QFC Tournament 972 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Collins (ranked 4168 p4p, 340 weight class) and Kaylon Chaffin (ranked 4190 p4p, 342 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Chaffin

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaylon Chaffin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaffin doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Collins with a poor takedown
and Chaffin counters with a one-two to the body.
Collins tries for a takedown but Chaffin circles away easily
and Chaffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaffin fails in his attempt to clinch.

Collins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chaffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Collins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Collins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chaffin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chaffin is avoiding damage well.
Chaffin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Collins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands an elbow.
Collins landing strikes.
Collins looks up at the clock and then as Chaffin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Collins smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Collins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Collins swings around for an armbar but Chaffin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Collins's guard.
Chaffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaffin defends it easily.

Collins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collins misses with a takedown
and Chaffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Chaffin.

Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Collins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Collins.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Collins 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.
Collins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Chaffin's temple.
Chaffin is trying to stand up here but Collins is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaffin looks winded!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Collins lands a nice short elbow.
Chaffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Chaffin is defending well.
Chaffin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Collins has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chaffin defend it? Collins steps over the head and cranks it - Chaffin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Collins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zach Collins!
A very excited looking Zach Collins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ko Artist (ranked 4195 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tuvin (ranked 4191 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Artist
vs
Tuvin

176 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ko Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Tuvin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Artist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tuvin lands a damaging elbow.
Tuvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Artist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tuvin pressing his opponent against the cage.

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

Tuvin darts in and clinches Artist up against the cage.
Tuvin lands an elbow inside that Artist shrugs off.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuvin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Artist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artist tries to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling the position.
Artist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artist tries to circle away but Tuvin has him pinned against the cage.
Tuvin lands a damaging elbow.
Artist avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuvin.
Artist avoids the elbow strike from Tuvin, against the cage.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tuvin.
Tuvin working aggressively here.
Artist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tuvin's face.

Artist breaks the clinch.

Artist darts in and clinches Tuvin up against the cage.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Artist blocks a body shot from Tuvin.
Tuvin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

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

Artist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Artist is trying to break free.
Artist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tuvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tuvin avoids it.
Artist is trying to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling him.
The referee calls for Tuvin to work.

Artist manages to break the clinch.

Tuvin moves into the clinch successfully.
Artist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Artist blocks an elbow strike from Tuvin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuvin throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Artist is trying to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling him.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.
Artist avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuvin.
Artist blocks the elbow strike.
Artist blocks the elbow strike.
Artist blocks a body shot from Tuvin.
Tuvin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tuvin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tuvin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tuvin prevents Artist from breaking the clinch.

Artist manages to break the clinch.

Tuvin takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artist's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuvin taking a breather.

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

Artist pushes Tuvin up against the cage in a clinch.
Artist misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuvin throws an elbow but misses.

Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist lands a head kick!

Tuvin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Artist dodges an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Artist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tuvin lands an elbow that stopped Artist in his tracks for a moment.
Tuvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuvin stalling the fight.
Artist using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tuvin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tuvin throws an elbow that misses.
Artist can't break the clinch.
Artist dodges an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Tuvin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tuvin looks to throw an elbow but misses.

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

Tuvin clinches up with Artist and pushes him back against the cage.
Artist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuvin throws an elbow but misses.
Artist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Artist takes an elbow to the temple.
Artist prevents a body shot from Tuvin.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tuvin lands an elbow inside that Artist shrugs off.
Tuvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artist's defenses.
Tuvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artist's efforts to push away.
Artist is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuvin has double underhooks.
Artist tries to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling the position.
Artist missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tuvin rushes Artist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it misses.
Artist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Artist blocks the elbow strike.
Tuvin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artist is trying to force a seperation but Tuvin has the dominant position.
Artist blocks an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin lands an elbow inside.
Tuvin misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuvin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Artist rushes Tuvin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuvin throws an elbow but misses.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Artist avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuvin.
Artist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Artist breaks the clinch.
Tuvin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tuvin tries to clinch there but Artist circles away.

Tuvin moves into the clinch.
Artist is trying to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling him.
Tuvin lands a damaging elbow.
Artist throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tuvin just leaning against Artist, taking a breather.
Tuvin stalls.
Tuvin misses with an elbow over the top.
Artist blocks an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin misses with an elbow strike.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tuvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Artist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Artist blocks an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Artist dodges an elbow strike from Tuvin.

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

Artist clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist blocks the elbow strike.

