QFC Tournament 240 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esquiva Falcao (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.

Alexander
vs
Falcao

189 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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, Daniel Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esquiva Falcao!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

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

Falcao rushes Alexander and presses him up against the cage.
Falcao has Alexander pushed against the cage.
Falcao is looking for a takedown.
Alexander is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniel Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esquiva Falcao.
Falcao dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Falcao decides to pull guard.
Falcao working a defensive guard here.
Falcao wants to get back to his feet but Alexander is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Falcao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexander wants to stand but Falcao is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alexander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Falcao has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.

Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcao sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alexander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Alexander trying to control the pace.
Falcao is trying to stand back up but Alexander is controlling him
Alexander is looking to pass Falcao's guard but actually Falcao recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Falcao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Falcao looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to stand up but Falcao won't let him.
Falcao wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Daniel Alexander just wasn't active enough.
Alexander tries to clinch up but Falcao circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcao moves in looking to clinch but Alexander pushes him off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Falcao checks a leg kick.
Falcao shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alexander moves into full mount!
Alexander content just to control the position here.
Alexander looking to control but Falcao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander scoring with strikes but Falcao is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Alexander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Falcao shoots in for a double leg but Alexander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexander stuffs the takedown attempt from Falcao. Falcao gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcao is looking to land body kicks.

Alexander gets the takedown into side control.

Alexander looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander tries to stand but Falcao is controlling his head.
Alexander in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alexander advances to full mount.

Alexander is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcao shoots in for a takedown but Alexander shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esquiva Falcao.
Falcao is breathing heavily.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Falcao has hold of Alexander's hands but Alexander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Falcao tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
Alexander is nestled in close to Falcao, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Falcao is rocked!
Alexander lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falcao is still in real trouble! Can Alexander finish him?
Alexander stalling.
Alexander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Falcao with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Alexander is going to stand back up.
Alexander is taking a breather. Falcao says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alexander drops an elbow to the side of Falcao's head.

Alexander is looking for a kimura here.
Alexander is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is working for a guillotine from mount but Falcao frees his head quite easily.
Alexander controlling from the full mount.
Alexander looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Falcao covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Alexander!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bodhisattwa De (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ellis (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.

De
vs
Ellis

170 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

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, Bodhisattwa De!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De avoids it really well and circles away.
De throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - De looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellis dives in and grabs De's left leg, looking for a takedown. De pushes down on Ellis's head and hops out.
De tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
De throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ellis drives through with a takedown into De's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ellis is stalling in the full guard.

Ellis stands and steps away. De gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bodhisattwa De is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bodhisattwa De has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Ellis.

De clinches with his opponent.
De putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ellis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
De tries to break the clinch but Ellis is controlling the position.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of De's head.

It looks like Bodhisattwa De has been cut.
De is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellis is defending well for now.

De pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bodhisattwa De seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De wants to clinch
and Ellis counters with an inside leg kick.
De closes the distance looking to clinch

and Ellis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ellis.

Ellis jumps into guard, dragging De to the mat.

De is sitting in close to Ellis's body. Ellis has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ellis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Ellis!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hoey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Nasty (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.

Hoey
vs
Nasty

180 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue 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, Luke Hoey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skip Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hoey counters by clinching up.

Nasty jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nasty is adopting a defensive guard.
Nasty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nasty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hoey's guard.

Hoey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nasty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Hoey kicks Nasty off and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hoey. No joy for Nasty on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nasty tries to clinch there but Hoey circles away.
Hoey tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoey!

