QFC Tournament 324 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keeton Wilkinson (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.

London
vs
Wilkinson

178 cm
24
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Jack London!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keeton Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
London looks for a takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but London is having none of it.

London dives in and scores a takedown into Wilkinson's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

London gets to his feet - Wilkinson follows without any prompting.

London shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. London showed some decent athleticism there.

London stands up from half guard.
London could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

London manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilkinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
London tries to stand but Wilkinson is controlling from the bottom.

London gets to his feet - Wilkinson follows without any prompting.

London changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

London decides to stand back up.
No luck for Wilkinson with that takedown attempt.
Wilkinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkinson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
London tries for a takedown but Wilkinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack London. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
London uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.

Wilkinson gets caught napping as London dives in and scores a takedown. Wilkinson manages to retain guard.

London gets to his feet. Wilkinson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but London swivels and escapes.
Wilkinson looks winded!
Wilkinson leaves London with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilkinson has a takedown stuffed.
London drops his hands momentarily and Wilkinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

London closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - London lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

London stands up and waves to Wilkinson to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
London shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilkinson but Wilkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
London shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkinson as he jumps to the side.

London changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

London stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wilkinson goes for a double leg but London avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as London continues to drive forward.
London wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkinson won't allow it.
London wants to break the clinch but can't.
London wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkinson won't allow it.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but London holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkinson drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
London tries to circle away but Wilkinson has him pinned against the cage.
London is trying to break the clinch but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage.
London tries to circle away but Wilkinson has him pinned against the cage.

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

London looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

London stands up and waves to Wilkinson to follow him.

London fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilkinson to the ground. London is now in Wilkinson's guard.

London gets to his feet - Wilkinson follows without any prompting.

London darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

London decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

London feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

London decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilkinson, up you get!
Jack London seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

London drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

London decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wilkinson to his feet.
London shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilkinson as he jumps to the side.

London throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and London finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
London decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack London dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from London.
London darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets double underhooks and turns London into the cage.
London wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkinson won't allow it.
London is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite London's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on London's face as he tries to break the clinch.
London wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. London just stands there and leans against the cage.
London is trying to break the clinch but Wilkinson is controlling him.

Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
London has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack London. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has London pinned against the cage. London gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
London looks for a takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from London.

London shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilkinson is trying to defend but London finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

London stands up from half guard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilkinson.
London fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but London swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson is looking to clinch but London is avoiding it.
London shoots in and drives through. Wilkinson sprawls well.

London closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

London stands up.
London shoots in and drives through. Wilkinson sprawls well.
London tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and London ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson tries for a takedown but London sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from London. No joy for Wilkinson on that attempt.
London shoots in for a takedown but Wilkinson shows good takedown defense.

London shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

London gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jack London is winning the standup battle so far.

London dives in and scores a takedown into Wilkinson's guard.

London decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
London defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up but London swats him away and circles back towards the center.

London is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilkinson's half guard.

London decides to stand up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson fails with the takedown.

London gets a takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

London decides to return to a standing position.
London fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Wilkinson as London shoots in.
Wilkinson fails with the takedown.
Wilkinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
London fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
London fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack London dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Wilkinson shoots for a takedown but London saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

London closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilkinson to the mat! Wilkinson manages to get full guard.

London gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wilkinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but London avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from London.
London dodges the punch combination from Wilkinson.
London dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilkinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.

London shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

London stands up and beckons Wilkinson to join him on the feet.

London closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilkinson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

London bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

London decides to stand back up. London steps back and let's Wilkinson get back to his feet.
London shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilkinson but Wilkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack London. That's going to take a lot out of him.
London misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilkinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
London looks for a takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well.

London shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilkinson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

London stands up from guard. Let's bang!
London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkinson's waist but Wilkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side.

Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
London wants to break the clinch but can't.
London can't break the clinch.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but London has him pressed against the cage.
London is trying to push Wilkinson away but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wilkinson trying to stall but London improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
London wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage.
London tries to break free but Wilkinson pushes him back against the cage.
Wilkinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite London's efforts to push away.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. London gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite London's efforts to push away.
London wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
London tries to break free but Wilkinson pushes him back against the cage.
London wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilkinson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
London tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and London ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilkinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. London gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on London's face as he tries to break the clinch.
London is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
London wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
London wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilkinson won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on London's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keeton Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack London is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short body shot lands from Wilkinson as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack London showed his dominance in that final round.
Well London 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jack London!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Jack London!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Jack London!

Jack London wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sabahudin Gluhovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Mellon (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.

Gluhovic
vs
Mellon

193 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Sabahudin Gluhovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Mellon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mellon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gluhovic circles away.
Mellon wants to clinch up but Gluhovic keeps it at a distance.
Mellon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gluhovic swivels and escapes.
Mellon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gluhovic lands with a nice body kick.
Mellon fails to land the takedown.

Mellon clinches up with Gluhovic and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mellon.

Mellon breaks from the clinch.

Gluhovic closes the distance and clinches.
Gluhovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Mellon avoids the damage to the body.
Gluhovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mellon's efforts to push away.
Gluhovic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mellon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gluhovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabahudin Gluhovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Mellon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mellon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gluhovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mellon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mellon tries to pull guard but Gluhovic won't allow it.
Gluhovic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mellon smiles and moves away.

Mellon gets the takedown into side control.
Gluhovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gluhovic is trying to control. Mellon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gluhovic wants to free his trapped foot but Mellon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gluhovic thows a huge punch but Mellon dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gluhovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mellon wants to improve his position but Gluhovic is controlling well.
Gluhovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mellon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gluhovic pulls Mellon in close to prevent any damage.
Gluhovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mellon manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellon can't keep his opponent in guard - Gluhovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gluhovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mellon's head.
Gluhovic stops Mellon from getting back to his feet.

Gluhovic decides to stand and escape the position.
Gluhovic shoots in for a takedown but Mellon shows good takedown defense.

Mellon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gluhovic did well to prevent Mellon getting side control.
Gluhovic wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic wants to control but Mellon is keeping busy.

Mellon stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Gluhovic is breathing heavily.
Gluhovic misses with a takedown attempt - Mellon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gluhovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mellon counters with a low kick, right behind Gluhovic 's knee.
Mellon throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mellon throws a head kick but Gluhovic moves out of range.
Mellon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gluhovic but Gluhovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Mellon shoots in and gets a takedown into Gluhovic's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thomas Mellon will probably get the nod.
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.

Mellon dives in for a single leg takedown but Gluhovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Mellon manages to break the clinch.

Mellon gets a clinch.
Gluhovic fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mellon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gluhovic lands a nice shot that snaps Mellon's head back.
Gluhovic shoots in for a takedown but Mellon shows good takedown defense.
Gluhovic misses with a takedown attempt - Mellon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabahudin Gluhovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gluhovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mellon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mellon has closed the distance and engaged Gluhovic in a clinch.
Mellon jumps guard but Gluhovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mellon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mellon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gluhovic shoots and misses

and Mellon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gluhovic!
Gluhovic prevents Mellon from improving position.
Mellon taking a breather here.

Mellon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gluhovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mellon's guard! Nice work there by Gluhovic!
Mellon wants to hit a switch here but Gluhovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mellon there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic trying to control but Mellon is having none of it.
Thomas Mellon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mellon is desperately trying to improve his position but Gluhovic has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mellon tries to lock up and control but Gluhovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mellon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gluhovic content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gluhovic looking to ground and pound but Mellon is blocking nicely.
Mellon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gluhovic tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mellon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Gluhovic. What's that going to do exactly?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mellon can't escape the position.
Gluhovic trying to control but Mellon is having none of it.
Mellon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mellon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mellon has given up his back. Will we see Gluhovic going for some submissions?
I really don't envy Mellon right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Mellon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gluhovic throws a right hand that Mellon ducks under and follows up with a left that Mellon also avoids with ease.
Mellon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mellon wants it to stay on the feet.
Gluhovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gluhovic is looking to clinch but Mellon is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mellon.
Gluhovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Mellon. Mellon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gluhovic misses with an attempted mid kick.

