QFC Tournament 644 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake's entrance music is blink 182 feeling this. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Blake
vs
Demon

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
24
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucifer Demon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demon.
Demon scores with a punch to the head.
Demon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blake's hands.

Demon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Demon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Blake is rocked!
Demon unloads with some huge strikes here! Blake is out! Demon wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lucifer Demon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Pepperoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Scorpion (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.

Pepperoni
vs
Scorpion

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Pepperoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion connects with the punch.

It looks like Don Pepperoni has been cut.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Scorpion! Pepperoni is backing up but he can't get away as Scorpion lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Pepperoni and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lucas Scorpion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoda Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (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.

Mayhem
vs
Jones

186 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoda Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.
Mayhem tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayhem wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Mayhem has the dominant position.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Mayhem up, before dumping him to the ground. Mayhem manages to land in guard.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayhem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mayhem throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Mayhem looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stops Mayhem from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Mayhem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mayhem tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mayhem to the ground. Mayhem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Mayhem has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Mayhem back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mayhem is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Mayhem with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mayhem wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mayhem shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoda Mayhem. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones looks for a takedown but Mayhem sprawls well.
Mayhem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayhem is breathing heavily.

Mayhem has managed to clinch.

Mayhem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayhem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones works over Mayhem with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Mayhem manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mayhem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.

Mayhem breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mayhem is looking to get back to is feet but Jones passes into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Jones looks up at the clock and then as Mayhem takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jones smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Mayhem get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.

Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayhem is retaining full guard.
Mayhem pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

Mayhem is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayhem gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mayhem will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mayhem wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
Jones controlling the pace.

That's four 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.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayhem's head.
Mayhem flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mayhem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Mayhem tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mayhem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.

Mayhem breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Mayhem tries to tie him up.

Mayhem successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Mayhem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Mayhem's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Jones is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mayhem is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayhem avoid being mounted?
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayhem won't allow Jones to pass to mount.

Jones maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mayhem could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jones has cracked it and Mayhem is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yui Omosko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Buitenwesten (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.

Omosko
vs
Buitenwesten

190 cm
24
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yui Omosko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bas Buitenwesten!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buitenwesten misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Buitenwesten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Omosko with a hook.
Buitenwesten throws a jab but it's blocked by Omosko.
Omosko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buitenwesten counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Yui Omosko has been cut.
Omosko shoots in but no luck this time.
Omosko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omosko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buitenwesten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Omosko connects with a single shot there.
Buitenwesten moves in looking to clinch but Omosko pushes him off.
Buitenwesten throws a lazy uppercut
and Buitenwesten takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buitenwesten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Omosko's calf.
Omosko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buitenwesten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buitenwesten lands a nice leg kick that just misses Omosko's sensitive parts.

Buitenwesten rushes Omosko and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Omosko.
Buitenwesten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Omosko's defenses.
Buitenwesten lands an elbow that stopped Omosko in his tracks for a moment.
Buitenwesten lands an elbow inside.
Buitenwesten lands an elbow just above Omosko 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buitenwesten can't find room to land a body shot as Omosko controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Buitenwesten.
Omosko blocks a body shot from Buitenwesten.
Buitenwesten comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Omosko is rocked!
Buitenwesten lands an elbow that stopped Omosko in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Omosko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Omosko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clinched against the cage, Buitenwesten lands a big elbow that drops Omosko! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Omosko is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bas Buitenwesten!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Insane Yoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Beattie (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.

Yoda
vs
Beattie

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Insane Yoda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Beattie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoda connects with a nice looking jab.
Beattie misses with a takedown attempt - Yoda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beattie lands an overhand right.

It looks like Insane Yoda has been cut.

Yoda gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Yoda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beattie swinging wildly here.
Beattie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoda pinned against the cage. Yoda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beattie.
Beattie avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie misses with a wild body shot.
Yoda attempts a counter takedown but Beattie avoids it well and moves away.
Yoda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice cross by Beattie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beattie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yoda's waist but Yoda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beattie off to one side.
Insane Yoda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Beattie.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yoda or perhaps it was just good defense by Beattie, which made it look bad.
Some wild striking there from Yoda.
Beattie throws a body punch but Yoda moves out of range.
Beattie has a takedown stuffed.
Beattie looks winded!

