QFC Tournament 860 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Tonu (ranked 5688 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Solo (ranked 5646 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.

Tonu
vs
Solo

182 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Tonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Solo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tonu throws an overhand right that lands on Solo's shoulder, as Solo tries to avoid the shot.
Tonu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Tonu looks to land a right hand but Solo moved out of range.
Tonu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo slips under a jab.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonu throws a big shot that misses.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Solo counters by moving into the clinch.

Solo manages to break the clinch.
Tonu swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Solo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Tonu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tonu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Tonu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
A big right from Tonu misses.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonu.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Solo defending well as Tonu loads up on a big left hand.
Tonu throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonu. Solo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tonu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonu throws a chopping leg kick but Solo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tonu misses with a hook.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Solo ducks under a wild hook from Tonu.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu looks to land a right hand but Solo moved out of range.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Solo staying out of range there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu tries to land a front kick but Solo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tonu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solo.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu misses with a straight left.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Solo.
Derek Solo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Solo wants to counter with a clinch but Tonu pushes him away.
Edward Tonu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Solo dodges the punch combination from Tonu.
Tonu throws a hook but Solo avoids it easily.
Tonu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solo.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Tonu throws a shot from downtown. Solo moves away and avoids it.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tonu misses.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Tonu misses.
Solo defending well as Tonu loads up on a big left hand.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tonu loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Tonu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonu.
Tonu misses with a right hand

and Solo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Solo.

Solo manages to break the clinch.
Tonu is looking to score with low kicks.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
A jab from Tonu misses.

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.
Tonu throws a big shot that misses.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu wants to slow Solo down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Solo slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Tonu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Solo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Tonu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Tonu fails to land with a series of punches.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solo avoids the body shot from Tonu.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonu misses the target.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonu swings widly with a right hand

and Solo moves into the clinch.

Tonu breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonu misses with an uppercut.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonu.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Solo slips a jab and a cross from Tonu.
A jab from Tonu misses.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Tonu throws an overhand right that lands on Solo's shoulder, as Solo tries to avoid the shot.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.
Tonu misses with a straight right.
Tonu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Solo slips under a jab.
Tonu sets himself, and Solo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tonu avoids it this time.
Tonu misses with an uppercut. Solo saw that one coming.
Tonu takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses.
Tonu swinging wildly here.
Solo tries to counter with a clinch but Tonu shakes him off and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solo staying out of range there.
Solo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonu looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Solo wants to counter the offense by Tonu and move into the clinch position.
Tonu throws the kick towards the body but Solo avoids it.
Edward Tonu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Solo slips a jab from Tonu.
Tonu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonu.
Solo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonu missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Solo can do to turn this around?
Solo defending well as Tonu loads up on a big left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tonu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tonu.
Derek Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonu throws a left and a right that both miss

and Solo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Tonu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tonu, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Edward Tonu!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Edward Tonu!

Edward Tonu wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vjetrojeb Jebivjetar (ranked 5784 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Dropout (ranked 5799 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.

Jebivjetar
vs
Dropout

200 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vjetrojeb Jebivjetar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourney Dropout!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jebivjetar misses with a takedown attempt - Dropout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dropout looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jebivjetar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jebivjetar tries to get out of the position.
Dropout trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jebivjetar trying to keep a closed guard but Dropout is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dropout landing with the ground and pound.
Jebivjetar controls Dropout momentarily but Dropout frees himself.
Dropout stands up out of Jebivjetar's guard for a moment - Jebivjetar manages to land a nice upkick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebivjetar wants to get back to his feet but Dropout is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jebivjetar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jebivjetar, not yet.
Dropout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jebivjetar is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dropout trying to control the position from guard on top but Jebivjetar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dropout slips nicely into half guard.
Dropout is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dropout is looking to advance position but Jebivjetar won't allow it.

