QFC Tournament 204 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kedar Dere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hall of Fame. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dere
vs
Man

160 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kedar Dere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a low kick.
Man tries to clinch but Dere moves out of range.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Dere shoots in but no luck this time.
Dere slaps away a takedown attempt from Man, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dere on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dere manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man shoots in but Dere avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Dere circles away.
Dere will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Dere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dere shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed Dere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kedar Dere. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dere stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man looks for a takedown but Dere sprawls well.
Dere has a takedown stuffed.
Man throws out a loose jab but Dere uses good head movement to avoid it.

Man darts in and clinches Dere up against the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but Dere won't allow it.
Dere tries to pull guard but Man won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Dere has double underhooks.
Dere could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dere looking for a takedown.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dere.
Dere is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dere has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Man clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Man trying to control but not successfully.
Man biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Dere is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control the position but Dere manages to sink in the hooks.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Super Man.

Man drives through and clinches with Dere against the cage.
Dere looking for a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dere fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dere is trying to pull guard but Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dere swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man 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 Dere has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dere and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man stuffs the takedown.
Man throws a series of punches but Dere avoids them all with ease.
Man tries to clinch up

and Dere counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.

Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Dere any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dere defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dere would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dere uses it to pass to side control.
Man regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Dere stops Man from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Dere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dere has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dere is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dere managing to block the knees to the body from Man.
With the fighters up against the cage, Man throws an elbow but misses.
Dere tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man smiles and moves away.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dere manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man throws a head kick but Dere moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dere sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dere closes the distance and clinches up with Man, looking for a takedown. Dere pushes Man against the cage but Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dere tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Man moves into the clinch.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dere is defending well.
Kedar Dere has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Man.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man successfully pulls guard.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kedar Dere.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dere avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dere is defended easily by Man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dere fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Dere's head back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dere.
Kedar Dere is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dere manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dere blocks a head kick by Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Dere, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Dere against the cage but Dere circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dere sprawls well. Dere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man leaves Dere with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dere is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Man.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Dere sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Super Man!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Super Man!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Super Man!

Super Man wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Super Man 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tum Bailek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Magajan
vs
Bailek

155 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magomed Magajan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tum Bailek!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magajan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Magajan misses with a head kick.

Magajan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magajan trying to control but Bailek is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bailek looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magajan has picked Bailek up and slammed him! Bailek can't keep hold of the triangle and Magajan manages to pass to side control!
Bailek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magajan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailek is trying to escape back to his feet but Magajan uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bailek is looking for a sweep.
Magajan lands a few punches from side control.
Magajan gets to mount! Bailek was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailek is desperately trying to improve his position but Magajan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magajan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bailek can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Magajan 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.
Magajan tries to control but Bailek wriggling away.
Bailek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magajan unloads with some shots from mount but Bailek bucks and avoids them well.
Bailek tries to reverse the position but Magajan maintains control.
Magajan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bailek wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bailek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Magajan wants to stand but Bailek is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magajan is trying to keep Bailek in close.
Bailek has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magajan is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bailek throws an elbow that misses. Magajan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bailek's guard. Nice move by Magajan!

Magajan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bailek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magajan has managed to get both his arms back between Bailek's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magajan wants to pass the guard but Bailek is keeping the position.
Bailek keeping moving, preventing Magajan from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bailek looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magajan has picked Bailek up and slammed him! Bailek can't keep hold of the triangle and Magajan manages to pass to side control!
Bailek struggling a bit here.
Bailek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Magajan is breathing heavily.
Bailek wants to get back to full guard.
Bailek trying to control but Magajan postures up.
Magajan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Magajan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bailek tries to kick Magajan off but Magajan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bailek manages to get to full guard.

Bailek looking for subs off his back but Magajan has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Magajan is working for a kimura but Bailek is defending it quite comfortably.
Magajan tries to stand and escape but Bailek is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magajan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magajan's back!

Bailek is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magajan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
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 Magomed Magajan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bailek stuffs the takedown attempt from Magajan. Magajan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailek tries to close the distance and clinch but Magajan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magajan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magajan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magajan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailek tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Magajan counters with a single leg into guard. Bailek didn't expect that.
Magajan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailek wants to stand and escape but Magajan is having none of it.
Magajan stays in close to Bailek's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailek is trying to control the position but Magajan postures up.