It looks like Skip Nasty has been cut.
Nasty moves in looking to clinch but Hoey pushes him off.
Hoey fails to land with a series of punches.
Skip Nasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoey swats away the attempt to clinch by Nasty.
Hoey throws a head kick but Nasty moves out of range.
Hoey with a poor takedown

and Nasty counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Nasty pulls guard effortlessly.
Hoey postures up in Nasty's guard and throws a big left but Nasty blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nasty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Hoey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nasty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nasty pinned against the cage. Nasty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hoey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoey is breathing heavily.
Hoey leaves Nasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoey tries for a takedown but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoey shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoey shoots for a takedown but Nasty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoey shoots in but no luck this time.
Nasty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nasty connects with a high kick.
Hoey leaves Nasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoey wants to slow Nasty down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoey dives in and grabs Nasty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nasty pushes down on Hoey's head and hops out.
Nasty tries for a takedown but Hoey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nasty dives in and grabs Hoey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hoey pushes down on Nasty's head and hops out.
No luck for Hoey with that takedown attempt.
Nasty throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nasty shoots in for a double leg but Hoey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Nasty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoey avoids it really well and circles away.

Hoey has Nasty up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Skip Nasty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Skip Nasty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nasty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nasty throws a push kick but Hoey slaps the foot to one side.
Nasty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nasty has time to react.
Hoey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nasty defends it nicely.

Nasty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nasty is looking to advance position but Hoey won't allow it.
Nasty is breathing heavily.
Hoey is refusing to be controlled, as Nasty sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nasty throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoey is defended easily by Nasty.
Nasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nasty somewhat.

Hoey has Nasty up against the cage in a clinch.

Nasty breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoey fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hoey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasty misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luke Hoey is winning the standup battle so far.
Nasty fails with the takedown.
Hoey fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Hoey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nasty paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Nasty.
Nasty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nasty wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hoey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoey enables Nasty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoey manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nasty wants to pass the guard but Hoey is keeping the position.
Nasty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoey struggling a bit here.
Hoey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nasty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nasty scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoey is positioning himself well to prevent Nasty advancing to mount.

Nasty stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nasty walks into a jab.
Nasty fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoey avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoey looks to land a combination. Nasty sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skip Nasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skip Nasty's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nasty as he avoids it easily.
Hoey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasty is fending him off so far but Hoey persists. Nope, Nasty circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoey tries to clinch there but Nasty circles away.
Nasty lands with a slapping head kick.
Hoey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoey shoots in for a takedown but Nasty shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Hoey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Hoey gets caught flat footed, as Nasty shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hoey working for a triangle but Nasty defends it easily.
Nasty working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hoey's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nasty gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hoey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasty is fending him off so far but Hoey persists. Nope, Nasty circles away and we're back to standing.
Nasty shoots for a takedown but Hoey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Nasty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoey throws a head kick but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoey is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nasty is defended easily by Hoey.
Nasty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nasty somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoey doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasty circles away.
Hoey tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoey tries for a takedown but Nasty circles away easily
and Nasty counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hoey misses with a takedown attempt - Nasty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Nasty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nasty is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nasty is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoey prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoey holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Hoey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nasty.
Nasty content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skip Nasty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nasty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nasty trying to control but Hoey is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoey wants to get back to his feet but Nasty passes into half guard.
Hoey wants to improve his position but Nasty is controlling well.
Nasty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasty uses his free foot to push down on Hoey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hoey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Skip Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nasty 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Skip Nasty!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Skip Nasty!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Skip Nasty!

Skip Nasty wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Skip Nasty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Karpecny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Macdonald (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.

Karpecny
vs
Macdonald

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Michal Karpecny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Macdonald!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macdonald shoots in looking for a takedown. Karpecny tries to sprawl out of it but Macdonald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karpecny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Karpecny.
Karpecny wants to clinch up but Macdonald keeps it at a distance.
Karpecny scores with a head kick. Macdonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Harry Macdonald has been cut.

Macdonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Macdonald is pressed up against the cage. Karpecny has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Macdonald down to the mat. Macdonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Macdonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karpecny misses with a few strikes there.
Macdonald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Macdonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karpecny tries to avoid it but Macdonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karpecny to the ground. Karpecny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Macdonald darts in and clinches Karpecny up against the cage.
Macdonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Macdonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Karpecny pulls Macdonald into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karpecny is looking to stand up but Macdonald isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macdonald wants to control from the top but Karpecny keeps moving.
Macdonald is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Macdonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Karpecny has Macdonald up against the cage in a clinch.

