QFC Tournament 108 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Daly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Alora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daly comes to the cage accompanied by Avicii Levels Mashup. Ben Alora has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Daly
vs
Alora

171 cm
20
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Daly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Alora!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alora shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daly's guard.
Alora postures up.
Alora wants to get up but he can't break Daly's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alora looking to sit in guard and control but Daly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daly is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daly pushing down on Alora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daly prevents Alora from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Daly there.

Daly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alora tries to kick Daly off but Daly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daly tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alora.
Alora pushes Daly off looking to stand but Daly dives back in and keeps control.
Alora is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Daly not doing much here.

Steven Daly has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ben Alora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alora darts in and clinches Daly up against the cage.

Daly has clasped his hands together around Alora's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alora is pushing Daly's head away, looking to escape. Daly manages to hold on to the position though.
Daly is looking to take a break and control but Alora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alora wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daly trying to control the position but Alora is working away.
Alora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alora defending against the ground and pound.
Alora tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Alora is squirming around, avoiding Daly's attempts to control the action.
Daly looking to finish Alora with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alora!
Daly fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alora is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Daly has taken his back!

Daly is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Alora with him. Alora is trying to defend but Daly has an arm under the chin now! Alora grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Daly!
Steven Daly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Argun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Tuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Argun is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Argun
vs
Tuck

167 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Argun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Tuck!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Argun slips a jab and a cross from Tuck.
Tuck throws a sloppy head kick and Argun moves out of range easily.
Argun is looking to clinch.

Tuck has Argun up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuck.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Argun tries to pull guard but Tuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Argun drops back down to his feet.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck stands there with Argun around his waist. Argun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Argun. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tuck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Argun gets tackled into the cage by Tuck. Tuck maintains the clinch.
Argun tries to pull guard but Tuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Argun drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuck breaks the clinch.

Tuck clinches.
Argun fails to pull guard.
Tuck just leaning against Argun, taking a breather.
Argun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuck is defending well.
Argun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argun fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Tuck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Argun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Argun somewhat.

Tuck moves into range and clinches up with Argun.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tuck gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Argun tries to get to full guard but Tuck has control of the leg.
Argun has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tuck is working away from the top position though.
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!
Argun tries to kick Tuck off but Tuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tuck wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Argun uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Tuck wanted to stand there but Argun had control of the position.

Argun is working an open guard so Tuck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Tuck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Argun wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuck won't allow it.
Argun is trying to pull guard but Tuck has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuck smiles and moves away.
Argun with a poor takedown
and Tuck counters with a nice leg kick.
Argun misses with a looping right.
Andrey Argun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tuck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Argun wants a takedown.
Tuck slows down the pace here.
Argun is trying to pull guard but Tuck has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tuck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tuck connects with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuck smiles and moves away.
George Tuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuck scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Andrey Argun has been cut.

Tuck darts in and clinches Argun up against the cage.
Argun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuck to keep the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Argun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuck walks away with a smile on his face. Argun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tuck darts in and clinches Argun up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Argun tries to pull guard but Tuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Argun drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Tuck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Argun's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Argun fails to pull guard.
Argun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuck to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Argun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuck walks away with a smile on his face. Argun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Argun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Argun doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuck circles away.

Tuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Argun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Argun is trying to pull guard but Tuck has him pressed against the cage.
Argun fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argun is trying to pull guard but Tuck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Argun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck stands there with Argun around his waist. Argun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Tuck wants the takedown. Argun is fighting it off but Tuck persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Argun's guard against the cage.

Tuck stands up and waves to Argun to follow him.
Tuck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tuck.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Argun is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Argun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Argun drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Argun is pushing down on Tuck's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuck is fighting to maintain full guard but Argun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Argun is pressing down on Tuck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tuck is holding on for now.
Tuck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Argun. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tuck is trying to stand.

Argun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tuck sees it coming and defends easily.
Argun wants to stand up but Tuck is controlling the position.
Argun is trying to control the action in half guard but Tuck is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Tuck kicks Argun off and gets back to his feet.
Argun with a poor takedown
and Tuck counters with a left and a right that stings Argun.

