QFC Tournament 816 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alban Ashley (ranked 6111 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomo Jr Ii (ranked 6222 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ashley
vs
Jr Ii

180 cm
24
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alban Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomo Jr Ii!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr Ii fails to land the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jr Ii or perhaps it was just good defense by Ashley, which made it look bad.

Ashley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jr Ii, pushing him back against the cage.

Ashley works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ashley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ashley works over Jr Ii with some ground and pound from guard.
Ashley distracts Jr Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr Ii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jr Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashley.
Ashley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashley distracts Jr Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jr Ii is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jr Ii can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ashley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jr Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jr Ii is still in real trouble! Can Ashley finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashley gets to his feet and stands over Jr Ii, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jr Ii felt that one! Ashley unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jr Ii from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alban Ashley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomo Jr Iv (ranked 6223 p4p, 0 weight class) and MJ Dunn (ranked 5984 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jr Iv
vs
Dunn

210 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomo Jr Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, MJ Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jr Iv to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Dunn is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jr Iv frees his head nicely. Oh but Dunn has switched to an armbar! Jr Iv is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). MJ Dunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Soul (ranked 6225 p4p, 0 weight class) and KingBooda Darapper (ranked 6091 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Soul
vs
Darapper

167 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Death Soul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KingBooda Darapper!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soul connects with a solid leg kick.

Darapper has closed the distance and engaged Soul in a clinch.
Darapper prevents Soul from breaking the clinch.

Soul breaks from the clinch.
Darapper lands a jab to the nose.
Soul throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soul fails with a takedown attempt.
Darapper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soul counters with a series of strikes. Darapper will be more careful next time no doubt.
Darapper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soul tries to avoid it but Darapper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soul to the ground. Soul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darapper misses with a takedown
and Darapper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Death Soul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KingBooda Darapper.

Soul moves into range and clinches up with Darapper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Darapper has hold of one of Soul's legs. Soul is fighting the takedown attempt but Darapper gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Soul has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Darapper off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul stuffs the takedown attempt from Darapper. Darapper gets slowly back to his feet.
Soul stuffs the takedown.
Soul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darapper sprawls and moves away.
Darapper looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Soul or perhaps it was just good defense by Darapper, which made it look bad.
Darapper wants to counter with a clinch but Soul pushes him away.
Soul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darapper tries to avoid it but Soul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darapper to the ground. Darapper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soul shoots in for a takedown but Darapper shows good takedown defense.
Darapper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soul sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Darapper somewhat.
Darapper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soul manages to avoid it.
Darapper throws a head kick that misses
and Soul counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Soul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Darapper gets tackled into the cage by Soul. Soul maintains the clinch.
Darapper gets underhooks to prevent Soul's takedown attempt.
Soul has Darapper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darapper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soul slowing the pace effectively.
Soul slowing the pace effectively.

Soul pulls Darapper into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soul tries to strike from the bottom.
Darapper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Soul working for a triangle but Darapper defends it easily.
Darapper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darapper trying to control but Soul is working from the bottom.
Soul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soul tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Soul keeping moving, preventing Darapper from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soul is defended easily by Darapper.
Soul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Darapper throws a nice looking combination but Soul bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Soul rushes Darapper and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Death Soul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Darapper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Soul trying to control from the bottom.
Darapper wants to take a breather but Soul is having none of it.

Soul has one foot on Darapper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Soul defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Darapper.
Soul throws a big counter combination but Darapper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darapper as he jumps to the side.
Soul tries to clinch there but Darapper circles away.
Soul fails with the takedown
letting Darapper counter with a right hand.
Darapper is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Darapper pinned against the cage. Darapper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Death Soul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darapper shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Soul as he avoids it easily.
Soul doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Darapper counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Soul!

Soul bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Darapper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soul is fending him off so far but Darapper persists. Nope, Soul circles away and we're back to standing.
Soul goes for a double leg but Darapper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darapper continues to drive forward.

Soul has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darapper can't find room to land a body shot as Soul controls the action.
Soul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darapper can do to turn this around?
Soul tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soul has Darapper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Darapper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Darapper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Darapper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Darapper wants to control the position but Soul says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Soul throwing shots but Darapper is blocking nicely.
Soul thows a huge punch but Darapper dodges it nicely.
Soul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Darapper wants to sweep but Soul has passed to side control!

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.

Soul thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Darapper is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Soul has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Soul content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Soul is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Darapper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Death Soul dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Darapper stuffs the takedown.
Darapper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darapper shoots in for a takedown but Soul shows good takedown defense.
Darapper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Soul but Soul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soul tries to counter by clinching up but Darapper breaks away and moves out of range.
Soul shoots in but Darapper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Soul backs off Darapper throws a huge counter combo but Soul manages to avoid it all.
Soul looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Death Soul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darapper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Darapper as Soul shoots in.
No luck for Darapper with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darapper shoots in for a takedown but Soul shows good takedown defense.
Darapper tries to bum rush Soul with a series of wild strikes but Soul uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Darapper sprawls and moves away.

