QFC Tournament 620 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Jury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucius Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Jury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jury
vs
Nunes

185 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory Jury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucius Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nunes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jury's guard.
Jury on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jury tries to get out of the position.

Jury working for a triangle but Nunes defends it easily.
Jury throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jury is looking to sweep but instead, Nunes has passed into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nunes has eaten all the pies!
Nunes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jury knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jury 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury trying to control here.
Jury tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jury is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Nunes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nunes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jury wants to get back to full guard.
Nunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nunes is looking for a kimura but Jury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nunes to get the leverage.
Jury wants to get back to full guard.
Jury trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nunes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nunes is in Jury's guard.

Jury throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jury keeping full guard, as Nunes tries to pass.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunes stands up over Jury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nunes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jury is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Jury not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nunes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jury tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Jury fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jury is defended easily by Nunes.
Jury tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Jury moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNunes.

Nunes gets a clinch.

Nunes pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunes is adopting a defensive guard.
Jury preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucius Nunes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nunes has Jury up against the cage in a clinch.
Jury goes for a takedown attempt but Nunes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jury shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jury showed some decent athleticism there.
Jury thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nunes's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is trying to get back to full guard.
Jury passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nunes!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jury trying to control but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nunes avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jury.
Jury lands a big elbow.
Nunes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jury manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nunes to take his back!

Nunes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jury gets his way!
What can Nunes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nunes can't escape the position.
Jury scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nunes breaks Jury's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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.
Jury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nunes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nunes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucius Nunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jury keeping moving, preventing Nunes from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nunes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jury haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nunes wants to get up but he can't break Jury's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jury is on top in guard.

Nunes wants to sweep here but Jury controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory Jury dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunes doesn't manage to clinch there - Jury circles away.
Jury dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Jury's head and hops out.
Nunes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Nunes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jury to the ground. Nunes is now in Jury's guard.

Jury is looking for a triangle here but Nunes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Nunes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jury to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury throws a sloppy head kick

and Nunes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jury's guard.
Jury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jury is looking for a sweep. Nunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunes winds up and cracks Jury with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Nunes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jury sees it coming and defends easily.
Jury trying to hold on to Nunes's head to control him but Nunes postures up.
Nunes tries to pass to full mount but Jury defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nunes is keen to just control but Jury is a slippery customer.
Jury tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jury is trying to stand back up but Nunes is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nunes throws a series of punches but Jury avoids them all with ease.

Nunes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jury on his heels. He'll look to pass Jury's guard now, I'm sure.
Nunes won't allow Jury to get back to his feet.

Jury looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jury looking to control.
Nunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jury is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jury or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes, which made it look bad.
Nunes tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nunes jabs at Jury's body.
Jury tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jury wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
Nunes throws a counter combo.
Nunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cory Jury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucius Nunes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jury looks for the body kick but Nunes saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucius Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Lucius Nunes!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Lucius Nunes!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Lucius Nunes!

Lucius Nunes wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Lazenra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elton Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that David Lazenra has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily David Lazenra seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lazenra
vs
Gabriel

190 cm
24
225 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Lazenra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elton Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazenra throws a head kick that misses.
Lazenra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gabriel.
Gabriel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gabriel misses with a straight right.
Gabriel tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Lazenra misses.
Gabriel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gabriel fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Lazenra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gabriel shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazenra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
David Lazenra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Gabriel.
Lazenra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Gabriel counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazenra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gabriel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lazenra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazenra is looking to counter the offense by Gabriel and move into the clinch.
Gabriel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lazenra pinned against the cage. Lazenra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazenra throws a right hand that Gabriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Gabriel also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Lazenra. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Lazenra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Gabriel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lazenra was covering up waiting for the punch and Gabriel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gabriel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazenra's guard.
Gabriel passes Lazenra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lazenra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gabriel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lazenra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gabriel has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Lazenra works to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gabriel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gabriel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazenra is trying to control the position but Gabriel postures up.
Gabriel distracts Lazenra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gabriel wants to get up but he can't break Lazenra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazenra tries to avoid it but Gabriel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazenra to the ground. Lazenra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lazenra misses with a wild combination.
Gabriel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazenra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazenra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gabriel shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazenra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gabriel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gabriel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lazenra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lazenra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lazenra misses with a few strikes there.
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Lazenra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazenra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazenra thuds a left hand into Gabriel's body.
David Lazenra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gabriel throws a nice looking combination but Lazenra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazenra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lazenra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lazenra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazenra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lazenra is breathing heavily.
Gabriel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lazenra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gabriel somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lazenra dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lazenra throws the kick towards the body but Gabriel avoids it.
Lazenra misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Lazenra as Gabriel shoots in.
Gabriel throws a head kick but Lazenra moves out of range.

