QFC Tournament 632 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Wibowo
vs
Madsen

180 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Wibowo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikel Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wibowo shoots in looking for a takedown. Madsen tries to sprawl out of it but Wibowo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Madsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wibowo is not content to let Madsen control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo is looking for a sweep. Madsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madsen is keen to just control but Wibowo is a slippery customer.
Wibowo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wibowo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen trying to control the pace.
Wibowo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wibowo is refusing to be controlled, as Madsen sits in half guard.
Wibowo moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Wibowo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Madsen has passed into half guard!
Wibowo tries to roll over but Madsen keeps him under control.
Madsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Madsen trying to control from half guard but Wibowo is working away.
Wibowo trying to control but Madsen postures up.
Madsen wants to take a breather but Wibowo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo wants to improve his position but Madsen is controlling well.
Madsen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wibowo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Madsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Madsen trying to pass the guard but Wibowo defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madsen is keen to just control but Wibowo is a slippery customer.
Wibowo moves into full guard.
Madsen trying to control but Wibowo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wibowo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madsen is aware though and is defending well.

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

Wibowo has his foot on Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wibowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Madsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Madsen looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madsen stopping the sweep attempt from Wibowo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikel Madsen dominated that round.
That's time! Wibowo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wibowo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Madsen is trying to defend but Wibowo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wibowo is nestled in close to Madsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wibowo working Madsen over with strikes.
Wibowo winds up and cracks Madsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Madsen trying to control but Wibowo postures up.
Wibowo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wibowo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Madsen sees it coming and defends easily.
Wibowo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madsen taking some punishment here, with Wibowo in his half guard.

It looks like Mikel Madsen has been cut.
Wibowo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wibowo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Madsen is breathing heavily.
Wibowo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wibowo 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.
Wibowo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wibowo with the ground and pound but Madsen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wibowo distracts Madsen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wibowo working some strikes from top position.
Wibowo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo preventing the sweep.
Wibowo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wibowo lands a couple of elbows.

That has opened up Mikel Madsen's cut even more.
Wibowo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wibowo cracks Madsen with a big right hand but Madsen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Madsen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Madsen being controlled for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wibowo tries for a kimura but Madsen is defending well.
Alexander Wibowo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo is staying tight to Madsen's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Wibowo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Madsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wibowo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

The cut above Mikel Madsen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wibowo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Madsen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Wibowo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madsen, who protects the arm well.
Wibowo working the body and head with strikes.

Mikel Madsen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mikel Madsen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexander Wibowo!
Our winner, Alexander Wibowo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron MacGruffyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McKeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

MacGruffyd
vs
McKeller

183 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron MacGruffyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan McKeller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGruffyd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

McKeller pushes MacGruffyd up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McKeller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McKeller looking to throw knees to the head but MacGruffyd is blocking nicely.

MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.

MacGruffyd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McKeller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McKeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for MacGruffyd.
McKeller throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGruffyd.
McKeller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

MacGruffyd pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKeller works over MacGruffyd with some ground and pound from guard.
McKeller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacGruffyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

MacGruffyd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKeller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

MacGruffyd closes the distance and clinches.
McKeller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacGruffyd just stands there and leans against the cage.

MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKeller throwing strikes from guard but MacGruffyd blocks nicely.
McKeller throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKeller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGruffyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGruffyd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McKeller manages to get himself to full guard.

MacGruffyd sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKeller looking for a sweep. Not yet McKeller, not yet.
MacGruffyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacGruffyd distracts McKeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKeller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacGruffyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacGruffyd trying to control the position from guard on top but McKeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGruffyd distracts McKeller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKeller striking off his back but it's not causing MacGruffyd any problems.
McKeller wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGruffyd throws a big elbow that misses.
McKeller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McKeller, up you get!
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKeller fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKeller looks winded!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKeller has had enough of the clinch but MacGruffyd keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacGruffyd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McKeller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

MacGruffyd kicks McKeller off and gets to his feet.

