QFC Tournament 168 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Guillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Chen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Guillet
vs
Chen

175 cm
24
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Guillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen has his takedown stuffed

and Guillet counters with a takedown into side control.
Guillet just content to control the position.
Chen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guillet controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kelvin Guillet.
Chen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guillet circles away.
Chen has his takedown stuffed

and Guillet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kelvin Guillet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Chen.
Guillet stalling.
Chen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guillet. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Guillet is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chen!
Chen tries to reverse the position but Guillet maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guillet controlling the pace for now.

Guillet looking to secure an arm triangle but Chen defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillet controlling from mount.
Chen is controlling an arm, preventing Guillet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guillet controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Guillet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chen misses with a head kick.
Chen throws a head kick but Guillet moves out of range.

Chen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guillet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Guillet is pushing down on Chen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chen is fighting to maintain full guard but Guillet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Guillet seems content to control.
Guillet tries to pass to full mount but Chen defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guillet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guillet passes into side control, despite Chen's attempt to control the position.
Chen is being controlled here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen is breathing heavily.

Guillet tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guillet content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kelvin Guillet wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chen with a lazy takedown attempt

and Guillet counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guillet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guillet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guillet slips nicely into half guard.
Guillet works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guillet controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guillet slips a jab and a cross from Chen.

Guillet decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Guillet 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.
Chen wants to control but Guillet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guillet content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Kelvin Guillet has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chen misses with a head kick.
Chen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Guillet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chen's guard.
Guillet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Guillet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Guillet pushing down on Chen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Guillet is trying for a kimura here. Chen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Guillet wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kelvin Guillet!
In his post fight interview, Kelvin Guillet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brown
vs
Diaz

180 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a body kick.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Brown blocks the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Diaz gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diaz prevents Brown from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Brown as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Diaz!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brown holding both Diaz 's hands and preventing any damage.

Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Diaz.

Diaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Despite being in a bad position, Brown is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Brown is really stuck here.
Brown is breathing heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
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!
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Diaz gets his hands free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tyson Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Brown shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Diaz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
Sam Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brown is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Brown is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Brown is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brown to his feet.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Brown is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brown working away.
Brown avoids the strikes from the bottom by Diaz.
Diaz is trying to buck Brown off.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.

Brown gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sam Diaz wasn't active enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Diaz scores with a four punch combination!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
Brown tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Diaz tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Diaz working Brown over with strikes here.
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Brown wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Diaz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Diaz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Sam Diaz!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Sam Diaz!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Sam Diaz!

Sam Diaz wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blade Kakashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Acosta
vs
Kakashi

177 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blade Kakashi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakashi motions for Acosta to come forward. Kakashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Acosta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakashi. Kakashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Acosta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakashi defends it nicely.
Acosta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kakashi scoring well with a low kick there.
Acosta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakashi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kakashi!

Acosta forces Kakashi back against the cage and clinches.
Kakashi wants to break free but Acosta has control.

Acosta jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard.
Kakashi is looking to stand up but Acosta isn't so interested in that idea.
Acosta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to stand but Acosta is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Acosta gets to his feet - Kakashi follows without any prompting.

Acosta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kakashi tries to break free but Acosta pushes him back against the cage.

Acosta breaks the clinch.
Kakashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
Acosta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kakashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Acosta 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 Kakashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blade Kakashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Acosta clinches up with Kakashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Kakashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Acosta jumps into guard, dragging Kakashi to the mat.
Kakashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acosta has a closed guard, preventing Kakashi from standing up.
Acosta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi wants to stand but Acosta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Acosta trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Acosta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kakashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
Acosta fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Acosta with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acosta dives in and grabs Kakashi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kakashi pushes down on Acosta's head and hops out.
Kakashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Acosta.
Kakashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kakashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kakashi.
Kakashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakashi.
Kakashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acosta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kakashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakashi. That's going to slow Acosta down.
Kakashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
Kakashi connects with a leg kick. Acosta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Acosta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakashi. Kakashi obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown but Kakashi shows good takedown defense.
Acosta is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Kakashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kakashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kakashi.
Acosta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kakashi defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kakashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kakashi but Kakashi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kakashi.
Acosta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kakashi looks to land a body kick but Acosta moved away.
Kakashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Acosta moves into the clinch.

