QFC Tournament 1116 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kajulik Van Dorner (ranked 4212 p4p, 4140 weight class) and Rael Adesanya (ranked 0 p4p, 508 weight class). Van Dorner comes to the cage accompanied by Fancy Fan Action. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Dorner
vs
Adesanya

187 cm
24
196
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kajulik Van Dorner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rael Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya lands a leg kick that knocks Van Dorner off balance momentarily.
Van Dorner lands a jab.
Van Dorner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dorner circles away.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya throws a head kick that Van Dorner semi-blocks.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dorner circles away.
Van Dorner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner is having none of it.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dorner blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Van Dorner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adesanya as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Dorner can pounce on him.
Van Dorner throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dorner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Dorner lands a really nice looking cross but Adesanya seems unphased.
A jab from Van Dorner misses.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Van Dorner circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dorner connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Van Dorner keeps it at a distance.

Adesanya instigates a clinch.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Dorner's face.
Van Dorner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.

Van Dorner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Dorner throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Dorner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya unleashes a big counter combination but Van Dorner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Dorner fails in his attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adesanya!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Dorner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
Van Dorner is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya scores a nice knee to the body.
Van Dorner wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Adesanya lands a nice knee to the body.
Adesanya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adesanya obliges.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Dorner's face.

Van Dorner manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Van Dorner keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dorner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dorner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Van Dorner is avoiding it.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Van Dorner circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Dorner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adesanya finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Dorner's head.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dorner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Adesanya rushes Van Dorner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Dorner wants a takedown.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Dorner blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Van Dorner.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Van Dorner has had enough of the clinch but Adesanya keeps him there for the moment.
Van Dorner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya trying to land knees to the body.
Adesanya looking to slow down the pace here.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Dorner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Dorner tries to score a body lock takedown but Adesanya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kajulik Van Dorner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Van Dorner blocks with his arms.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from Van Dorner.
Adesanya keeps control of Van Dorner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Dorner's efforts to push away.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rael Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Van Dorner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Dorner throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Dorner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Dorner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adesanya defends well and Van Dorner ends up having to push Adesanya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Dorner working hard to break the clinch.
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside.
Van Dorner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Dorner takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dorner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adesanya pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kajulik Van Dorner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Adesanya breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adesanya rushes Van Dorner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van Dorner is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Van Dorner blocks it.
Rael Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Dorner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van Dorner's face.

Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kajulik Van Dorner is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dorner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Adesanya has managed to clinch.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
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!
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Van Dorner blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorner is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Dorner tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the cage.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Adesanya prevents Van Dorner from breaking the clinch.
Van Dorner is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Van Dorner wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Van Dorner is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.

Van Dorner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dorner doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dorner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Dorner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Van Dorner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adesanya is trying to defend but Van Dorner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Adesanya kicks Van Dorner off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adesanya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Dorner tries to pull guard but Adesanya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rael Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Dorner misses with the combination.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dorner circles away.
Van Dorner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adesanya back to the cage. Van Dorner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Dorner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adesanya.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Dorner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Van Dorner pushes him off.
Kajulik Van Dorner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Adesanya pushes Van Dorner up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Adesanya wants to clinch but Van Dorner slips to the side
and Van Dorner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
Van Dorner is working for takedown but Adesanya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Dorner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adesanya has Van Dorner pushed against the cage.
Van Dorner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Dorner being controlled against the cage.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.

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

Van Dorner darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rael Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Adesanya moves out of range as Van Dorner strikes.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Van Dorner.
Adesanya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya trying to stall but Van Dorner improves his position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Adesanya crunches a lovely knee into Van Dorner's ribcage.
Adesanya prevents Van Dorner from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Dorner's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.

Van Dorner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner moves out of range.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner is having none of it.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Adesanya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Dorner counters with a left and a right that stings Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dorner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya connects with the punch.

Adesanya clinches up against the cage.

Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya stuffs the takedown.
Van Dorner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Adesanya instigates a clinch.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dorner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adesanya pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dorner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Dorner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya connects with a nice looking jab.

Van Dorner takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Dorner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Van Dorner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Van Dorner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adesanya pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Dorner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Dorner is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Van Dorner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Dorner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adesanya counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kajulik Van Dorner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Dorner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Dorner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Dorner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner moves out of range.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Van Dorner pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Dorner.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Dorner misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Van Dorner is avoiding it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Dorner.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Van Dorner is having none of it.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Dorner circles away.
Van Dorner fails with a takedown attempt.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Van Dorner circles away and keeps his distance.

Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dorner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kajulik Van Dorner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rael Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Dorner working hard to break the clinch.

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

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

Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Rael Adesanya!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Rael Adesanya!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Rael Adesanya!

Rael Adesanya wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Rizzuto Jr (ranked 3828 p4p, 4136 weight class) and Paul ONeill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rizzuto Jr
vs
ONeill

185 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Rizzuto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul ONeill!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ONeill shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
ONeill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Rizzuto Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. ONeill is aware though and is defending well.

Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
ONeill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead ONeill passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

ONeill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rizzuto Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rizzuto Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rizzuto Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

ONeill seems to be looking for submissions.

ONeill is looking for a kimura here.
Rizzuto Jr gets back to full guard.

ONeill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzuto Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ONeill has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzuto Jr's legs - danger averted.
ONeill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rizzuto Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzuto Jr has his foot on ONeill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. ONeill works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

ONeill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzuto Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, ONeill has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzuto Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

ONeill gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rizzuto Jr closes the distance and clinches up with ONeill, looking for a takedown. Rizzuto Jr pushes ONeill against the cage but ONeill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to clinch but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt.
ONeill is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
ONeill circles away from the clinch attempt
and ONeill counters with a good, hard body kick but Rizzuto Jr shrugs it off.
Rizzuto Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rizzuto Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ONeill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzuto Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rizzuto Jr backs off ONeill throws a huge counter combo but Rizzuto Jr manages to avoid it all.
Rizzuto Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeill circles away.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Rizzuto Jr moves out of range easily.
Rizzuto Jr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Rizzuto Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rizzuto Jr tries to keep at a distance but ONeill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but ONeill stands there with Rizzuto Jr around his waist. Rizzuto Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Rizzuto Jr gets control of ONeill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rizzuto Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ONeill stands and throws Rizzuto Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
ONeill gets to mount! Rizzuto Jr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rizzuto Jr regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeill keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rizzuto Jr is looking for a sweep. ONeill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rizzuto Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Rizzuto Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, ONeill seems content to control.

ONeill escapes and gets back to his feet.

ONeill closes the distance and clinches.
Rizzuto Jr is trying to pull guard but ONeill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rizzuto Jr tries to pull guard but ONeill won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzuto Jr jumps guard but ONeill stands there with Rizzuto Jr around his waist. Rizzuto Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul ONeill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rizzuto Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

ONeill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

ONeill dives in and scores a takedown into Rizzuto Jr's guard.

Rizzuto Jr pushes a forearm under ONeill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, ONeill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Rizzuto Jr!
A very excited looking Vito Rizzuto Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kawonn Peeples (ranked 4169 p4p, 4152 weight class) and Nate Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 468 weight class). Kawonn Peeples has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peeples
vs
Ortiz

190 cm
25
195
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kawonn Peeples!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peeples swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Ortiz counter with a right hand.

Ortiz moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Peeples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortiz trying to stall but Peeples improves his position.
Peeples digs a right hand underneath Ortiz's ribcage. Ortiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples avoids a wild elbow strike from Ortiz.

Ortiz breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ortiz gets tackled into the cage by Peeples. Peeples maintains the clinch.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Peeples avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeples lands with a short shot to the head.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Peeples won't allow it.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Ortiz is trying to maintain a safe position but Peeples gets an underhook and turns Ortiz into the cage.
Peeples working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peeples works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz looks winded!
Ortiz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Peeples lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Peeples tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Peeples back against the cage.
Peeples throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peeples misses with a body punch.
Peeples scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeples throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortizs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peeples.
A shot in the inside from Peeples.
Peeples lands with a light punch inside.

Ortiz is rocked!
Peeples misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Peeples lands with a light punch inside.
Peeples can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Peeples struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Peeples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peeples lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peeples.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but Peeples turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Ortiz.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Peeples.
A right hand to the body from Peeples.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeples softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peeples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peeples.
Peeples scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peeples lands a right hand.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Peeples to keep the fight standing.
Peeples lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kawonn Peeples dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Peeples has Ortiz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Peeples after a bit of a struggle.
Peeples works on Ortiz's body with a couple of short punches.
Peeples throws a head punch that misses.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeples has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Peeples digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
Peeples misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peeples lands a right hand.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz wants a takedown.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Peeples.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Peeples.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeples misses with a body punch.
Peeples works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kawonn Peeples has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Ortiz.
Peeples lands a left hand.
Peeples struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Peeples lands a right hand.
Kawonn Peeples has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peeples scores with a shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples lands a shoulder strike.
Peeples has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Peeples.
Peeples misses with a body punch.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Peeples scores with a hook to the body.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Peeples is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Peeples misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peeples lands an uppercut.
Peeples lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Peeples stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peeples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Peeples.
Peeples lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Ortiz takes a shot to the head.
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peeples lands a body punch in the clinch.
Peeples lands an uppercut.
Peeples can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Peeples has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.
Peeples fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peeples can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Peeples lands a left hand.
Peeples lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Peeples misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peeples tries to throw a body punch but Ortiz avoids it by throwing Peeples back against the cage.
Peeples working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peeples misses with some punches.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ortiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peeples lands a nice shot to the body.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kawonn Peeples dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Peeples misses with an uppercut. Ortiz saw that one coming.

