QFC Tournament 953 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Visch (ranked 3023 p4p, 160 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 4721 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.

Visch
vs
Sparrow

189 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Visch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Visch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Visch!

Sparrow tries to sprawl but Visch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sparrow works his way to full guard. Good work.
Visch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sparrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Visch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparrow on the ground.
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!

Sparrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparrow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sparrow slips nicely into half guard.

Sparrow is looking for a kimura here.
Visch is looking to control Sparrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visch avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparrow lands a nice short elbow.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Visch's hands, connecting with Visch's forehead.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Visch's hands, connecting with Visch's forehead.
Sparrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Visch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Visch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Visch is rocked!
Visch is looking to sweep but instead, Sparrow has passed into half guard.
Oh Visch is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparrow is taking a breather. Visch 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.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sparrow maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Visch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sparrow has cracked it and Visch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sparrow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elton Crane (ranked 4620 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dung (ranked 4565 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.

Crane
vs
Dung

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elton Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Dung!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Jason Dung has been cut.
Dung fails with a takedown attempt.
Crane throws the kick towards the body but Dung avoids it.
Crane misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dung as he connects with a hook.

Dung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crane did well to prevent Dung getting side control.

Crane has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dung is on him like a limpet, forcing Crane back against the cage.
Dung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane is trying to break the clinch but Dung is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Crane's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dung jumps into guard, dragging Crane to the mat.
Crane tries to stand but Dung is controlling from the bottom.
Dung is controlling Crane's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dung's guard.
Dung has Crane pulled in close to control his posture.
Crane wants to get up but he can't break Dung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Crane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Elton Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dung tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Crane throwing a counter right hand but Dung manages to avoid it.
Crane misses with a few strikes there.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Dung's shoulder, as Dung tries to avoid the shot.
Dung feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Dung is rocked!
Crane throws an overhand right that has Dung reeling! Crane follows up with more punches and Dung is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elton Crane!
Elton Crane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Guy (ranked 4549 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Dee (ranked 4550 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.

Guy
vs
Dee

170 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tourney Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Dee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Dee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dee.
Dee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dee lands a jab to the nose.
Dee connects with a right hand. Guy shakes it off.
Guy misses with a hook
and Dee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Dee.
Dee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee scores with a shot to the body.

Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy misses with some punches.
Guy lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Dee tries to break free but Guy pushes him back against the cage.
Dee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dees head.
Dee is trying to push Guy away but Guy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Guy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee looking for a takedown.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guy misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee is trying to pull guard but Guy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tourney Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Dee.
Guy is pressed up against the cage. Dee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guy down to the mat. Guy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Guy drives through and clinches with Dee against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee fails to pull guard.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dees head.
Guy lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Dee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee is trying to pull guard but Guy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Guy gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Donnie Dee has been cut.
Guy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dee tries for a takedown but Guy manages to get underhooks.
Dee looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Guy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Good body shot from Guy.
A short right from Guy on the inside.

Dee is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Guy.
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can Guy finish him?
Dee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guy.
Dee seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy pushes Dee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Guy is unloading with more strikes now! Dee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Guy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuske Yurimeshi (ranked 4580 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sy Gideon (ranked 2994 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.

Yurimeshi
vs
Gideon

169 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuske Yurimeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sy Gideon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurimeshi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gideon but Gideon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yurimeshi shoots in looking for a takedown but Gideon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yurimeshi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice side step and Gideon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gideon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gideon throws the left hand but Yurimeshi avoids the punch easily.
Yurimeshi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuske Yurimeshi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurimeshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gideon circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gideon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yurimeshi's guard.

Yurimeshi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gideon should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Yurimeshi has tightened it up now! Gideon should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuske Yurimeshi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Granite Chin (ranked 4538 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiji Yang (ranked 4637 p4p, 0 weight class). Yang has chosen 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.

Chin
vs
Yang

183 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Granite Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiji Yang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yang misses with a head kick.
Chin steps in with a hook that catches Yang right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Yang looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Granite Chin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Reed (ranked 4712 p4p, 226 weight class) and Vann Marshall (ranked 4627 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Deal Wiv It. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Reed
vs
Marshall

172 cm
19
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrell Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vann Marshall!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall has his takedown stuffed
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marshall dives in for a single leg takedown but Reed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reed throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Tyrell Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vann Marshall.

