QFC Tournament 666 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Missri (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.

Dillashaw
vs
Missri

181 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
21
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Missri!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw dodges the punch combination from Missri.
Dillashaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Missri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Missri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Missri moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillashaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Missri, which made it look bad.
Missri shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillashaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Missri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Dillashaw does no damage.
Missri blocks a head kick by Dillashaw.
Missri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dillashaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Missri pinned against the cage. Missri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Missri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Dillashaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dillashaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Missri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Missri is looking to reverse the position.
Missri tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dillashaw presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dillashaw trying to control but Missri is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillashaw working for a submission but Missri is keeping him at bay.
Missri is desperately trying to improve his position but Dillashaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Missri tries to buck Dillashaw off but he can't manage it.
Dillashaw tries to control but Missri wriggling away.
Missri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Missri manages to get to full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Missri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillashaw's guard.

Missri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Missri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missri tries to stand but Dillashaw is controlling from the bottom.
Dillashaw tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Marcus Dillashaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Missri pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
Missri shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillashaw scores with a spinning back kick!

Dillashaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Missri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Missri is looking to clinch but Dillashaw is avoiding it.
Dillashaw throws a head kick but Missri moves out of range.
Dillashaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillashaw wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillashaw. That's going to slow Missri down.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Missri moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but Missri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillashaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Dillashaw clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Missri manages to break the clinch.

Missri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillashaw looking for a takedown.
Dillashaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Missri can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Missri breaks the clinch.
Missri dives in and grabs Dillashaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillashaw pushes down on Missri's head and hops out.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.
Missri slips a jab and a cross from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Missri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Missri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Missri wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillashaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Missri.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.

Missri rushes Dillashaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Missri crunches a lovely knee into Dillashaw's ribcage.
Missri wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw can't get the takedown.
Dillashaw jumps guard but Missri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Missri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missri checks the leg kick.
Missri throws a counter combo.
Dillashaw leaves Missri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Missri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillashaw as he avoids it easily.
Dillashaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Missri sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Dillashaw dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dillashaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Dillashaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Missri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillashaw is fending him off so far but Missri persists. Nope, Dillashaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Missri fails with the takedown
and Dillashaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Missri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillashaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Missri somewhat.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.
Missri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri blocks a head kick by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Missri's waist but Missri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillashaw off to one side.
Dillashaw shoots in and drives through. Missri sprawls well.
Missri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Dillashaw. No joy for Missri on that attempt.
Dillashaw throws a big counter combination but Missri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Missri fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri shoots in but Dillashaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillashaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Dillashaw has Missri up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Missri breaks the clinch.
Missri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillashaw tries to counter by clinching up but Missri breaks away and moves out of range.

Dillashaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Missri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillashaw has a couple of punches blocked by Missri.
Dillashaw slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Missri decides to pull guard.
Dillashaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillashaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillashaw works over Missri with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillashaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Missri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missri wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dillashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillashaw, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!

Marcus Dillashaw wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Chancer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Knox (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.

Chancer
vs
Knox

185 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chancer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chancer dodges the punch combination from Knox.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Mike Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Chancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox is looking for the big counter here.
Chancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Jab from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chancer dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Chancer misses with a series of wild punches.
Chancer throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Chancer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.

It looks like Mike Knox has been cut.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chancer throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Chancer. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chancer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Chancer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chancer misses with a double jab.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chancer. Chancer obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox looks winded!
A punch combination from Chancer misses.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Chancer.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Chancer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knox's sensitive parts.
Knox looks to land a combination. Chancer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Chancer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chancer throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Chancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Chancer throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Chancer throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Chancer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.

Chancer manages to break the clinch.
Chancer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Knox 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chancer.

Chancer moves into the clinch.
Chancer stalling.
Chancer is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Chancer has double underhooks.
Knox takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chancer effectively controlling the action here.
Chancer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chancer taking a breather.
Chancer crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.

Chancer breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chancer gets a clinch.

Chancer breaks the clinch.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Chancer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chancer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chancer.
Knox throws a one two combo.
Knox leaves Chancer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chancer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Knox is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chancer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chancer throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chancer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Chancer tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Knox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Chancer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chancer throws a big counter combination but Knox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chancer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those.

Knox tries to keep at a distance but Chancer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chancer effectively controlling the action here.
Knox is trying to break free.

Chancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chancer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knox defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Chancer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chancer walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chancer. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Mike Chancer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chancer.
Mike Chancer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox scores with a three punch combo!
Knox looks to land a combination. Chancer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Chancer scores with a nice body kick.
Chancer lands with a slapping head kick.

Knox gets tackled into the cage by Chancer. Chancer maintains the clinch.
Chancer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Chancer is pushing Knox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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!
Chancer working some nice short punches in the clinch.

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

Knox tries to keep at a distance but Chancer has taken the fight into the clinch.

Chancer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox is breathing heavily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chancer has managed to clinch.
Chancer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Knox's defenses.

