QFC Tournament 480 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wainwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourney Guy One (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.

Wainwright
vs
Guy One

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Wainwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourney Guy One!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Guy One misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wainwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wainwright connects with a jab.
Wainwright lands an overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Wainwright.
Wainwright cracks Guy One with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wainwright scores with a decent looking hook.
Guy One throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Wainwright finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy One walks into a jab.
Wainwright is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wainwright tests Guy One's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Wainwright.
Wainwright throws out a loose jab but Guy One uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wainwright lands with a hook. Guy One tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guy One throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy One throws a right and a left that Wainwright avoids nicely.
Guy One misses with the combination.
Wainwright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wainwright lands the left hand.
Guy One takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guy One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wainwright connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Guy One 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wainwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy One.
Guy One is looking for the big counter here.
Guy One misses with a lunging right hand
and Wainwright counters with a straight right hand.
Guy One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wainwright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Wainwright lands with a cross.
Wainwright missing with a left hand there. Guy One was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright throws a hook to the side of Guy One's head but Guy One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wainwright is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Guy One throws a shot from downtown. Wainwright moves away and avoids it.
Guy One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wainwright moves out of range of the body kick from Guy One.
Wainwright works over Guy One's head and body with a nice combination.
Wainwright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wainwright slips a straight right by Guy One.
Guy One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wainwright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guy One.
Guy One tries to move into range but Wainwright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guy One misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guy One ducks under a wild hook from Wainwright.
Guy One looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wainwright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guy One momentarily.
Guy One takes a swing at Wainwright's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright misses with a hook.
Wainwright feints a jab promting Guy One to slip. Wainwright then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Guy One slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Guy One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wainwright lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Guy One has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guy One is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guy One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wainwright manages to avoid it.
Guy One misses with a head kick.
Guy One throws a sloppy head kick and Wainwright moves out of range easily.
Wainwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guy One circles away quickly and effectively.
Guy One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wainwright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy One gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wainwright.
Guy One misses with a left hand
and Wainwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy One tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright moves out of range of the body kick from Guy One.
Wainwright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wainwright takes a swing at Guy One's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wainwright. Guy One does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wainwright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guy One throws a sloppy head kick and Wainwright moves out of range easily.
Jab from Wainwright.
Guy One misses with an uppercut
and Wainwright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guy One is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wainwright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guy One throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guy One moves out of range as Wainwright strikes.
A head kick misses from Guy One.
Guy One tries a head kick but it misses.
Wainwright misses with a straight right.
Guy One throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guy One throws a right hand that Wainwright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wainwright also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wainwright, as that shot connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Guy One might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wainwright has got the better of the exchanges.
Guy One tries to land a body kick
and Wainwright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wainwright jabs Guy One to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Guy One throws a head kick that misses.
Wainwright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guy One throws a head kick that misses.
Guy One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy One takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Wainwright. Those never looked like landing.
Guy One throws a head kick that misses.
Guy One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy One fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Wainwright misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainwright connects with a jab.
Benjamin Wainwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy One rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wainwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Guy One.
Wainwright blocks a head kick by Guy One.
An attempted straight right counter from Wainwright misses the target.
Jab by Wainwright.
Wainwright is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Guy One misses.
Guy One with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wainwright to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy One throws a sloppy head kick and Wainwright moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Wainwright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wainwright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Wainwright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guy One doesn't seem phased though.
Guy One throws a head kick that misses.
Guy One walks into a left hand.
Wainwright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Guy One throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy One throws a head kick that misses
letting Wainwright counter with a right hand.
Wainwright works Guy One's body with a nice hook.
Wainwright misses with a looping left.
Guy One goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guy One slips a jab from Wainwright.
Wainwright moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Wainwright was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Guy One.
Wainwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wainwright fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Benjamin Wainwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Guy One tries to land a body kick
and Wainwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wainwright lands with a cross.
Wainwright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Wainwright. Beautiful body shot.
Wainwright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guy One.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy One misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wainwright counters with a straight right hand.
Wainwright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wainwright with a jab.
Wainwright cracks Guy One with a right hand to the side of the head.
Guy One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wainwright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wainwright misses with a straight left.
Wainwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wainwright lands a right hook to the body.
Wainwright lands a nice shot that snaps Guy One's head back.
Guy One throws a sloppy head kick and Wainwright moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wainwright blocks a head kick by Guy One.
A big left from Guy One misses.
A quick step to the side and Wainwright tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy One throws a right hand that Wainwright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wainwright also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Wainwright misses the target.
Guy One falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wainwright counter with a right hand.
Guy One with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wainwright to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy One misses with a combination
and Wainwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Wainwright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wainwright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wainwright blocks a head kick by Guy One.
Guy One staying out of range there.
Guy One is looking for the big counter here.
Guy One misses with an uppercut
enabling Wainwright to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Wainwright dominated that second round.
That's time! Wainwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wainwright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wainwright lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wainwright throws a hook but Guy One blocks it.
Guy One staying out of range there.
Guy One throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wainwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Wainwright.
Wainwright swinging wildly here.
Guy One is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Guy One misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wainwright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wainwright scores with a nice head shot.
Wainwright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wainwright misses the shot to the body.
Guy One shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wainwright thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainwright connects with a body shot that sends Guy One's belly button to the back.
Wainwright scores with a nice right hand.
Guy One tries to land a front kick but Wainwright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guy One throws a wild body kick that Wainwright sees coming a mile off.
Wainwright misses with a hook.
Wainwright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wainwright checks a low kick from Guy One.
Wainwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy One.
Wainwright lands with a shot to the body.
Wainwright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy One.
Guy One lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wainwright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy One throws a body kick that misses.
Wainwright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright throws a shot to the body.
Guy One misses with a straight right.
Guy One throws a sloppy head kick
and Wainwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Wainwright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guy One.
Guy One misses with a double jab
and Wainwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy One misses with a head kick.
Wainwright checks a leg kick nicely.
Guy One misses with a head kick.
Wainwright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guy One on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guy One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wainwright circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Wainwright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wainwright scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy One uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wainwright.
Guy One throws a counter combo.
Wainwright lands with a right hand.
Guy One throws a lazy head kick
and Wainwright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guy One tries to bum rush Wainwright with a series of wild strikes but Wainwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy One takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wainwright lands a jab to Guy One's midsection.
Wainwright scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Guy One throws a hook but Wainwright avoids it easily.
Wainwright connects with the punch.
Wainwright lands a lovely overhand right.
Guy One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wainwright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wainwright lands a really nice looking cross but Guy One seems unphased.
Guy One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guy One throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wainwright counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy One looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guy One throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wainwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wainwright lands a nice shot that snaps Guy One's head back.
A nice combination there by Wainwright.
A slow jab from Guy One misses its intended target.
Wainwright blocks a head kick by Guy One.
Guy One moves forwards but Wainwright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guy One throws a body punch but Wainwright moves out of range.
Guy One tries a head kick but it misses.
Tourney Guy One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wainwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guy One can do to turn this around?
Wainwright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guy Ones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Wainwright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wainwright 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 William Peck scores the fight for Benjamin Wainwright!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Benjamin Wainwright!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Benjamin Wainwright!