Darapper gets tackled into the cage by Soul. Soul maintains the clinch.
Soul tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darapper just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soul tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darapper's efforts to push away.
Soul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darapper's efforts to push away.
Darapper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Soul.
Soul misses with a takedown
and Darapper counters with a straight right hand.

Soul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darapper, pushing him back against the cage.
Soul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darapper is defending well.
Darapper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darapper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darapper is trying to force a seperation but Soul has the dominant position.
Darapper has had enough of the clinch but Soul keeps him there for the moment.
Darapper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soul dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darapper's efforts to push away.
Soul has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darapper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Darapper wants to break free but Soul has control.

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

Soul closes the distance and clinches.
Soul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Soul lands a nice uppercut.

Darapper decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Soul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Soul fails with a takedown attempt.
Darapper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Darapper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Soul's guard.

Soul manages to escape and get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Death Soul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Death Soul!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Death Soul!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Death Soul!

Death Soul wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Castle (ranked 6022 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amal Zahir (ranked 5963 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Castle
vs
Zahir

220 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amal Zahir!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zahir takes a step back to recover.
Castle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amal Zahir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oooooh!!! Castle has knocked Zahir down with a huge combo! Castle steps away and waves a wobbly Zahir back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Zahir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Castle, pushing him back against the cage.
Castle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Castle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Castle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castle lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Zahir misses.
Castle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zahir.
Zahir misses with a combination

and Castle counters with a shoot takedown. Zahir fights it but they end up in guard.

Zahir uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zahir looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zahir.

Castle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zahir, pushing him back against the cage.
Castle stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Castle.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zahir throws a head punch that misses.
Zahir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castle keeps control of Zahir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Castle breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Castle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zahir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castle has him pressed against the cage.

Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Castle drops Zahir with a beautiful combination! Zahir stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Castle is looking for the KO!

Zahir is rocked!

It looks like Amal Zahir has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle connects with a leg kick. Zahir looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zahir is still on wobbly legs! Can Castle finish him?
Zahir is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Zahir scores with a four punch combination!
Zahir seems to have recovered his senses.

It looks like George Castle has been cut.

Castle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zahir being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahir working hard to break the clinch.

Castle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castle lands a front kick.

Castle lands a big head kick that sends Zahir tumbling to the mat! Castle takes a step backwards and waves Zahir back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Castle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Castle misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Castle backs off Zahir throws a huge counter combo but Castle manages to avoid it all.
Castle misses with a double jab.
Zahir is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Castle closes the distance and pushes Zahir back into the cage.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Castle.
Zahir looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Castle rushes Zahir and presses him up against the cage.
Zahir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castle lands with a right to the head.
Castle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zahir up against the cage.
Castle prevents Zahir from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Castle.

Castle manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle, before Castle throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Zahir's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Castle lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). George Castle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomo Jr (ranked 4053 p4p, 0 weight class) and No Uno (ranked 6309 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jr
vs
Uno

180 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, No Uno!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr with a lazy takedown attempt

and Uno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Uno.
Jr tries to pull guard but Uno won't allow it.
Uno should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A right hand to the body from Uno.
Jr wants to stall.
Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uno gets control of Jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Uno will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Uno wants to sweep here but Jr controlling him for the moment.
Uno striking off his back but it's not causing Jr any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr 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.

Uno manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uno circles away quickly and effectively.
Uno wants to counter the offense by Jr and move into the clinch position.
Uno shoots in for a takedown but Jr shows good takedown defense.
Uno shoots in for a takedown but Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uno misses with a takedown attempt
and Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Uno dives in and grabs Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes down on Uno's head and hops out.
Uno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jr circles away.
Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uno moves away.
Uno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jr is looking to clinch but Uno is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Jr. No joy for Uno on that attempt.
Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uno swivels and escapes.
Jr wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Jr clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uno is looking for a takedown.
Jr jumps guard but Uno stands there with Jr around his waist. Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uno jumps guard but Jr stands there with Uno around his waist. Uno gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uno lands a knee to the body.

Uno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno stuffs the takedown.

Uno closes the distance and pushes Jr back into the cage.

Uno breaks the clinch.
Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Uno counters by clinching up.
Uno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jr's elbow.

Uno manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jr trying to control but Uno is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uno is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uno preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Uno is looking to advance position but Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Uno keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jr looking to control but Uno is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jr is really struggling to control Uno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Uno dominated that round.
That's time! Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jr tries to clinch but Uno moves out of range.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Uno tries to sprawl out of it but Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jr defends well and Uno ends up having to push Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uno.
Uno keeps the fight on the outside.
Uno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jr is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Uno closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr throws a head kick but Uno moves out of range.
Jr throws a leg kick
and Uno counters with a left and a right that stings Jr.
Tomo Jr is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr shoots and misses
and Uno counters with a one-two to the body.

