QFC Tournament 772 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potsy Van Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Stone (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.

Van Poole
vs
Stone

199 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Potsy Van Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Stone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Poole content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Stone breaks from the clinch.
Van Poole tries to close the distance and clinch but Stone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Van Poole rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Stone decides to pull guard.
Stone wants to sweep here but Van Poole controlling him for the moment.
Van Poole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone trying to control the position here.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Poole trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Stone pulls Van Poole in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van Poole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stone on the ground.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stone wants to clinch.
Van Poole is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Stone closes the distance and clinches.

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.
Van Poole wants to take the fight to the mat but Stone manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Stone manages to break the clinch.

Stone scores with a takedown into Van Poole's guard.
Stone is stalling in the full guard.
Stone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stone is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone postures up.
Stone throwing strikes from guard but Van Poole blocks nicely.

Van Poole isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stone stacks Van Poole on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stone!
Van Poole trying to remain calm as Stone controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone tries to stand but Van Poole is controlling his head.

Stone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Poole is trying to get back to half guard.
Stone taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone working the ground and pound but Van Poole is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Stone 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.

Van Poole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stone pinned against the cage. Stone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Stone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Van Poole's half guard.
Van Poole pushes Stone off but Stone dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Poole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Van Poole's shoulder. That is not cool.
Van Poole wants to control but Stone postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Poole is looking for a sweep.
Stone 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.
Stone tries to stand but Van Poole is controlling his head.
Van Poole gets back to half guard.

Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stone stalling.

Stone is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Poole is trying to stand back up but Stone is controlling him
Van Poole trying to control from the bottom.
Stone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Poole wants to get back to full guard.
Van Poole trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Poole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stone.
Van Poole is in trouble now - Stone has advanced to mount!
Stone controlling from mount.
Van Poole tries to lock up and control but Stone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone fails to advance to Van Poole's back.
Stone controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone scoring with strikes but Van Poole is staying in there.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Poole?
Stone looking to control but Van Poole is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maurice Stone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone throwing strikes here but Van Poole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Van Poole is trying to escape the mount but Stone keeps good control and instead manages to take Van Poole's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone gets his hands free as Van Poole looks to control.
Van Poole covers up after that shot from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stone lands in his opponent's guard.
Stone is standing up over Van Poole. Van Poole looks to escape but Stone dives into side control.

Stone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Poole keeps working.
Van Poole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Poole!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Poole really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Van Poole is working hard here to advance position.
Van Poole blocking the ground and pound.
Stone unloads with some shots from mount but Van Poole bucks and avoids them well.
Stone thowing shots but they're missing.
Stone landing punches.
Van Poole is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone controlling from mount.
Van Poole blocking the ground and pound.

Stone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Poole is trying desperately to improve position.
Stone fails to move to back control.
Stone manages to capitalize on a mistake by Van Poole to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Poole won't enjoy being in this position. Stone looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Van Poole is tapping - it's over boys! Stone picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maurice Stone!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Walker (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.

Mura
vs
Walker

157 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Mura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Walker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker lands with a cross.
Walker blocks a jab.
Walker wants to clinch up but Mura keeps it at a distance.
Mura wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Mura looks to clinch
and Mura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker tries to clinch but Mura is having none of it.
Mura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker lands a nice hook to Mura's body. Mura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.

Mura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker is looking to get back to is feet but Mura passes into side control.
Walker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mura connects with a decent elbow.

Mura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Walker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mura but great work by Walker.
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.
Mura misses with a strike from the bottom.
Mura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Walker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mura regains full guard. Nicely done.

Walker lying in Mura's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Mura decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Walker taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Mura!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (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.

Ruccio
vs
Jones

179 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Ruccio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ruccio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruccio lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Ruccio moves away
and Ruccio counters with a right hand to the body.

Ruccio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruccio finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jones has his feet on Ruccio's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ruccio circles away.

Ruccio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Ruccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruccio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Jones is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruccio has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ruccio is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jones gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruccio winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to get back to is feet but Ruccio passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruccio cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Ruccio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ruccio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ruccio trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Ruccio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruccio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ruccio works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruccio trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruccio trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four 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.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruccio pinned against the cage. Ruccio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruccio as he jumps to the side.
John Ruccio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.

