QFC Tournament 972 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaylon Chaffin (ranked 4464 p4p, 347 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrook (ranked 4411 p4p, 374 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.

Chaffin
vs
Lothbrook

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaylon Chaffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Lothbrook!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaffin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lothbrook tries to bum rush Chaffin with a series of wild strikes but Chaffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lothbrook throws a body punch but Chaffin moves out of range.
Chaffin avoids a punch combination nicely.

Chaffin closes the distance and clinches.
Chaffin stalling against the cage.

Chaffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chaffin duly obliges.

It looks like Ragnar Lothbrook has been cut.
Lothbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrook throws the left hand but Chaffin avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lothbrook's sensitive parts.
A punch combination from Chaffin misses.
Chaffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chaffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lothbrook scores with a nice right hand.
Jab by Chaffin.
Lothbrook lands a lovely overhand right.
Lothbrook misses with a straight right.
Lothbrook cracks Chaffin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrook throws a jab when Chaffin was well out of range.
Chaffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lothbrook throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chaffin counter with a right hand.
Lothbrook misses with a wild body shot.
As Lothbrook looks to move away, Chaffin throws a big counter combo but Lothbrook just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook looks to land a combination but Chaffin avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Chaffin misses its target.
Lothbrook lands a nice looking body shot.
Lothbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chaffin thows a body kick. Lothbrook tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lothbrook takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chaffin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lothbrook.
Chaffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lothbrook connects with a body shot that sends Chaffin's belly button to the back.
Lothbrook throws a body punch but Chaffin moves out of range.
Chaffin drops his hands momentarily and Lothbrook takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lothbrook throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaffin counters with a nice body shot.
Lothbrook misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook sizes up Chaffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Chaffin clinches with his opponent.

Chaffin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrook misses with a wild body shot.
Lothbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Chaffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaffin feints and then cracks Lothbrook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lothbrook down.
A combination from Lothbrook does no damage.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the side of Chaffin's head but Chaffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chaffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chaffin avoids the body shot from Lothbrook.
Chaffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaffin avoids the body shot from Lothbrook.
Chaffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lothbrook swinging wildly here.
Lothbrook swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Lothbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaffin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrook takes one to the chin there.
Ragnar Lothbrook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lothbrook with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chaffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Chaffin throws a big shot that misses.
Lothbrook swings for the body but Chaffin moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ragnar Lothbrook will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrook's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lothbrook swings for the body but Chaffin moves out of range.
Chaffin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lothbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaffin manages to avoid it.
Lothbrook throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaffin.
Chaffin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lothbrook looks to land a right hand but Chaffin moved out of range.
Lothbrook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaffin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrook.
Chaffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragnar Lothbrook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chaffin counters with a nice body shot.
Chaffin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that Chaffin avoids nicely.
Chaffin appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lothbrook misses its intended target.
Lothbrook throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lothbrook just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lothbrook momentarily.
Lothbrook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothbrook lands with a nice combination. Chaffin backs away looking to recover.
Lothbrook swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Lothbrook gets tackled into the cage by Chaffin. Chaffin maintains the clinch.
Lothbrook is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaffin has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaffin walks into a straight right hand from Lothbrook.
Chaffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Lothbrook. Beautiful body shot.
Lothbrook misses with a right hand
and Chaffin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lothbrook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chaffin sizes up Lothbrook with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaffin, as that shot connected.
Chaffin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lothbrook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lothbrook finds it's way round the side to connect with Chaffin's head.
Lothbrook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaffin.
Lothbrook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lothbrook lands with a good body shot.
Kaylon Chaffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lothbrook avoids the head kick by Chaffin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrook throws a right hand that Chaffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Chaffin also avoids with ease.
Chaffin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lothbrook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook lands with a cross.
Chaffin avoids the body shot from Lothbrook.
Chaffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chaffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Chaffin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lothbrook scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lothbrook misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lothbrook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ragnar Lothbrook will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ragnar Lothbrook's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Chaffin has managed to clinch.
Chaffin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chaffin tries to throw a body punch but Lothbrook avoids it by throwing Chaffin back against the cage.
Chaffin prevents Lothbrook from breaking the clinch.
Lothbrook wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaffin effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chaffin.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrook is trying to break free.
Lothbrook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaffin has him pressed against the cage.

Chaffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrook. Chaffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lothbrook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chaffin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chaffin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Lothbrook. Beautiful body shot.
Lothbrook misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook misses with a hook. Chaffin ducked under it nicely.

Chaffin forces Lothbrook back against the cage and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Chaffin.
Lothbrook wants to break free but Chaffin has control.
Lothbrook is trying to break the clinch but Chaffin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chaffin stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chaffin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lothbrook avoids the elbow strike from Chaffin, against the cage.
Chaffin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lothbrook blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chaffin just leaning against Lothbrook, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kaylon Chaffin.
No joy there for Lothbrook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four 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.
Chaffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaffin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chaffin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lothbrook throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lothbrook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lothbrook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrook misses with a jab to the body
and Chaffin counters with a straight right hand.
Lothbrook slips a jab and a cross from Chaffin.
Lothbrook cracks Chaffin with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lothbrook lands a body shot.
Lothbrook throws a combination that misses
and Chaffin counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ragnar Lothbrook.
I've got Lothbrook 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for Ragnar Lothbrook!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kaylon Chaffin!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Kaylon Chaffin!

Kaylon Chaffin wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Some Guy (ranked 4405 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Collins (ranked 4410 p4p, 341 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.

Guy
vs
Collins

185 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Some Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Collins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guy tries to avoid it but Collins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guy to the ground. Guy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guy wants to clinch.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Guy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Guy's guard.
Guy wants to stand up but Collins is controlling him.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Collins stands up over Guy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins throwing strikes but missing.
Collins lands a couple of digs.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Collins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Guy's head.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Guy's head.
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collins landing with the ground and pound.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Guy keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins landing some decent shots from guard.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Collins passes into half guard.
Collins is nestled in close to Guy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Guy defends the submission attempt.
Collins thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
Guy tries to kick Collins off but Collins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Collins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Collins wants to pass to mount but Guy is defending the position.
Collins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Collins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Collins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Collins.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guy taking some punishment here, with Collins in his half guard.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Collins.
Guy has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Guy is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Collins lands with some strikes.
Collins landing strikes from the mount and Guy is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Guy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Collins with shots to the head and body - Guy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Collins with good strikes from the mount here!
Collins looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Collins 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.

A slow jab from Guy misses its intended target.
Nice takedown defense from Guy. No joy for Collins on that attempt.
Guy is looking to counter the offense by Collins and move into the clinch.
Guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Guy shows good takedown defense.
Collins shoots in and drives through. Guy sprawls well.
Guy is looking to counter punch.
Some Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Collins.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guy but Guy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Collins fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Guy misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Guy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins darts in looking for a takedown but Guy gets double underhooks and turns Collins into the cage.
Collins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Collins tries to get set, Guy tries to push him back and clinch up but Collins manages to avoid the attempt.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Guy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Collins fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Collins manages to circle out of the way.
Guy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guy wants it to stay on the feet.
Guy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Collins manages to circle out of the way.
Collins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guy wants to clinch up but Collins keeps it at a distance.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Guy tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Guy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Collins.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Guy defends it well.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.

Collins is rocked!
Guy connects with a body shot that sends Collins's belly button to the back.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Guy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Collins tries to get set, Guy tries to push him back and clinch up but Collins manages to avoid the attempt.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins is breathing heavily.

Guy drops his shoulder and cracks Collins with a huge uppercut! Collins goes down! Can Guy finish him?
Collins is still in real trouble! Can Guy finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy tries to stand but Collins is controlling from the bottom.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.

Collins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Collins seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy won't allow Collins to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zach Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guy stops Collins from standing up.