Benjamin Wainwright wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Grates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Jackson (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.

Grates
vs
Jackson

182 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Grates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Grates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Roman Grates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Grates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Grates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grates is one step ahead there.
Grates trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson pulls Grates in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grates looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Grates pulls Jackson in to control the position.
Jackson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Grates.
Grates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grates tries to get out of the position.
Jackson trying to control but Grates is working from the bottom.
Grates tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grates wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grates there!
Grates is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Grates tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Grates is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson trying to control but Grates is having none of it.
Grates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grates is working hard here to advance position.
Grates manages to control the position for a moment.
Jackson wants to stand but Grates is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Grates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grates is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Grates is trying desperately to improve position.
Grates tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Grates is squirming around nicely.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson tries to control but Grates wriggling away.
Grates is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malik Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Grates takes one on the button.

It looks like Roman Grates has been cut.
Grates tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grates misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Grates. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grates darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grates tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Grates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grates tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grates somewhat.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Grates's head back.
Grates takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Grates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson cracks Grates with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grates loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Grates has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Grates! Jackson lets Grates back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Grates is rocked!
Grates circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Jackson. Grates falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malik Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Guy Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Crawford (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.

Guy Three
vs
Crawford

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourney Guy Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Crawford!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crawford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Crawford gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Guy Three trying to control here.
Crawford keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Crawford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Guy Three wants to get back to full guard.
Guy Three is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy Three tries to roll over but Crawford keeps him under control.
Crawford not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Crawford might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Crawford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Guy Three makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy Three.
Crawford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy Three. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Guy Three being controlled here, momentarily.
Crawford postures up.

