PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fadden
vs
Mica

170 cm
26
161 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Mica!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mica tries to clinch but Fadden moves out of range.
Fadden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Fadden bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mica! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Mica is rocked!

It looks like John Mica has been cut.

Mica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mica is still in real trouble! Can Fadden finish him?
Fadden tries to stand but Mica is controlling from the bottom.
Mica seems to have recovered his senses.
Fadden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fadden wants to stand but Mica has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Mica is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Mica keeps moving.

Mica working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fadden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fadden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fadden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fadden tries to free his leg and advance position but Mica is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fadden wants to control from the top but Mica keeps moving.

Fadden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mica, up you get!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mica tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fadden just stands there and leans against the cage.

Fadden gets control of Mica's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fadden will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mica tries to free his leg and advance position but Fadden is retaining full guard.
Mica looks gassed!

Mica drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mica jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Fadden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mica is aware though and is defending well.

Fadden working for a triangle but Mica defends it easily.
Fadden is looking to stand up but Mica isn't so interested in that idea.

Mica drops back looking for a leg! Fadden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fadden manages to kick Mica off! Mica jumps back into Fadden's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fadden pushes Mica off and gets back to his feet.
Fadden scores with a nice right hand.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Fadden! Mica is backing up but he can't get away as Fadden lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mica and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Fadden!