Chancer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chancer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancer chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Chancer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Knox tries to kick Chancer off in order to stand up. Chancer Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chancer decides to stand back up. Chancer steps back and let's Knox get back to his feet.

Chancer has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.
Knox tries to break free but Chancer pushes him back against the cage.

Chancer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox avoids the body shot from Chancer.
Chancer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knox wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chancer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancer moves away from the strike by Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chancer moves into the clinch.

Chancer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chancer doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
Chancer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chancer's hands.
Knox goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Knox misses.
Chancer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
Chancer throws a head kick that misses.
Knox throws a series of strikes that have Chancer backpedaling.
Knox closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chancer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Chancer clinches.

Chancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Knox.
Knox misses with the combination.
Mike Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chancer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Knox circles away.
Knox throws a combination. Chancer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Knox works over Chancer's head and body with a nice combination.
Chancer misses with a straight right.
Knox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knox misses with the combination.
Chancer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Chancer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Chancer walks into a straight right hand from Knox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chancer darts in looking for a takedown but Knox gets double underhooks and turns Chancer into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Chancer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chancer swinging wildly here.
Knox misses with a series of wild punches.
Chancer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chancer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chancer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chancer throws a head kick that misses.
Knox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a one two combo.

Chancer rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.

Chancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chancer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chancer.
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 Mike Chancer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Knox stalks Chancer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chancer's face. Chancer staggers backwards, shaken.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chancer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox avoids the body shot from Chancer.
Knox stalks Chancer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chancer's face. Chancer staggers backwards, shaken.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chancer.

Chancer moves into range and clinches up with Knox.

Chancer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chancer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Chancer does no damage.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chancer moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Chancer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knox doesn't seem bothered though.

Chancer instigates a clinch.

Chancer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chancer slips a jab and a cross from Knox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chancer wants to clinch.
Chancer swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chancer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chancer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chancer scores with a nice strike.
Chancer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chancer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.

Chancer takes the fight into the clinch.
Chancer lands an elbow just above Knox 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Chancer is controlling him.
Chancer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Chancer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chancer.
Mike Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chancer throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Chancer lands with a slapping head kick.
Chancer is looking to wear down Knox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chancer delivers a nice body kick.
Chancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Chancer.
Knox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knox punishes Chancer's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox tries to bum rush Chancer with a series of wild strikes but Chancer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chancer is looking to counter the offense by Knox and move into the clinch.
Chancer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chancer fails with the takedown.
Chancer ducks right into an uppercut from Knox.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chancer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chancer scrambles back to his feet.

Chancer gets a clinch.
Chancer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knox's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chancer lands a right hand.

Chancer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Chancer lands a front kick.
Knox lands a head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Knox looks to land a combination but Chancer avoids it well.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chancer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chancer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chancer has closed the distance and engaged Knox in a clinch.

Chancer breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chancer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Chancer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a jab to Chancer's midsection.

Chancer pushes Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Chancer lands a knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Chancer breaks the clinch.
Knox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Knox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chancer doesn't seem phased though.
Chancer shoots in for a double leg but Knox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chancer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Chancer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chancer's head backwards.
Knox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knox throws a right and a left that Chancer avoids nicely.
Chancer avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Knox.
I think Chancer 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Mike Chancer!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Mike Chancer!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Mike Chancer!

Mike Chancer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moore Lafontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Vidal (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.

Lafontaine
vs
Vidal

195 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moore Lafontaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafontaine misses the jab.

Vidal rushes Lafontaine and presses him up against the cage.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Lafontaine in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Moore Lafontaine has been cut.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Lafontaine in his tracks for a moment.
Lafontaine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lafontaine wants a takedown but no success here.
Lafontaine has Vidal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vidal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moore Lafontaine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vidal lands an elbow that stopped Lafontaine in his tracks for a moment.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Lafontaine shrugs off.

Moore Lafontaine's cut is getting worse.
Lafontaine tries to score a body lock takedown but Vidal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lafontaine could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Vidal.
Vidal lands an elbow inside that Lafontaine shrugs off.
Vidal lands a nice elbow.

Moore Lafontaine's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lafontaine looking to stall.
Vidal lands a damaging elbow.
Lafontaine takes an elbow to the temple.

Jeez, Moore Lafontaine's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moore Lafontaine's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arturo Vidal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kush Tasmokey (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.

Murray
vs
Tasmokey

170 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kush Tasmokey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasmokey shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tasmokey checks a leg kick.

Murray shoots in and gets a takedown into Tasmokey's guard.
Murray is standing up over Tasmokey. Tasmokey looks to escape but Murray dives into side control.

Tasmokey wants to control but Murray postures up.
Murray wants to stand but Tasmokey is controlling his arm.
Murray prevents Tasmokey from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.

Murray is trying to get an arm triangle but Tasmokey is defending well.
Murray just content to control the position.

Murray is trying to get an arm triangle but Tasmokey is defending well.
Tasmokey pushes Murray away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Murray gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to stand but Tasmokey is controlling his arm.
Murray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray tries to stand but Tasmokey is controlling his head.
Murray working the ground and pound but Tasmokey is defending the strikes.
Murray working the ground and pound but Tasmokey is defending the strikes.
Murray in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to stand but Tasmokey is controlling his head.
Murray gets to mount! Tasmokey was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tasmokey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Murray lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tasmokey hang on?

