QFC Tournament 1168 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Hammonds (ranked 4066 p4p, 4341 weight class) and Jake Hollywood (ranked 168 p4p, 319 weight class). Ron Hammonds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake Hollywood's chin.

Hammonds
vs
Hollywood

175 cm
24
176
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
145
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Hammonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hollywood instigates a clinch.

Hammonds pulls guard successfully.
Hollywood trying to control but Hammonds is working from the bottom.
Hollywood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hammonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammonds trying to keep a closed guard but Hollywood is proving a slippery customer.
Hammonds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammonds keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
Hollywood throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammonds controlling Hollywood's posture.
Hammonds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hollywood trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hammonds looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hollywood is defending well. Hammonds quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hollywood has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hammonds celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Hammonds!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryson Potts (ranked 4017 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Mateusz Gamrot (ranked 165 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryson Potts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mateusz Gamrot's chin.

Potts
vs
Gamrot

186 cm
25
165
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
178
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryson Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateusz Gamrot!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts throws a head kick but Gamrot moves out of range.
Potts tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamrot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gamrot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potts is fending him off so far but Gamrot persists. Nope, Potts circles away and we're back to standing.
Gamrot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamrot or perhaps it was just good defense by Potts, which made it look bad.
Bryson Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateusz Gamrot.

Potts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gamrot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gamrot has a closed guard, preventing Potts from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts is pushing down on Gamrot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gamrot is fighting to maintain full guard but Potts has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamrot wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamrot is trying to control but Potts passes into side control!
Potts landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Potts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Potts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Potts working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Potts crashes against the mat.
Potts scoring with punches from side control.
Potts has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gamrot tries to hold on but Potts pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potts throws some wild stikes that Gamrot manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potts is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Potts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gamrot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gamrot wants to get back to his feet but Potts passes into half guard.

Potts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gamrot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Potts wants to stand but Gamrot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Potts is pressing down on Gamrot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gamrot is holding on for now.
Potts throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gamrot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gamrot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potts.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Potts moves into full mount! Gamrot won't be happy about that!
Potts thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Potts has control of Gamrot's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gamrot regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Potts throwing strikes here but Gamrot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryson Potts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Potts fails to land the takedown.
Gamrot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Potts momentarily.
Potts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamrot as he avoids it easily.

Gamrot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potts, pushing him back against the cage.
Gamrot trying to land knees to the body.
Gamrot prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Potts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamrot lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamrot prevents a takedown attempt there.

Gamrot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gamrot throws a series of punches but Potts moves out of range.
Potts tries to counter with a takedown but Gamrot is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamrot shoots in but Potts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gamrot shoots in for a double leg but Potts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gamrot dives in and grabs Potts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potts pushes down on Gamrot's head and hops out.

Gamrot has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potts jumps guard but Gamrot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gamrot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Potts walks away with a smile on his face. Gamrot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potts or perhaps it was just good defense by Gamrot, which made it look bad.
Potts fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryson Potts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gamrot circles away.

Potts tries to keep at a distance but Gamrot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Potts has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gamrot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gamrot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Potts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Potts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Potts blocks a low kick nicely.
Potts throws a big counter combination but Gamrot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gamrot leaves Potts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gamrot has Potts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Potts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gamrot wants to take the fight to the mat but Potts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Gamrot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gamrot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Potts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamrot's waist but Gamrot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potts off to one side.
Gamrot fails to land the takedown.
Potts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gamrot tries a head kick but it misses.
Potts wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gamrot misses with a few strikes there.
Gamrot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mateusz Gamrot seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamrot fails with a takedown attempt.
Gamrot closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Potts wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamrot tries for a takedown but Potts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Potts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamrot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Gamrot 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!

Potts gets a double leg takedown into Gamrot's guard.