Collins has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Guy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Collins has tightened it up now! Guy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Zach Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tuvin (ranked 4463 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Lee (ranked 4540 p4p, 378 weight class). Lee has chosen I love DAVAO delsur 💓 as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tuvin
vs
Lee

171 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Tuvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.

Tuvin rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuvin throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tuvin.

It looks like Ken Lee has been cut.
Tuvin slowing the pace effectively.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuvin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tuvin lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
Tuvin stalling against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling him.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuvin has double underhooks.
Tuvin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tuvin slows down the pace here.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Tuvin.

That has opened up Ken Lee's cut even more.
Tuvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lee's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuvin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to break free but Tuvin has control.
Tuvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The cut above Ken Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lee tries to break free but Tuvin pushes him back against the cage.
Tuvin lands an elbow just above Lee 's eye.

Ken Lee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Tuvin!
The defeated Ken Lee had this to say: 'That's life he's just BETTER tonight but I'm not going anywhere. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lasswell Hess (ranked 4516 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ko Artist (ranked 4487 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.

Hess
vs
Artist

186 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasswell Hess!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ko Artist!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Artist instigates a clinch.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.
Artist taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Artist is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Artist is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hess to keep the fight standing.
Artist unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hess throws a head punch that misses.
Hess tries to break free but Artist pushes him back against the cage.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.

Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Artist shoots in for a takedown but Hess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Hess coming out on top.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist is looking to clinch but Hess is avoiding it.
Hess went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Artist wants to clinch up but Hess keeps it at a distance.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Artist moves into the clinch.
Artist slows down the pace here.
Artist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hess has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hess blocks an uppercut.
Hess looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Artist connects with a knee to the head.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.
Artist landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Artist lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist effectively controlling the action here.
Hess avoiding damage as Artist throws knees to the body.
Hess wants to get back to striking at distance but Artist won't allow it.
Artist swings wildly with an uppercut but Hess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Artist landing knees to the body.
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!
Artist displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hess up against the cage.
Artist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hess's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist fails to land with a series of punches.
Hess lands a right hook to the body.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Artist gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Artist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Artist breaks the clinch.
Hess stuns Artist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Artist misses with the body kick
and Artist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hess keeps the fight on the outside.
Hess keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to clinch there but Hess circles away.
Artist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hess smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hess misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hess counters with a left to the body.
Hess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hess. Those never looked like landing.
Artist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hess swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hess swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Hess lands an impressive looking overhand right. Artist doesn't seem phased though.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hess throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Artist wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ko Artist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Artist closes the distance and clinches.
Hess takes a knee to the side of the body.

Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hess blocks a head kick by Artist.
Hess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artist tries to clinch but Hess moves away
and Hess counters with a nice uppercut.
Hess stuns Artist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lasswell Hess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Artist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artist lands a good knee to the midsection. Hess won't want to take too many of those.

Artist pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hess stands up from Artist's guard - Hess perhaps looking for a knockout.
Artist doesn't manage to clinch there - Hess circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Artist moves into range and clinches up with Hess.
Artist scores a nice knee to the body.
Artist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Artist looking to throw knees to the head but Hess is blocking nicely.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Artist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hess swings for the body but Artist moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Artist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Hess tenderised Artist's leg. Artist is trying to keep his angry face on.

