QFC Tournament 584 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between In Kyu Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Blake (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.

Kyu Lee
vs
Blake

170 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, In Kyu Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Blake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyu Lee but Kyu Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyu Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyu Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blake tries to avoid it but Kyu Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blake to the ground. Blake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blake is looking for the big counter here.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyu Lee as he jumps to the side.

Kyu Lee gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyu Lee's face.

It looks like In Kyu Lee has been cut.
Kyu Lee wants to stall.
Kyu Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for In Kyu Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyu Lee misses with a low kick.
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyu Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyu Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blake avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyu Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyu Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyu Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Kyu Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kyu Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyu Lee jumps guard but Blake stands there with Kyu Lee around his waist. Kyu Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Blake breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Blake does it's job there.

Kyu Lee forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Kyu Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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

Blake stands up and beckons Kyu Lee to join him on the feet.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Blake looks winded!
Kyu Lee is looking to clinch.
Kyu Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyu Lee somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well.
Kyu Lee fails to land the takedown.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyu Lee's sensitive parts.
Blake dives in and grabs Kyu Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyu Lee pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Kyu Lee blocks a head kick by Blake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyu Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyu Lee connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kyu Lee gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on In Kyu Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blake looks for a takedown but Kyu Lee sprawls well.
Kyu Lee tries to counter with a takedown but Blake is quick to defend against it.

Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blake slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Blake's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Blake manages to pull guard.
Kyu Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyu Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake trying to control the position here.

Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyu Lee wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Kyu Lee with that takedown attempt.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyu Lee misses with a wild combination.
Kyu Lee is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Kyu Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyu Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake shoots in but no luck this time.
In Kyu Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Blake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kyu Lee as Blake shoots in.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyu Lee pinned against the cage. Kyu Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Blake as Kyu Lee shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Kyu Lee. No joy for Blake on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee shoots in for a double leg but Blake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyu Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyu Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyu Lee swinging wildly here.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Kyu Lee gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyu Lee tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Kyu Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Blake, looking for a takedown. Kyu Lee pushes Blake against the cage but Blake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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 In Kyu Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on In Kyu Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyu Lee defends it nicely.
Blake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyu Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyu Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Kyu Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kyu Lee.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyu Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyu Lee somewhat.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyu Lee's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Kyu Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for In Kyu Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyu Lee is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Blake leaves Kyu Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyu Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Blake takes the fight into the clinch.

Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyu Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Kyu Lee. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Kyu Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake goes for a double leg but Kyu Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kyu Lee continues to drive forward.
In Kyu Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyu Lee shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Kyu Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Blake looks to move away, Kyu Lee throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Kyu Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyu Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Blake clinches with his opponent.

Blake gets control of Kyu Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kyu Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee wants to get up but he can't break Blake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Blake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyu Lee dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for George Blake!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for George Blake!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for George Blake!

George Blake wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Mihaljevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Maloney (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.

Mihaljevic
vs
Maloney

175 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaljevic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mihaljevic throws the left hand but Maloney avoids the punch easily.
Maloney throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaljevic's shoulder, as Mihaljevic tries to avoid the shot.

Mihaljevic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maloney wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaljevic won't allow it.
Maloney takes a shot to the head.
Mihaljevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maloney backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Maloney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihaljevic has a couple of punches blocked by Maloney.
Mihaljevic blocking some punches.
Mihaljevic gets through Maloney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaljevic lands with a right to the head.
Mihaljevic lands a hook that snaps the head of Maloney backwards.
Maloney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mihaljevic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maloney's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic is leaning against Maloney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Mihaljevic - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Mihaljevic.
A right hand to the body from Mihaljevic.
Mihaljevic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maloney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maloney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaljevic lands with a left to the head.

Maloney is rocked!
Mihaljevic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maloney backwards.
Maloney is still on wobbly legs! Can Mihaljevic finish him?
Mihaljevic lands a big right hand that drops Maloney! The killer instinct kicks in and Mihaljevic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mihaljevic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikola Mihaljevic!
Nikola Mihaljevic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BillyBob DaRitchie (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.

