QFC Tournament 84 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Daath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Daath might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Laceration Penetration . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daath
vs
Silva

190 cm
21
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Nate Daath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daath is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva not doing much here.
Daath is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva prevents Daath from improving his position.
Daath wants to get back to his feet.
Silva works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws some wild stikes that Daath manages to avoid easily.
Daath can't escape the position.
Silva lands a big elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Daath is in all sorts of trouble here.
Silva lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daath keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva prevents Daath from getting the reversal.

Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Daath manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daath is trying to escape the position but Silva is controlling the position.
Daath is not content to let Silva control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws an elbow but Daath slips to the side and avoids it well.
Daath can't do much from the bottom here.
Daath is looking for a sweep.

Silva decides to stand back up. Silva steps back and let's Daath get back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daath sprawls well. Daath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daath swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daath cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.

Daath shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Daath finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Daath pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daath looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daath feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva prevents Daath from standing back up.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daath knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva prevents Daath from improving his position.
Daath trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Daath is working away.
Daath is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Daath is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daath holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva prevents Daath from improving his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Camal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kellen Piston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Piston has chosen here comes the boom as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Camal
vs
Piston

200 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Malik Camal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kellen Piston!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piston avoids a kick to the body.
Camal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piston tries to avoid it but Camal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piston to the ground. Piston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Camal takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Camal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Piston punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Camal seems content to control.
Camal is thwarting Piston's attempts to control the position.
Camal stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Malik Camal just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Piston.
Camal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Piston wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Camal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Piston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Camal with that takedown attempt.
Piston dives in and grabs Camal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camal pushes down on Piston's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Camal feints and as Piston raises his hands in defense, Camal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Piston controls Camal momentarily but Camal frees himself.
Camal throws a big right hand that misses.
Camal postures up.
Camal prevents Piston from getting back to his feet.

Camal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Piston with a poor takedown

and Camal counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Piston's guard now.
Piston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camal is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piston trying to control the position.
Camal sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piston controls Camal momentarily but Camal frees himself.
Camal controls from within his opponent's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Piston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camal pinned against the cage. Camal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Piston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Camal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Camal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camal is looking to work some ground and pound but Piston has wrist control.
Camal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Piston is trying to hold Camal in close to prevent damage but Camal has managed to pass into half guard.

Camal decides to stand and escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camal tries for a takedown but Piston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Piston shoots in looking for a takedown. Camal tries to sprawl out of it but Piston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Piston clinches up with Camal and pushes him back against the cage.
Piston is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Camal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Piston has Camal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Camal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malik Camal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Piston.
Camal wants a takedown.
Piston is trying to force a seperation but Camal has the dominant position.
Piston tries for a takedown. No joy.
Piston fails to pull guard.
Piston is breathing heavily.
Camal tries for a takedown but Piston manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camal trying to stall but Piston improves his position.
Piston is trying to break free.
Camal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piston walks away with a smile on his face. Camal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Camal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piston as he avoids it easily.

Piston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Piston prevents a takedown attempt there.

Piston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Camal can't fight it off and eventually Piston manages to take the fight to the floor. Camal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Camal keeping moving, preventing Piston from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camal is controlling Piston's posture.
Piston trying to control but Camal is working from the bottom.

Piston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Piston has managed to get both his arms back between Camal's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Camal is controlling Piston's posture.
Piston lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Camal pushes Piston off and gets back to his feet.
Malik Camal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Piston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Camal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Piston.

Camal rushes Piston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Piston.
Camal tries to score a body lock takedown but Piston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Piston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Piston jumps guard and drags Camal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piston is trying to keep Camal in close.

Piston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camal defends it easily.
Camal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Camal looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piston wants to stand but Camal is controlling the position.
Camal distracts Piston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kellen Piston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Camal shoots and misses

and Piston counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Camal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piston's efforts to push away.
Camal wants to get back to striking at distance but Piston won't allow it.
Piston tries to pull guard but Camal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Piston is trying to maintain a safe position but Camal gets an underhook and turns Piston into the cage.
Piston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Camal just stands there and leans against the cage.
Camal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Piston walks away with a smile on his face. Camal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Camal rushes Piston and presses him up against the cage.

Piston manages to break the clinch.
Camal tries to clinch up but Piston circles away and keeps his distance.
Camal stuffs the takedown attempt from Piston. Piston gets slowly back to his feet.
Malik Camal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kellen Piston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Camal sprawls well. Camal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piston gets slowly back to his feet.
Piston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Piston shoots in and gets a takedown into Camal's guard.
Malik Camal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camal throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Piston wants to control from the top but Camal keeps moving.

