QFC Tournament 984 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisstiyan Radev (ranked 4954 p4p, 4502 weight class) and Philip Morris (ranked 557 p4p, 415 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Radev
vs
Morris

175 cm
20
170
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radev misses with a hook. Morris ducked under it nicely.
Morris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Radev misses with an uppercut.

Radev gets caught napping as Morris dives in and scores a takedown. Radev manages to retain guard.

Radev kicks Morris off and gets to his feet.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Radev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Radev misses with a body shot.
Radev lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Radev throws a hook to the side of Morris's head but Morris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Radev.
Morris will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Radev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Radev throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Radev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Radev looks to throw the jab but Morris is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris dives in for a single leg takedown but Radev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krisstiyan Radev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Morris.
Radev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Radev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Radev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krisstiyan Radev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radev cracks Morris with a good jab.
Radev just misses with a punch to the body.
Morris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Radev fails to land with a series of punches.
Morris shoots in looking for a takedown but Radev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Radev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morris.
Radev looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Radev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morris.
Radev slaps away a takedown attempt from Morris, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radev is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Radev circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Radev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris looks winded!
Morris avoids the body shot from Radev.
Radev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Radev is looking to wear down Morris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Radev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Radev throws a combination. Morris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Radev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Radev cracks a nice hook into Morris's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Radev throws a series of punches but Morris avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Radev catches Morris right on the button with a cross.
Radev throws a lazy uppercut
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Radev.
Radev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morris avoids the body shot from Radev.
Radev throws a big shot that misses.
Radev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Morris clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morris will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Radev up against the cage.
Morris struggles to land a body shot inside as Radev controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev tries to break the clinch but Morris is controlling the position.

Morris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Radev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Radev steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Morris. That one must have hurt.

Morris instigates a clinch.

Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radev.

Morris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Radev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krisstiyan Radev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from Radev does no damage.
Radev throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Radev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Radev misses with a body punch
and Morris counters with a two punch combo.
Morris avoids the body shot from Radev.
Morris is looking for the big counter here.
Morris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morris somewhat.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but Radev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Radev scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev throws a big shot that misses.
Radev avoids the head kick by Morris.
Radev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?
Morris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radev swivels and escapes.
Krisstiyan Radev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Morris.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Radev, as that shot connected.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Radev does no damage.
Radev lands a body shot.
Morris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krisstiyan Radev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radev keeps the fight on the outside.
Radev throws a right and a left that Morris avoids nicely.
Radev misses with a series of wild punches.
Radev looks to land a combination. Morris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Morris tries to clinch up.
Radev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morris.
A lazy left from Radev finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris stands and throws Radev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Radev prevents Morris from moving into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Radev struggling a bit here.
Radev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morris on the ground.
Morris tries to score with some ground and pound. Radev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Radev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris is trying to ground and pound but Radev uses the momentary lack of control by Morris to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Morris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Radev to stand up.
Radev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morris.
Radev throws a looping overhand right but Morris ducks down to avoid it.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radev is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Radev circles away and we're back to standing.
Radev is looking for a counter combo.
Radev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Morris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Radev swings for the body but Morris moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Radev both land. Nice combination.
Radev dips to his left and cracks Morris with an uppercut!
Morris fails to land the takedown.
Radev cracks a nice hook into Morris's ribs.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Radev is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Radev circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Radev defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krisstiyan Radev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Radev. No joy for Morris on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Radev.
Radev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morris.
Radev is looking to counter the offense by Morris and move into the clinch.
Radev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morris manages to avoid it.
Morris ducks under a wild hook from Radev.
Morris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Radev misses with a body shot.
Radev throws a series of strikes that have Morris backpedaling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morris looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Radev misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris misses with a takedown attempt - Radev sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krisstiyan Radev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Morris.
Morris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Radev misses with a straight left.
Morris dives in for a single leg takedown but Radev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Radev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radev throws out the jab.
Morris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radev cracks Morris with a good jab.
Radev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Krisstiyan Radev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris misses with a head kick.
Radev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Radev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Radev swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Radev.
Radev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morris.
Morris with the counter takedown but Radev avoids it easily.
Morris throws a series of punches but Radev avoids them all with ease.
Morris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Radev.
Radev scores with a body shot.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Radev pinned against the cage. Radev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Radev cracks Morris with a good jab.
Radev lunges at Morris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morris's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to clinch.
A combination from Radev does no damage.
Radev throws a series of strikes that have Morris backpedaling.
Morris tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Radev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morris thinking.
Morris wants to clinch.
Radev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morris lands a head kick. Radev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Morris fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radev punishes Morris's body with a nice straight punch.
Morris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morris looks for a takedown but Radev sprawls well.
Morris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Radev sprawls well. Radev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morris gets slowly back to his feet.
Morris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Radev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Philip Morris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krisstiyan Radev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Radev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krisstiyan Radev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Radev, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Krisstiyan Radev!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Krisstiyan Radev!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Krisstiyan Radev!

Krisstiyan Radev wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mysterio (ranked 4497 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Lucky Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mysterio
vs
Money

168 cm
25
190
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
161
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rey Mysterio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucky Money!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Money manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mysterio on his heels. He'll look to pass Mysterio's guard now, I'm sure.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mysterio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mysterio throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mysterio is on top in guard.

Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mysterio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mysterio is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Money really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mysterio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Money tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Money throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mysterio 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.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Mysterio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Money keeping full guard, as Mysterio tries to pass.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Mysterio is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mysterio working some strikes from top position.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mysterio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mysterio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mysterio with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mysterio lands a couple of elbows.
Mysterio is working Money over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mysterio preventing the sweep.
Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mysterio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mysterio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Money is rocked!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.

Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mysterio is on top in guard.

Money throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mysterio landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mysterio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mysterio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mysterio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Money is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mysterio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mysterio is pushing down on Money's leg trying to pass to half guard. Money is fighting to maintain full guard but Mysterio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mysterio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mysterio is keen to just control but Money is a slippery customer.
Money works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mysterio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Money throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mysterio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mysterio is in close to Money's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mysterio lands a couple of elbows.
Mysterio landing some decent shots from guard.
Mysterio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Money is still in real trouble! Can Mysterio finish him?
Mysterio stands up over Money, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mysterio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Money being controlled here, momentarily.
Mysterio distracts Money with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Money keeping moving, preventing Mysterio from controlling successfully.
Money seems to have recovered his senses.
Mysterio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mysterio postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money trying to control the position.
Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mysterio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mysterio postures up and lands a big shot to Money's brow.
Mysterio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mysterio working some strikes from top position.
Mysterio with a nice head shot there.
Money striking off his back but it's not causing Mysterio any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.

Mysterio trying to strike off his back.
Mysterio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mysterio wants to improve his position but instead Money has moved into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mysterio is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Money's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Money's back!
Money rolls, trying to escape but Mysterio keeps control of the position.
Mysterio loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Money hold on?
Mysterio is landing with strikes from the back.
Money prevents Mysterio from getting a body triangle.
Mysterio scores with punches to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Money covers up after that shot from Mysterio.
Mysterio is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Mysterio lands a big shot to the side of the head and Money goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rey Mysterio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikica Polen (ranked 4341 p4p, 4531 weight class) and Monty Pyke (ranked 421 p4p, 511 weight class). Polen comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr. Pyke has chosen Uptown Top Ranking as his entrance music. Monty Pyke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Polen
vs
Pyke

177 cm
24
162
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikica Polen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Pyke!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyke throws a right and a left that Polen avoids nicely.

Polen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Pyke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polen dives on top into guard.

Pyke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polen 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.

Pyke kicks Polen off and gets to his feet.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pyke takes the fight into the clinch.
Pyke can't get the takedown.

Polen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Polen clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke is trying to drag Polen to the mat but Polen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Pyke.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Polen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polen gets underhooks to prevent Pyke's takedown attempt.
Polen tries to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling the position.
Pyke tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyke is working for takedown but Polen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pyke looks winded!
Pyke stops a takedown attempt from Polen.
Polen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polen taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polen closes the distance and clinches up with Pyke, looking for a takedown. Polen pushes Pyke against the cage but Pyke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pyke fails with a takedown attempt.
Pyke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Polen circles away.
Polen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Polen throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.

Polen clinches with his opponent.
Pyke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polen prevents it.
Polen tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pyke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pyke tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

Polen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyke sprawls well initially but Polen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Polen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pyke to stand up.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polen as he jumps to the side.
Polen with the inside leg kick.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Polen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polen scores with a nice body kick.

Polen closes the distance and pushes Pyke back into the cage.

Polen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polen scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pyke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polen prevents a body shot from Pyke.
Polen is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage.

Polen breaks the clinch.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Polen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Polen throws a sloppy head kick and Pyke moves out of range easily.
Polen throws a series of punches but Pyke avoids them all with ease.
Polen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Pyke gets tackled into the cage by Polen. Polen maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikica Polen 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.

Pyke darts in looking for a takedown but Polen gets double underhooks and turns Pyke into the cage.
Polen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyke can do to turn this around?
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Polen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Polen catches Pyke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polen throws a head kick that misses.
Polen lands a really nice looking cross but Pyke seems unphased.

Pyke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Polen quickly recovers to half guard.
Pyke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polen is looking for a sweep. Pyke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke controlling the action here.
Polen is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pyke controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pyke lands a nice short elbow.
Polen wants to get back to his feet.

Pyke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Polen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Pyke!
A victorious Monty Pyke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nikica Polen had this to say: 'I lost and I will come back stronger.'.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Wylde (ranked 4505 p4p, 4498 weight class) and Lee Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 431 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wylde
vs
Vice

175 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Wylde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Vice!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice misses with a two punch combination.
Vice goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Jesse Wylde has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wylde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wylde throws a right and a left that Vice avoids nicely.

Wylde tries to keep at a distance but Vice has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vice has closed the distance and engaged Wylde in a clinch.

Vice breaks from the clinch.
Wylde tries a head kick but it misses.
Vice throws a counter combo.

Vice has Wylde up against the cage in a clinch.

Vice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vice tries to clinch there but Wylde circles away.
Lee Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wylde is looking to clinch but Vice is avoiding it.
Vice looks to land a combination. Wylde sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vice swats away the attempt to clinch by Wylde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde moves in looking to clinch but Vice pushes him off.
Vice misses with a combination

and Wylde counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vice pushes Wylde off looking to stand but Wylde dives back in and keeps control.

Wylde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wylde.
Wylde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wylde is working for a kimura but Vice is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vice is trying to stand up here but Wylde is controlling him well.

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

Wylde fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vice sprawls well initially but Wylde persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Vice pushes Wylde off and gets back to his feet.
Wylde blocks a head kick by Vice.

Wylde looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vice looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Wylde is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wylde.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vice is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Wylde is tapping! Great win for Vice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Vice!