Artist manages to break the clinch.
Tuvin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tuvin closes the distance and pushes Artist back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist tries to break the clinch but Tuvin is controlling the position.
Artist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tuvin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuvin misses with an elbow over the top.
Tuvin lands a nice elbow.
Tuvin prevents Artist from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuvin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Artist avoids a wild elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin keeps control of Artist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tuvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuvin is stalling here.
Tuvin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuvin effectively controlling the action here.
Tuvin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Artist up against the cage.
Tuvin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Artist's efforts to push away.
Artist has had enough of the clinch but Tuvin keeps him there for the moment.
Ivan Tuvin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Artist throws a head punch that misses.
Tuvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tuvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Artist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Artist breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Artist.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist throws a sloppy head kick and Tuvin moves out of range easily.
Tuvin avoids the head kick by Artist.
Tuvin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Artist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Artist throws a quick counter head kick but Tuvin was just out of range.

Tuvin closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuvin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuvin tries to work over Artist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Artist breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Tuvin closes the distance and clinches.
Artist tries to circle away but Tuvin has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Tuvin pushes Artist up against the cage in a clinch.
Artist takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artist wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuvin won't allow it.
Tuvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artist's defenses.
Tuvin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tuvin prevents Artist from breaking the clinch.
Artist blocks an elbow strike.
Tuvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuvin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Artist's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Tuvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Artist moves out of range of the strikes.
As Tuvin backs away, Artist returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tuvin missing with a left hand there. Artist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Artist throws a quick counter head kick but Tuvin was just out of range.

Artist clinches with his opponent.
Tuvin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Artist dodges an elbow strike from Tuvin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuvin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Artist's brow.
Tuvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuvin lands an elbow inside that Artist shrugs off.
Artist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tuvin digs a right hand into Artist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Artist's gas tank.
Artist wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuvin won't allow it.
Tuvin managing to block the knees to the body from Artist.
Tuvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artist can't break the clinch.

Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuvin throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuvin cracks Artist with a good jab.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Artist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tuvin rushes Artist and presses him up against the cage.
Artist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuvin is defending well for now.
Artist blocks an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin misses with an elbow strike.
Tuvin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuvin is pushing Artist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tuvin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tuvin throws an elbow that misses.
Artist is trying to force a seperation but Tuvin has the dominant position.
Tuvin working aggressively here.
Tuvin is stalling here.
Artist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuvin has him pressed against the cage.
Tuvin pushes off an throws an elbow but Artist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tuvin tries a body shot but Artist blocks it.
Artist is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuvin has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Artist rushes Tuvin and presses him up against the cage.
Tuvin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Artist is looking to break free of the clinch but Tuvin has double underhooks.
Tuvin swings wildly with an uppercut but Artist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Artist tries to break free but Tuvin pushes him back against the cage.
Artist wants to break free but Tuvin has control.
Tuvin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tuvin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Artist looking to throw knees to the head but Tuvin is blocking nicely.
Artist looking to throw knees to the head but Tuvin is blocking nicely.

Artist manages to break the clinch.
Tuvin wants to clinch up but Artist keeps it at a distance.

Artist closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tuvin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Artist's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tuvin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuvin throws an elbow but misses.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tuvin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Artist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ko Artist is winning the standup battle so far.

Tuvin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tuvin has Artist pressed against the cage, preventing Artist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Artist using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tuvin lands an elbow just above Artist 's eye.
Artist can't break the clinch.

Artist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tuvin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Artist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Artist is looking to counter with head kicks.

Artist moves into range and clinches up with Tuvin.
Artist wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuvin won't allow it.
Tuvin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Artist dodges an elbow strike from Tuvin.
Tuvin misses with a punch to the body.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Artist tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Tuvin.
Artist tries to land a knee to the head but Tuvin blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Artist wants to break free but Tuvin has control.
Artist taking a breather.
Artist tries to break free but Tuvin pushes him back against the cage.
Tuvin throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist prevents a body shot from Tuvin.
Artist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tuvin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tuvin misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Tuvin.
Artist avoids the elbow strike from Tuvin, against the cage.
Ko Artist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Tuvin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Artist.
Tuvin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tuvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuvin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ivan Tuvin!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ivan Tuvin!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Ivan Tuvin!

Ivan Tuvin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brody Dynamite (ranked 4185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Lazebnov (ranked 5276 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brody Dynamite has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brody Dynamite seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dynamite
vs
Lazebnov

183 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Dynamite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Lazebnov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a hook but Lazebnov blocks it.
Dynamite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dynamite .

Dynamite takes the fight into the clinch.