Karpecny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macdonald tries to clinch up.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karpecny delivers a nice body kick.
Macdonald lands a two punch combo.
Michal Karpecny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macdonald wants to clinch
and Karpecny counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karpecny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michal Karpecny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Macdonald.
Macdonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Karpecny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Macdonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karpecny swats away the attempt to clinch by Macdonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macdonald lands with a nice combination. Karpecny backs away looking to recover.
Macdonald looks winded!
Karpecny is looking to clinch.

Macdonald has Karpecny up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karpecny has picked Macdonald up - he's going for a ride! Karpecny dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Karpecny missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karpecny prevents Macdonald from improving his position.
Macdonald is looking to control Karpecny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Macdonald avoid being mounted?
Karpecny seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macdonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karpecny stops Macdonald from getting back to his feet.
Karpecny tries to stand but can't do so whilst Macdonald controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpecny tries to pass to full mount but Macdonald defends it.

We're going to have a standup here because Michal Karpecny wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Macdonald missing with a left hand there. Karpecny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karpecny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Karpecny moves into the clinch.
Macdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karpecny has him pressed against the cage.
Karpecny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macdonald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Karpecny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karpecny sprawls well. Karpecny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Karpecny misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michal Karpecny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Macdonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Macdonald moves into the clinch.

Karpecny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macdonald stuffs the takedown.
Michal Karpecny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpecny throws a right hand that Macdonald ducks under and follows up with a left that Macdonald also avoids with ease.
Macdonald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karpecny avoids it really well and circles away.
Macdonald looks to land a combination. Karpecny sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Karpecny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Karpecny shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macdonald wants to control but Karpecny is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macdonald is looking to improve his position.
Macdonald is positioning himself well to prevent Karpecny advancing to mount.
Karpecny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michal Karpecny wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Karpecny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpecny misses with the combination.
Macdonald stuffs the takedown.
Karpecny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karpecny leaves Macdonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karpecny sprawls well. Karpecny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macdonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Michal Karpecny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Macdonald.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karpecny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karpecny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Karpecny moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald pulls Karpecny into guard.
Macdonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karpecny is looking to stand up but Macdonald won't let him.
Karpecny prevents Macdonald from getting back to his feet.
Karpecny postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Macdonald holds on and takes a little breather.

We're going to have a standup here because Michal Karpecny wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Macdonald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karpecny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macdonald has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Karpecny misses.
Macdonald wants to clinch.
Karpecny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macdonald circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macdonald shoots in for a takedown but Karpecny shows good takedown defense.
Karpecny cracks the inside of Macdonald's front leg.
Macdonald has a takedown stuffed.
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 Michal Karpecny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Macdonald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Macdonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Karpecny. Karpecny gets slowly back to his feet.
Macdonald tries to clinch up.
Macdonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Macdonald is looking to clinch.
Karpecny tries to clinch but Macdonald is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Macdonald is defended easily by Karpecny.
Macdonald moves in looking to clinch but Karpecny pushes him off.
Karpecny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karpecny.

Macdonald pushes Karpecny up against the cage in a clinch.
Macdonald gets underhooks to prevent Karpecny's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karpecny manages to break the clinch.
Karpecny goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Macdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Macdonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Karpecny.

Macdonald feints and as Karpecny raises his hands in defense, Macdonald changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Karpecny pushes Macdonald off and gets back to his feet.
Macdonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karpecny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macdonald thuds a left hand into Karpecny's body.

Karpecny has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karpecny wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Karpecny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macdonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macdonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Karpecny tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macdonald just stands there and leans against the cage.

Karpecny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macdonald has a takedown stuffed.
Karpecny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Karpecny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice sprawl there from Karpecny as Macdonald shoots in.
Karpecny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macdonald swings for the body but Karpecny moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macdonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpecny throws a nice looking combination but Macdonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macdonald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karpecny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macdonald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karpecny scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Karpecny lands a jab.
Macdonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karpecny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karpecny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macdonald looks for a takedown but Karpecny sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Macdonald pushes Karpecny up against the cage in a clinch.

