QFC Tournament 301 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonide Leclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Fiddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Leclair
vs
Fiddle

186 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonide Leclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Fiddle!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fiddle misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fiddle.
Fiddle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fiddle looks to land a right hand but Leclair moved out of range.
Fiddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Leclair.
Fiddle dodges the punch combination from Leclair.

Leclair scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Leclair scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leclair has hold of Fiddle's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fiddle seems comfortable defending it but Leclair has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fiddle is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fiddle is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Leclair couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonide Leclair!
Leonide Leclair seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hughes's choice of entrance music: eminem-lose yourself. 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.

Silva
vs
Hughes

190 cm
25
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
151 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes lands a right hook to the body.
Hughes tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.

Silva drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Silva clinches.
Hughes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Silva is trying to trip Hughes. He has hold of a leg but Hughes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Silva persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hughes is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.

Silva drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Hughes's guard.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva is looking to stand up but Hughes won't let him.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a strike but Hughes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Hughes has passed into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Hughes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Hughes prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Hughes is controlling him
Hughes trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Silva pushes Hughes off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed.
Hughes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Hughes.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hughes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hughes scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hughes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Hughes from standing up.
Hughes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva managing to control the position.
Hughes prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hughes is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stops Silva from standing up.
Silva is controlling Hughes's posture.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
Hughes being controlled here momentarily.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hughes defends it easily.
Hughes stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hughes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hughes.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is trying to hold Hughes in close to prevent damage but Hughes has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hughes manages to move to mount!
Hughes looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sean Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hughes slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva tries to clinch but Hughes is having none of it.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.

Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes wants to control but Silva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hughes has his hands clasped together around Silva's back. He's all about the action.

Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.

Hughes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Hughes is defending the position.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Hughes is working away.
Hughes trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes manages to get to full guard.
Silva works over Hughes with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Silva stands up and waves to Hughes to follow him.

Silva tries to sprawl but Hughes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hughes wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hughes pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva wants to improve his position but Hughes is controlling well.

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 Matthew Silva.
I think Silva 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Matthew Silva!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Matthew Silva!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Matthew Silva!

Matthew Silva wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Matthew Silva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robby Roist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garza's entrance music is kickboxer theme. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garza
vs
Roist

197 cm
24
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robby Roist!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roist defends it nicely.
Roist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roist lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Thiago Garza has been cut.
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Roist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garza.
Garza goes for a double leg but Roist avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roist continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Roist.
Garza is looking for a takedown.
Garza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roist is keeping busy.
Roist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roist tries to break free but Garza pushes him back against the cage.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garza is trying to stall.
Garza fails to pull guard.
Garza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Roist throws a shot from downtown. Garza moves away and avoids it.
Garza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roist misses with a hook.
Roist scores with a punch to the head.
Garza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt
and Roist counters with a one-two to the body.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Garza ducks down to avoid it.
Roist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Roist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garza doesn't seem phased though.
Garza ducks under a wild hook from Roist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roist is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, Roist circles away and we're back to standing.
Garza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roist but Roist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roist should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garza.
Roist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garza closes the distance and clinches up with Roist, looking for a takedown. Garza pushes Roist against the cage but Roist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab, jab by Roist - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roist moves into range and connects with a jab.

