PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gayg Tur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ribociclib Kisqali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gayg Tur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ribociclib Kisqali's chin.

Tur
vs
Kisqali

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gayg Tur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ribociclib Kisqali!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisqali doesn't manage to clinch there - Tur circles away.
Tur defending well as Kisqali loads up on a big left hand.
Kisqali throws a shot from downtown. Tur moves away and avoids it.
Tur dodges the punch combination from Kisqali.

Tur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kisqali!

Tur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kisqali's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kisqali gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisqali is trying to maintain the position but Tur is very close to passing his half guard.
Tur keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kisqali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kisqali wants to control but Tur is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tur has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tur lands a couple of good shots and Kisqali has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Tur.
Tur is trying to stick to Kisqali's back but Kisqali is turning into Tur. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tur's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kisqali.

Tur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kisqali is aware though and is defending well.
Tur 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.
Kisqali trying to control the position from guard on top but Tur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tur has his foot on Kisqali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kisqali works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisqali trying to control but Tur is working from the bottom.
Kisqali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kisqali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kisqali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tur is keeping the position for now.

That's four 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.
Kisqali trying to control the position from guard on top but Tur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kisqali looking to sit in guard and control but Tur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kisqali is trying to control the position but Tur postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gayg Tur dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kisqali cracks Tur with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kisqali has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tur to stand back up!

It looks like Gayg Tur has been cut.
Kisqali jabs at Tur's body.
Kisqali throws a right hand that Tur ducks under and follows up with a left that Tur also avoids with ease.
Tur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kisqali lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisqali lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ribociclib Kisqali!