Yoda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Beattie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Yoda gets control of Beattie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Yoda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Beattie passes Yoda's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yoda throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoda desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yoda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yoda is pulling down on Beattie's head. It's preventing any offense from Beattie, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yoda manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Yoda is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yoda is pressed up against the cage. Beattie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoda down to the mat. Yoda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Beattie leaves Yoda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yoda is defended easily by Beattie.
Beattie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yoda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beattie somewhat.
Beattie slips under a jab.
Yoda slaps away a takedown attempt from Beattie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Beattie as Yoda shoots in.

Yoda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yoda showed some decent athleticism there.
Beattie tries to kick Yoda off in order to stand up. Yoda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beattie trying his best to control but Yoda has mounted him.
Beattie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoda content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beattie can't escape the position.
Yoda content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beattie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yoda.
Beattie tries to hold on but Yoda postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Insane Yoda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Insane Yoda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yoda shoots in for a takedown but Beattie shows good takedown defense.
Beattie staying out of range there.
Beattie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beattie lands a jab to the head.

Beattie drops his shoulder and cracks Yoda with a huge uppercut! Yoda goes down! Can Beattie finish him?

Yoda is rocked!
Yoda trying to control the position.
Oh Yoda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beattie preventing the sweep.

Beattie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yoda seems to have got his legs back now.

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

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Beattie looking for a guillotine here but Yoda defends easily.
Yoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Beattie looking for a guillotine here but Yoda defends easily.

Beattie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yoda defends well.
Insane Yoda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Beattie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoda is aware though and is defending well.
Yoda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoda stands and throws Beattie's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beattie tries to escape but Yoda is in control.
Beattie trying to remain calm as Yoda controls from the top position.
Yoda throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Beattie wants to control but Yoda postures up.
Yoda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Beattie parries the strikes from Yoda easily there. Yoda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Beattie to escape.
Yoda happy to just control the position for now.
Beattie tries to buck Yoda off but Yoda is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoda advances to full mount.
Beattie avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yoda.
Yoda controlling from mount.
Beattie wants to control but Yoda is having none of it.
Beattie is trying to escape the mount.
Yoda avoids the attempt from Beattie to control.
Yoda controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoda thowing shots but they're missing.
Yoda controlling the position easily from mount.
Yoda throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Yoda controlling the position easily from mount.
Beattie is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beattie wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Yoda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beattie works the jab nicely.
Beattie drops Yoda with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Yoda! Beattie dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Beattie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Grietje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Fanning (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.

Grietje
vs
Fanning

175 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Grietje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from Grietje.
Fanning is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grietje sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Grietje.
Fanning swats away the attempt to clinch by Grietje.

Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Fanning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Fanning ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fanning no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fanning 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning seems keen to control Grietje's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanning is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning wants to pass the guard but Grietje is keeping the position.
Fanning sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fanning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fanning postures up.
Fanning sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fanning slips nicely into half guard.
Grietje trying to control here.
Fanning is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Fanning is looking for a kimura but Grietje is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fanning to get the leverage.
Fanning is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fanning postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Grietje to stand up.
Grietje delivers a nice body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Fanning. No joy for Grietje on that attempt.
Grietje moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grietje defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fanning.

Grietje gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fanning to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Grietje scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grietje misses with a takedown attempt

and Fanning counters by moving into the clinch.
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!
Grietje goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fanning prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Grietje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Fanning wants the takedown. Grietje is fighting it off but Fanning persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Grietje's guard against the cage.
Fanning looks winded!
Grietje tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grietje might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fanning postures up and lands a big shot to Grietje's brow.

Fanning stands and steps away. Grietje gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Fanning will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grietje doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fanning moves into the clinch.
Grietje can't break the clinch.
Grietje on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Grietje successfully pulls guard.
Fanning is pushing down on Grietje's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grietje is fighting to maintain full guard but Fanning has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fanning frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fanning looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fanning has hold of Grietje's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Grietje manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Grietje knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fanning on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fanning working for a submission but Grietje is keeping him at bay.
Grietje looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fanning biding his time, controlling Grietje.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grietje looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mick Fanning has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Fanning biding his time, looking for the opening.

Fanning working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Grietje is doing well to defend. Fanning seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Grietje is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mick Fanning!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Sertho (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.

Ambrose
vs
Sertho

193 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Ambrose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Levi Sertho!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sertho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ambrose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ambrose throws out a leg kick but Sertho moves out of range and Ambrose only half commits.
Ambrose misses with a body kick.
Sertho falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ambrose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ambrose.
Sertho throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose tries for a takedown but Sertho manages to get underhooks.