Dropout is looking for a kimura but Jebivjetar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dropout to get the leverage.
Jebivjetar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dropout showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dropout stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jebivjetar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jebivjetar 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.
Dropout controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jebivjetar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dropout throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jebivjetar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dropout is in Jebivjetar's guard.
Dropout is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Dropout has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dropout's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jebivjetar punching from the bottom - just letting Dropout know he's still in a fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dropout works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Dropout is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jebivjetar trying to control but Dropout postures up.
Jebivjetar is breathing heavily.

Dropout is working for a submission of some sort.
Dropout trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Dropout dominated that 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.

Dropout fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jebivjetar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dropout is fending him off so far but Jebivjetar persists. Nope, Dropout circles away and we're back to standing.
Dropout looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Dropout throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jebivjetar was covering up waiting for the punch and Dropout finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dropout won't allow Jebivjetar to sweep him here.
Dropout is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jebivjetar controls Dropout momentarily but Dropout frees himself.
Dropout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dropout wants to control from the top but Jebivjetar keeps moving.
Dropout showing good wrestling skills to control 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.
Jebivjetar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dropout pushing down on Jebivjetar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dropout not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dropout is pressing down on Jebivjetar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jebivjetar is holding on for now.
Jebivjetar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dropout keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Dropout seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jebivjetar is concentrating on defense, preventing Dropout from advancing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dropout content to control rather than advance.

Dropout 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.
Dropout wants to control but Jebivjetar is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jebivjetar wants to control but Dropout is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jebivjetar is looking for a sweep. Dropout is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dropout is taking a breather. Jebivjetar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jebivjetar fails with a takedown attempt.

Dropout darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jebivjetar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Dropout is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dropout scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dropout controlling the pace.
Dropout tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jebivjetar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Dropout is looking for a kimura but Jebivjetar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dropout to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tourney Dropout 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jebivjetar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dropout as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dropout. No joy for Jebivjetar on that attempt.
Vjetrojeb Jebivjetar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jebivjetar looks for a takedown but Dropout sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vjetrojeb Jebivjetar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dropout closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Dropout is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dropout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebivjetar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dropout keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dropout tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jebivjetar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dropout is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jebivjetar tries to roll over but Dropout keeps him under control.

Dropout is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jebivjetar defends it well.
Jebivjetar is looking to improve his position.
Dropout passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jebivjetar!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dropout looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Dropout controlling his opponent.

Dropout goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jebivjetar is on top in guard.
Jebivjetar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dropout trying to keep a closed guard but Jebivjetar is proving a slippery customer.
Dropout has Jebivjetar pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dropout avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dropout trying to keep a closed guard but Jebivjetar is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jebivjetar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dropout controls Jebivjetar momentarily but Jebivjetar frees himself.
Jebivjetar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jebivjetar wants to control from the top but Dropout keeps moving.

Dropout is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jebivjetar is aware though and is defending well.
Dropout looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jebivjetar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dropout's head.
Jebivjetar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jebivjetar with a nice head shot there.
Jebivjetar scoring with some ground and pound.
Dropout working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jebivjetar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dropout is looking for a triangle but Jebivjetar pushes his legs off easily.
Jebivjetar postures up and lands a big shot to Dropout's brow.
Dropout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jebivjetar is one step ahead there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dropout is trying to keep Jebivjetar in close.
Jebivjetar lands a couple of elbows.
Dropout has Jebivjetar pulled in close to control his posture.
Jebivjetar pushing down on Dropout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jebivjetar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dropout on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jebivjetar is trying to control. Dropout wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vjetrojeb Jebivjetar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Dropout looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jebivjetar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dropout defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tourney Dropout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dropout 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Tourney Dropout!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Tourney Dropout!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Tourney Dropout!

Tourney Dropout wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Wariat (ranked 5669 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Nos (ranked 5684 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.

Wariat
vs
Nos

180 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wariat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Nos!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wariat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Wariat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Wariat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wariat throws a hook but Nos blocks it.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos moves out of range as Wariat strikes.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat throws a combination that misses

and Nos moves into the clinch.

Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
John Wariat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nos staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wariat throws a predictable looking body shot

and Nos moves into the clinch.
Nos blocks the elbow strike.

Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Nos.
Nos tries to counter with a clinch but Wariat shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wariat misses with a double jab

and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nos.

Wariat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wariat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wariat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nos moves out of range of the strikes.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nos.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wariat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
A punch combination from Wariat misses.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wariat can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wariat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wariat takes a swing at Nos's ribcage but misses.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wariat.
That kick from Wariat tenderised Nos's leg. Nos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Wariat misses.
Nice body kick there by Wariat.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Nos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wariat throws a leg kick but Nos moved away.
Nos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat is breathing heavily.
Nos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wariat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wariat throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wariat misses with a double jab

and Nos moves into the clinch.
Wariat is looking to control Nos's arms but Nos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wariat has his back to the cage.

Wariat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nos moves out of range as Wariat strikes.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat misses with a wild combination.
Wariat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Nos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nos breaks the clinch.
Wariat tries to land a leg kick but Nos saw it coming and moves away.
Wariat misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Wariat misses its intended target.
Wariat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nos staying out of range there.
Nos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wariat.
A low kick from Wariat misses

and Nos moves into the clinch.

Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wariat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wariat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wariat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wariat tries to bum rush Nos with a series of wild strikes but Nos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wariat is looking to land body kicks.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wariat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wariat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nos is out of range.
Wariat throws out a loose jab but Nos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wariat throws an off balance right hand

and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nos.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Nos breaks from the clinch.
John Wariat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nos ducks under a wild hook from Wariat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nos checks the leg kick.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat feints and then cracks Nos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nos down.
Wariat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nos.

Nos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Nos.
Nos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Wariat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nos checks it well.
Wariat throws a series of punches but Nos avoids them all with ease.
Wariat throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Wariat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wariat throws a jab when Nos was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wariat throws a body punch but Nos moves out of range.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos blocks a leg kick.
Wariat misses with a hook. Nos ducked under it nicely.
Wariat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nos manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wariat misses with a hook. Nos ducked under it nicely.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos moves away from the strike by Wariat.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat misses with a wild body shot.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos slips a jab and a cross from Wariat.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Wariat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nos can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wariat misses with a wild combination.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat tries to land a leg kick but Nos saw it coming and moves away.
Wariat misses with a series of wild punches.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat throws the left hand but Nos avoids the punch easily.
John Wariat is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wariat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Wariat throws a leg kick but Nos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wariat throws a big shot that misses.
Wariat throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Wariat misses.
Nos tries to counter with a clinch but Wariat shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wariat misses the target.
Wariat throws a leg kick but Nos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
A low kick from Wariat misses

and Nos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wariat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wariat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Wariat looks to score with a jab to the body but Nos is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wariat is looking to chop away at Nos's legs.
Wariat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nos moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Wariat dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nos moves out of range of the leg kick from Wariat.
Wariat misses with a looping right.
Wariat misses with a hook

and Nos counters by clinching up.

Wariat manages to break the clinch.
Wariat cracks the inside of Nos's front leg.
Nos walks into a left hand.
Wariat throws a series of punches but Nos avoids them all with ease.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Nos defending well as Wariat loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wariat loads up on a big right hand but Nos slips the punch.
Nos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wariat throws a right hand that Nos ducks under and follows up with a left that Nos also avoids with ease.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wariat takes a swing at Nos's ribcage but misses.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Wariat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wariat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wariat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wariat.
Wariat looks to land a right hand but Nos moved out of range.
Wariat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Nos ducks under a wild hook from Wariat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wariat misses the shot to the body.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Wariat misses its intended target.
Wariat misses with a combination

and Nos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nos moves out of range of the body kick.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Nos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wariat misses the shot to the body.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nos is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wariat throws a body punch but Nos moves out of range.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nos moves away from the strike by Wariat.
A low kick from Wariat misses

and Nos counters by moving into the clinch.