Gabriel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lazenra's half guard.
Lazenra is looking to improve his position.
Gabriel working Lazenra over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazenra is staying active underneath Gabriel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Gabriel seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel is looking to advance position but Lazenra won't allow it.
Lazenra keeping control of the position.
Gabriel wants to control but Lazenra is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lazenra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gabriel can do to turn this around?
Lazenra misses with a double jab.
Gabriel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazenra circles away.
Gabriel is breathing heavily.
A combination from Lazenra does no damage.
Lazenra connects with a single shot there.
Lazenra takes a swing at Gabriel's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazenra throws a right and a left that Gabriel avoids nicely.
Gabriel shoots in for a takedown but Lazenra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Lazenra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
David Lazenra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elton Gabriel.
Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Lazenra.
Gabriel feints the counter takedown.

Lazenra tries to keep at a distance but Gabriel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gabriel managing to block the knees to the body from Lazenra.
Lazenra cracks Gabriel with a nice body shot.
Gabriel can't break the clinch.
Gabriel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lazenra gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gabriel being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazenra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gabriel is defending well.

Lazenra drags the fight down to the ground.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lazenra swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lazenra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lazenra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gabriel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gabriel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lazenra is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gabriel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lazenra's head.
Lazenra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gabriel is one step ahead there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gabriel chips away with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gabriel is pushing down on Lazenra's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lazenra is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabriel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gabriel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Lazenra dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Gabriel throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Lazenra was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lazenra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lazenra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gabriel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Lazenra.
Lazenra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gabriel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lazenra looks to land a combination but Gabriel avoids it well.

Gabriel scores with a takedown into Lazenra's guard.
Gabriel slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lazenra!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gabriel controlling his opponent.
Gabriel prevents Lazenra from getting the reversal.
Gabriel is landing with some decent strikes but Lazenra is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gabriel trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Gabriel has control of Lazenra's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lazenra regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lazenra tries to hold on but Gabriel postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazenra is looking to get to half guard.
Gabriel looking to control but Lazenra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elton Gabriel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lazenra tries to lock up and control but Gabriel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazenra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gabriel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Gabriel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lazenra manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lazenra struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lazenra takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lazenra is looking for a sweep.

Gabriel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lazenra is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gabriel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lazenra's legs.
Elton Gabriel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Lazenra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazenra can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elton Gabriel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lazenra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Lazenra!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for David Lazenra!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for David Lazenra!

David Lazenra wins by unanimous decision!
David Lazenra decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monty Hazlewood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bile
vs
Hazlewood

181 cm
24
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
24
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Bile!
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 Hazlewood!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bile misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Hazlewood.
Hazlewood fails to land the takedown.
Hazlewood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hazlewood shoots in and gets a takedown into Bile's guard.

Hazlewood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bile is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bile has escaped and now he's on top!

Bile advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlewood pushes Bile off looking to stand but Bile dives back in and keeps control.

Bile is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bile prevents Hazlewood from standing back up.

Bile is looking for a kimura but Hazlewood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bile to get the leverage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlewood is trying to stand.
Bile wants to free his trapped foot but Hazlewood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bile is keen to just control but Hazlewood is a slippery customer.
Hazlewood tries to roll over but Bile keeps him under control.
Hazlewood is staying active underneath Bile, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bile stops Hazlewood from getting back to his feet.
Bile wants to pass to mount but Hazlewood is defending the position.
Hazlewood wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bile controlling the action here.
Bile is trying to control. Hazlewood wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hazlewood shoots in and drives through. Bile sprawls well.
Bile half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George Bile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Hazlewood.
Hazlewood misses with a looping left.
Hazlewood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazlewood.
Monty Hazlewood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlewood looks winded!
Hazlewood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bile avoids it really well and circles away.
Hazlewood fails with the takedown

so Bile counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bile wants to control from the top but Hazlewood keeps moving.
Bile prevents Hazlewood from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bile drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bile jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazlewood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazlewood wants to stand and escape but Bile is having none of it.
Bile stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazlewood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazlewood wants to get back to his feet but Bile is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazlewood has control of Bile's left arm, preventing Bile from doing any damage.
Bile is looking to advance position but Hazlewood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazlewood has control of Bile's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bile regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Hazlewood is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bile is surviving well by controlling Hazlewood's body position as best he can.
Hazlewood looking to control but Bile is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bile is looking to improve his position but Hazlewood isn't that keen on the idea.