Potts stands and steps away. Gamrot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gamrot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Potts with that takedown attempt.
Gamrot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Potts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gamrot drives through and clinches with Potts against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts tries to pull guard but Gamrot holds him up against the cage and eventually Potts drops back down to his feet.
Gamrot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potts blocks it with crossed arms.
Gamrot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gamrot scores with a hook to the body.
Potts tries for a takedown but Gamrot manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gamrot fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gamrot has managed to clinch.
Potts is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gamrot pushes off an throws an elbow but Potts leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Potts tries for a takedown but Gamrot manages to get underhooks.
Gamrot lands an elbow just above Potts 's eye.
Gamrot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gamrot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Potts up against the cage.

Gamrot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamrot's waist but Gamrot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Potts off to one side.

Gamrot clinches up against the cage.
Mateusz Gamrot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Potts wants a takedown but no success here.

Gamrot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gamrot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamrot.

Gamrot moves into range and clinches up with Potts.
Potts wants a takedown but no success here.
Gamrot is stalling here.
Potts is trying to pull guard but Gamrot has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Potts jumps into guard, dragging Gamrot to the mat.
Potts is looking to stand up but Gamrot isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamrot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Potts looking for a guillotine here but Gamrot defends easily.
Gamrot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Potts's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Gamrot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gamrot 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Mateusz Gamrot!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Bryson Potts!

Mateusz Gamrot wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyquanvious Banks (ranked 2948 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Jacob Builder (ranked 329 p4p, 476 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Banks
vs
Builder

160 cm
23
162
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyquanvious Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks fails with the takedown.

Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Banks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Builder wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.

Builder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Builder has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Builder 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.
Builder throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks wants to sweep here but Builder controlling him for the moment.
Banks controls Builder momentarily but Builder frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Builder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Builder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Builder stands and steps away. Banks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Builder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Builder persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Builder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Builder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Builder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Builder manages to circle out of the way.
Tyquanvious Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Builder.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Builder swivels and escapes.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Builder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Banks has Builder up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks wants to take the fight to the mat but Builder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Builder.
Builder is looking for a takedown.
Banks avoids the elbow strike from Builder, against the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks with a knee to the head.
Builder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Builder tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.

Banks breaks the clinch.
Builder throws a wild body kick that Banks sees coming a mile off.
Builder swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Banks breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Builder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyquanvious Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Banks clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Builder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Builder is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks misses with an elbow over the top.
Builder is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Builder to keep the fight standing.
Builder tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Builder as Banks tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Builder is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Builder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Builder can do to turn this around?
Builder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyquanvious Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Builder.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Builder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Builder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Builder improves position.
Builder tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.

Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks tries for a takedown but Builder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Builder on that attempt.
Builder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Builder is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to chop away at Builder's legs.
Builder misses with a kick to the body.
Builder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Builder swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Builder leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Builder.
Builder will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Builder takes the fight into the clinch.

Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Builder or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Builder rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Builder effectively controlling the action here.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder controlling the action here for a moment.
Builder stalling the fight.
Builder slowing the pace effectively.
Builder jumps guard but Banks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks jumps guard but Builder stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Builder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banks pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyquanvious Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Builder avoids it really well and circles away.
Builder shapes to counter with a head kick.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyquanvious Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Builder unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyquanvious Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Builder moves into the clinch.
Banks taking a breather.
Builder tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Tyquanvious Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Builder misses with a knee strike.
Banks has Builder pressed against the cage, preventing Builder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Builder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Builder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.

Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks tries to pull guard but Builder won't allow it.
Banks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banks has Builder pressed against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Builder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banks just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builder tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
Builder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banks tries to land a knee to the head but Builder blocks with his arms.
Builder gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Builder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Builder closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Builder stalls.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Builder walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks avoids a kick to the body.
Banks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Builder keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Builder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Builder clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Builder wants a takedown but no success here.
Banks jumps guard but Builder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Builder wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Builder as the two fighters clinch.
Builder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Builder slips under a jab.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Builder circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Builder fails to land the takedown.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks throws a body punch but Builder moves out of range.
Tyquanvious Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyquanvious Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Builder fails to land the takedown.
Jacob Builder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyquanvious Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Builder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Builder is in Banks's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Builder.
I think Banks 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Tyquanvious Banks!

