QFC Tournament 700 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaden Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slugger Joe (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.

Fox
vs
Joe

190 cm
16
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 Hilo, Jaden Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slugger Joe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joe dives in and grabs Fox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fox pushes down on Joe's head and hops out.
A shot to the liver by Fox. Beautiful body shot.
Fox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fox connects with a body shot that sends Joe's belly button to the back.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fox defends it nicely.
Joe fails with the takedown.
Jaden Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slugger Joe.
Fox lands with a shot to the body.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Joe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Fox as Joe shoots in.
Fox seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fox as he avoids it easily.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox misses with a series of wild punches.
Fox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fox wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Joe or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox works over Joe's head and body with a nice combination.
Joe shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Joe scores with a takedown into Fox's guard.

Joe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Fox managing to control the position.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fox is looking for a triangle but Joe pushes his legs off easily.
Joe advances position into side control!
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fox's legs.

Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Joe has an Americana. Fox didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Joe is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Joe hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Slugger Joe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Como (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stobbart (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.

Como
vs
Stobbart

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
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 Hilo, Eddie Como!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Stobbart!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Como cracks Stobbart with an uppercut from hell and Stobbart crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Como's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Stobbart is rocked!

It looks like George Stobbart has been cut.
Stobbart keeping moving, preventing Como from controlling successfully.
Stobbart is still in real trouble! Can Como finish him?

Como avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stobbart seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stobbart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Como is one step ahead there.
Como wants to control from the top but Stobbart keeps moving.
Stobbart trying to control the position here.

Como has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stobbart to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Como is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stobbart pulls down on the head and he's put Como to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Stobbart!
During a confident post fight interview, George Stobbart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Tower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Conroy (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.

Tower
vs
Conroy

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

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 Hilo, Frank Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conroy lands a glancing blow to the side of Tower's head.
Tower takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tower circles away from the clinch attempt.

Conroy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Tower jumps guard and drags Conroy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tower striking off his back but it's not causing Conroy any problems.
Conroy looking to pass the guard.
Tower trying to control the position here.

Tower has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Conroy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy wants to control but Tower is keeping him busy.
Tower looking for a sweep but Conroy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tower wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conroy wants to control the pace but Tower is squirming around nicely.
Tower sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tower is trying to maintain the position but Conroy is very close to passing his half guard.
Tower desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tower is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tower trying to get back to full guard but Conroy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tower is looking to improve his position but Conroy isn't that keen on the idea.
Conroy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conroy avoids the attempt from Tower to control.
Tower chipping away with body shots but they're not going to hurt Conroy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tower tries to hold on but Conroy pushes him away.
Tower is in all sorts of trouble here.
Conroy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tower tries to hold on but Conroy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Conroy wants to control the pace but Tower is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Conroy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Conroy doesn't manage to clinch there - Tower circles away.
Conroy tries to clinch up.
It looked like Tower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Conroy.
Conroy is looking to clinch.
Conroy scores with a jab to the head.
Tower slips a jab and a cross from Conroy.
Tower looks for a takedown but Conroy sprawls well.
Conroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tower was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tower with that takedown attempt.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Conroy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body punch from Conroy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tower shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Conroy is trying to defend but Tower finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tower controlling the action here.
Tower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tower is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conroy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tower throws a big counter combination but Conroy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Tower closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tower drops an elbow to the side of Conroy's head.
Tower performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Conroy wants to get back to full guard.
Tower looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Tower decides to return to a standing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conroy with a jab.
Alan Conroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conroy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Conroy.
Conroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tower.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Conroy has closed the distance and engaged Tower in a clinch.
Conroy tries to throw a body punch but Tower avoids it by throwing Conroy back against the cage.

Tower successfully pulls guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conroy is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conroy trying to control but Tower is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alan Conroy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Conroy lands a body shot.
Conroy jabs at Tower's body.
Conroy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conroy moves in looking to clinch but Tower pushes him off.
Conroy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Conroy as he connects with a hook.
Tower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tower somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower takes one to the chin there.
Tower wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tower with a poor takedown
and Conroy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tower thinking.
Conroy jabs at Tower's body.
Conroy wants to clinch up but Tower keeps it at a distance.
Tower attempts a counter takedown but Conroy avoids it well and moves away.
Conroy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conroy moves in looking to clinch but Tower pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Conroy. Beautiful body shot.

Conroy takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Conroy.
Conroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tower blocks a body shot from Conroy.
Conroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Conroy blocks an elbow strike from Tower.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conroy stops a takedown attempt from Tower.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Tower. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tower prevents a body shot from Conroy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conroy.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Conroy tries to circle away but Tower has him pinned against the cage.
Conroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Conroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Conroy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conroy throws a head punch that misses.
Conroy looking to slow down the pace here.
Conroy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tower changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conroy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tower circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conroy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Conroy darts in and clinches Tower up against the cage.
Conroy tries a body shot but Tower blocks it.
Tower jumps guard but Conroy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Conroy struggles to land a body shot inside as Tower controls his hands.
Tower tries to pull guard but Conroy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alan Conroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Conroy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tower.
Conroy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tower blocks an uppercut.
Tower wants a takedown.
Tower has Conroy pressed against the cage, preventing Conroy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conroy throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conroy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conroy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tower's elbow.
Conroy has a couple of punches blocked by Tower.
Conroy looking to stall.
Conroy working aggressively here.
Conroy misses with a hook from the clinch.

Tower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conroy works the jab nicely.
Tower tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conroy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tower swats away the attempt to clinch by Conroy.

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

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

Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Alan Conroy!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Alan Conroy!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Alan Conroy!