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.
Crawford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Guy Three closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crawford quickly recovers to half guard.
Crawford is looking to control Guy Three's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crawford avoid being mounted?
Crawford wants to get back to full guard but Guy Three has mounted him!
Crawford is squirming around, avoiding Guy Three's attempts to control the action.
Crawford is looking to improve his position but Guy Three isn't that keen on the idea.
Crawford bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Guy Three not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford prevents Guy Three from getting back to his feet.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
Crawford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guy Three swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crawford content to stall in guard here.
Crawford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
More stalling from Crawford.
Guy Three is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up.
Guy Three keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Guy Three is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crawford defends well.
Guy Three trying to keep a closed guard but Crawford is proving a slippery customer.
Crawford's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crawford won't allow Guy Three to sweep him here.
Crawford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy Three is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy Three looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guy Three pinned against the cage. Guy Three gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tourney Guy Three will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guy Three slips a straight right by Crawford.

Crawford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crawford content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Guy Three manages to get to full guard.
Guy Three throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy Three looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy Three trying to control the position.
Crawford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Guy Three wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guy Three ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Crawford swats away the attempt to clinch by Guy Three.
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Guy Three saw that one coming.

Guy Three gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Crawford works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Guy Three wants to sweep here but Crawford controlling him for the moment.
Crawford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy Three is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guy Three escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crawford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy Three on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy Three tries to get out of the position.
Guy Three is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake Crawford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy Three pulls Crawford in close to prevent any damage.
Guy Three looking for a sweep. Not yet Guy Three, not yet.
Guy Three is looking to stand up but Crawford isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Guy Three is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy Three is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crawford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Guy Three wants to get back to his feet but Crawford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crawford lands with a right hand.

Guy Three decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guy Three is trying to control the action in half guard but Crawford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crawford is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guy Three's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guy Three's back!
Crawford controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is continuing to stall.
Crawford has the hooks in. Guy Three is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Crawford trying to control.
Crawford is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Crawford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Crawford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guy Three swivels and escapes.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford misses with an uppercut. Guy Three saw that one coming.
Guy Three is looking for a counter combo.
Guy Three stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guy Three.

Crawford drives through with a takedown into Guy Three's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Guy Three 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.

Guy Three looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy Three is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Crawford.
The adventures of Crawford the control monster continue. Boring.
Guy Three is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Blake Crawford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crawford is concentrating on defense, preventing Guy Three from advancing position.
Crawford is in trouble now - Guy Three has advanced to mount!
Crawford doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Guy Three can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crawford is looking to escape.
Crawford working to try and regain half guard.
Guy Three punching from mount but Crawford doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to hold on but Guy Three pushes him away.
Crawford is working to get back to half guard.
Crawford is still trying to improve position.
Guy Three unloads with some shots from mount but Crawford bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy Three wants to stand but Crawford is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Crawford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crawford wants to control but Guy Three is having none of it.
Crawford working to try and regain half guard.
Guy Three wants to control the pace but Crawford is squirming around nicely.
Crawford is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tourney Guy Three showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guy Three has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge William Peck scores the fight for Blake Crawford!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Blake Crawford!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Blake Crawford!

Blake Crawford wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Guy Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Galvao (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.

Guy Two
vs
Galvao

178 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourney Guy Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy Two misses with a wild body shot.
Galvao dives in for a single leg takedown but Guy Two sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Guy Two tries to clinch up.

Guy Two drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Guy Two drops back looking for a leg! Galvao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Galvao manages to kick Guy Two off! Guy Two jumps back into Galvao's guard.
Guy Two wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Galvao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickety Cricket (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.

Smith
vs
Cricket

180 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rickety Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Cricket. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cricket.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Cricket works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Cricket throws a shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cricket lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Cricket counters with a left to the body.
Cricket is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Cricket counters with a straight right hand.
Cricket scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket throws a leg kick that is checked

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith distracts Cricket with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith cracks Cricket with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cricket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cricket has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Cricket looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith distracts Cricket with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cricket preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cricket's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith 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.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Cricket's hands, connecting with Cricket's forehead.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cricket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cricket on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cricket with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Cricket is rocked!
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Cricket over with strikes.
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Cricket is out cold - huge knockout for Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Smith!