Thiago Garza's cut is getting worse.
Roist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garza.
Roist sizes up Garza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Garza. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Roist scores with a nice head shot.
Roist jabs at Garza's body.
A left and a right from Roist both land. Nice combination.
Roist lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Roist lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Garza ducks down to avoid it.
Roist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roist throws a looping overhand right but Garza ducks down to avoid it.
Roist lands with a shot to the body.
Roist clobbers Garza with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garza with a poor takedown
and Roist counters with a nice body shot.
Garza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roist finds it's way round the side to connect with Garza's head.
The fighters circling - Roist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garza has his takedown stuffed
and Roist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robby Roist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thiago Garza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Roist misses with a wild combination.
Roist moves out of range of the body kick.
Garza blocks a jab.
Thiago Garza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garza throws a sloppy head kick and Roist moves out of range easily.
Roist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Garza.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roist as he avoids it easily.
Garza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thiago Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robby Roist seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Roist.
Roist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roist throws a hook but Garza avoids it easily.
Roist throws the left hand but Garza avoids the punch easily.
Garza shoots in for a takedown but Roist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roist connects with a crisp jab.
Garza drops his hands momentarily and Roist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garza lands a two punch combo.
Garza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roist connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Roist misses.
Garza walks into a left hand.
Roist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Roist as Garza shoots in.
Roist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roist defends well and Garza ends up having to push Roist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Roist on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Roist as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roist digs a right hand into Garza's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garza's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Roist.
Garza looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garza tries to score a body lock takedown but Roist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roist's elbow.
Roist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roist scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roist tries to circle away but Garza has him pinned against the cage.
Roist lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Roist pushes Garza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roist lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roist pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roist lands a shoulder strike.
Garza tries to pull guard but Roist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Garza tries to pull guard but Roist holds him up against the cage and eventually Garza drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roist lands a right hand.
Roist makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roist lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roist lands a body punch.
Roist lands an uppercut.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.
Roist wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Roist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roist is looking to break free of the clinch but Garza has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Garza has Roist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Roist.
Roist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roist working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roist is looking to break free of the clinch but Garza has double underhooks.
Roist has had enough of the clinch but Garza keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robby Roist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thiago Garza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Roist lands with a hook. Garza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garza tries to bum rush Roist with a series of wild strikes but Roist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Roist misses.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roist sprawls well. Roist wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Roist.
Garza darts in looking for a takedown but Roist gets double underhooks and turns Garza into the cage.
Robby Roist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roist lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roist.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roist.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roist lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garza.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Garza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Roist.
Roist can't break the clinch.
Roist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Roist is trying to force a seperation but Garza has the dominant position.
Roist wants to break free but Garza has control.
Garza keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roist's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Roist.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roist as Garza tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Roist scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roist.
Garza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roist scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Roist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roist scores with a shot to the side of Garza's head.
Garza prevents Roist from breaking the clinch.
Garza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roist prevents it.
Garza tries to pull guard but Roist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roist lands with a short shot to the head.
Roist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza is controlling him.
Roist is leaning against Garza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roist lands a shoulder strike.
Garza keeps control of Roist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Roist.
Roist is trying to force a seperation but Garza has the dominant position.
Roist works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garza has Roist pressed against the cage, preventing Roist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roist pushes Garza back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
Garza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Roist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Roist is trying to break the clinch but Garza has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roist creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garza backwards.
A short right from Roist on the inside.
Roist lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roist has had enough of the clinch but Garza keeps him there for the moment.
Garza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza looking to slow down the pace here.
Roist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Roist.
Roist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roist tries to break free but Garza pushes him back against the cage.
Roist working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garza looking to throw knees to the head but Roist is blocking nicely.
Roist lands a nice uppercut.

Garza pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roist has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garza is proving hard to escape from.
Roist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robby Roist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roist 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 James Atkins scores the fight for Robby Roist!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Robby Roist!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Robby Roist!

Robby Roist wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adiaan Blizzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Blizzard
vs
Cena

177 cm
21
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

217 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adiaan Blizzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena goes for a double leg but Blizzard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blizzard continues to drive forward.
Blizzard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cena breaks from the clinch.
Cena shoots in for a double leg but Blizzard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blizzard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blizzard.

Cena darts in and clinches Blizzard up against the cage.
Cena lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cena has Blizzard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blizzard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adiaan Blizzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.

Cena has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blizzard uses from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blizzard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Cena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blizzard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena is trying to control the position but Blizzard postures up.
Blizzard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blizzard preventing the sweep.
Cena is pulling down on Blizzard's head to control his posture.
Blizzard works over Cena with some ground and pound from guard.