Camal pushes Piston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piston doesn't manage to clinch there - Camal circles away.
Piston tries for a takedown but Camal circles away easily
and Camal counters with a body kick.

Camal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Piston is working an open guard so Camal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Camal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Piston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Camal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Piston is trying to defend but Camal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camal is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camal prevents Piston from standing back up.
Piston is trying to control but can't.
Camal content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Malik Camal.
Camal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piston paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piston shoots in but no luck this time.

Camal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Camal decides to stand up.

Piston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camal content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Malik Camal!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Malik Camal!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Malik Camal!

Malik Camal wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vanapa Animai (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.

Norris
vs
Animai

198 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Jason Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Animai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Animai is tightening it up a little... Norris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Norris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Norris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Animai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Vanapa Animai!
During a confident post fight interview, Vanapa Animai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Hoehne (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.

Tyson
vs
Hoehne

190 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Ronnie Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Hoehne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tyson tries to sprawl but Hoehne drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hoehne stops Tyson from getting back to his feet.
Tyson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoehne is working away from the top position though.
Tyson is not content to let Hoehne control the position.
Tyson gets full guard.
Hoehne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoehne looking to pass the guard.
Tyson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hoehne has passed into side control.

Hoehne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoehne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hoehne on the ground.
Tyson is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoehne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tyson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hoehne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tyson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
What's Tyson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

Hoehne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoehne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tyson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hoehne's guard! Nice work there by Tyson!

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

Tyson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hoehne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyson has managed to get both his arms back between Hoehne's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hoehne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyson defends it easily.
Hoehne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hoehne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well.
Tyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hoehne is looking for a triangle but Tyson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson advances to half guard.

Hoehne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.
Hoehne looks gassed!
Hoehne trying to hold on to Tyson's head to control him but Tyson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne tries to get to full guard but Tyson has control of the leg.

Tyson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hoehne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hoehne actively working from the bottom here.
Tyson trying to control from half guard but Hoehne is working away.
Hoehne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tyson looks to land a combination. Hoehne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoehne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson as he jumps to the side.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

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

Hoehne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoehne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hoehne is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Hoehne keeps moving.
Hoehne is breathing heavily.

Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoehne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoehne is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Hoehne won't let him.
Tyson preventing the sweep.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthew Hoehne has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but Hoehne is working from the bottom.

Hoehne has an active guard here but Tyson has managed to pass into half guard.

Tyson is working for a submission of some sort.
Tyson throws a strike but Hoehne avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Hoehne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyson defends well.

Hoehne working for submissions but it's allowed Tyson to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne is trying to maintain the position but Tyson is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hoehne tries to reverse the position but Tyson maintains control.
Hoehne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hoehne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Tyson is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne shoots in and drives through. Tyson sprawls well.

Tyson closes the distance and pushes Hoehne back into the cage.
Tyson leaning against his opponent.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.

Tyson gets a clinch.

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

Tyson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tyson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tyson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Tyson dominated that second round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hoehne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Hoehne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoehne can't get the takedown.
Ronnie Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Hoehne.
Hoehne jumps guard but Tyson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hoehne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hoehne is trying to drag Tyson to the mat but Tyson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Tyson lands a takedown into guard.
Tyson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tyson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoehne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoehne has a closed guard, preventing Tyson from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Hoehne keeps moving.
Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronnie Tyson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hoehne shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyson tries to sprawl out of it but Hoehne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson connects with a jab.

Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Tyson seems to be working for a kimura but Hoehne defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoehne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tyson pulls his head out easily.

Tyson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoehne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Tyson stands up out of the half guard.

Tyson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoehne's 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!
Hoehne wants to control the position but Tyson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hoehne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tyson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoehne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoehne trying to control but Tyson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tyson is trying to work for a kimura but Hoehne is defending well.
Hoehne moves into full guard.

Tyson gets to his feet. Hoehne looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Tyson drives through and clinches with Hoehne against the cage.
Hoehne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Tyson has clasped his hands together around Hoehne's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoehne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Hoehne pushes Tyson off and gets back to his feet.

Hoehne forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tyson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hoehne is trying to control Tyson's posture but Tyson avoids it.
Tyson in side control, throwing shots but Hoehne defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoehne regains half guard.
Hoehne is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Tyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Ronnie Tyson!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ronnie Tyson!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ronnie Tyson!