Rizal
vs
DaRitchie

171 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Rizal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BillyBob DaRitchie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DaRitchie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
DaRitchie throws a strike but Rizal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

DaRitchie wants to stand and escape but Rizal is having none of it.
Rizal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DaRitchie being controlled here, momentarily.
Rizal preventing the sweep.
Rizal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

DaRitchie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rizal defends well.
DaRitchie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizal is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizal is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRitchie 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.
Rizal wants to pass the guard but DaRitchie is keeping the position.
Rizal is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DaRitchie has a closed guard, preventing Rizal from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rizal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DaRitchie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
DaRitchie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

DaRitchie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
DaRitchie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rizal postures up.

DaRitchie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DaRitchie looks winded!

DaRitchie has his foot on Rizal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rizal works his way back into a safe position though.
Rizal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rizal wanted to stand there but DaRitchie had control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizal's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DaRitchie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rizal's waist but Rizal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DaRitchie off to one side.
Rizal throws a head kick that misses.
Rizal throws a right hand that misses
and DaRitchie counters with a series of strikes. Rizal will be more careful next time no doubt.

Rizal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rizal slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Rizal seems to be working for a kimura but DaRitchie defends the submission attempt.
Rizal slows the pace down in half guard.
Rizal tries to pass the half guard into mount. DaRitchie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rizal rushes DaRitchie and presses him up against the cage.
Rizal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DaRitchie has him pressed against the cage.
DaRitchie avoids the elbow strike from Rizal, against the cage.
DaRitchie can't get the takedown.
Rizal prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from DaRitchie.
DaRitchie prevents Rizal from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rizal has hold of one of DaRitchie's legs. DaRitchie is fighting the takedown attempt but Rizal gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jose Rizal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Rizal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rizal stops DaRitchie from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaRitchie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DaRitchie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DaRitchie is breathing heavily.
Rizal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DaRitchie is trying to keep Rizal in close.
Rizal tries to stand but DaRitchie is controlling from the bottom.
Rizal passes into half guard.
Rizal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rizal slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rizal wants to pass to mount but DaRitchie is defending the position.
Rizal is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DaRitchie is trying to get back to full guard.
DaRitchie keeps trying to improve his position.
Rizal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rizal controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No joy there for Rizal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rizal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DaRitchie on his heels. He'll look to pass DaRitchie's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DaRitchie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rizal throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DaRitchie can do to turn this around?
DaRitchie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Rizal 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.
Rizal postures up in DaRitchie's guard and throws a big left but DaRitchie blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
DaRitchie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

DaRitchie throws a few punches from the bottom. Rizal seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jose Rizal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between jo Joo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rv Quiggers (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.

Joo
vs
Quiggers

170 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, jo Joo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rv Quiggers!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quiggers tries to avoid it but Joo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quiggers to the ground. Quiggers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quiggers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Joo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Joo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Quiggers is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Joo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quiggers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Joo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Quiggers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Joo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quiggers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quiggers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Joo is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quiggers is trying to get back to his feet.

Joo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Quiggers is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Joo yanks on the arm and Quiggers is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Joo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). jo Joo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mcmullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renz Ren (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.

Mcmullin
vs
Ren

184 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Mcmullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renz Ren!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ren feints and as Mcmullin raises his hands in defense, Ren changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcmullin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmullin pulls Ren in close to his closed guard and prevents Ren from doing any damage or advancing position.

Mcmullin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ren uses it to pass to side control.
Mcmullin tries to bench press Ren off him but Ren keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcmullin keeps working.

Ren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcmullin, who protects the arm well.
Ren trying to control the action but Mcmullin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmullin looks to move to half guard but instead Ren has passed into mount! Damn!
Mcmullin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ren on the ground.
Mcmullin is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ren is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ren extends the arm and Mcmullin is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renz Ren!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Jay Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ayron Maertens (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.