Mellon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gluhovic did well to prevent Mellon getting side control.
Mellon is stalling here. Gluhovic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mellon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gluhovic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mellon is looking for a sweep.
Mellon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gluhovic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mellon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gluhovic throws an elbow but Mellon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gluhovic wants to control but Mellon is keeping him busy.
Gluhovic 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.
Mellon wants to control but Gluhovic postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mellon looks to move to half guard but instead Gluhovic has passed into mount! Damn!
Mellon wants to hold on but Gluhovic pushes him away.
Mellon is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Gluhovic has taken his back!
Gluhovic is hanging on to Mellon's back as he tries to escape.
Mellon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gluhovic.
Gluhovic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mellon's body.
Gluhovic punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mellon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Gluhovic has good solid back control here.
Gluhovic controlling well, preventing Mellon from escaping the position.
Gluhovic trying to control.
Gluhovic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mellon's body.
Mellon can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gluhovic throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Mellon trying to control the hands but Gluhovic won't let him.
Gluhovic keeps control of the position as Mellon tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gluhovic has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gluhovic controlling well, preventing Mellon from escaping the 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 Sabahudin Gluhovic.
I think Mellon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Thomas Mellon!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Thomas Mellon!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Thomas Mellon!

Thomas Mellon wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaloyan Dimitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Russian (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.

Dimitrov
vs
Russian

190 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Kaloyan Dimitrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Russian!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Russian clinches up against the cage.
Russian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russian lands a nice knee to the body.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russian scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Russian obliges.
Russian crunches a lovely knee into Dimitrov's ribcage.
Russian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Russian misses with a knee strike.
Russian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russian connects with a knee to the head.
Russian connects with a knee to the head.
Russian with a knee to the head.

Dimitrov is rocked!
Russian looking to throw knees to the head but Dimitrov is blocking nicely.
Russian lands a good knee to the midsection. Dimitrov won't want to take too many of those.
Russian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Dimitrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dimitrov's face.
Russian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russian has Dimitrov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Dimitrov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Russian - that's hurt Dimitrov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Dimitrov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Dimitrov doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Boris Russian!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suber Ander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Hart (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.

Ander
vs
Hart

180 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Suber Ander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bret Hart!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ander shoots and misses

and Hart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ander's guard.
Hart passes Ander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ander gets full guard.
Ander throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ander throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ander keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Ander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Ander is keeping the position.
Hart wants to control from the top but Ander keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ander tries to strike from the bottom.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Ander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ander throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hart 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.
Hart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.
Ander throws a strike but Hart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ander throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ander has control of Hart's left arm, preventing Hart from doing any damage.
Hart looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ander trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hart wants to control from the top but Ander keeps moving.
Ander trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart passes into half guard.
Ander is refusing to be controlled, as Hart sits in half guard.
Hart trying to pass the guard but Ander defending well.
Hart prevents Ander from improving his position.
Ander trying to control here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ander is pressing down on Hart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ander is trying to control the position but Hart postures up.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Ander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ander keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Ander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hart works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ander is in trouble now - Hart has advanced to mount!
Ander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ander tries to get out of the position.
Hart looking to control but Ander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ander manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ander wants to get back to full guard but Hart has passed into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hart trying to control the position but Ander is working away.
Ander is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ander trying to control from the bottom.
Ander flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bret Hart 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.