Reed forces Marshall back against the cage and clinches.
Reed tries to break the clinch but Marshall is controlling the position.

Marshall breaks the clinch.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Marshall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed is trying to force a seperation but Marshall has the dominant position.
Marshall jumps guard but Reed stands there with Marshall around his waist. Marshall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marshall throws a knee to the head but misses.

Reed manages to break the clinch.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.
Reed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tyrell Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marshall moves into the clinch.
Reed misses with a knee strike.

Reed manages to break the clinch.
Marshall darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Marshall into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a one two combo.
Marshall is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marshall.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed tries to bum rush Marshall with a series of wild strikes but Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marshall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reed pulls Marshall in close to prevent any damage.

Marshall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marshall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall throws a big elbow that misses.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that!
Reed is squirming around, avoiding Marshall's attempts to control the action.
Marshall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reed wants to control but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marshall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marshall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Marshall's ribs.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marshall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marshall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marshall defends well and Reed ends up having to push Marshall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marshall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marshall off to one side.
Tyrell Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vann Marshall.
Marshall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marshall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.
Marshall checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.

Marshall takes the fight into the clinch.
Marshall tries to pull guard but Reed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Marshall breaks the clinch.
Marshall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with the combination.
Marshall fails to land the takedown.
Reed throws a right and a left that Marshall avoids nicely.
Reed tries to work over Marshall's front leg with a kick but Marshall checks it.
Marshall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
Marshall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Reed leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Marshall looks to move away, Reed throws a big counter combo but Marshall just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marshall backs up against the cage.
Reed leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Marshall. Marshall gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed throws a series of punches but Marshall avoids them all with ease.
Reed misses with the combination.
Marshall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Marshall moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marshall has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reed can't break the clinch.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshall won't allow it.
Reed tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Marshall pulls guard effortlessly.
Marshall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.

Reed keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrell Reed dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reed gets caught napping as Marshall dives in and scores a takedown. Reed manages to retain guard.

Marshall stands up from Reed's guard - Marshall perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Marshall moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
Marshall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marshall is defended easily by Reed.
Marshall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Marshall's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marshall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reed is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reed fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Marshall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Reed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall checks a leg kick.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.

Marshall feints and as Reed raises his hands in defense, Marshall changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall slips nicely into half guard.
Marshall is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marshall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
Vann Marshall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marshall is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marshall slows the pace down in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Marshall is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vann Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reed 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Tyrell Reed!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tyrell Reed!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tyrell Reed!

Tyrell Reed wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fiji Monster (ranked 4609 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilbur Soot (ranked 3002 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.

Monster
vs
Soot

177 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fiji Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilbur Soot!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soot feints and as Monster raises his hands in defense, Soot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Soot drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Soot seems to have locked his on tight now - Monster screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Soot, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wilbur Soot!
A victorious Wilbur Soot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Billings (ranked 4689 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mannie Wynnter (ranked 4610 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.

Billings
vs
Wynnter

175 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
23
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mannie Wynnter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wynnter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Billings somewhat.

Wynnter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wynnter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wynnter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wynnter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynnter tries to free his leg and advance position but Billings is retaining full guard.

Wynnter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billings tries to strike from the bottom.
Wynnter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings trying to keep a closed guard but Wynnter is proving a slippery customer.
Wynnter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Billings's guard.
Wynnter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billings wants to control but Wynnter is keeping busy.

Wynnter is looking for a kimura but Billings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wynnter to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings is trying to stand up here but Wynnter is controlling him well.

Wynnter is working for a submission of some sort.
Billings is trying to maintain the position but Wynnter is very close to passing his half guard.
Billings tries to get to full guard but Wynnter has control of the leg.
Billings trying to control from the bottom.

Billings is defending against the submission attempts here by Wynnter.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Wynnter seems to be working for a kimura but Billings defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings is trying to stand back up but Wynnter is controlling him
Billings is looking to control Wynnter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Billings avoid being mounted?

Wynnter 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.
Wynnter wants to pass to mount but Billings is defending the position.

Wynnter seems to be working for a kimura but Billings defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wynnter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billings is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Wynnter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Billings struggling a bit here.
Billings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Billings is defending against the submission attempts here by Wynnter.
Billings trying to control from the bottom.