Murray with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasmokey is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tasmokey tries to control the position but Murray now has his back.
Murray scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tasmokey is looking for a way out.
Tasmokey wants to escape the position.
Murray biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray not allowing Tasmokey to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murray closes the distance and clinches up with Tasmokey, looking for a takedown. Murray pushes Tasmokey against the cage but Tasmokey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Tasmokey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tasmokey tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murray controlling the position well.
Murray gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Murray trying to control the position.
Murray is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tasmokey wants to control but Murray passes into side.
Murray trying to control the position but Tasmokey is working away.
Check out the look on Murray's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tasmokey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

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

Murray decides to stand back up.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked

and Tasmokey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tasmokey is breathing heavily.
Tasmokey trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aaron Murray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bash Big (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.

Mamba
vs
Big

191 cm
22
289 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Black Mamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bash Big!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mamba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Big is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Big is trying to maintain the position but Mamba is very close to passing his half guard.
Mamba wants to control but Big is keeping him busy.
Big wants to improve his position but Mamba is controlling well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Black Mamba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Migel Tores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Truelies (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.

Tores
vs
Truelies

193 cm
22
232 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Migel Tores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Truelies!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Truelies gets a clinch.

Truelies has hold of one of Tores's legs. Tores is fighting the takedown attempt but Truelies gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Tores has his foot on Truelies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Truelies works his way back into a safe position though.
Truelies trying to control the position from guard on top but Tores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tores being controlled here, momentarily.
Truelies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Truelies stands up from Tores's guard - Truelies perhaps looking for a knockout.

Truelies scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tores is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Truelies scores with punches from side control.
Truelies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tores keeps working.
Truelies tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Truelies tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Truelies has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Truelies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Truelies has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A punch combination from Truelies misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Truelies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Truelies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Truelies wants to control but Tores is keeping him busy.
Truelies advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truelies looking to ground and pound but Tores is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truelies with the ground and pound from mount.
Truelies thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Truelies wants to control the pace but Tores is squirming around nicely.
Truelies breaks from Tores's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Truelies content just to control the position here.
Truelies punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tores wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tores is wriggling around trying to escape.
Truelies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tores is looking to escape.
Truelies lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truelies is landing with some decent strikes but Tores is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Truelies dominated that 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.

Truelies shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tores manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Truelies stands up and waves to Tores to follow him.

Truelies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tores sprawls well initially but Truelies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truelies controlling the pace.
Tores is looking for a sweep. Truelies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truelies is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Truelies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truelies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tores keeps working.
Truelies moves nicely into side control.
Truelies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tores keeps working.
Bob Truelies has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Truelies decides to stand back up.
Truelies throws a body kick that misses.

Truelies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tores to the ground. Truelies is now in Tores's guard.
Tores is wriggling around but Truelies manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Truelies is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truelies trying to control the position from guard on top but Tores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truelies might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tores haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Truelies throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Truelies passes Tores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tores is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tores is defending against the submission attempts here by Truelies.

Truelies stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Truelies 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!

Truelies has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tores to counter with a crisp jab.
Truelies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tores counters with a left to the body.

Truelies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tores looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Truelies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Truelies is trying to control. Tores wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Truelies is working for a submission of some sort.

Tores looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Truelies prevents Tores from improving his position.
Truelies trying to control the action but Tores is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Truelies drops an elbow to the side of Tores's head.
Still in half guard, Truelies seems content to control.
Tores is refusing to be controlled, as Truelies sits in half guard.

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

Truelies gets a double leg takedown into Tores's guard.

Tores has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Truelies off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truelies misses with a shot to the body
and Tores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Truelies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Truelies tries to score a body lock takedown but Tores shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Migel Tores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Truelies.
Truelies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tores's efforts to push away.
Tores is trying to break the clinch but Truelies is controlling him.
Truelies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Truelies manages to break the clinch.
Truelies misses with a takedown
and Tores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truelies shoots and misses
and Tores counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Truelies is rocked!
Truelies closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tores counters with a huge right that knocks Truelies out cold! Tores is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Migel Tores!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Exo Punch (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.

Adams
vs
Punch

191 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phill Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Exo Punch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Punch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by Adams.
Punch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Punch delivers a nice body kick.
Exo Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punch pinned against the cage. Punch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Punch is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phill Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. Punch pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Punch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Punch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
Punch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punch throws a nice outside leg kick.

Punch closes the distance and clinches.

Adams pulls guard effortlessly.

Adams is working an open guard so Punch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Punch tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Punch manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punch is defended easily by Adams.
Punch moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Punch stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Punch moves to clinch but Adams breaks away

and Adams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Punch!

Punch sneaks out the side door and pushes Adams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Punch looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Punch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Punch misses with a takedown attempt - Adams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams attempts a counter takedown but Punch avoids it well and moves away.

Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Punch sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Punch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Adams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phill Adams!