Jay Jay
vs
Maertens

212 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden Jay Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayron Maertens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maertens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jay Jay defends well and Maertens ends up having to push Jay Jay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maertens shoots for a double leg takedown but Jay Jay sprawls well. He's pushed Maertens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jay Jay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maertens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maertens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Jay Jay darts in and clinches Maertens up against the cage.
Jay Jay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maertens smiles and moves away.
Maertens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maertens wants it to stay on the feet.
Maertens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jay Jay as he avoids it easily.
Jayden Jay Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayron Maertens.
Maertens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jay Jay avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jay Jay has closed the distance and engaged Maertens in a clinch.
Jay Jay tries to score a body lock takedown but Maertens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay Jay has Maertens pressed against the cage, preventing Maertens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jay Jay connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ayron Maertens has been cut.
Jay Jay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maertens to keep the fight standing.

Jay Jay jumps guard.
Maertens looking to pass the guard.
Maertens prevents Jay Jay from getting back to his feet.
Jay Jay trying to strike off his back.
Maertens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jay Jay is keeping the position for now.
Maertens wants to stand but Jay Jay is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jay Jay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jay Jay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Jay wants to sweep here but Maertens controlling him for the moment.

Maertens gets to his feet. Jay Jay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jay Jay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maertens swivels and escapes.
Maertens throws a lazy head kick

and Jay Jay counters by clinching up.
Maertens wants a takedown but no success here.
Jay Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Maertens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay Jay is trying to pull guard but Maertens has him pressed against the cage.
Maertens taking a breather.
Jay Jay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jay Jay wants to get back to striking at distance but Maertens won't allow it.

Maertens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maertens is looking to clinch.
Jay Jay shoots in but Maertens avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Maertens gets a takedown into half guard.
Jay Jay is looking to control Maertens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jay Jay avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay Jay is trying to get back to full guard.
Jay Jay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jay Jay keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maertens controlling the action here.
Jay Jay gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayden Jay Jay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ayron Maertens's cut.
That's time! Jay Jay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jay Jay misses with a takedown

and Maertens counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maertens.
Maertens stalling against the cage.
Maertens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Maertens's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Maertens tries to pull guard but Jay Jay holds him up against the cage and eventually Maertens drops back down to his feet.
Jay Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maertens's efforts to push away.

Maertens breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay Jay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maertens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jay Jay somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay Jay tries for a takedown but Maertens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayden Jay Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maertens checks a leg kick.
Maertens has his takedown stuffed

and Jay Jay counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jay Jay.
Maertens slowing the pace effectively.
Maertens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jay Jay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maertens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jay Jay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maertens pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Maertens lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jay Jay makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Maertens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jay Jay as he jumps to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maertens moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Jay moves out of range as Maertens throws a body kick.

Jay Jay forces Maertens back against the cage and clinches.

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

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

Maertens manages to break the clinch.

Jay Jay rushes Maertens and presses him up against the cage.

Maertens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jay Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay Jay shoots in looking for a takedown but Maertens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jay Jay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay Jay tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maertens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jay Jay somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maertens misses with a low kick.
It looked like Jay Jay was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Jay Jay moves into range and clinches up with Maertens.

Maertens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jay Jay misses the jab.
Maertens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jay Jay has a takedown stuffed.
Maertens blocks a head kick by Jay Jay.
Despite the aggression on Maertens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maertens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jay Jay is able to avoid easily.

Maertens clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maertens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maertens fails to pull guard.
Jay Jay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jay Jay lands with a light punch inside.
Jay Jay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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 Jayden Jay Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ayron Maertens'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jay Jay has a takedown stuffed.
Jay Jay doesn't manage to clinch there - Maertens circles away.
Maertens is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Maertens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maertens is trying to pull guard but Jay Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Maertens tries to break the clinch but Jay Jay is controlling the position.
Jay Jay is pressed up against the cage. Maertens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jay Jay down to the mat. Jay Jay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maertens takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay Jay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jayden Jay Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maertens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jayden Jay Jay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayron Maertens.
Jay Jay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maertens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jay Jay gets tackled into the cage by Maertens. Maertens maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maertens lands a nice shot to the body.
Maertens is trying to push Jay Jay away but Jay Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maertens looking for a takedown.
Maertens wants a takedown.