Wynnter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wynnter.
Wynnter looks winded!
Billings tries to kick Wynnter off but Wynnter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Billings striking from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wynnter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billings defends it well.
Billings pushes Wynnter off looking to stand but Wynnter dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mannie Wynnter dominated that round.
That's time! Billings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wynnter gets a clinch.
Wynnter is trying to pull guard but Billings has him pressed against the cage.
Wynnter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Billings walks away with a smile on his face. Wynnter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Billings gets tackled into the cage by Wynnter. Wynnter maintains the clinch.

Wynnter pulls guard successfully.

Billings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mannie Wynnter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billings trying to control but Wynnter is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wynnter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Billings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings trying to control but Wynnter is working from the bottom.

Wynnter looking for a guillotine here but Billings defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Billings wants to get up but he can't break Wynnter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Billings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Billings works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Billings is trying to work for a kimura but Wynnter is defending well.
Wynnter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wynnter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billings pulls his head out easily.

Wynnter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billings pulls his head out easily.
Wynnter is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billings lands a nice short elbow.
Wynnter wants to get back to full guard.
Billings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wynnter actively working from the bottom here.
Wynnter taking some punishment here, with Billings in his half guard.
Wynnter is trying to get back to full guard.
Billings trying to control from half guard but Wynnter is working away.
Wynnter tries to get to full guard but Billings has control of the leg.
Wynnter is still trying to improve position.
Billings is trying to control the action in half guard but Wynnter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wynnter has hold of Billings's hands but Billings slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Billings is controlling the pace.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wynnter looking for subs from the bottom but Billings mounts him!

Billings has control of Wynnter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wynnter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Billings landing shots from mount.
Billings wants to control the pace but Wynnter is squirming around nicely.
Wynnter working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billings landing shots from mount.
Billings landing strikes from the mount.
Wynnter is squirming around, avoiding Billings's attempts to control the action.
Billings scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wynnter?
Billings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wynnter is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wynnter hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Billings dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Billings doesn't manage to clinch there - Wynnter circles away.

Billings gets tackled into the cage by Wynnter. Wynnter maintains the clinch.
Wynnter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wynnter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wynnter fails to pull guard.

Wynnter drags the fight down to the ground.
Wynnter keeping moving, preventing Billings from controlling successfully.
Billings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Billings lands a couple of digs.
Billings stopping the sweep attempt from Wynnter.

Wynnter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings scoring with some ground and pound.
Wynnter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Billings trying to control but Wynnter is working from the bottom.
Billings has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Billings scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wynnter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Billings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wynnter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billings has managed to get both his arms back between Wynnter's legs - danger averted.
Billings connects with a couple of short punches.
Billings preventing the sweep.

Wynnter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Billings gets to his feet - Wynnter follows without any prompting.
Wynnter blocks a head kick by Billings.
Wynnter moves out of range as Billings throws a body kick.
Billings tries to close the distance and clinch but Wynnter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billings fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Billings. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wynnter closes the distance and clinches.
Billings working aggressively here.
Billings trying to land knees to the body.
Wynnter jumps guard but Billings stands there with Wynnter around his waist. Wynnter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wynnter.
Wynnter jumps guard but Billings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wynnter tries to pull guard but Billings forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Billings is looking to break free of the clinch but Wynnter has double underhooks.
Billings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billings can't get the takedown.
Billings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wynnter tries to pull guard but Billings won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings wants to break free but Wynnter has control.
Billings taking a breather.
Wynnter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billings's efforts to push away.
Wynnter is trying to pull guard but Billings has him pressed against the cage.
Wynnter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wynnter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wynnter wants to clinch.
Billings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Billings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wynnter's waist but Wynnter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billings off to one side.

Wynnter closes the distance and clinches.
Billings blocks an uppercut.
Billings tries for a takedown. No joy.

Wynnter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Billings uses from the top position.
Billings content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wynnter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billings is aware though and is defending well.

Wynnter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billings defends well.
Wynnter keeping moving, preventing Billings from controlling successfully.
Wynnter has a closed guard, preventing Billings from standing up.
Billings wants to pass the guard but Wynnter is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wynnter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billings stands up over Wynnter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mannie Wynnter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wynnter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mannie Wynnter!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mannie Wynnter!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mannie Wynnter!

Mannie Wynnter wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Mannie Wynnter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.