Ronnie Tyson wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Odonnell (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.

Miller
vs
Odonnell

188 cm
22
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Levi Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Odonnell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Miller shoots in but Odonnell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller misses with a head kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Odonnell enables Miller to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Odonnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Odonnell keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller is fighting to break Odonnell's control of his arms but Odonnell is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Miller 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.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.

Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odonnell is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Odonnell can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Miller cracks Odonnell with a big right hand but Odonnell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Odonnell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Odonnell is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Odonnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Odonnell's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands an elbow.
Odonnell tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Odonnell wants to control but Miller postures up.
Miller lands some shots froms side control.
Miller scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Odonnell to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odonnell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller working the head with strikes.
Miller cracks Odonnell with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Miller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Odonnell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Odonnell keeps working.
Odonnell taking punishment in the form of punches.

Miller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Odonnell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miller but great work by Odonnell.
Miller sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odonnell is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Odonnell looks gassed!
Odonnell tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Miller manages to get to full guard.
Odonnell trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Odonnell defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odonnell throws a big elbow that misses.
Odonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller is trying to control the position but Odonnell postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odonnell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Odonnell throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Miller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odonnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Odonnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.

Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller looking to sit in guard and control but Odonnell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Odonnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odonnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odonnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Odonnell from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Odonnell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odonnell is aware though and is defending well.
Odonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Odonnell wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Odonnell wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Miller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odonnell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miller's guard.
Odonnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller seems keen to control Odonnell's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Odonnell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Miller has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Odonnell.

Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Odonnell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Odonnell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Odonnell is breathing heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Odonnell keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Miller gets to his feet. Odonnell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Odonnell misses with a takedown attempt

and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Odonnell!
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!
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Levi Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
Odonnell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Odonnell?
Odonnell tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Odonnell is looking to get to half guard.
Miller cracks Odonnell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odonnell taking shots to the head.
Miller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Odonnell looks a forlorn figure.
Miller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levi Miller dominated that second round.
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!

Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Odonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Odonnell. Those never looked like landing.
Odonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Odonnell was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller throws a strike but Odonnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Odonnell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller controlling Odonnell's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Odonnell!
Odonnell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Odonnell taking shots to the head.
Odonnell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller lands a heavy elbow.
Miller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Miller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Odonnell hang on?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Miller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Odonnell looks a forlorn figure.

Miller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Odonnell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Miller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Odonnell?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to control but Odonnell wriggling away.
Odonnell is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Odonnell is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.

Miller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Odonnell is surviving well by controlling Miller's body position as best he can.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Odonnell just holding on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller landing punches.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Miller prevents Odonnell from getting the reversal.
Miller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Miller looking to control but Odonnell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Odonnell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Odonnell is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
Gabriel Odonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levi Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Odonnell is bucking up trying to escape but Miller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Levi Miller!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Levi Miller!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Levi Miller!

Levi Miller wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Komurka (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.

Lewis
vs
Komurka

190 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Leroy Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Filip Komurka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into Komurka's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Komurka working a defensive guard here.
Lewis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lewis won't allow Komurka to get back to his feet.
Komurka being controlled here, momentarily.

Leroy Lewis has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Komurka ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Komurka tries to clinch
and Lewis counters with a two punch combo.

Lewis drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis won't allow Komurka to get back to his feet.
Lewis sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Komurka is working an open guard so Lewis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Komurka's guard.
Lewis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Komurka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Komurka closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lewis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis trying to control but Komurka is working from the bottom.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komurka swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Komurka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Lewis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komurka wants to clinch

and Lewis counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Komurka!
Lewis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lewis controlling from the full mount.
Komurka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lewis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Komurka looks gassed!
Lewis controlling his opponent.

Lewis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lewis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lewis content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis avoids the attempt from Komurka to control.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Lewis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lewis tries for a takedown but Komurka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewis misses the target.
Leroy Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lewis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lewis stalling.
Lewis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Komurka for as long as he can get away with.
Komurka is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis sitting and controlling from the half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Leroy Lewis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Komurka is looking to land body kicks.
Komurka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Leroy Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Komurka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis has his takedown stuffed
and Komurka counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komurka moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
Komurka shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Komurka misses with a takedown attempt

and Lewis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Komurka avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but Komurka has him pressed against the cage.
Komurka stalling the fight.
Komurka wants to stall.
Komurka lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komurka's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lewis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Komurka prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lewis.
Lewis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Komurka up against the cage.
Komurka jumps guard but Lewis stands there with Komurka around his waist. Komurka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komurka tries to circle away but Lewis has him pinned against the cage.
Lewis jumps guard but Komurka stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis wants a takedown.
Lewis keeps control of Komurka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Komurka misses with a knee to the head.