Acosta gets control of Kakashi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Acosta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kakashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acosta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Acosta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakashi wants to get up but he can't break Acosta's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acosta is on top in guard.
Acosta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kakashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Acosta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kakashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Acosta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kakashi feints and then cracks Acosta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Acosta down.
Kakashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakashi feints and then cracks Acosta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Acosta down.
Kakashi feints and then cracks Acosta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Acosta down.
Blade Kakashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Acosta 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.
Kakashi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakashi wants it to stay on the feet.
Kakashi lands a leg kick that knocks Acosta off balance momentarily.
Kakashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kakashi - that will leave a mark!
Kakashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
Kakashi cracks the inside of Acosta's front leg.
Kakashi connects with a leg kick. Acosta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kakashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acosta's sensitive parts.

Acosta instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Acosta.
Kakashi is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Acosta has Kakashi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Acosta pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kakashi tumbling to the mat - Acosta dives into Kakashi's guard.
Acosta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ricardo Acosta just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakashi.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Acosta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakashi - the referee stops the clock and Acosta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakashi. Acosta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kakashi connects with a leg kick. Acosta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kakashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakashi as he jumps to the side.
Acosta 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.
Kakashi lands with a thumping leg kick.

Acosta moves into range and clinches up with Kakashi.
Kakashi is trying to break free.
Acosta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kakashi is defending well.
Acosta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakashi, right into the meat.
Kakashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acosta's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Kakashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Acosta has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakashi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Acosta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kakashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Kakashi tenderised Acosta's leg. Acosta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakashi.
Kakashi thuds his shin into the meat of Acosta's side.
Kakashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Kakashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kakashi, right into the meat.
Kakashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kakashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Acosta's calf.
Blade Kakashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kakashi throws a body kick that misses.
Acosta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Acosta takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakashi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Acosta.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acosta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kakashi stops a takedown attempt from Acosta.
Kakashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Acosta breaks the clinch.
Acosta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kakashi.
Kakashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakashi. That's going to slow Acosta down.
Kakashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakashi lands a leg kick that knocks Acosta off balance momentarily.
Acosta throws a push kick but Kakashi slaps the foot to one side.
Kakashi thumps Acosta with a low kick.
Kakashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
Acosta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kakashi's waist but Kakashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acosta off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Acosta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
Kakashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kakashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Acosta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kakashi connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kakashi. That's going to slow Acosta down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kakashi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakashi throws a leg kick which misses Acosta's front leg but catches the back leg as Acosta tries to avoid it.

Acosta has closed the distance and engaged Kakashi in a clinch.
Acosta scores with a shot to the side of Kakashi's head.
Acosta fails to pull guard.
Kakashi wants to break free but Acosta has control.
Kakashi is trying to push Acosta away but Acosta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Acosta jumps guard but Kakashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kakashi tries to break free but Acosta pushes him back against the cage.

Acosta breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakashi scores with a leg kick.
Kakashi is looking to slow Acosta down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Kakashi.
Nice body kick there by Kakashi.
Kakashi connects with a leg kick. Acosta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Acosta takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ricardo Acosta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kakashi connects with a leg kick. Acosta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kakashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Kakashi.
Acosta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kakashi throws a leg kick which misses Acosta's front leg but catches the back leg as Acosta tries to avoid it.
Kakashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricardo Acosta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acosta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Kakashi tenderised Acosta's leg. Acosta is trying to keep his angry face on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Kakashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kakashi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Blade Kakashi!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Blade Kakashi!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Blade Kakashi!

Blade Kakashi wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Decio Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dantas
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

213 cm
24
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Decio Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jones lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones wants to control but Dantas is keeping him busy.
Jones wants to stand but Dantas has his arm trapped.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dantas wants to control but Jones postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Jones tries to advance to mount but Dantas denies him.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dantas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dantas dodges the ground and pound from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dantas struggling a bit here.
Jones throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones tries to score with some ground and pound. Dantas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Dantas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dantas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Dantas's head but Dantas avoids it well.
Jones wants to control but Dantas is keeping him busy.

Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dantas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Dantas!
Jones looks winded!
Dantas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Decio Dantas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dantas stuffs the takedown.
Dantas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Decio Dantas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jones.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Dantas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones tries for a takedown but Dantas circles away easily
and Dantas counters with a nice uppercut.

Jones is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decio Dantas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jones.
Jones looks for a takedown but Dantas sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dantas avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dantas swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dantas's waist but Dantas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Dantas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Dantas tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dantas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Dantas counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantas finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in and grabs Dantas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dantas pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dantas rattles Jones with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jones tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Dantas dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jones stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Decio Dantas!