Artist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Artist tries to land knees in the clinch but Hess avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hess is trying to break the clinch but Artist is controlling him.
Artist has Hess pressed against the cage, preventing Hess from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Artist moves forwards but Hess connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Artist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hess swivels and escapes.
Hess lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Artist circles away quickly and effectively.
Artist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Artist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Artist.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Artist on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Artist checks a low kick from Hess.
Ko Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries to clinch but Hess is having none of it.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Hess.
Hess darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lasswell Hess is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hess swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Artist has closed the distance and engaged Hess in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hess's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Artist looking to throw knees to the head but Hess is blocking nicely.
Artist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hess is trying to break the clinch but Artist has him pressed against the cage.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Hess is trying to force a seperation but Artist has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Artist tries a knee to the head but Hess blocks it.
Artist tries to land knees in the clinch but Hess avoids the damage to the body.
Hess avoids a wild elbow strike from Artist.
Ko Artist seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Artist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hess connects with a right hand. Artist shakes it off.
Artist tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Hess counter with a right hand.
Hess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hess circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hess cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Hess - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hess dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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 Lasswell Hess will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hess connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Artist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hess misses the target.
Artist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Artist tries to clinch
and Hess counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hess swats away the attempt to clinch by Artist.
Artist avoids a kick to the body.
Artist moves to clinch but Hess breaks away
and Hess makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Hess slaps away a takedown attempt from Artist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hess tries to counter by clinching up but Artist breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Hess cracks Artist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Artist forces Hess back against the cage and clinches.
Artist has Hess pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hess manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Artist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hess managing to block the knees to the body from Artist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Hess's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hess is trying to push Artist away but Artist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Artist trying to land knees to the body.
Artist tries to work over Hess's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Artist stalling against the cage.
Artist misses with a knee strike.
Artist slows down the pace here.
Artist keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hess's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Artist missing with knees to the body.
Hess takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hess is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hess blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Artist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hess tries to circle away but Artist has him pinned against the cage.
Artist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hess.
Knees in the clinch landing for Artist.
Artist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hess wants to get back to striking at distance but Artist won't allow it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hess fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hess ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Artist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hess.

Artist has Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Artist missing with knees to the body.
Hess wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hess tries to land a knee to the head but Artist blocks with his arms.

Artist breaks the clinch.
Artist avoids a kick to the body.
Hess throws a series of punches but Artist avoids them all with ease.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Hess.
Hess lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hess takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Artist is looking to clinch.
Artist thumps Hess with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Artist rushes Hess and presses him up against the cage.
Hess tries to break free but Artist pushes him back against the cage.
Artist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hess misses with a punch to the body.
Artist throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Artist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Artist just leaning against Hess, taking a breather.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lasswell Hess.
I think Hess has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Ko Artist!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ko Artist!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ko Artist!

Ko Artist wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Lazebnov (ranked 5251 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peeta Winkle (ranked 4492 p4p, 376 weight class). Anton Lazebnov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lazebnov
vs
Winkle

177 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Lazebnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peeta Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazebnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Winkle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazebnov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winkle.
Lazebnov works over Winkle's head and body with a nice combination.
Lazebnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winkle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Winkle darts in looking for a takedown but Lazebnov gets double underhooks and turns Winkle into the cage.
Anton Lazebnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeta Winkle.
A punch combination from Lazebnov misses.
Lazebnov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Winkle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Winkle with a knee to the head.

It looks like Anton Lazebnov has been cut.

Winkle pulls guard.
Lazebnov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazebnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lazebnov passes Winkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazebnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Winkle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winkle is in trouble now - Lazebnov has advanced to mount!
Lazebnov wants to control the pace but Winkle is squirming around nicely.
Winkle wants to hold on but Lazebnov pushes him away.
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Lazebnov isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lazebnov working for a submission but Winkle is keeping him at bay.
Winkle wants to control but Lazebnov is having none of it.
Winkle is desperately trying to improve his position but Lazebnov has a good base and remains in mount.
Winkle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lazebnov.
Winkle tries to hold on but Lazebnov postures up.

Lazebnov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Winkle has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with a head shot.
Lazebnov won't let Winkle get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Winkle tries to hold on but Lazebnov postures up.
Winkle is trying desperately to improve position.
Winkle is still trying to improve position.
Winkle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lazebnov. What's that going to do exactly?
Winkle is looking to improve his position but Lazebnov isn't that keen on the idea.
Winkle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazebnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to hold on but Lazebnov pushes him away.
Lazebnov misses with a head shot.
Winkle is squirming around, avoiding Lazebnov's attempts to control the action.
Winkle taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkle is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Lazebnov. Lazebnov maintains the clinch.
Lazebnov looking to throw knees to the head but Winkle is blocking nicely.
Winkle can't get the takedown.
Lazebnov gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Winkle managing to block the knees to the body from Lazebnov.
Lazebnov jumps guard but Winkle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lazebnov gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Anton Lazebnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeta Winkle.
Lazebnov wants to break free but Winkle has control.
Lazebnov can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle looking for a takedown.