Bailek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magajan passes into side control.
Magajan wants to control but Bailek is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magajan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Magajan trying to control the action but Bailek is working from the bottom.
Bailek is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailek trying to control but Magajan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Bailek is trying to get back to his feet but Magajan has full control of the position and if anything, Bailek has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Magajan doesn't have the hooks in and Bailek manages to turn into his guard.
Bailek looking to pass the guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magajan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magajan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bailek.
Magajan wants to sweep but no luck.
Bailek wants to get up but he can't break Magajan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magajan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bailek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bailek tries to free his leg and advance position but Magajan is retaining full guard.
Bailek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magajan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailek prevents Magajan from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailek wants to stand up but Magajan is controlling the position.

Bailek is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magajan is pressing down on Bailek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magajan trying to control the position.
Magajan wants to stand and escape but Bailek is having none of it.
Bailek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bailek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magajan looking for a sweep. Not yet Magajan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magajan is keeping the position for now.
Bailek wanted to stand there but Magajan had control of the position.
Bailek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magajan trying to keep a closed guard but Bailek is proving a slippery customer.
Bailek won't allow Magajan to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Magajan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomed Magajan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bailek wants to stand and escape but instead Magajan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Magajan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bailek's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Magomed Magajan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bailek tries to clinch up but Magajan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magajan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Magajan tries to keep at a distance but Bailek has taken the fight into the clinch.

Magajan jumps guard and drags Bailek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bailek trying to stand up but can't free himself from Magajan's guard.
Bailek passes Magajan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magajan is looking to control Bailek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magajan avoid being mounted?
Magajan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bailek wants to work for an arm triangle but Magajan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bailek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magajan is just riding it out for now. Bailek eventually gives up the hold.
Magajan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bailek wants to get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tum Bailek!
A very excited looking Tum Bailek rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hometown Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hall of Fame. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Parker
vs
Hero

225 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hometown Hero!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hero tries a head kick but it misses.

Hero closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hero lands in his opponent's guard.
Hero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parker is keeping the position for now.
Parker wants to stand but Hero is controlling the position.
Hero throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Hero from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hometown Hero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hero misses with a kick to the body

and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero tries to clinch up but Parker circles away and keeps his distance.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.

Hero gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hero on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hero in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hero perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hometown Hero has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Hero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hero advances nicely into full mount.
Hero can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Hero looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hero thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hometown Hero dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hero misses with a head kick.
Hero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hero closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hero is keen to just control but Parker is a slippery customer.
Parker tries to kick Hero off but Hero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hometown Hero wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hero misses with a body punch
and Parker counters with a body kick that stops Hero in his tracks momentarily.
Hometown Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hero misses with a takedown

and Parker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hero can't get the takedown.
Richard Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hometown Hero.
Hero is breathing heavily.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hero gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hero can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parker decides to pull guard.
Hero wants to stand but Parker is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hero's waist but Hero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parker off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hero misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Hero with a lazy takedown attempt

and Parker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Parker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hero thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Parker wants to stand but Hero is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hero is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.
Hero working a defensive guard but Parker passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker stops Hero from getting back to his feet.

Hero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hometown Hero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hero walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hero tries to clinch but Parker moves away

and Parker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hero!
Hero tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Parker presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hero working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero wants to control but Parker is having none of it.
Parker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hero is looking to escape.
Hero gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

We're going to have a standup here because Richard Parker wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hero looks for a takedown but Parker sprawls well.

Hero shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Parker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hero 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero trying to control the action but Parker is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Hometown Hero.

Hero closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parker to the mat! Parker manages to get full guard.
Hero tries to stand but Parker is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to stand up but Hero isn't so interested in that idea.
Hometown Hero has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hometown Hero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hero tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richard Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hero moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hometown Hero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hero 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Hometown Hero!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Hometown Hero!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Hometown Hero!

Hometown Hero wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Hometown Hero thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myke Mykaluskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mykaluskas
vs
Petrov

193 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myke Mykaluskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mykaluskas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mykaluskas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.

Mykaluskas rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mykaluskas manages to break the clinch.
Petrov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mykaluskas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mykaluskas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mykaluskas shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myke Mykaluskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mykaluskas tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mykaluskas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mykaluskas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mykaluskas as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov misses with a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Mykaluskas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Myke Mykaluskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Mykaluskas pushes him off.

Mykaluskas closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.

Petrov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Mykaluskas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrov, up you get!
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mykaluskas.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mykaluskas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mykaluskas.
Mykaluskas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mykaluskas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Mykaluskas is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Petrov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Mykaluskas as Petrov shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykaluskas misses with a takedown attempt - Petrov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov throws a body punch but Mykaluskas moves out of range.
Mykaluskas shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mykaluskas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Mykaluskas instigates a clinch.
Petrov is trying to push Mykaluskas away but Mykaluskas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mykaluskas with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Petrov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov being controlled against the cage.
Mykaluskas goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mykaluskas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mykaluskas gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mykaluskas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mykaluskas circles away.
Mykaluskas shoots for a takedown but Petrov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mykaluskas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mykaluskas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Petrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mykaluskas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrov somewhat.
Petrov wants to clinch

and Mykaluskas counters by clinching up.