MacGruffyd rushes McKeller and presses him up against the cage.

MacGruffyd pulls guard effortlessly.
MacGruffyd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKeller.

MacGruffyd pushes McKeller off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKeller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacGruffyd cracks a nice hook into McKeller's ribs.

MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.

MacGruffyd manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKeller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacGruffyd counters with a good low kick that McKeller was not able to check.
MacGruffyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKeller can do to turn this around?

MacGruffyd takes the fight into the clinch.

McKeller lands a takedown into guard.

MacGruffyd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
MacGruffyd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

MacGruffyd tries to keep at a distance but McKeller has taken the fight into the clinch.
McKeller tries to pull guard but MacGruffyd won't allow it.
McKeller working aggressively here.
McKeller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
McKeller gets underhooks to prevent MacGruffyd's takedown attempt.

McKeller breaks from the clinch.
MacGruffyd misses with a takedown attempt

and McKeller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKeller is breathing heavily.

MacGruffyd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McKeller uses from the top position.
McKeller won't allow MacGruffyd to sweep him here.
McKeller wants to control from the top but MacGruffyd keeps moving.
McKeller is fighting to break MacGruffyd's control of his arms but MacGruffyd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

MacGruffyd pushes McKeller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacGruffyd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron MacGruffyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGruffyd cracks McKeller with an open hand slap.
Duncan McKeller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from McKeller.
McKeller connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McKeller gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
MacGruffyd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McKeller after a bit of a struggle.
MacGruffyd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McKeller walks away with a smile on his face. MacGruffyd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McKeller gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
McKeller lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McKeller pulls him back up using the underhooks.

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

MacGruffyd gets a clinch.
Cameron MacGruffyd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacGruffyd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKeller struggles to land a body shot inside as MacGruffyd controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKeller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKeller stops a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKeller stalling in the clinch but MacGruffyd improves position.
McKeller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McKeller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKeller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKeller is leaning against MacGruffyd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacGruffyd tries to break the clinch but McKeller is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cameron MacGruffyd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

MacGruffyd swats away the attempt to clinch by McKeller.
McKeller lands a nice looking body kick.
MacGruffyd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McKeller's waist but McKeller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGruffyd off to one side.
MacGruffyd keeps the fight on the outside.
McKeller fails with an attempt to clinch.

MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged McKeller in a clinch.
McKeller fails to pull guard.
McKeller lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGruffyd backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKeller can't find room to land a body shot as MacGruffyd controls the action.
MacGruffyd jumps guard but McKeller stands there with MacGruffyd around his waist. MacGruffyd gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKeller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGruffyd to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGruffyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGruffyd being controlled against the cage.
McKeller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cameron MacGruffyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacGruffyd can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
MacGruffyd looking for a takedown.
McKeller lands on the inside with an uppercut.

MacGruffyd pulls guard.
McKeller wants to control from the top but MacGruffyd keeps moving.
McKeller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacGruffyd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKeller with a nice head shot there.
McKeller lands a couple of elbows.
MacGruffyd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKeller being controlled here momentarily.
McKeller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGruffyd looking to control.
MacGruffyd has momentary wrist control but McKeller slips an elbow through the middle.
McKeller trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGruffyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGruffyd has control of McKeller's left arm, preventing McKeller from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKeller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
MacGruffyd tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cameron MacGruffyd is winning the standup battle so far.

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.

McKeller moves into the clinch successfully.
McKeller stops a takedown attempt from MacGruffyd.

MacGruffyd pulls guard effortlessly.
MacGruffyd working a defensive guard here.
McKeller postures up in MacGruffyd's guard and throws a big left but MacGruffyd blocks it.
Cameron MacGruffyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacGruffyd managing to control the position.
McKeller throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan McKeller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron MacGruffyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKeller throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan McKeller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacGruffyd 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Cameron MacGruffyd!