Winkle manages to pull guard.

Winkle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lazebnov has passed into half guard!
Winkle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lazebnov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazebnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lazebnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkle defending well though.
Lazebnov is looking to take a break and control but Winkle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winkle trying to control here.
Lazebnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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.
Winkle wants to improve his position but Lazebnov is controlling well.
Lazebnov slips a nice elbow through Winkle's hands, connecting with Winkle's forehead.
Lazebnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Winkle tries to kick Lazebnov off but Lazebnov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winkle tries to get to full guard but Lazebnov has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Winkle gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winkle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lazebnov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lazebnov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Winkle after a bit of a struggle.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Lazebnov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lazebnov blocks an uppercut.
Lazebnov can't get the takedown.
Winkle prevents Lazebnov from breaking the clinch.
Winkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lazebnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Winkle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lazebnov jumps guard and drags Winkle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Winkle tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazebnov is retaining full guard.
Lazebnov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazebnov is on top in guard.

Winkle is striking but Lazebnov is not phased and passes to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Winkle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winkle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lazebnov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazebnov prevents Winkle from standing back up.
Lazebnov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Winkle is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winkle instigates a clinch.
Winkle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winkle effectively controlling the action here.

Winkle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazebnov uses from the top position.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Lazebnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lazebnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lazebnov wants to control from the top but Winkle keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazebnov prevents Winkle from getting back to his feet.
Lazebnov trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom.
Anton Lazebnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazebnov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Winkle manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Winkle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazebnov throws a series of punches but Winkle moves out of range.
Winkle counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anton Lazebnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peeta Winkle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winkle.
Anton Lazebnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Winkle drives through and clinches with Lazebnov against the cage.
Winkle fails to pull guard.

Winkle breaks the clinch.
Lazebnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Winkle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Winkle throws a head kick but Lazebnov moves out of range.
Lazebnov throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with a two punch combination.

Winkle closes the distance and clinches.

Winkle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Winkle controls Lazebnov momentarily but Lazebnov frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkle keeping moving, preventing Lazebnov from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazebnov is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to stand but Lazebnov is controlling the position.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazebnov tries to clinch but Winkle is having none of it.
Anton Lazebnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazebnov is looking to slow Winkle down with leg kicks.

Winkle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peeta Winkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anton Lazebnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Winkle throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peeta Winkle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazebnov 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 Anton Lazebnov!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Anton Lazebnov!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Anton Lazebnov!

Anton Lazebnov wins by unanimous decision!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brody Dynamite (ranked 4491 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valery Bokov (ranked 4539 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.

Dynamite
vs
Bokov

183 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Dynamite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valery Bokov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dynamite scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dynamite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Bokov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dynamite .
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Bokov is defending well.
Dynamite working over Bokov with some ground and pound. Bokov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Dynamite there.
Bokov tries to get to full guard but Dynamite has control of the leg.
Dynamite is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokov wants to get back to full guard.
Dynamite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dynamite tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Dynamite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bokov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dynamite .
Bokov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bokov controlling the position for now.
Dynamite drops an elbow to the side of Bokov's head.
Bokov trying to control here.
Bokov tries to get to full guard but Dynamite has control of the leg.
Dynamite controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokov misses with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dynamite .
Bokov throws a jab when Dynamite was well out of range.
Dynamite is looking to counter the offense by Bokov and move into the clinch.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Bokov.
Dynamite moves out of range of the body kick.