Hazlewood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hazlewood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bile gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Bile will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hazlewood shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bile pinned against the cage. Bile gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bile gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hazlewood won't allow Bile to sweep him here.
Bile keeping full guard, as Hazlewood tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bile 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.
Hazlewood tries to free his leg and advance position but Bile is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bile trying to control the position.
Bile keeping full guard, as Hazlewood tries to pass.
Hazlewood won't allow Bile to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bile keeping full guard, as Hazlewood tries to pass.
Bile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hazlewood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bile is keeping the position for now.
Bile is trying to control the position but Hazlewood postures up.
Hazlewood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bile is trying to control the position but Hazlewood postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bile stuffs the takedown attempt from Hazlewood. Hazlewood gets slowly back to his feet.
Hazlewood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
George Bile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Hazlewood.
Hazlewood tries for a takedown but Bile sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bile fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hazlewood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monty Hazlewood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bile keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlewood.

Hazlewood scores with a takedown into Bile's guard.
Hazlewood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bile is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bile prevents Hazlewood from getting back to his feet.
Hazlewood looking to control.
Bile preventing the sweep.
Bile controlling from the top position.
Bile trying to control the position from guard on top but Hazlewood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bile preventing the sweep.

Hazlewood pushes Bile off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hazlewood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bile's waist but Bile gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hazlewood off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlewood goes for a double leg but Bile avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bile continues to drive forward.
Bile appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Bile gets caught napping as Hazlewood dives in and scores a takedown. Bile manages to retain guard.
Bile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hazlewood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hazlewood wants to pass the guard but Bile is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bile manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Hazlewood 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!

Hazlewood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hazlewood throws a series of punches but Bile moves out of range.
Hazlewood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bile thows a left - swing and a miss!

Hazlewood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hazlewood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bile gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bile tries to hold on but Hazlewood postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hazlewood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Hazlewood goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bile is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bile advances to half guard.
Bile wants to free his trapped foot but Hazlewood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hazlewood trying to hold on to Bile's head to control him but Bile postures up.
Bile uses his free foot to push down on Hazlewood's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hazlewood.
Hazlewood tries to hold on but Bile postures up.
Hazlewood is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlewood wants to hold on but Bile pushes him away.
Hazlewood is trying to escape the mount.
Hazlewood is controlling an arm, preventing Bile from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hazlewood trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hazlewood is squirming around, avoiding Bile's attempts to control the action.
Hazlewood is trying to stand up.

Bile has hold of Hazlewood's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hazlewood manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlewood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hazlewood is working to get back to half guard.
Hazlewood wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bile sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monty Hazlewood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bile wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlewood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hazlewood is squirming around, avoiding Bile's attempts to control the action.
Hazlewood is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Hazlewood wants to control but Bile is having none of it.
Bile wants to take his opponent's back but Hazlewood doesn't allow it.
Hazlewood is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazlewood tries to hold on but Bile pushes him away.
Bile trying to control but Hazlewood is having none of it.

Hazlewood bucks Bile off and manages to get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
George Bile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bile has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Peck scores the fight for Monty Hazlewood!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Monty Hazlewood!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for George Bile!

Monty Hazlewood wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sammy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Verhoeven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sammy
vs
Verhoeven

181 cm
24
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
24
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Sammy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Verhoeven!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sammy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Justin Sammy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sammy misses with a takedown
and Verhoeven counters with a left to the body.
Sammy tries for a takedown but Verhoeven circles away easily
and Verhoeven counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sammy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Verhoeven lands a nice hook to Sammy's body. Sammy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sammy is breathing heavily.
Sammy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Verhoeven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Verhoeven connects with a single shot there.
Sammy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verhoeven works Sammy's body with a nice hook.
Verhoeven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Verhoeven steps in with a hook that catches Sammy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Verhoeven follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Sammy looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Verhoeven!