Tyquanvious Banks wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kts Von (ranked 4166 p4p, 3946 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kill to Survive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Von
vs
Hanma

170 cm
21
165
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
168
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kts Von!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von is looking for a counter combo.
Von throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma moves to clinch but Von breaks away

and Von counters with a takedown into side control.

Hanma throws Von to one side and escapes!

Hanma clinches up against the cage.
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!

Von pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Von clinches with his opponent.

Hanma jumps guard and drags Von to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Von showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Von gets to his feet. Hanma looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hanma.

It looks like Kts Von has been cut.
Von misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanma wants to counter the offense by Von and move into the clinch position.

Von bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Hanma throws Von to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanma is fending him off so far but Von persists. Nope, Hanma circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Hanma pushes Von off and gets back to his feet.
Hanma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Von's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanma or perhaps it was just good defense by Von, which made it look bad.

Von rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.

Von drags the fight down to the ground.

Hanma gets to his feet - Von follows without any prompting.

Von instigates a clinch.
Hanma wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.

Von escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a leg kick.
Hanma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von circles away.
Von is looking to counter the offense by Hanma and move into the clinch.
Von misses with an attempted mid kick.

Hanma gets caught napping as Von dives in and scores a takedown. Hanma manages to retain guard.
Hanma looks winded!

Hanma is working an open guard so Von takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hanma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Von avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma dives in and grabs Von's left leg, looking for a takedown. Von pushes down on Hanma's head and hops out.

Hanma tries to sprawl but Von drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanma tries to kick Von off in order to stand up. Von Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hanma should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Von decides to stand back up. Von steps back and let's Hanma get back to his feet.
Hanma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanma somewhat.
Von appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von counters with a left to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hanma enables Von to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hanma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kts Von's cut.
That's time! Von's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Von comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma throws a one two combo.
Kts Von is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von avoids the head kick by Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Von looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanma!

Hanma throws Von to one side and escapes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Von sees it coming and moves out of range.

Von shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hanma is trying to stand.

Von escapes and gets back to his feet.

Von gets the takedown into side control.
Baki Hanma has got the better of the ground game so far.

Von decides to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von avoids the head kick by Hanma.

Von gets a double leg takedown into Hanma's guard.
Von is standing up over Hanma. Hanma looks to escape but Von dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von decides to stand back up.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Von closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanma's guard.
Von's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Von stands up from Hanma's guard - Von perhaps looking for a knockout.

Von moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Von turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von manages to end up in side control.
Von advances to full mount.
Hanma is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Von is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Hanma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Von gets a takedown into half guard.

Von escapes and gets back to his feet.
Von tries to bum rush Hanma with a series of wild strikes but Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Von.
Hanma dodges the punch combination from Von.
Hanma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kts Von will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kts Von's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Von swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Von has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hanma.
Hanma connects with a high kick.
Hanma goes for a double leg but Von avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Von fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hanma to the ground. Von is now in Hanma's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hanma's head.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Von stands up over Hanma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Von stands up and waves to Hanma to follow him.
Hanma closes the distance and clinches up with Von, looking for a takedown. Hanma pushes Von against the cage but Von circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Von wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kts Von has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.

Von dives in and scores a takedown into Hanma's guard.

Hanma wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Von is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanma's half guard.
Hanma scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Von manages to mount him!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Von is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hanma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanma shrugs it off.

Von working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Von controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hanma for as long as he can get away with.

Von goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hanma is on top in guard.

Hanma gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma misses with a wild combination.
Von feinted with a counter takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Von.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma tries to escape but Von is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kts Von.
I think Von 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Kts Von!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Kts Von!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kts Von!

Kts Von wins by unanimous decision!
Kts Von took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Kill...To...Survive'.