Jay Jay gets control of Maertens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jay Jay will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jay Jay looking for a sweep. Not yet Jay Jay, not yet.
Maertens throws a big elbow that misses.
Jay Jay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jay Jay has his foot on Maertens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maertens works his way back into a safe position though.
Maertens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay Jay keeping moving, preventing Maertens from controlling successfully.
Maertens is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maertens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jay Jay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jay Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maertens misses with a body shot.
Jay Jay stuffs the takedown.
Jay Jay tries to bum rush Maertens with a series of wild strikes but Maertens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maertens leaves Jay Jay with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maertens keeps the fight on the outside.
Maertens shoots in but no luck this time.
Maertens shoots in but Jay Jay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maertens looks to clinch
and Jay Jay counters with a big head kick but Maertens shrugs it off.
Jay Jay throws a head kick that misses.

Jay Jay has closed the distance and engaged Maertens in a clinch.
A short left from Maertens.
Jay Jay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maertens.
Maertens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maertens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jay Jay.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maertens is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jay Jay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ayron Maertens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jay Jay works on Maertens's body with a couple of short punches.

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 Jayden Jay Jay.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jay Jay, 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 Jayden Jay Jay!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jayden Jay Jay!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jayden Jay Jay!

Jayden Jay Jay wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoyo Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Hackettus (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.

Brain
vs
Hackettus

165 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoyo Brain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rufus Hackettus!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackettus shoots for a takedown but Brain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hackettus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackettus slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Brain scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Brain. Beautiful body shot.
Hackettus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brain.
Brain fails to land with a series of punches.

Hackettus clinches with his opponent.
Hackettus prevents Brain from breaking the clinch.
Hackettus tries to pull guard but Brain holds him up against the cage and eventually Hackettus drops back down to his feet.
Hackettus lands with a left to the head.
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Hackettus is controlling him.
Brain is looking to break free of the clinch but Hackettus has double underhooks.
Hackettus keeps control of Brain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Hackettus manages to break the clinch.
Brain scores with a sloppy right hand. Hackettus should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackettus is just out of range.
Hackettus wants to counter with a clinch but Brain pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain stuns Hackettus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hackettus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hackettus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brain tries to avoid it but Hackettus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brain to the ground. Brain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoyo Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Hackettus.
Brain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hackettus tries to clinch up but Brain circles away and keeps his distance.
Hackettus shoots for a takedown but Brain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Hackettus closes the distance and clinches.

Brain manages to break the clinch.
Brain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Brain closes the distance and pushes Hackettus back into the cage.

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

Brain clinches up with Hackettus and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Hackettus has him pressed against the cage.
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Hackettus is controlling him.

Brain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackettus is just out of range.
Brain misses with a hook to the body
and Hackettus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brain misses with a two punch combination.
Brain jabs Hackettus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brain jabs Hackettus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rufus Hackettus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brain sizes up Hackettus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hackettus is defended easily by Brain.
Hackettus looks for a takedown but Brain sprawls well.
Hackettus looks winded!
Hackettus tries to clinch but Brain moves out of range.
Brain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hackettus eats them both and turns towards Brain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brain tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackettus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackettus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brain as he jumps to the side.
Hackettus throws a hook but Brain avoids it easily.
Brain lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Brain scores with a four punch combination!
Brain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hackettus is rocked!
Nice body punch from Brain.

Brain drops Hackettus with a beautiful combination! Hackettus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brain is looking for the KO!
Hackettus is still on wobbly legs! Can Brain finish him?
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!
Brain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brain throws an overhand right that drops Hackettus like a sack of potatoes! Brain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoyo Brain!