Macdonald gets control of Karpecny's arms and successfully pulls guard. Macdonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Macdonald trying to control the position.
Karpecny wants to control from the top but Macdonald keeps moving.
Macdonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karpecny is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Macdonald is looking for a triangle but Karpecny pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Macdonald.
I think Karpecny 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Michal Karpecny!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Michal Karpecny!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Michal Karpecny!

Michal Karpecny wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruuce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Kaiser (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.

Lee
vs
Kaiser

170 cm
20
132 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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, Bruuce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herbert Kaiser!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

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

Kaiser rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee has Kaiser pushed against the cage.
Lee landing knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaiser jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Lee breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lee gets a clinch.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bruuce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Kaiser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser jumps guard but Lee stands there with Kaiser around his waist. Kaiser gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaiser in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee avoiding damage.
Kaiser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lee missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruuce Lee.
Kaiser fails to land the takedown.

Lee rushes Kaiser and presses him up against the cage.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee keeps control of Kaiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaiser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaiser trying to stall but Lee improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lee has denied him.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Kaiser working hard to break the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Kaiser.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Kaiser.
Kaiser looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaiser working aggressively here.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lee for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Kaiser tries to tie him up.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruuce Lee.

Lee has closed the distance and engaged Kaiser in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kaiser shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaiser thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Kaiser tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaiser somewhat.
A head kick by Kaiser misses
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruuce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaiser shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bruuce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Kaiser.

Lee forces Kaiser back against the cage and clinches.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.

Lee manages to break the clinch.

Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaiser, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaiser wants to stall.
Kaiser is breathing heavily.
Kaiser changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaiser shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Lee has closed the distance and engaged Kaiser in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kaiser is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruuce Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruuce Lee.
Kaiser tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaiser's sensitive parts.
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Lee gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.

Lee breaks from the clinch.

Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaiser tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalling.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruuce Lee.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruuce Lee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kaiser avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee shoots in but Kaiser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaiser defends it nicely.
Kaiser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kaiser gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaiser looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Kaiser persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.

Lee moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Kaiser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruuce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Kaiser.
Kaiser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lee gets a clinch.
Kaiser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has Kaiser pressed against the cage.
Kaiser is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaiser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaiser keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaiser shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lee has Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee avoiding damage.

Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee rushes Kaiser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee keeps control of Kaiser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaiser tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Kaiser is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Herbert Kaiser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruuce Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bruuce Lee.

Lee has Kaiser up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruuce Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Bruuce Lee!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Bruuce Lee!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Bruuce Lee!

Bruuce Lee wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lady Trill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Salas (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.

Trill
vs
Salas

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Lady Trill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Salas!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Salas counters by moving into the clinch.
Trill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salas's efforts to push away.
Trill has Salas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trill tries to pull guard but Salas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Trill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Salas is pressed up against the cage. Trill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salas down to the mat. Salas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Salas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trill's guard.
Salas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas looking to pass the guard.
Salas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kevin Salas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Salas throws a leg kick but Trill moved away.
Trill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Salas defends it nicely.

Trill pushes Salas up against the cage in a clinch.
Salas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Salas is trying to pull guard but Trill has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas tries to pull guard but Trill holds him up against the cage and eventually Salas drops back down to his feet.
Salas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trill trying to stall but Salas improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Salas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trill to keep the fight standing.
Trill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Trill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Salas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trill's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salas is pressing down on Trill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trill is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Salas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salas in particular looking to stall.
Salas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Salas is pressing down on Trill's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trill is holding on for now.
Trill wants to get back to full guard but Salas has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trill bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Trill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trill is breathing heavily.

Salas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salas is looking to stand up but Trill isn't so interested in that idea.