Jr tries to keep at a distance but Uno has taken the fight into the clinch.

Uno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uno slaps away a takedown attempt from Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jr stuffs the takedown.
Uno is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uno shoots for a double leg takedown but Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Uno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jr misses with a leg kick
and Uno counters with a nice body kick.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Uno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jr's waist but Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Uno off to one side.
Uno displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jr.
Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jr shoots in but Uno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uno wants to counter with a clinch but Jr pushes him away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jr is defended easily by Uno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uno's waist but Uno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jr off to one side.

Uno closes the distance and clinches.
Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jr tries to break free but Uno pushes him back against the cage.

Uno manages to pull guard.
Uno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uno controlling Jr's posture.
Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Uno has his foot on Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Jr forces his way into half guard.
Uno tries to roll over but Jr keeps him under control.
Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

No Uno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Uno moves into range and clinches up with Jr.
Uno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jr trying to stall but Uno improves his position.
Jr can't get the takedown.

Uno manages to pull guard.
Uno has Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr wants to stand but Uno is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr trying to move into half guard but instead Uno has managed to sweep!

Uno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Uno has passed into half guard!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uno not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Uno is controlling the pace.
Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jr is pressing down on Uno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Uno postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uno.
Jr misses with a takedown

and Uno holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jr is trying to break the clinch but Uno has him pressed against the cage.
Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Uno smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomo Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Uno has Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Uno pulls guard successfully.
Tomo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No Uno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uno trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
No Uno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uno 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for No Uno!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for No Uno!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for No Uno!

No Uno wins by unanimous 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 Duke South (ranked 6224 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Trudo (ranked 6177 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

South
vs
Trudo

195 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
24
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke South!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micky Trudo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudo keeps the fight on the outside.
Trudo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Duke South has been cut.
Trudo jabs at South's body.
Trudo connects with a single shot there.
South feints and then cracks Trudo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudo down.

Trudo clinches up against the cage.
Trudo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with South's elbow.
South blocks a body shot from Trudo.
Trudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudo throws a punch but it's blocked by South.
Trudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudo misses with some punches.
Trudo tries to throw a body punch but South avoids it by throwing Trudo back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trudo.
Trudo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.

South breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
South shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trudo pinned against the cage. Trudo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudo misses with a double jab.
Trudo cracks South with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trudo misses with a looping right.
South is looking for a counter combo.
South tries for a takedown but Trudo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Trudo takes the fight into the clinch.

Trudo breaks from the clinch.
Trudo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. South eats them both and turns towards Trudo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trudo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from South.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke South. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trudo throws a series of strikes that have South backpedaling.

Duke South's cut is getting worse.
Trudo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudo misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Trudo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

South breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudo throws a series of punches but South moves out of range.
Trudo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trudo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trudo misses with a jab, cross combination.
South seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trudo wants to clinch up but South keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
South tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trudo is able to avoid easily.
Trudo works the jab nicely.
South shoots in for a takedown but Trudo shows good takedown defense.
Trudo tries to counter with a clinch but South shakes him off and moves away.
Trudo misses with the combination.
Trudo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Duke South's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trudo has managed to clinch.
Trudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
South jumps guard but Trudo stands there with South around his waist. South gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trudo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trudo throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trudo as South tries to tie him up.
South jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trudo walks away with a smile on his face. South gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
South is looking to clinch but Trudo is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from South.
Trudo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Trudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Micky Trudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Trudo.

Trudo drives through and clinches with South against the cage.

Trudo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trudo lands with a straight right. South didn't see that one coming.

Jeez, Duke South's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Trudo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! South had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Trudo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping South at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by South.
South fails with an attempt to clinch.
South wants to clinch.
Trudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trudo can't find room to land a body shot as South controls the action.

South breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micky Trudo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke South's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trudo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trudo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
South swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trudo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before South has time to react.
Trudo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by South.

Trudo clinches.
Trudo works on South's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudo lands a left hand that snaps the head of South backwards.
South throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trudo lands with a left to the head.
Trudo lands with a light punch inside.

Trudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trudo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
South tries to clinch up but Trudo circles away and keeps his distance.
Trudo fails to land with a series of punches.
Trudo clobbers South with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Trudo clinches up with South and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
South blocks a body shot from Trudo.

Trudo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
South dodges the punch combination from Trudo.
Trudo misses with an uppercut. South saw that one coming.
South thinks about countering with a body kick.
Trudo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Trudo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
South misses with a two punch combination.
Trudo tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudo. South does a little dance to reset his feet.
South is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trudo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke South is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Trudo has closed the distance and engaged South in a clinch.
Trudo misses with a short punch on the inside.
South misses with an elbow strike.
Trudo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.
Trudo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudo lands a shot to the body.
Trudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudo works on South's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trudo misses with a punch to the body.
Trudo working some nice short punches in the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Duke South's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Micky Trudo!