Dynamite drags the fight down to the ground.
Dynamite is controlling Lazebnov's posture.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazebnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lazebnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dynamite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazebnov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite trying to strike off his back.
Dynamite has his hands on Lazebnov's head, controlling the position.
Lazebnov won't allow Dynamite to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazebnov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dynamite counters by moving into the clinch.
Lazebnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dynamite gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazebnov shoots for a takedown but Dynamite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brody Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Lazebnov.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lazebnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazebnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynamite sprawls well. Dynamite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazebnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazebnov tries to clinch but Dynamite is having none of it.
Lazebnov looks to throw a body kick

and Dynamite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazebnov's guard.

Dynamite stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Dynamite moves into range and clinches up with Lazebnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite stalls.

Dynamite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazebnov uses from the top position.
Dynamite wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazebnov is fighting to break Dynamite 's control of his arms but Dynamite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dynamite wants to stand but Lazebnov is controlling the position.
Dynamite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazebnov's guard.

Lazebnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dynamite 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
Dynamite passes Lazebnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Lazebnov is defending well.
Dynamite works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dynamite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lazebnov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Dynamite dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dynamite pulls guard.
Dynamite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazebnov can do to turn this around?
Lazebnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lazebnov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brody Dynamite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazebnov stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamite .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dynamite is on top in guard.

Dynamite cracks Lazebnov with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lazebnov has momentary wrist control but Dynamite slips an elbow through the middle.
Dynamite chips away with some ground and pound.
Dynamite sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dynamite advances position into side control!

Dynamite decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with the combination.

Dynamite closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dynamite works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dynamite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dynamite slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dynamite stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lazebnov to get to his feet.
Lazebnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lazebnov moves into range and clinches up with Dynamite .

Dynamite has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lazebnov is trying to keep an underhook but Dynamite manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lazebnov is trying to control but can't.
Dynamite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dynamite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lazebnov is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazebnov has hold of Dynamite 's hands but Dynamite slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite trying to control the pace.

Dynamite decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Dynamite dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lazebnov digs a good hook to Dynamite 's body.
Lazebnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dynamite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dynamite forces Lazebnov back against the cage and clinches.

Dynamite ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dynamite no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lazebnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazebnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dynamite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite wants to stand and escape but Lazebnov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite keeping full guard, as Lazebnov tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lazebnov wants to stand but Dynamite is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazebnov shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dynamite shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dynamite was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dynamite controls the position.

Dynamite has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lazebnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dynamite as he avoids it easily.
As Lazebnov tries to get set, Dynamite tries to push him back and clinch up but Lazebnov manages to avoid the attempt.
Lazebnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with a hook to the body
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Anton Lazebnov has been cut.

Lazebnov gets caught napping as Dynamite dives in and scores a takedown. Lazebnov manages to retain guard.
Dynamite 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lazebnov for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite continues to stall.
Dynamite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dynamite tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazebnov is retaining full guard.
Dynamite advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dynamite lands a nice short elbow.
Lazebnov is trying to maintain the position but Dynamite is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dynamite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Dynamite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lazebnov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dynamite .
Dynamite scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Dynamite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dynamite 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !

Brody Dynamite wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Hart (ranked 4170 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Franzi (ranked 4176 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Franzi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Hart
vs
Franzi

167 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Franzi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franzi has managed to clinch.

Hart lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Franzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franzi.
Hart lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hart is in close to Franzi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Franzi is keeping the position.
Hart with a nice head shot there.
Hart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Franzi trying to control the position here.
Hart postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Franzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hart manages to get himself to full guard.

Hart throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Franzi wants to stand but Hart is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hart wants to sweep here but Franzi controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hart is keeping the position for now.
Hart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hart has a closed guard, preventing Franzi from standing up.
Hart wants to sweep here but Franzi controlling him for the moment.
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Franzi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hart throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Franzi manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is looking for a sweep.

Franzi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franzi trying to control the position but Hart is working away.
Hart is trying to get back to half guard.
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franzi on the ground.
Hart is trying to work for a sweep but Franzi has mounted him!
Hart holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Franzi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Franzi working for a guillotine from mount but Hart is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart turns into Franzi and is now in his guard.
Hart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hart chips away with some ground and pound.
Hart postures up.
Hart distracts Franzi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Franzi is rocked!
Hart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Franzi is still in real trouble! Can Hart finish him?
Hart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Franzi is retaining full guard.
Hart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hart landing some decent shots from guard.
Hart works over Franzi with some ground and pound from guard.
Hart gets to his feet and stands over Franzi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Franzi felt that one! Hart unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Franzi from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayne Hart!