Dynamite shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bokov's guard.
Dynamite distracts Bokov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bokov trying to keep a closed guard but Dynamite is proving a slippery customer.
Dynamite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bokov's guard.
Bokov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dynamite throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bokov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dynamite trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bokov's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bokov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dynamite darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bokov is not content to let Dynamite control the position.
Dynamite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bokov wants to improve his position but Dynamite is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is landing with some decent strikes but Bokov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bokov tries to reverse the position but Dynamite maintains control.
Dynamite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brody Dynamite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dynamite with good strikes from the mount here!
Bokov is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dynamite jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bokov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bokov and Dynamite has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bokov wants to control but Dynamite postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dynamite here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bokov is looking for a sweep.
Dynamite happy to just control the position for now.
Dynamite wants to stand but Bokov is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokov is looking to reverse the position.
Bokov being controlled for a moment.
Dynamite trying to control the position but Bokov is working away.
Bokov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bokov regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, if Dynamite is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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

Dynamite closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dynamite lands in his opponent's guard.

Bokov wriggles free and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dynamite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bokov can do to turn this around?
Bokov misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Dynamite dominated that second round.
That's time! Dynamite 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Bokov.

Dynamite shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bokov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bokov is not content to let Dynamite control the position.
Bokov being controlled for a moment.
Dynamite looks up at the clock and then as Bokov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dynamite smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bokov is trying to control Dynamite 's posture but Dynamite avoids it.
Bokov is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bokov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Dynamite decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bokov to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bokov fails to land the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bokov. No joy for Dynamite on that attempt.

Dynamite shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bokov pushes Dynamite off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dynamite was well out of range. Poor timing from Bokov.
Bokov blocks a head kick by Dynamite .
Dynamite sets himself, and Bokov steps forward looking for the clinch! Dynamite avoids it this time.
Dynamite blocks a head kick by Bokov.
Bokov wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bokov misses with a takedown attempt - Dynamite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Bokov.

Dynamite drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dynamite is stalling in the full guard.
Bokov wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite won't allow Bokov to get back to his feet.
Bokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Bokov, not yet.
Bokov is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
Dynamite lands a couple of digs.
Valery Bokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bokov wants to hit a switch here but Dynamite passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bokov there!
Bokov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brody Dynamite is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Dynamite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dynamite , 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !

Brody Dynamite wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Franzi (ranked 4462 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Carter (ranked 4424 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.

Franzi
vs
Carter

185 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Franzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Carter!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Franzi or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter, which made it look bad.
Carter doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Franzi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Franzi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carter regains guard.
Franzi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter pulls Franzi in close to prevent any damage.
Franzi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Franzi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter is looking to stand back up but Franzi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Carter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Franzi seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter is looking to control Franzi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Franzi tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Carter.
Franzi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Franzi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Franzi throwing shots but Carter is blocking nicely.
Franzi is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.
Franzi wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carter keeping control of the position.

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

Carter gets the takedown into side control.
Franzi can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Franzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Franzi struggling a bit here.
Carter wants to control but Franzi is keeping him busy.
Franzi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Carter off and has taken his back!
Franzi avoiding Carter 's attempts to control his hands.
Franzi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Franzi working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Carter is doing well to defend. Franzi seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Carter is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Franzi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Hart (ranked 4409 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Herrera (ranked 4444 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.

Hart
vs
Herrera

167 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Hart!
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 Herrera!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart.
Hart lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Herrera struggling a bit here.
Herrera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herrera is trying to improve his position.
Herrera is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart working the body and head with strikes.
Hart grinds an elbow into Herrera's temple.
Herrera gets back to half guard.
Herrera tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Hart takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hart scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Hart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hart connects with a nice short shot to Herrera's temple.
Hart working Herrera over with strikes.
Herrera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Herrera is rocked!
Hart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herrera is still in real trouble! Can Hart finish him?
Herrera looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hart lands a nice short elbow.
Hart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hart lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hart drops an elbow to the side of Herrera's head.
Herrera seems to have recovered his senses.
Hart works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hart looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Herrera 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 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Hart!