Ruccio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones wants to stand back up but Ruccio manages to pass into side control.
Jones trying his best to control but Ruccio has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Ruccio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Ruccio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Ruccio improves position.

Ruccio gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Ruccio is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ruccio is not content to let Jones control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruccio tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the action but Ruccio is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to advance to mount but Ruccio denies him.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruccio struggling a bit here.
Jones wants to control but Ruccio is keeping him busy.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruccio is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

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.
Ruccio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
John Ruccio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Jones tries for a kimura but Ruccio is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ruccio gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ruccio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones stops Ruccio from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Ruccio defending well.
Ruccio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ruccio looks like he's trying to stand up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ruccio rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Ruccio stalling in the clinch.
Ruccio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruccio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Ruccio won't allow it.
Jones 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.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Ruccio blocks it.

Ruccio jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Ruccio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ruccio looking to pass the guard.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones trying to control the position.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Ruccio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
A lazy body kick from Jones

and Ruccio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Jones bucks up and tries to throw Ruccio off but instead Ruccio has got his back!
Ruccio has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ruccio.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ruccio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones wants to improve his position but Ruccio is controlling well.
Ruccio wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.

That's two 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.
Jones is pressing down on Ruccio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruccio has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruccio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ruccio postures up.

Ruccio is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ruccio is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ruccio is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Heinz Kalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Williams (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.

Heinz Kalle
vs
Williams

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Heinz Kalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Williams!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Kalle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Heinz Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalle pinned against the cage. Kalle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karl Heinz Kalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries for a takedown but Kalle circles away easily
and Kalle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalle is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kalle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams works his way into full mount!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Kalle is in trouble!
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Williams stands up from mount. Strange move.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Kalle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kalle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Jonny Williams has been cut.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kalle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kalle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kalle lands a body shot.

Kalle breaks the clinch.
Kalle misses with a leg kick.

Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalle sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kalle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Kalle is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalle won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Kalle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams is keen to just control but Kalle is a slippery customer.
Kalle wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Kalle defending well.
Williams is trying to control. Kalle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalle trying to control here.
Kalle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.

That's four 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.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kalle is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams thows a huge punch but Kalle dodges it nicely.

Williams stands up from half guard.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams misses with a double jab

and Kalle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kalle.
Kalle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams tries to break free but Kalle pushes him back against the cage.
Kalle is struggling to control the position.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Kalle is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kalle instigates a clinch.

Kalle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalle shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Kalle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Kalle. Kalle gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kalle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kalle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Heinz Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Kalle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalle wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Kalle shows good takedown defense.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalle blocks a leg kick.
Kalle is looking for a counter combo.
Kalle blocks a head kick by Williams.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Kalle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams taking a breather.

Williams pulls guard.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalle manages to get himself to full guard.

Kalle trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Kalle can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the action but Kalle is working from the bottom.

Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kalle wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams scoring with strikes but Kalle is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalle is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Kalle wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Kalle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kalle's face.
Kalle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalle tries to get out of the position.

Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kalle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kalle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalle throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kalle fails to land the takedown.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a right hand that Kalle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalle also avoids with ease.

Kalle has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kalle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalle misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalle.

Kalle darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Kalle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kalle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kalle somewhat.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Kalle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Heinz Kalle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalle misses with a low kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kalle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Kalle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalle lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.

Kalle clinches.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalle.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Kalle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Kalle won't allow it.

Williams pulls guard effortlessly.

Williams is looking for a triangle but Kalle pushes his legs off easily.

Williams pushes Kalle off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalle circles away.
Kalle misses the shot to the body.

Kalle gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Kalle gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalle.
Kalle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kalle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalle walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalle rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Kalle stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kalle manages to pull guard.

Williams gets to his feet - Kalle follows without any prompting.
Kalle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalle misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Williams.
I've got Williams 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Jonny Williams!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Jonny Williams!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jonny Williams!