Cameron MacGruffyd wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco McComiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misha Chachkhunashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Misha Chachkhunashvili will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

McComiskey
vs
Chachkhunashvili

180 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
24
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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, Marco McComiskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Misha Chachkhunashvili!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chachkhunashvili misses with a double jab

so McComiskey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McComiskey stops Chachkhunashvili from standing up.
Chachkhunashvili is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McComiskey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McComiskey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McComiskey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chachkhunashvili can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chachkhunashvili wants to get back to his feet but McComiskey passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McComiskey prevents Chachkhunashvili from standing back up.
McComiskey is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McComiskey lands a nice short elbow.
McComiskey 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.
McComiskey controlling the action here.
McComiskey is pressing down on Chachkhunashvili's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chachkhunashvili is holding on for now.
Chachkhunashvili is trying to stand up here but McComiskey is controlling him well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chachkhunashvili is trying to escape back to his feet but McComiskey uses the scramble to pass into side control.

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.
McComiskey controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chachkhunashvili is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

McComiskey decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chachkhunashvili to his feet.
Chachkhunashvili misses with a telegraphed body shot

and McComiskey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McComiskey controlling the pace.

McComiskey decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chachkhunashvili counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McComiskey shoots in looking for a takedown but Chachkhunashvili manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McComiskey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McComiskey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McComiskey swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chachkhunashvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Chachkhunashvili 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.
Chachkhunashvili leaves McComiskey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco McComiskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McComiskey slips a jab and a cross from Chachkhunashvili.
Chachkhunashvili misses with a few strikes there.
Chachkhunashvili thuds his right hand into McComiskey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McComiskey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chachkhunashvili lands with an uppercut that bounces McComiskey off the cage and back into range.
Chachkhunashvili digs a good body shot into McComiskey's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chachkhunashvili.
Chachkhunashvili misses with a looping left.
McComiskey thinks about countering with a body kick.
McComiskey moves away from the strike by Chachkhunashvili.
Chachkhunashvili throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McComiskey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McComiskey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chachkhunashvili counters with a straight right hand.
Chachkhunashvili throws a nice looking combination but McComiskey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McComiskey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chachkhunashvili throws out the jab.
Chachkhunashvili throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chachkhunashvili defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McComiskey.
McComiskey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chachkhunashvili has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McComiskey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McComiskey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chachkhunashvili throws a looping overhand right but McComiskey ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chachkhunashvili moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chachkhunashvili is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chachkhunashvili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McComiskey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by McComiskey or perhaps it was just good defense by Chachkhunashvili, which made it look bad.
Chachkhunashvili lands a really nice looking cross but McComiskey seems unphased.
Misha Chachkhunashvili seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McComiskey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chachkhunashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chachkhunashvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McComiskey manages to avoid it.
Chachkhunashvili might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McComiskey clinches with his opponent.

McComiskey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McComiskey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chachkhunashvili throws a jab when McComiskey was well out of range.
McComiskey blocks a jab.
Misha Chachkhunashvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McComiskey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chachkhunashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chachkhunashvili misses with a body shot.
McComiskey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chachkhunashvili.
Chachkhunashvili throws a lazy right hand but McComiskey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Chachkhunashvili misses.
Chachkhunashvili circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chachkhunashvili cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chachkhunashvili lands with a straight right. McComiskey didn't see that one coming.
Chachkhunashvili connects with a body shot that sends McComiskey's belly button to the back.
McComiskey shoots in but Chachkhunashvili avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco McComiskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chachkhunashvili throws a lazy right hand but McComiskey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chachkhunashvili swinging wildly here.
Chachkhunashvili lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chachkhunashvili misses with a hook. McComiskey ducked under it nicely.
As Chachkhunashvili looks to move away, McComiskey throws a big counter combo but Chachkhunashvili just gets out of the way.
McComiskey shoots and misses
and Chachkhunashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chachkhunashvili lands a jab to McComiskey's midsection.
McComiskey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McComiskey has his takedown stuffed
and Chachkhunashvili counters with a nice uppercut.
Chachkhunashvili is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McComiskey dodges the punch combination from Chachkhunashvili.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chachkhunashvili.
Chachkhunashvili throws a looping overhand right but McComiskey ducks down to avoid it.
Chachkhunashvili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Chachkhunashvili misses.
McComiskey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chachkhunashvili fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Chachkhunashvili lands an impressive looking overhand right. McComiskey doesn't seem phased though.
Chachkhunashvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chachkhunashvili throws an overhand right that lands on McComiskey's shoulder, as McComiskey tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of McComiskey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Chachkhunashvili misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McComiskey blocks a jab.
Chachkhunashvili throws a nice looking combination but McComiskey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