Argun is rocked!
Tuck lands with a nice combination. Argun backs away looking to recover.
Oh Argun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tuck takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Argun up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuck smiles and moves away.
Argun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Argun seems to have got his legs back now.
Argun swings widly with a right hand

and Tuck counters by clinching up.
Tuck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck stands there with Argun around his waist. Argun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Argun tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tuck smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argun dives in and grabs Tuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tuck pushes down on Argun's head and hops out.
Argun doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuck circles away.

Tuck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Argun, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tuck.

Tuck is trying to trip Argun. He has hold of a leg but Argun is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tuck persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Tuck gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Argun on the side of the head.
Argun shoots in for a double leg but Tuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tuck wants it to stay on the feet.
Tuck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Argun.
Tuck closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Tuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrey Argun's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Argun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuck's waist but Tuck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Argun off to one side.

Tuck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Argun, pushing him back against the cage.
Argun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuck to keep the fight standing.

Tuck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Argun is defended easily by Tuck.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrey Argun. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuck has Argun pushed against the cage.
Argun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Tuck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Argun tries to clinch up but Tuck circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuck closes the distance and clinches.

Tuck breaks from the clinch.

Tuck rushes Argun and presses him up against the cage.
Argun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuck to keep the fight standing.
Argun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Argun is trying to pull guard but Tuck turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tuck leaning his opponent against the cage.
Argun tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuck just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuck manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Tuck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Tuck rushes Argun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuck taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Argun tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tuck holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argun is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tuck to keep the fight standing.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck stands there with Argun around his waist. Argun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Argun has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuck avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Argun fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Argun tries to pull guard but Tuck won't allow it.
Tuck stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Argun ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Argun no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tuck is looking to stand up but Argun won't let him.

Argun looking for subs off his back but Tuck has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tuck escapes and gets back to his feet.
George Tuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Tuck instigates a clinch.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck stands there with Argun around his waist. Argun gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Argun tries to pull guard but Tuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Argun drops back down to his feet.
Andrey Argun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argun jumps guard but Tuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Tuck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for George Tuck!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for George Tuck!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for George Tuck!

George Tuck wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pasaltha Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Harden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pasaltha Adama has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Adama
vs
Harden

176 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pasaltha Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Harden!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harden forces Adama back against the cage and clinches.
Adama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harden stalling.
Adama blocks the elbow strike.

Adama lands a takedown into guard.
Harden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adama.
Adama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adama is looking to stand up but Harden won't let him.
Harden can't keep his opponent in guard - Adama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adama drops an elbow to the side of Harden's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adama trying to control from half guard but Harden is working away.
Adama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden wants to control but Adama is keeping busy.
Adama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adama wants to get back to his feet.
Adama drops an elbow to the side of Harden's head.
Adama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harden defending well though.
Adama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adama.
Adama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adama lands with a punch from half guard.
Harden pushes Adama off looking to stand but Adama dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama slips a nice elbow through Harden's hands, connecting with Harden's forehead.

Adama postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Harden to stand up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Adama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adama lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harden down.

Adama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adama.
Adama creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adama lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama working the strikes but Harden uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Adama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adama 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.
Harden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adama is breathing heavily.
Adama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adama 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.
Adama prevents Harden from standing back up.
Adama throwing shots but Harden is blocking nicely.
Adama throwing shots but Harden is blocking nicely.
Adama passes to full mount!
Adama in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adama cracks Harden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Adama is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Adama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Adama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harden hang on?
Adama raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harden is desperately trying to improve his position but Adama has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns Harden that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Adama unloading with bombs!
Adama unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pasaltha Adama dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Adama shoots in for a takedown but Harden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pasaltha Adama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adama shoots for a takedown but Harden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adama fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasaltha Adama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harden is looking to control Adama's arms but Adama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harden has his back to the cage.
Harden throws an elbow that misses.
Harden looking to throw knees to the head but Adama is blocking nicely.
Harden lands an elbow that stopped Adama in his tracks for a moment.
Adama blocks the elbow strike.
Harden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees to the body from Harden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
Adama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adama looking for a takedown.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adama backwards.
Harden leaning his opponent against the cage.