Nos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wariat loads up on a big right hand but Nos slips the punch.
Wariat falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nos holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tim Nos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Nos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wariat misses the shot to the body.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.
Nos checks the leg kick.
Nos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wariat just misses with a punch to the body.
Wariat loads up on a big right hand but Nos slips the punch.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Nos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nos wants to counter the offense by Wariat and move into the clinch position.
Wariat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nos is able to avoid easily.
Nos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wariat.
Nos checks a leg kick.
Nos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wariat misses with a hook

and Nos moves into the clinch.

Nos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wariat throws a low kick but Nos avoids it.
Nos wants to counter with a clinch but Wariat pushes him away.
Tim Nos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Wariat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wariat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wariat sets himself, and Nos steps forward looking for the clinch! Wariat avoids it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Wariat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wariat, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John Wariat!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for John Wariat!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for John Wariat!

John Wariat wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kile Jr Ii (ranked 5786 p4p, 522 weight class) and Andrew Finger (ranked 5612 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.

Jr Ii
vs
Finger

175 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kile Jr Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Finger!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jr Ii takes a swing at Finger's ribcage but misses.
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Jr Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Finger is just out of range.
Jr Ii misses with a wild combination.

Jr Ii has closed the distance and engaged Finger in a clinch.
Finger is trying to break the clinch but Jr Ii is controlling him.
Jr Ii slows down the pace here.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Ii lands a right hand.
Jr Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jr Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger tries to stall but Jr Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Finger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jr Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jr Ii on the inside.
Finger tries to work over Jr Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jr Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jr Ii prevents Finger from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Finger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jr Ii lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to stall but Jr Ii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jr Ii lands a body punch.
Finger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jr Ii is stalling here.
Jr Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jr Ii as Finger tries to tie him up.
Finger being controlled against the cage.
Jr Ii stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jr Ii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Jr Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jr Ii has Finger pressed against the cage, preventing Finger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jr Ii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Finger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jr Ii's elbow.
Jr Ii effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Jr Ii.
Finger tries to work over Jr Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finger is trying to break free.
A short left from Jr Ii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Jr Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finger tries to break free but Jr Ii pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jr Ii.
A hook to the body from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jr Ii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finger.
Jr Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finger or not.
Jr Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fingers head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Jr Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kile Jr Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jr Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Finger lands a nice looking body shot.
Jr Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Finger is just out of range.
Jr Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jr Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finger lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Jr Ii blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Finger. Those never looked like landing.
Finger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jr Ii checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr Ii swings for the body but Finger moves out of range.
Finger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Finger throws a leg kick but Jr Ii moved away.
Finger tries to land a leg kick but Jr Ii saw it coming and moves away.
Jr Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finger was well out of range. Poor timing from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jr Ii misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finger misses with a wild combination.
Finger throws a leg kick

and Jr Ii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jr Ii is struggling to control the position.
Finger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finger struggles to land a body shot inside as Jr Ii controls his hands.
Finger takes a shot to the head.
Finger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Finger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short body shot lands from Jr Ii as the two fighters clinch.
Finger has had enough of the clinch but Jr Ii keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finger tries to throw a body punch but Jr Ii avoids it by throwing Finger back against the cage.
Jr Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finger's efforts to push away.
Finger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jr Ii.
Finger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jr Ii's elbow.
Jr Ii presses Finger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Finger missing with knees to the body.
Jr Ii scores with a shot to the side of Finger's head.
Jr Ii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jr Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finger is trying to break free.
Jr Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr Ii scores with a shot to the side of Finger's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Jr Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jr Ii.
Jr Ii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finger's efforts to push away.
Jr Ii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jr Ii is pushing Finger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kile Jr Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jr Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Finger is rocked!
The referee calls for Jr Ii to work.
Finger is still on wobbly legs! Can Jr Ii finish him?
Finger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Finger is trying to maintain a safe position but Jr Ii gets an underhook and turns Finger into the cage.
Finger wants to get back to striking at distance but Jr Ii won't allow it.
Jr Ii lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Jr Ii.
Jr Ii dips a shoulder and cracks Finger with a mighty uppercut! Finger falls back against the cage and Jr Ii unloads with a barrage of strikes! Finger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jr Ii screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kile Jr Ii!