Ander misses with a two punch combination.
Hart wants to land a leg kick but Ander is out of range.
Hart stuffs the takedown.
Hart closes the distance and clinches up with Ander, looking for a takedown. Hart pushes Ander against the cage but Ander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ander fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hart avoids it really well and circles away.
Hart darts in looking for a takedown but Ander gets double underhooks and turns Hart into the cage.
Ander is trying to pull guard but Hart turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suber Ander. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hart pulls guard successfully.
Hart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ander scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ander being controlled here momentarily.
Bret Hart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ander wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Ander is in close to Hart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hart pushes Ander off and gets back to his feet.
Hart slaps away a takedown attempt from Ander, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hart quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ander is stalling here. Hart is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ander seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hart has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hart trying to control the position but Ander is working away.

Hart has an Americana. Ander didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hart is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hart hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bret Hart!
Bret Hart bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Gogaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (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.

Gogaev
vs
Stark

186 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Alan Gogaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gogaev scores with a takedown into Stark's guard.

Gogaev has gone for a leg lock! Stark slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gogaev's guard.

Gogaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gogaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stark has passed into half guard!

Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gogaev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stark seems to be looking for submissions.

Gogaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gogaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.

Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Gogaev defends the submission attempt.
Gogaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stark on the ground.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stark is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.

Stark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gogaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.

Gogaev actively working from the bottom here.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gogaev has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gogaev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Gogaev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gogaev tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gogaev looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Gogaev is defending well.
Gogaev is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gogaev is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.

Gogaev actively working from the bottom here.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Gogaev looking for submissions off his back.
Gogaev tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.

Gogaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Gogaev is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Stark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gogaev is just riding it out for now. Stark eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark prevents Gogaev from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robb Stark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gogaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stark can't do much from the bottom here.
Robb Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gogaev tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Gogaev working away.
Stark is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Stark looking for submissions off his back.

Gogaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

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

Gogaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gogaev pulls his head out easily.

Gogaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stark gets full guard.

Gogaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gogaev has Stark in his guard.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gogaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark 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.

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

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

Gogaev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Stark 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gogaev working for submissions but it's allowed Stark to get to half guard.
Stark prevents Gogaev from improving his position.

Gogaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his way into full mount!
Gogaev can't escape the position.
Gogaev looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Stark working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stark is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Gogaev taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stark.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robb Stark!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Spasojevic (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.

Sakurai
vs
Spasojevic

192 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Hiro Sakurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Spasojevic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasojevic looks to clinch

and Sakurai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spasojevic's guard now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakurai trying to control but Spasojevic is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hiro Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a nice looking combination but Spasojevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakurai dodges the punch combination from Spasojevic.
Spasojevic scores with a one two! Sakurai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sakurai gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasojevic is pushing Sakurai's head away, looking to escape. Sakurai manages to hold on to the position though.

Sakurai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spasojevic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasojevic is trying to get back to his feet.
Sakurai throws an elbow but Spasojevic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sakurai scoring with punches and elbows.
Sakurai wants to control but Spasojevic is keeping him busy.
Spasojevic wants to get back to his feet but Sakurai drags him back down.
Spasojevic is letting Sakurai control him for a moment.
Spasojevic wants to get back to his feet.
Sakurai cracks Spasojevic with a big elbow.
Spasojevic pushes Sakurai away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sakurai gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is looking to take a break and control but Spasojevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spasojevic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Spasojevic looks winded!
Sakurai creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spasojevic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sakurai scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spasojevic to see if he's OK.

Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spasojevic is trying to buck Sakurai off.
Sakurai looking to control but instead Spasojevic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spasojevic is not content to let Sakurai control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spasojevic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Sakurai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sakurai stands up from half guard.
Spasojevic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sakurai eats them both and turns towards Spasojevic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sakurai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spasojevic throws a nice looking combination but Sakurai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakurai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spasojevic tries to avoid it but Sakurai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spasojevic to the ground. Spasojevic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michael Spasojevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasojevic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakurai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Spasojevic.
Spasojevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakurai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spasojevic works Sakurai's body with a nice hook.
Spasojevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spasojevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sakurai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spasojevic tries to clinch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Sakurai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spasojevic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sakurai closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakurai lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spasojevic wants to stand up but Sakurai is controlling him.
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 Hiro Sakurai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spasojevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michael Spasojevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spasojevic throws a right hand that Sakurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakurai also avoids with ease.
Sakurai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Sakurai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sakurai showed some decent athleticism there.
Sakurai stalling.
Sakurai with the ground and pound but Spasojevic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sakurai won't allow Spasojevic to get back to his feet.
Spasojevic is breathing heavily.
Sakurai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spasojevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sakurai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spasojevic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sakurai, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasojevic preventing the sweep.
Spasojevic wants to get up but he can't break Sakurai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spasojevic stopping the sweep attempt from Sakurai.

Sakurai pushes Spasojevic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sakurai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasojevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakurai in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spasojevic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Sakurai scores with a takedown into Spasojevic's guard.
Spasojevic wants to stand and escape but Sakurai is having none of it.
Sakurai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spasojevic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sakurai stays in close to Spasojevic's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spasojevic wants to stand and escape but Sakurai is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hiro Sakurai just wasn't active enough.

Sakurai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spasojevic on his heels. He'll look to pass Spasojevic's guard now, I'm sure.
Sakurai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakurai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakurai forces his way into half guard.
Spasojevic wants to get back to his feet.
Sakurai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakurai wants to free his trapped foot but Spasojevic is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sakurai decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sakurai shoots in but Spasojevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasojevic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Sakurai misses.
Horrible takedown by Sakurai or perhaps it was just good defense by Spasojevic which made him look bad.
Spasojevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sakurai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spasojevic is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakurai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakurai lands strikes from half 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 Hiro Sakurai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sakurai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spasojevic is trying to defend but Sakurai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Spasojevic is working from the bottom.
Sakurai is stalling here. Spasojevic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sakurai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spasojevic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sakurai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spasojevic wants to stand but Sakurai has his arm trapped.
Sakurai is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasojevic tries to stand but Sakurai is controlling his head.
Spasojevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sakurai is looking to regain half guard here but Spasojevic keeps moving and retains side control.
Spasojevic tries to stand but Sakurai is controlling his head.
Sakurai tries to bench press Spasojevic off him but Spasojevic keeps the position.
Sakurai is working hard here to advance position.
Sakurai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sakurai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spasojevic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sakurai is working for a kimura but Spasojevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Sakurai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spasojevic is trying to stand back up but Sakurai is controlling him
Sakurai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spasojevic wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sakurai working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sakurai trying to mount his opponent but Spasojevic defends it.
Sakurai lands strikes from half guard.
Sakurai trying to control from half guard but Spasojevic is working away.
Spasojevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sakurai is nestled in close to Spasojevic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sakurai controlling the action here.
Sakurai looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai works his way into side control.

Sakurai swings around for an armbar but Spasojevic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sakurai's guard.
Spasojevic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sakurai is proving hard to escape from.
Sakurai working a defensive guard here.

Sakurai has his feet on Spasojevic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakurai shoots in looking for a takedown but Spasojevic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sakurai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Sakurai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sakurai, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Hiro Sakurai!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Hiro Sakurai!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Hiro Sakurai!

Hiro Sakurai wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Hiro Sakurai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Soltys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's my Life-Bon Jovi. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soltys
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Andrew Soltys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soltys circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Soltys pushes him off.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Soltys pushes him off.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soltys pinned against the cage. Soltys gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Soltys throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soltys throws a shot to the body.
Jones avoids the body shot from Soltys.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Soltys saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Soltys lands an overhand right.

It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soltys is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Soltys circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrew Soltys has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
A jab from Soltys finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soltys keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Soltys circles away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soltys.
Soltys fakes the body blow, causing Jones to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jones goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Soltys!