Mykaluskas decides to pull guard.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Mykaluskas is keeping the position.
Mykaluskas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrov is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mykaluskas swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Petrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Petrov drops back looking for a leg! Mykaluskas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mykaluskas manages to kick Petrov off! Petrov jumps back into Mykaluskas's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mykaluskas dives on top into guard.
Mykaluskas wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.

Mykaluskas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrov, up you get!

Mykaluskas moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mykaluskas jumps into guard, dragging Petrov to the mat.

Mykaluskas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Petrov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mykaluskas wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Mykaluskas is trying to improve his position.

Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Mykaluskas is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mykaluskas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Petrov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mykaluskas is just riding it out for now. Petrov eventually gives up the hold.
Mykaluskas is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Myke Mykaluskas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mykaluskas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mykaluskas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myke Mykaluskas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mykaluskas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrov sprawls well. Petrov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mykaluskas gets slowly back to his feet.
Mykaluskas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myke Mykaluskas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Mykaluskas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mykaluskas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykaluskas slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Mykaluskas rushes Petrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mykaluskas is trying to pull guard but Petrov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mykaluskas lands a nice shot to the body.
Mykaluskas goes for a takedown attempt but Petrov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Mykaluskas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mykaluskas counters with a big head kick but Petrov shrugs it off.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Mykaluskas circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mykaluskas has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Mykaluskas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Petrov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mykaluskas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Petrov to keep the fight standing.
Petrov wants to break the clinch but can't.

Mykaluskas gets control of Petrov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mykaluskas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Petrov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mykaluskas wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov stands and throws Mykaluskas's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Mykaluskas is defending well.
Mykaluskas is trying to work for a sweep but Petrov has mounted him!
Mykaluskas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mykaluskas slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is pressing down on Mykaluskas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mykaluskas looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mykaluskas is working hard here to advance position.

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 Myke Mykaluskas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mykaluskas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Myke Mykaluskas!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Myke Mykaluskas!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Myke Mykaluskas!

Myke Mykaluskas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mumu Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riko Suave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ray
vs
Suave

183 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mumu Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riko Suave!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ray has Suave up against the cage in a clinch.
Ray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ray working hard to break the clinch.

Suave decides to pull guard.
Suave is trying to keep Ray in close.
Ray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Suave is proving hard to escape from.

Suave working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Suave is tightening it up a little... Ray has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ray reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ray taps out! Nice BJJ there by Suave!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Riko Suave!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brows Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booya Hellya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bourque
vs
Hellya

187 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brows Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booya Hellya!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bourque pushes Hellya up against the cage in a clinch.
Bourque lands a shoulder strike.

Hellya has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bourque uses from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Bourque stands up and waves to Hellya to follow him.
Bourque fails with a takedown attempt.
Bourque slips a jab and a cross from Hellya.
Bourque looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hellya is fending him off so far but Bourque persists. Nope, Hellya circles away and we're back to standing.
Hellya slaps away a takedown attempt from Bourque, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brows Bourque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourque closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hellya circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bourque. No joy for Hellya on that attempt.
Hellya misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bourque moves into the clinch successfully.
Bourque managing to block the knees to the body from Hellya.
Hellya jumps guard but Bourque stands there with Hellya around his waist. Hellya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Bourque gets control of Hellya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bourque will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hellya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hellya advances to half guard.
Hellya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bourque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bourque moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellya trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourque is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bourque uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bourque circles away.
Bourque throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellya fails with the takedown.
Hellya looks winded!
Hellya throws a head kick but Bourque moves out of range.
Bourque shoots for a double leg takedown but Hellya sprawls well. He's pushed Bourque's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hellya looks to land a combination but Bourque avoids it well.
Hellya closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bourque counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bourque can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bourque is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hellya is defending well.
Hellya is trying to drag Bourque to the mat but Bourque just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bourque goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hellya prevents it.

Bourque manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Bourque had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hellya defends it easily.
Bourque has a closed guard, preventing Hellya from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourque wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Bourque pushes Hellya off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque scores with a hook to the body. Hellya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brows Bourque 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.

Bourque throws a leg kick but Hellya moved away.
Hellya tries to clinch up

and Bourque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bourque.
Bourque wants to get back to striking at distance but Hellya won't allow it.