Trill has gone for a leg lock! Salas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trill's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trill is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Salas dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Salas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trill jumps guard but Salas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Salas pulls guard.
Trill looking to sit in guard and control but Salas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Salas chips away with some ground and pound.
Salas stops Trill from standing up.
Salas wanted to stand there but Trill had control of the position.
Salas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Trill looking for a guillotine here but Salas defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Salas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trill shoots in for a double leg but Salas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Salas drives through with a takedown into Trill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Salas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salas stands and throws Trill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trill being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salas connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Trill some visible discomfort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trill takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Salas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trill is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Salas lands some shots froms side control.
Salas tries to stand but Trill is controlling his head.
Trill on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Trill's face as Salas controls the position.
Salas working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salas scores with punches from side control.
Salas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salas advances to mount.
Salas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salas scoring with strikes but Trill is staying in there.
Salas landing strikes from the mount.
Salas controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Salas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Salas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Salas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trill is trying to defend but Salas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Trill wants to control but Salas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trill won't allow Salas to pass to mount.
Salas content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salas on the ground.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kevin Salas hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Salas.
No luck for Trill with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trill with a lazy takedown attempt

and Salas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trill's guard.
Salas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas pushes down on Trill's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salas lands with a punch from half guard.
Salas wants to get back to his feet.
Salas controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trill won't allow Salas to pass to mount.
Trill is looking for a sweep. Salas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Salas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Salas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Salas misses with the combination.
Salas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lady Trill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Salas clinches up against the cage.
Trill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salas has him pressed against the cage.
Salas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trill keeps control of Salas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Salas wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee calls for Salas to work.
Trill prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trill has Salas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Salas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Salas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lady Trill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Salas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lady Trill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Trill tries to sprawl but Salas drives through with a takedown into half guard.

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

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

Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Kevin Salas!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Kevin Salas!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Kevin Salas!

Kevin Salas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Kendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick comes to the cage accompanied by Dream Theater - As I Am. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kendrick
vs
Silva

180 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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, Bradley Kendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kendrick doesn't seem phased though.
Kendrick tries to clinch up.
Kendrick has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Kendrick throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Kendrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kendrick closes the distance and clinches.
Kendrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Kendrick has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Kendrick gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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!
Kendrick is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Kendrick dives into side control.

Kendrick tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kendrick has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Kendrick off but Kendrick is having none of it.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva trying to control but Kendrick postures up.
Silva is looking to escape.

Kendrick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kendrick stops Silva from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kendrick seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva keeping control of the position.
Silva is not content to let Kendrick control the position.
Ground and pound from Kendrick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but can't.

Kendrick is working for an americana but Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kendrick was thinking about the submission.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kendrick is one step ahead there.
Silva is looking to stand up but Kendrick isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kendrick from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kendrick manages to pass to side control.
Kendrick stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Kendrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva trying to control but Kendrick postures up.
Kendrick tries to stand but can't do so whilst Silva controls his leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva pushes Kendrick off looking to stand but Kendrick dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kendrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kendrick throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck for Kendrick with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Kendrick misses
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kendrick.
Silva jabs Kendrick right on the nose. Kendrick blinks but takes it well.
Kendrick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Kendrick settles back down.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kendrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradley Kendrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kendrick wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendrick shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Kendrick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Kendrick has managed to clinch.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Kendrick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.

Kendrick tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kendrick wanted to stand there but Silva had control of the position.

Bradley Kendrick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kendrick shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Kendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendrick slips a jab and a cross from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Kendrick misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kendrick shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kendrick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bradley Kendrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kendrick trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Kendrick any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bradley Kendrick just wasn't active enough.
Kendrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva takes a swing at Kendrick's ribcage but misses.
Kendrick throws a low kick, looking for Silva's leg but Silva calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradley Kendrick dominated that second round.
That's time! Kendrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kendrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kendrick takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kendrick moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Kendrick misses with a head kick.
Kendrick misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Kendrick. Kendrick gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Kendrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kendrick moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kendrick rather than just go for the knockout.
Kendrick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kendrick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva feints with a jab and clips Kendrick right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kendrick is sent crashing into the canvas and Silva leaps in for the kill! Kendrick tries to get to his feet but Silva is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kendrick is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Silva!