McComiskey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chachkhunashvili is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chachkhunashvili wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

McComiskey decides to stand back up. McComiskey steps back and let's Chachkhunashvili get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Chachkhunashvili showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Chachkhunashvili just misses with a punch to the body.
Chachkhunashvili displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McComiskey.
McComiskey looks for a takedown but Chachkhunashvili sprawls well.
Chachkhunashvili connects with a good right hand that stumbles McComiskey. McComiskey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McComiskey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by McComiskey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chachkhunashvili. McComiskey does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like McComiskey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chachkhunashvili misses with a straight right.
Chachkhunashvili just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcComiskey.
McComiskey fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Chachkhunashvili was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco McComiskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Chachkhunashvili. Those never looked like landing.
McComiskey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chachkhunashvili sprawls well. Chachkhunashvili wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McComiskey gets slowly back to his feet.
McComiskey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chachkhunashvili connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chachkhunashvili lands a nice shot that snaps McComiskey's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Chachkhunashvili as he connects with a hook.
Chachkhunashvili scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

McComiskey is rocked!
Chachkhunashvili fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops McComiskey to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! McComiskey looks to clinch but Chachkhunashvili throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! McComiskey taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Misha Chachkhunashvili!
A relieved looking Misha Chachkhunashvili thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khan Dharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorge Gontinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan Dharma has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dharma
vs
Gontinov

180 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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, Khan Dharma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorge Gontinov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gontinov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dharma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gontinov misses with a takedown attempt - Dharma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Gontinov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dharma to the ground. Gontinov is now in Dharma's guard.
Dharma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gontinov works over Dharma with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gontinov trying to control but Dharma is working from the bottom.
Dharma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma wants to control but Gontinov is keeping him busy.
Dharma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gontinov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dharma working Gontinov over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gontinov is trying to maintain the position but Dharma is very close to passing his half guard.

Dharma wants to work for an arm triangle but Gontinov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gontinov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gontinov has his hands clasped together around Dharma's back. He's all about the action.
Gontinov is in trouble now - Dharma has advanced to mount!
Dharma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Dharma.
Dharma cracks Gontinov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gontinov is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dharma landing shots from mount.
Dharma in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gontinov is looking to get to half guard.
Dharma 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.
Dharma dominating with strikes here.
Dharma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gontinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Dharma has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dharma unloading with bombs!
Gontinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Dharma goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gontinov is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gontinov postures up.
Gontinov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dharma's head.

Dharma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gontinov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gontinov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khan Dharma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Gontinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Dharma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dharma advances to mount.
Gontinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dharma putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dharma tries to control but Gontinov wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gontinov tries to hold on but Dharma postures up.
Dharma dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gontinov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dharma is landing with some decent strikes but Gontinov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gontinov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gontinov wants to hold on but Dharma pushes him away.
Dharma lands a big shot there that rocks Gontinov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Gontinov is rocked!
Gontinov is bucking up trying to escape but Dharma cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gontinov is still in real trouble! Can Dharma finish him?
Khan Dharma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dharma lands a big elbow.
Gontinov is squirming around, avoiding Dharma's attempts to control the action.
Gontinov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dharma's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khan Dharma!