Alan Conroy wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Win Vip (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.

Ward
vs
Vip

189 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 Hilo, Aaron Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Win Vip!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vip throws a big shot that misses.
Vip throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Ward to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Win Vip has been cut.
Vip is looking to clinch but Ward is avoiding it.
Vip wants to clinch
and Ward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Vip moves into the clinch.
Ward working hard to break the clinch.
Vip working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ward.
Vip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ward lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vip throws a head punch that misses.
Ward is trying to push Vip away but Vip has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vip gets through Ward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vip keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Vip swings wildly with an uppercut but Ward uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Vip.
Ward goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ward is trying to force a seperation but Vip has the dominant position.
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Ward blocking some punches.
Ward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ward is trying to break free.
Vip lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vip misses with a punch on the inside.
Vip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Vip has him pressed against the cage.

Vip manages to break the clinch.
Vip lunges at Ward with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ward's hand.
Ward keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Ward misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ward ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vip tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ward counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vip wants to clinch
and Ward cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Vip is rocked!
Vip misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a right hand from hell and Vip is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Ward!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Viper (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.

Montgomery
vs
Viper

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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 Hilo, Theodore Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Viper!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Viper clinches.
Viper throws a head punch that misses.
Viper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montgomery fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Montgomery has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viper tries to throw a body punch but Montgomery avoids it by throwing Viper back against the cage.
Montgomery changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Viper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darth Viper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Viper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Montgomery, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montgomery backwards.
Viper stalling in the clinch.
Viper lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viper.
Viper misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Viper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Montgomery is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Viper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Montgomery defending against the ground and pound.
Viper trying to control the action but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Montgomery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Viper connects with a decent elbow.
Montgomery is looking for a sweep.
Viper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Montgomery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Viper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Viper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viper scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Montgomery to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Viper.
Viper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Viper is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Montgomery will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Viper wants to control but Montgomery is keeping him busy.
Montgomery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montgomery tries to get out of the position.
Montgomery tries to buck Viper off but Viper is having none of it.
Montgomery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viper on the ground.
Montgomery is working hard here to advance position.
Viper remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Viper working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery seems a little lost for a moment, as Viper dominates the positioning.
Viper advances to mount.
Montgomery is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Viper unloads with some shots from mount but Montgomery bucks and avoids them well.
Viper landing shots from mount.
Montgomery tries to reverse the position but Viper maintains control.
Montgomery is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Montgomery tries to lock up and control but Viper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viper throwing strikes here but Montgomery is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Viper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Viper prevents Montgomery from getting the reversal.
Montgomery wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Viper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montgomery tries to reverse the position but Viper maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Viper forces Montgomery back against the cage and clinches.
Viper misses with some punches.
Viper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viper working aggressively here.
Montgomery is trying to drag Viper to the mat but Viper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Viper works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Montgomery will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viper throwing strikes but missing.
Montgomery has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Viper has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Montgomery is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Viper is looking to take a break and control but Montgomery is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Darth Viper has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viper throws an elbow but Montgomery slips to the side and avoids it well.
Viper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Viper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Montgomery dodges the ground and pound from Viper.
Montgomery is trying to get back to his feet.
Viper working away.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Viper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Viper is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
Montgomery parries the strikes from Viper easily there. Viper is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Montgomery to escape.
Montgomery is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Viper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Viper scoring with punches from side control.
Viper creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Montgomery sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Viper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montgomery keeps working.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Montgomery circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery keeps the fight on the outside.
Montgomery tries to counter with a takedown but Viper is quick to defend against it.

Viper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Viper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viper has a couple of punches blocked by Montgomery.
Viper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Viper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montgomery tries to score a body lock takedown but Viper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Viper has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Montgomery regains guard immediately.
Montgomery preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viper trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Viper trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom.
Viper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viper postures up in Montgomery's guard and throws a big left but Montgomery blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darth Viper 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!

Montgomery shoots for a double leg takedown but Viper sprawls well. He's pushed Montgomery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Montgomery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viper's waist but Viper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Montgomery off to one side.
Viper wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montgomery.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Montgomery. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Viper darts in and clinches Montgomery up against the cage.
Viper 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.

Viper is trying to trip Montgomery. He has hold of a leg but Montgomery is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Viper persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Viper stops Montgomery from standing up.
Montgomery looking to control but Viper passes into half guard.
Viper is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery looks like he's trying to stand up.
Viper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Viper is controlling the pace.
Montgomery has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viper is working away from the top position though.

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.
Viper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montgomery defending well though.
Viper controlling the pace.
Viper wants to take a breather but Montgomery is having none of it.

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

Viper closes the distance and clinches.
Montgomery looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Montgomery is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Viper can't fight it off and eventually Montgomery manages to take the fight to the floor. Viper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montgomery throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery postures up in Viper's guard and throws a big left but Viper blocks it.
Montgomery trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Montgomery is in close to Viper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Montgomery's guard.

Montgomery controlling Viper's posture.
Viper trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Darth Viper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viper stands and throws Montgomery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Viper controls the position.
Montgomery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Viper 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.
Viper working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Viper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Darth Viper!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Darth Viper!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Darth Viper!

Darth Viper wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conor McUnicorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Que si (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.

McUnicorn
vs
si

187 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 Hilo, Conor McUnicorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Que si!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

si darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McUnicorn wants to get back to his feet.

McUnicorn is defending against the submission attempts here by si.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
si keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
si wants to pass the guard but McUnicorn is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
si stalling.
si works his way into full mount!

si has isolated one of McUnicorn's arms. McUnicorn looking to fight him off but si twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Que si!