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

Bourque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bourque looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hellya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hellya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bourque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hellya is just content to waste time from the top position. Bourque takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hellya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bourque. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Bourque manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bourque content just to control the position here.
Hellya is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bourque unloads with some shots from mount but Hellya bucks and avoids them well.
Bourque throwing strikes here but Hellya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bourque throws some wild stikes that Hellya manages to avoid easily.
Bourque content just to control the position here.
Brows Bourque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hellya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hellya is breathing heavily.
Bourque looking to ground and pound but Hellya is blocking nicely.
Hellya avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bourque.
Hellya has given up his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bourque controlling the positon.
Bourque thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Bourque looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bourque looking to break Hellya's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hellya remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bourque will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Hellya is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bourque gets his way!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hellya avoids the strikes from Bourque.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brows Bourque dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bourque fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bourque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bourque wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellya shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.

Bourque closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hellya quickly recovers to half guard.
Bourque controlling the pace.
Bourque has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bourque prevents Hellya from improving his position.
Hellya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bourque not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bourque is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brows Bourque has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bourque rushes Hellya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bourque has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hellya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bourque lands an elbow inside that Hellya shrugs off.
Bourque is trying to break the clinch but Hellya has him pressed against the cage.
Bourque is trying to break free.

Bourque has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hellya uses from the top position.
Hellya looking to sit in guard and control but Bourque gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bourque stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bourque looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bourque slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brows Bourque wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Bourque has Hellya up against the cage in a clinch.
Hellya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bourque drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hellya pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brows Bourque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellya shoots in but Bourque avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bourque looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hellya!
Hellya looking for a sweep but Bourque has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bourque throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bourque connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bourque throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bourque tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bourque is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hellya can do to turn this around?
Bourque throwing strikes here but Hellya is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brows Bourque showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bourque has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Brows Bourque!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Brows Bourque!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Brows Bourque!

Brows Bourque wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Lacalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Alliet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lacalle
vs
Alliet

194 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manuel Lacalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Alliet!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Alliet loads up on a big right hand but Lacalle slips the punch.
Alliet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alliet throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacalle.
Lacalle cracks Alliet with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alliet walks into a left hand.
Lacalle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Lacalle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alliet looks to throw the jab but Lacalle is out of range.
Lacalle pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alliet back to the cage. Lacalle follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lacalle looks to throw the jab but Alliet is out of range.
Alliet darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lacalle to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alliet moves out of range as Lacalle strikes.
Alliet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alliet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacalle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacalle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alliet moves away.
Alliet misses with a looping right.

Lacalle forces Alliet back against the cage and clinches.
Lacalle throws a head punch that misses.
Alliet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacalle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alliet just leaning against Lacalle, taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alliet misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacalle prevents a body shot from Alliet.
Lacalle prevents a body shot from Alliet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Lacalle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lacalle throws a series of punches but Alliet moves out of range.
Lacalle tries to bum rush Alliet with a series of wild strikes but Alliet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lacalle connects with a nice looking jab.
Lacalle misses the body punch

and Alliet counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alliet cracks Lacalle with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacalle working hard to break the clinch.
Lacalle misses with the head strike.
Lacalle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lacalle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alliet blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lacalle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacalle blocks a body shot from Alliet.
Lacalle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alliet is keeping busy.
A short body shot lands from Alliet as the two fighters clinch.
Alliet tries to throw a body punch but Lacalle avoids it by throwing Alliet back against the cage.
Alliet blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacalle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alliet tries a body shot but Lacalle blocks it.
Alliet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacalle's elbow.
Alliet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alliet is working Lacalle over against the cage.
Alliet blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacalle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alliet prevents a body shot from Lacalle.
Alliet taking a breather.
Alliet tries to throw a body punch but Lacalle avoids it by throwing Alliet back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Alliet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Alliet throws an off balance right hand
and Lacalle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alliet keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Alliet misses.
Lacalle misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacalle throws a nice looking combination but Alliet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manuel Lacalle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacalle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacalle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alliet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lacalle counters with a right hand to the body.
Alliet misses the jab.
Alliet misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alliet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lacalle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacalle throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Lacalle does no damage.
Lacalle takes a swing at Alliet's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacalle throws a series of punches but Alliet avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacalle misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Alliet.
Lacalle lands a jab to the head.
Alliet misses with a right hand
and Lacalle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alliet misses with a two punch combination.
Lacalle jabs Alliet right on the nose. Alliet blinks but takes it well.
Alliet misses with a double jab
and Alliet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alliet misses with a hook
and Lacalle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Lacalle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lacalle 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Manuel Lacalle!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Manuel Lacalle!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Manuel Lacalle!

Manuel Lacalle wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Manuel Lacalle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.