Jonny Williams wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qfc Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Rudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rudd has chosen Clap Your Hands - Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Winner
vs
Rudd

185 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rudd connects with an inside leg kick.
Rudd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rudd.
Winner leaves Rudd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rudd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winner.
Winner misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rudd. That's going to slow Winner down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rudd.
Winner throws a lazy right hand but Rudd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rudd shoots for a double leg takedown but Winner sprawls well. He's pushed Rudd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Winner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Winner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rudd backwards.
Rudd working hard to break the clinch.
Winner lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Winner.

Winner drops Rudd onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rudd is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Rudd is rocked!
Winner is muscling Rudd up against the cage and as Rudd bounces back off, Winner cracks him with a huge right hand! Rudd crumples to the mat - he's out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Qfc Winner!
Qfc Winner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nik Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Avens Jr (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.

Sheldon
vs
Avens Jr

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

157 cm
19
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nik Sheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Avens Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sheldon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sheldon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Avens Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Sheldon is proving a slippery customer.
Sheldon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avens Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sheldon stands up from Avens Jr's guard - Sheldon perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avens Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Sheldon has Avens Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avens Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sheldon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sheldon tries to circle away but Avens Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Avens Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Sheldon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sheldon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Avens Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sheldon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sheldon shoots for a takedown but Avens Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avens Jr blocks the body kick.
And Avens Jr responds with a good body kick, but Sheldon manages to step out the way in time.
Avens Jr tries to clinch up but Sheldon circles away and keeps his distance.
Sheldon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheldon dives in and grabs Avens Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avens Jr pushes down on Sheldon's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avens Jr fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Sheldon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avens Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sheldon circles away.

Sheldon has Avens Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheldon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avens Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avens Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Sheldon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sheldon goes for a double leg but Avens Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Avens Jr continues to drive forward.
Sheldon closes the distance and clinches up with Avens Jr, looking for a takedown. Sheldon pushes Avens Jr against the cage but Avens Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Avens Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avens Jr drops his hands momentarily and Sheldon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avens Jr is looking to clinch.
Sheldon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avens Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sheldon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Avens Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Sheldon tries to sprawl out of it but Avens Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sheldon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sheldon shoots for a takedown but Avens Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Sheldon.
Sheldon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Avens Jr defends well and Sheldon ends up having to push Avens Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sheldon is breathing heavily.
Sheldon scores with a nice right hand.
Avens Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheldon's waist but Sheldon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avens Jr off to one side.
Sheldon throws a counter high kick but Avens Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avens Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sheldon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheldon looks to land a combination but Avens Jr avoids it well.
Avens Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Sheldon closes the distance and pushes Avens Jr back into the cage.
Avens Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Sheldon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sheldon wants to take the fight to the mat but Avens Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Avens Jr has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Sheldon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Avens Jr uses from the top position.
Avens Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Sheldon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avens Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sheldon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avens Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Avens Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avens Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Sheldon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Sheldon closes the distance and clinches.

Avens Jr gets control of Sheldon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Avens Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Sheldon stands up from Avens Jr's guard - Sheldon perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avens Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Avens Jr 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.

Avens Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Avens Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avens Jr tries to move to mount but Sheldon blocks the move with his legs.
Avens Jr is breathing heavily.
Avens Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Avens Jr decides to stand back up.
Avens Jr is looking to clinch but Sheldon is avoiding it.
Sheldon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nik Sheldon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.
Sheldon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheldon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avens Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nik Sheldon is winning the standup battle so far.
Avens Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sheldon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avens Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Sheldon, which made it look bad.
Sheldon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avens Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Avens Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sheldon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avens Jr but Avens Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon dodges the punch combination from Avens Jr.
Sheldon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avens Jr is fending him off so far but Sheldon persists. Nope, Avens Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Avens Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Avens Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon misses with a takedown attempt - Avens Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sheldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Avens Jr.
Avens Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sheldon's waist but Sheldon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Avens Jr off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avens Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sheldon somewhat.
Avens Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avens Jr.
A head kick misses from Avens Jr.

Sheldon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avens Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Avens Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sheldon walks away with a smile on his face. Avens Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Sheldon as Avens Jr shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Avens Jr tries to keep at a distance but Sheldon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avens Jr has Sheldon pressed against the cage, preventing Sheldon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Avens Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sheldon pushes Avens Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sheldon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avens Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheldon can't break the clinch.