Peeples moves into the clinch.
Peeples scores with a shot to the side of Ortiz's head.
Peeples misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peeples can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.

Ortiz breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peeples misses with a body shot.

Peeples clinches up against the cage.
Ortiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peeples struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Peeples.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Peeples misses with a body punch.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Peeples has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peeples tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but Peeples holds him up against the cage and eventually Ortiz drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peeples.
Peeples digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
Peeples lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Peeples working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Peeples finish him?
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Peeples lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peeples presses Ortiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peeples lands a body shot in the clinch.
Peeples pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peeples is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peeples lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Peeples lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peeples.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Peeples lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peeples tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peeples lands a right hand.
Peeples misses with a body punch.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peeples softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Peeples tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Peeples.
Peeples works on Ortiz's body with a couple of short punches.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peeples lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Peeples.
Peeples tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz blocks an uppercut.
Peeples is working Ortiz over against the cage.
Peeples lands a left hand.
Peeples working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Peeples.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peeples lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Peeples fails to land.
Peeples makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Peeples.
Peeples tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peeples creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peeples doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peeples misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peeples scores with a shoulder strike.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Peeples misses with a punch to the body.
Nate Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peeples makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kawonn Peeples showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Peeples 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Kawonn Peeples!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Kawonn Peeples!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kawonn Peeples!

Kawonn Peeples wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Regular (ranked 4554 p4p, 4217 weight class) and Dana Helwani (ranked 0 p4p, 514 weight class). Joe Regular has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Regular
vs
Helwani

177 cm
21
165
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
190
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Regular!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dana Helwani!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helwani is defended easily by Regular.
Helwani shoots in but no luck this time.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Regular but Regular pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Regular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.
No luck for Helwani with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Helwani is defended easily by Regular.

Regular drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regular pushing down on Helwani's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Regular is pressing down on Helwani's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helwani is holding on for now.
Regular content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regular winds up and cracks Helwani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helwani gets full guard.

Helwani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regular defends well.
Helwani trying to keep a closed guard but Regular is proving a slippery customer.
Regular has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Helwani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regular landing with the ground and pound.

Helwani is looking for a triangle but Regular pushes his legs off easily.
Regular lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Regular might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Helwani looking for a guillotine here but Regular defends easily.

Helwani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Regular can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Regular wants to pass the guard but Helwani is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Regular controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Regular knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helwani on the ground.

Helwani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Regular works over Helwani with some ground and pound from guard.

Helwani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regular controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regular trying to control but Helwani is working from the bottom.
Regular slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Helwani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Helwani wants to control from the top but Regular keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Regular working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helwani.
Regular is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dana Helwani will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Regular shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Regular decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Regular uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Helwani.
Dana Helwani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Regular scores with a takedown into Helwani's guard.

Helwani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Regular won't allow Helwani to sweep him here.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regular wants to pass the guard but Helwani is keeping the position.

Helwani is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Helwani is looking for a triangle but Regular pushes his legs off easily.

Helwani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Regular gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Regular slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helwani looking to control.

Regular stands up from Helwani's guard - Regular perhaps looking for a knockout.
Helwani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Regular sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Helwani somewhat.
Regular throws a series of punches but Helwani moves out of range.
Helwani has his takedown stuffed
and Regular counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Regular leaves Helwani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe Regular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Helwani gets caught napping as Regular dives in and scores a takedown. Helwani manages to retain guard.
Helwani has momentary wrist control but Regular slips an elbow through the middle.

Helwani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Regular defends well.
Regular working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Helwani's head.
Regular won't allow Helwani to sweep him here.
Regular slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Helwani has his foot on Regular's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Regular works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regular not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Helwani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Regular is aware though and is defending well.
Regular working some strikes from top position.
Regular seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Regular with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Regular engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Helwani looking for a guillotine here but Regular defends easily.
Regular wants to get up but he can't break Helwani's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dana Helwani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Regular scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Helwani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Regular holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Regular breaks the clinch.
Regular throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helwani.
Regular swats away the attempt to clinch by Helwani.
Joe Regular is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helwani fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Regular wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Helwani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Regular but Regular pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joe Regular has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana Helwani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regular slaps away a takedown attempt from Helwani, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helwani doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Regular moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Regular successfully pulls guard.
Regular seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Regular keeping full guard, as Helwani tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Regular keeping moving, preventing Helwani from controlling successfully.

Regular working for a triangle but Helwani defends it easily.
Regular throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's two 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.

Helwani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Regular looking to control.
Helwani pushing down on Regular's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Helwani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Regular has managed to free his arm - good work.
Regular is controlling Helwani's trapped leg to prevent Helwani from advancing to side control.

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

Helwani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helwani trying to pass the guard but Regular defending well.

Regular kicks Helwani off and gets back to his feet.

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

Regular is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Helwani has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Regular is looking to defend but Helwani has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Regular! Helwani pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Regular taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dana Helwani!