QFC Tournament 738 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Struve Miocic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hill will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Miocic
vs
Hill

155 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Struve Miocic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Hill!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Miocic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miocic throwing strikes but missing.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Miocic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miocic tries to free his leg and advance position but Hill is retaining full guard.
Miocic stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Hill keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill controls Miocic momentarily but Miocic frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.

Hill stands up over Miocic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Miocic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Miocic looking to control.
Miocic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miocic has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hill passes into half guard.
Hill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miocic is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Hill there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is trying to control. Miocic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miocic trying to control from the bottom.
Miocic is breathing heavily.
Miocic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miocic is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
Miocic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hill working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miocic's head.
Hill trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom.
Hill cracks Miocic with a solid left hand.
Miocic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miocic tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill works over Miocic with some ground and pound from guard.
Hill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miocic being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill landing with the ground and pound.
Hill trying to control but Miocic is working from the bottom.
Hill is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hill makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Miocic's brow.
Hill lands a couple of elbows.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Miocic's brow.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miocic looking for a sweep. Not yet Miocic, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miocic wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hill shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hill was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hill cracks Miocic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miocic keeps working.
Miocic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miocic wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
Hill slips a nice elbow through Miocic's hands, connecting with Miocic's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill working the head and body with strikes.
Miocic is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Miocic is working away.
Hill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hill working over Miocic with some ground and pound. Miocic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hill drops an elbow to the side of Miocic's head.
Miocic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Miocic is working away.
Hill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hill avoids the attempt from Miocic to control.
The referee warns Miocic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Miocic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hill lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill landing strikes from the mount and Miocic is in trouble!
Hill unloading with bombs!

Miocic is rocked!
Hill looking to finish Miocic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Miocic!
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Miocic hang on?
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Miocic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hill lands a nice shot to the head.
Hill lands a couple of good shots and Miocic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Hill is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mark Hill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hill is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Miocic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill keeps control of the position as Miocic tries to break free.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
Miocic covers up after that shot from Hill.
Hill scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hill lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miocic could be in trouble here!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hill.
Hill punches Miocic on the ear.
Hill throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miocic could be in trouble here!
Hill throwing damaging strikes from the back! Miocic could be in trouble here!
I really don't envy Miocic right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill cracks Miocic with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Miocic from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
What can Miocic do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hill. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Miocic is trapped and Hill is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Miocic tries to break free.
Hill scores with strikes from the back.
Hill lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hill lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Miocic covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hill's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hill shoots in looking for a takedown. Miocic tries to sprawl out of it but Hill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miocic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miocic tries to counter with a takedown but Hill is quick to defend against it.
Miocic fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Miocic. No joy for Hill on that attempt.

Miocic gets the takedown into side control.
Miocic working the body and head with strikes.
Hill wants to control but Miocic postures up.
Miocic is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miocic lands a nice short elbow.
Hill is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miocic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miocic's back!
Miocic tries to roll but Hill sticks to his back.
Hill is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Miocic. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Miocic is trying to remain composed but Hill is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Miocic trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
Hill scores with punches from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hill gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hill gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hill apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Miocic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miocic appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Struve Miocic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hill.

Hill looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hill postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miocic looks a forlorn figure.
Hill lands a big elbow.
Hill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miocic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Struve Miocic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hill is landing with some decent strikes but Miocic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miocic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Hill connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Miocic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hill landing shots from mount.
Hill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hill unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a big shot there that rocks Miocic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miocic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
The referee warns Miocic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hill working the ground and pound effectively.
Miocic is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
Hill breaks from Miocic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hill with the ground and pound from mount.
Hill lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hill is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Miocic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hill landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mark Hill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hill looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hill 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Mark Hill!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Mark Hill!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Mark Hill!

Mark Hill wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Sparx

156 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

163 cm
21
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demitrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaime Sparx!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sparx to get to his feet.

Sparx has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Sparx holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparx managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sparx jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Sparx is defending the position.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Sparx is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Sparx is blocking nicely.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparx is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four 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.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sparx is wriggling around trying to escape.

Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sparx is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Sparx blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparx reaches up to try and control the position but Johnson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sparx rolls and tries to escape and now Johnson has his back!
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Sparx covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demitrious Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demitrious Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sparx shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sparx has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Sparx's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demitrious Johnson!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Odivelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odivelas comes to the cage accompanied by Baca Brabo. Marco Odivelas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Odivelas
vs
Cage

170 cm
23
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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 Odivelas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odivelas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cage swings for the body but Odivelas moves out of range.

Odivelas tries to keep at a distance but Cage has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Cage on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
Odivelas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odivelas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
A short right from Cage.
Cage lands a body punch.
Odivelas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Cage.
Odivelas is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Odivelas tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.
Cage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Odivelas or not.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odivelass head.
Odivelas tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Odivelas drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cage as Odivelas tries to tie him up.
Cage cracks Odivelas with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Odivelas working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Cage.
Cage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cage lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Odivelas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Odivelas.
Cage misses the body punch
and Odivelas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Cage misses
and Odivelas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Odivelas connects with a jab.
Odivelas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cage tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage misses with a left hand
and Odivelas counters with a series of strikes. Cage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Odivelas counters with a straight right hand.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odivelas sizes up Cage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odivelas jabs at Cage's body.
Cage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odivelas is trying to break free.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Odivelas takes a shot to the head.
Cage digs a right hand into Odivelas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Odivelas's gas tank.
Cage digs a right hand into Odivelas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Odivelas's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odivelas is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odivelas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odivelas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage is leaning against Odivelas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Cage.
Cage presses Odivelas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Odivelas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Odivelas throws a combination. Cage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odivelas doesn't seem phased though.
Odivelas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Odivelas lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odivelas lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Odivelas misses with a body shot.
Odivelas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Odivelas is just out of range.
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 Marco Odivelas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Odivelas jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well.
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odivelas.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Cage misses with a body shot
and Odivelas counters with a right hand to the body.
Odivelas scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odivelas has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odivelas has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Odivelas is trying to stall.
Johny Cage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Odivelas tries to stall but Cage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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.
Odivelas takes a shot to the head.
Odivelas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Odivelas stalling in the clinch but Cage improves position.
Cage lands a body punch.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Odivelas backwards.
Cage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odivelas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marco Odivelas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage cracks Odivelas with a nice body shot.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cage presses Odivelas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odivelass head.
A shot in the inside from Cage.

Odivelas is rocked!
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Odivelas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Odivelas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cage to keep the fight standing.
Cage lands with a short shot to the head.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage lands with a right to the head.
Odivelas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Odivelas misses with a punch to the body.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Odivelas's head.
The referee calls for Cage to work.
Johny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cage 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Johny Cage!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Johny Cage!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Johny Cage!

Johny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
Johny Cage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marco Odivelas stepped up to the mic, saying 'how da fuck dis happen!?.... '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Champ Kind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Champ Kind could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Birchack's chin.

Kind
vs
Birchack

165 cm
23
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

159 cm
23
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Champ Kind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kind gets a clinch.

Kind pulls guard effortlessly.
Birchack controlling from the top position.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kind striking off his back but it's not causing Birchack any problems.
Kind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kind wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kind knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Kind has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Birchack has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kind is trying to escape the position but Birchack is controlling the position.
Kind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
Kind is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kind trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack cracks Kind with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birchack lands a big shot there that rocks Kind but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kind is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Birchack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Birchack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kind can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Birchack lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Birchack.

Kind is rocked!
The referee warns Kind that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Kind is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kind wants to control but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack landing shots from mount.
Birchack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack with the ground and pound from mount.
Birchack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kind goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Birchack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!