PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hicks
vs
Canadian Kid

183 cm
28
186 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

177 cm
29
187 lbs
25 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Revolution Fatigues

Revolution Fatigues
Revolution Fatigues

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Canadian Kid!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid misses with a wild combination.
Canadian Kid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hicks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Canadian Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canadian Kid misses with an uppercut. Hicks saw that one coming.

Hicks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canadian Kid's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Canadian Kid wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Hicks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Canadian Kid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks with a flurry of punches that miss.

Canadian Kid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hicks throws a strike but Canadian Kid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canadian Kid is one step ahead there.
Canadian Kid trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks is trying to keep Canadian Kid in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hicks looking for a guillotine here but Canadian Kid defends easily.
Canadian Kid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canadian Kid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hicks is keeping the position for now.

Hicks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canadian Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canadian Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hicks is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Canadian Kid postures up in Hicks's guard and throws a big left but Hicks blocks it.
Canadian Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hicks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canadian Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hicks has an active guard here but Canadian Kid has managed to pass into half guard.
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hicks has an active guard here but Canadian Kid has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

QL Hicks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Canadian Kid misses with a head kick.
Canadian Kid connects with a body shot.
Hicks is looking to clinch but Canadian Kid is avoiding it.
Hicks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canadian Kid avoids the head kick by Hicks.
Canadian Kid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hicks.
Canadian Kid misses with a straight left.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Canadian Kid slips the punch.
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Canadian Kid's shoulder, as Canadian Kid tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canadian Kid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canadian Kid missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hicks.
Canadian Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Canadian Kid sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canadian Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hicks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hicks tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Canadian Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hicks cracks Canadian Kid with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Canadian Kid closes the distance and clinches.
Canadian Kid prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Canadian Kid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for QL Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Canadian Kid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canadian Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Canadian Kid is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the ropes.
Canadian Kid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hicks has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canadian Kid breaks from the clinch.
Hicks digs a good hook to Canadian Kid's body.
Canadian Kid scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Canadian Kid misses.
Hicks looks for a takedown but Canadian Kid sprawls well.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canadian Kid throws a low kick but Hicks avoids it.
Canadian Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Hicks is looking to clinch but Canadian Kid is avoiding it.
Canadian Kid smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hicks throws a push kick but Canadian Kid slaps the foot to one side.
Hicks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canadian Kid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks misses the body punch
and Canadian Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canadian Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canadian Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
Canadian Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick but Hicks moves out of range.
Canadian Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Canadian Kid scores with a body shot.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Canadian Kid lands a jab to the nose.
Canadian Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Canadian Kid ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canadian Kid leaves Hicks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hicks is looking to wear down Canadian Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hicks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Canadian Kid is fending him off so far but Hicks persists. Nope, Canadian Kid circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jason Canadian Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid with a hook.
Canadian Kid misses with a few strikes there.
Canadian Kid throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Canadian Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Canadian Kid.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Canadian Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Canadian Kid connects with a single shot there.
Hicks shoots in for a takedown but Canadian Kid shows good takedown defense.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canadian Kid can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Canadian Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hicks shoots in for a double leg but Canadian Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hicks jabs Canadian Kid right on the nose. Canadian Kid blinks but takes it well.
Canadian Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Canadian Kid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canadian Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Canadian Kid looks to clinch
and Canadian Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid looks to land a body kick but Hicks moved away.
The fighters circling - Canadian Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canadian Kid connects with a body shot.
Canadian Kid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canadian Kid ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Canadian Kid misses with a wild combination.
Canadian Kid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Canadian Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canadian Kid looks for the body kick but Hicks saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canadian Kid can pounce on him.
Canadian Kid throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Canadian Kid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks closes the distance and clinches up with Canadian Kid, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes Canadian Kid against the ropes but Canadian Kid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Canadian Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Canadian Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canadian Kid misses with a wild combination.
Canadian Kid misses with a body shot.
Canadian Kid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Canadian Kid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Canadian Kid misses.
Canadian Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Hicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Canadian Kid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Canadian Kid is rocked!
Hicks moves in close and cracks Canadian Kid with a massive right hand! Canadian Kid, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hicks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). QL Hicks!
QL Hicks retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, QL Hicks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.