Harden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harden wants to clinch.
Pasaltha Adama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Harden lands but Adama takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adama's sensitive parts.

Harden gets a clinch.
Harden tries to circle away but Adama has him pinned against the cage.
Harden looking to throw knees to the head but Adama is blocking nicely.
Harden is trying to break the clinch but Adama is controlling him.

Harden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adama swats away the attempt to clinch by Harden.
A head kick misses from Harden.
Harden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adama.
Harden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harden wants it to stay on the feet.
Harden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adama.
Harden tries to bum rush Adama with a series of wild strikes but Adama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adama.

Adama tries to keep at a distance but Harden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adama.
Adama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harden is looking to break free of the clinch but Adama has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adama is looking to break free of the clinch but Harden has double underhooks.
Harden pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harden prevents it.
Harden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Harden breaks from the clinch.
Harden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harden tries to close the distance and clinch but Adama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harden goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Harden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Adama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harden prevents a takedown attempt there.

Adama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harden uses from the top position.
Adama is looking to stand back up but Harden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adama.
Harden is trying to control. Adama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adama keeping hold of Harden's head, controlling as best he can.
Harden stops Adama from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adama is trying to stand.
Adama tries to get to full guard but Harden has control of the leg.
Harden trying to pass the guard but Adama defending well.
Harden stops Adama from getting back to his feet.

Adama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Adama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Harden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harden counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Adama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Adama blocks a head kick by Harden.
Harden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adama swats away the attempt to clinch by Harden.
Adama shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasaltha Adama. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Harden moves into the clinch successfully.
Adama can't get the takedown.
Harden tries a knee to the head but Adama blocks it.
Harden with a knee to the head.
Adama drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harden pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adama back to the cage. Harden follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harden is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harden scores with a knee to the head.
Harden crunches a lovely knee into Adama's ribcage.

Harden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harden cracks Adama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adama somewhat.
Harden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice takedown defense from Harden. No joy for Adama on that attempt.

Harden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adama, pushing him back against the cage.
Harden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harden lands a nice knee to the body.
Adama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adama as Harden tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Harden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harden has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Pasaltha Adama!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Pasaltha Adama!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Pasaltha Adama!

Pasaltha Adama wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Liam Eoin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell's entrance music is Numb Encore. A fine choice. John Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Liam Eoin Campbell's chin.

Eoin Campbell
vs
Johnson

173 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Eoin Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Campbell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Campbell fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Campbell.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Campbell gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Campbell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell controlling his opponent.
Campbell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Campbell with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson holds of for dear life.
Campbell controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson tries to buck Campbell off but he can't manage it.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.

Campbell wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Campbell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Eoin Campbell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Campbell misses the jab.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Campbell seems unphased.
Johnson feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Campbell fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.

Campbell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Campbell stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Campbell swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Campbell tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Campbell is looking for a takedown.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Eoin Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Campbell has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Campbell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Campbell stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campbell moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Campbell needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Campbell trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Campbell passes into half guard.
Campbell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him

Liam Eoin Campbell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Campbell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.

Campbell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.

Campbell has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Campbell has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Campbell clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Campbell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Campbell keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campbell shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Eoin Campbell dominated that second round.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Campbell backs away looking to recover.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Campbell circles away.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Campbell wants to control but Johnson manages to buck him off and is now in Campbell's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Campbell has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Campbell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Campbell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Campbell is controlling the position.

Campbell stands up from Johnson's guard - Campbell perhaps looking for a knockout.

Campbell gets a clinch.

Campbell successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Campbell has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Campbell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Liam Eoin Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Campbell shoots in.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Campbell sees coming a mile off.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Campbell successfully pulls guard.

Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson dives in and grabs Campbell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Liam Eoin Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.

Campbell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
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!

Campbell stands up from Johnson's guard - Campbell perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Campbell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Eoin Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Liam Eoin Campbell!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Liam Eoin Campbell!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Liam Eoin Campbell!

Liam Eoin Campbell wins by unanimous decision!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

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