Sheldon pulls guard effortlessly.
Nik Sheldon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sheldon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Avens Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Avens Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nik Sheldon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheldon has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheldon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avens Jr's waist but Avens Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sheldon off to one side.
Sheldon misses with a head kick.
Avens Jr shoots in for a takedown but Sheldon shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avens Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Avens Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Sheldon leaves Avens Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nik Sheldon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Avens Jr.
Avens Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sheldon circles away quickly and effectively.
Sheldon tries to clinch there but Avens Jr circles away.
Sheldon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sheldon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sheldon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avens Jr as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avens Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.

Sheldon darts in and clinches Avens Jr up against the cage.
Sheldon tries to break free but Avens Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Sheldon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avens Jr smiles and moves away.
Sheldon is looking to clinch.
Avens Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Avens Jr throws a head kick but Sheldon moves out of range.
Avens Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Avens Jr shoots and misses

and Sheldon moves into the clinch.
Sheldon wants a takedown.
Avens Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sheldon gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Avens Jr drags the fight down to the ground.

Sheldon gets to his feet. Avens Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sheldon throws a sloppy head kick and Avens Jr moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Avens Jr misses.
Avens Jr avoids the head kick by Sheldon.
Avens Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheldon tries to avoid it but Avens Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheldon to the ground. Sheldon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Avens Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Sheldon. Sheldon gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sheldon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avens Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.

Sheldon closes the distance and pushes Avens Jr back into the cage.
Sheldon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avens Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sheldon swats away the attempt to clinch by Avens Jr.
Avens Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheldon was well out of range. Poor timing from Avens Jr.
Sheldon is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheldon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avens Jr wants to counter the offense by Sheldon and move into the clinch position.
Avens Jr misses with a few strikes there.
JJ Avens Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avens Jr misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nik Sheldon.
I think Sheldon 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Nik Sheldon!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Nik Sheldon!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Nik Sheldon!

Nik Sheldon wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Blowkarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Bursese (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.

Blowkarski
vs
Bursese

200 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Blowkarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Bursese!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blowkarski has his takedown stuffed
and Bursese counters with a one-two to the body.

Bursese has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blowkarski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bursese ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bursese no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blowkarski wants to control from the top but Bursese keeps moving.
Bursese pulls Blowkarski in to control the position.
Bursese wants to stand and escape but Blowkarski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blowkarski wants to stand but Bursese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blowkarski trying to control but Bursese is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bursese has his hands on Blowkarski's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blowkarski wants to control from the top but Bursese keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blowkarski tries a head kick but it misses.

Bursese moves into range and clinches up with Blowkarski.
Blowkarski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Blowkarski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bursese is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blowkarski to the mat. Blowkarski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bursese scoring with some ground and pound.
Bursese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bursese slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bursese advances to mount.

Blowkarski tries to improve his position but Bursese has taken his back! Bursese has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Blowkarski tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bursese pushes Blowkarski away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bursese!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil McKinnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Jr (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.

McKinnen
vs
Jr

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil McKinnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKinnen tries to bum rush Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKinnen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jr walks into a straight right hand from McKinnen.

Jr clinches up with McKinnen and pushes him back against the cage.
McKinnen tries a body shot but Jr blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKinnen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jr walks away with a smile on his face. McKinnen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKinnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen swings for the body but Jr moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jr! But no joy.
McKinnen tries to clinch up but Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
McKinnen lands with a shot to the body.
Jr throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKinnen feinted with a counter takedown.
McKinnen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jr throws a big counter head kick but McKinnen avoids it with no problem.

Jr rushes McKinnen and presses him up against the cage.
Jr 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.
Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jr avoiding damage.
McKinnen wants to break free but Jr has control.
Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jr keeps control of McKinnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Jr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McKinnen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jr scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Phil McKinnen has been cut.
Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zeus Jr.

Jr rushes McKinnen and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKinnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil McKinnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKinnen tries to circle away but Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to McKinnen's face.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jr has eaten all the pies!
Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jr landing knees to the head.

McKinnen is rocked!
Jr lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked McKinnen out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Zeus Jr!