Cena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blizzard defends well.
Cena lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blizzard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blizzard tries to hold on but Cena pushes him away.
Cena is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blizzard is working to get back to half guard.
Cena unloads with some shots from mount but Blizzard bucks and avoids them well.
Blizzard tries to hold on but Cena postures up.
Blizzard tries to reverse the position but Cena maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cena controlling the pace for now.
Blizzard tries to hold on but Cena postures up.
Cena throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blizzard because Cena loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blizzard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Cena.
Blizzard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cena can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blizzard is looking to escape.
Cena won't let Blizzard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Blizzard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blizzard is trying to escape the mount but Cena keeps good control and instead manages to take Blizzard's back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cena has good solid back control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena 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.

Cena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blizzard misses with a head kick.

Blizzard gets tackled into the cage by Cena. Cena maintains the clinch.
Blizzard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blizzard tries to circle away but Cena has him pinned against the cage.
Blizzard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Blizzard is trying to pull guard but Cena turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cena stalling the fight.

Blizzard manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cena stopping the sweep attempt from Blizzard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blizzard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cena stacks Blizzard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cena!
Cena fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Blizzard is looking to reverse the position.

Cena has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick from Cena lands but Blizzard takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blizzard circles away.
Blizzard shoots and misses
and Cena counters with a low kick, right behind Blizzard 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adiaan Blizzard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blizzard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cena circles away.
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown but Blizzard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cena scores with a head kick.
Cena goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blizzard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blizzard shoots for a takedown but Cena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blizzard's waist but Blizzard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cena off to one side.
Adiaan Blizzard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blizzard fails to land the takedown.
Cena looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blizzard is fending him off so far but Cena persists. Nope, Blizzard circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Blizzard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cena.
Cena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blizzard shoots in for a double leg but Cena sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cena slaps away a takedown attempt from Blizzard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cena darts in looking for a takedown but Blizzard gets double underhooks and turns Cena into the cage.

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

Cena clinches up with Blizzard and pushes him back against the cage.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cena fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blizzard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Cena moves into range and clinches up with Blizzard.

Cena breaks from the clinch.
Cena fails with the takedown.
Cena tries to close the distance and clinch but Blizzard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blizzard has had enough of the clinch but Cena keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blizzard avoids the head kick by Cena.

Cena clinches with his opponent.
Blizzard has had enough of the clinch but Cena keeps him there for the moment.

Cena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blizzard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blizzard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blizzard swivels and escapes.
Blizzard misses with a takedown attempt - Cena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blizzard misses with a head kick.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blizzard but Blizzard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adiaan Blizzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Cena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blizzard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blizzard scores with a punch to the head.

Cena is rocked!

Cena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cena is still in real trouble! Can Blizzard finish him?
Blizzard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Cena looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blizzard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cena on the ground.
Blizzard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cena wants to sweep here but Blizzard controlling him for the moment.
Blizzard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Blizzard from controlling successfully.

Cena looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blizzard passes into half guard.
Blizzard is looking to advance position but Cena won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cena manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Blizzard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cena seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blizzard is trying to break free.

Blizzard ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blizzard no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cena controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Blizzard is working an open guard so Cena takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cena tries to bum rush Blizzard with a series of wild strikes but Blizzard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blizzard is looking to slow Cena down with leg kicks.
Cena keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena throws a sloppy head kick and Blizzard moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blizzard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blizzard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Cena clinches with his opponent.

Cena manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Cena.
Blizzard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cena but Cena pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cena dives in and grabs Blizzard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blizzard pushes down on Cena's head and hops out.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blizzard as he avoids it easily.
Blizzard throws a head kick that misses

and Cena counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena tries to pull guard but Blizzard won't allow it.
Cena is trying to force a seperation but Blizzard has the dominant position.
Cena trying to stall but Blizzard improves his position.
Blizzard is trying to push Cena away but Cena has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Cena breaks the clinch.
Cena leaves Blizzard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Blizzard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cena. That's going to slow Blizzard down.

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 Adiaan Blizzard.
Well Cena 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for John Cena!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for John Cena!

John Cena wins by unanimous decision!