Lewis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Komurka is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Komurka wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Lewis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lewis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Komurka.
Komurka with a poor takedown

and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lewis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lewis controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Komurka is trying to stand up here but Lewis is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis lands strikes from half guard.
Leroy Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lewis is pressing down on Komurka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Komurka is holding on for now.
Komurka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Komurka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.
Komurka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Komurka tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Lewis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lewis stops Komurka from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lewis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Lewis looking to secure an arm triangle but Komurka defends it well.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lewis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Komurka has his hands clasped together but Lewis breaks the hold and Komurka is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lewis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Lewis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spinner Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loko Soldati (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.

Mason
vs
Soldati

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Spinner Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loko Soldati!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soldati.

Mason closes the distance and pushes Soldati back into the cage.

Mason tightens his grip and picks Soldati up, before dumping him to the ground. Soldati manages to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Soldati is working an open guard so Mason takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there.
Mason works his foot free and advances to mount.
Soldati is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldati tries to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Soldati might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mason kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soldati is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.
Mason looking to finish with strikes here!
Mason throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldati keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mason sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mason unloads with some shots from mount but Soldati bucks and avoids them well.
Soldati is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mason throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Soldati because Mason loaded up on that one.
Mason thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soldati is looking to improve his position but Mason isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldati squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Mason trying to control but Soldati is having none of it.
Mason throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mason punching from mount but Soldati doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Soldati wants to hold on but Mason pushes him away.
Mason throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Soldati is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldati manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mason is keen to just control but Soldati is a slippery customer.
Soldati is looking to escape.

Mason is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soldati sees it coming and defends easily.
Soldati wants to improve his position but Mason is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldati is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinner Mason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Mason as Soldati shoots in.
Soldati 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.

Mason takes the fight into the clinch.
Mason throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soldati jumps guard but Mason stands there with Soldati around his waist. Soldati gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soldati tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spinner Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loko Soldati.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soldati as Mason tries to tie him up.
Soldati is looking to control Mason's arms but Mason gets an underhook and turns him. Now Soldati has his back to the cage.
Soldati tries to pull guard but Mason holds him up against the cage and eventually Soldati drops back down to his feet.
Soldati creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mason jumps guard.
Soldati throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Soldati wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.

Mason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mason is trying to control the position but Soldati postures up.
Soldati tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.

Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soldati wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason working a defensive guard here.
Soldati content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soldati is one step ahead there.
Mason is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Soldati loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Soldati is in close to Mason's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldati lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soldati on the ground.
Soldati passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Soldati working the head with strikes.
Soldati wants to control but Mason is keeping him busy.
Mason is trying to improve his position.
Soldati working the ground and pound from side control.
Soldati trying to control the position but Mason is working away.
Soldati works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mason wants to hold on but Soldati pushes him away.
Soldati postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mason looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldati lands with some strikes.
Soldati landing shots from mount.
Soldati with the ground and pound from mount.
Mason is bucking up trying to escape but Soldati cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Soldati pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soldati with good strikes from the mount here!
Loko Soldati has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Soldati connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Soldati postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mason looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loko Soldati showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Mason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soldati slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason trying to stand up but can't free himself from Soldati's guard.

Soldati is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldati is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldati tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mason got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soldati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mason has managed to get both his arms back between Soldati's legs - danger averted.

Soldati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mason defends it easily.
Mason won't allow Soldati to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soldati is keeping the position for now.
Soldati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.

Soldati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soldati pushes down on Mason's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soldati wants to take a breather but Mason is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mason is looking to improve his position.
Soldati is looking to take a break and control but Mason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soldati is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Soldati lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soldati thows a huge punch but Mason dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Soldati lands a nice short elbow.
Mason is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Soldati trying to control but Mason is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldati landing punches.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soldati working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldati trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Soldati landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soldati lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spinner Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldati breaks from Mason's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loko Soldati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Soldati 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Loko Soldati!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Loko Soldati!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Loko Soldati!

Loko Soldati wins by unanimous decision!