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magemedov prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie tries a body shot but Magemedov blocks it.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magemedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magemedov has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Magemedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magemedov.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries a body shot but Magemedov blocks it.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magemedov's elbow.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Magemedov.
Magemedov takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Magemedov looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Magemedov controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magemedov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie pushes Magemedov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie is leaning against Magemedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to work over Magemedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Magemedov controls his hands.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magemedov or not.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magemedov takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mark Magemedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Royce Gracie!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Royce Gracie!

Royce Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remo Bryan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Khabib Nurmagomedov
vs
Bryan

179 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remo Bryan !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.

Nurmagomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nurmagomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Bryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.

Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Bryan tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Bryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand and escape but Bryan is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
Nurmagomedov wants to get back to his feet but Bryan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryan wants to control from the top but Nurmagomedov keeps moving.
Bryan being controlled here momentarily.
Nurmagomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bryan looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov controlling Bryan 's posture.

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

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.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Bryan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Bryan clinches.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Nurmagomedov won't allow it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo Bryan .

Bryan jumps into guard, dragging Nurmagomedov to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bryan trying to pass the guard but Nurmagomedov defending well.

Bryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Bryan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nurmagomedov avoid being mounted?

Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bryan is looking for a kimura here.

Nurmagomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Bryan .

That's four 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.
Bryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryan wants to control the pace but Nurmagomedov is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bryan has control of Nurmagomedov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nurmagomedov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Bryan has isolated one of Nurmagomedov's arms. Nurmagomedov looking to fight him off but Bryan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remo Bryan !