Sertho jumps guard and drags Ambrose to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambrose is pushing down on Sertho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sertho is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambrose has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sertho actively working from the bottom here.
Ambrose is trying to control. Sertho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ambrose sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambrose prevents Sertho from improving his position.
Ambrose tries to pass to full mount but Sertho defends it.
Sertho wants to get back to full guard but Ambrose has mounted him!
Sertho regains half guard.

Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sertho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose thows a huge punch but Sertho dodges it nicely.

Sertho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ambrose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ambrose!
Sertho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sertho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ambrose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sertho is just riding it out for now. Ambrose eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sertho is looking for a sweep. Ambrose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sertho tries to roll over but Ambrose keeps him under control.

Sertho actively working from the bottom here.
Ambrose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ambrose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sertho is looking for a sweep. Ambrose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ambrose passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sertho!
Ambrose throwing strikes here but Sertho is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sertho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sertho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ambrose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ambrose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ambrose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ambrose slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sertho wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ambrose shoots in looking for a takedown. Sertho tries to sprawl out of it but Ambrose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sertho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ambrose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sertho misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sertho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ambrose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sertho tries to avoid it but Ambrose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sertho to the ground. Sertho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ambrose lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Sertho as he checks the leg kick.
Sertho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sertho misses with an uppercut.
Sertho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ambrose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ambrose misses with a double jab
and Sertho counters with a good, hard body kick but Ambrose shrugs it off.
Sertho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sertho wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambrose dives in and grabs Sertho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sertho pushes down on Ambrose's head and hops out.
Sertho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sertho only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dean Ambrose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Sertho as Ambrose shoots in.
Ambrose wants to clinch but Sertho slips to the side
and Sertho counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sertho avoids it really well and circles away.
Ambrose tries to clinch but Sertho moves out of range.
Ambrose moves in looking to clinch but Sertho pushes him off.
Ambrose darts in looking for a takedown but Sertho gets double underhooks and turns Ambrose into the cage.
A little jabbing left from Sertho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ambrose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sertho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sertho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt
and Sertho counters with an outside leg kick.
Sertho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ambrose feinted with a counter takedown.
Ambrose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sertho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ambrose.
Ambrose tries to clinch up
and Sertho counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambrose is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sertho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ambrose's head.
Ambrose doesn't manage to clinch there - Sertho circles away.
Sertho shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ambrose throws a sloppy head kick and Sertho moves out of range easily.
Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt
and Sertho counters with a nice body shot.
Sertho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ambrose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ambrose misses with a takedown
and Sertho counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick from Sertho lands but Ambrose takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambrose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sertho counters with a head kick. That will keep Ambrose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Sertho 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!

Ambrose closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sertho.

Sertho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ambrose dives in for a single leg takedown but Sertho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ambrose shoots in but Sertho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ambrose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sertho.
Ambrose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sertho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Ambrose backs off Sertho throws a huge counter combo but Ambrose manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sertho lands with a kick to the temple. Ambrose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sertho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambrose.
Sertho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sertho wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sertho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sertho as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambrose.
Ambrose moves away from the strike by Sertho.
Sertho throws a head kick but Ambrose moves out of range.
Sertho throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Ambrose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ambrose avoids the head kick by Sertho.
Ambrose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sertho.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sertho has eaten all the pies!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sertho pinned against the cage. Sertho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ambrose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sertho misses with a looping right.
Levi Sertho seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Ambrose gets a clinch.
Sertho misses with a hook to the ribs.

Sertho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ambrose looks for a takedown but Sertho sprawls well.
Sertho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sertho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambrose's knee momentarily.
Sertho lands a high kick!
Sertho throws out a loose jab but Ambrose uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ambrose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ambrose tries to pull guard but Sertho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Sertho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose shoots for a double leg takedown but Sertho sprawls well. He's pushed Ambrose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambrose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Ambrose does no damage.
Sertho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ambrose tries to clinch there but Sertho circles away.
Ambrose tries to clinch but Sertho is having none of it.
Sertho throws a fast counter high kick but Ambrose manages to duck under it in time.
Ambrose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sertho but Sertho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sertho throws a big shot that misses.
Dean Ambrose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sertho lands a jab-cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Sertho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sertho has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Levi Sertho!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Levi Sertho!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Levi Sertho!

Levi Sertho wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Writer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Devil (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.

Writer
vs
Devil

199 cm
24
297 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JR Writer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Devil!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Writer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Devil gets caught flat footed, as Writer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

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

Writer drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Writer seems to have locked his on tight now - Devil screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Writer, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). JR Writer!