QFC Tournament 1140 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christiaan Hullen (ranked 4635 p4p, 4901 weight class) and Noe Cunha (ranked 0 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.

Hullen
vs
Cunha

190 cm
25
157
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christiaan Hullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noe Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunha scores with the left hand. Hullen knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Christiaan Hullen has been cut.
Cunha throws a shot to the body.
Noe Cunha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Cunha catches Hullen right on the button with a cross.
Cunha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Cunha sends Hullen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cunha is motioning to the referee to let Hullen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Hullen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunha fakes the body blow, causing Hullen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hullen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noe Cunha!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mun Sun (ranked 4613 p4p, 4619 weight class) and Kenneth Albrech (ranked 0 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.

Sun
vs
Albrech

172 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mun Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Albrech!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Albrech moves into the clinch.
Sun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sun throws a punch but it's blocked by Albrech.
Albrech lands a shot to the body.
Sun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albrech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Albrech lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sun backwards.
Sun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Albrech is leaning against Sun and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Albrech working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albrech lands a shoulder strike.
Albrech lands a shoulder strike.
Albrech lands an uppercut.

Sun is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Albrech.
Oh Sun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sun misses with some punches.
Sun throws a head punch that misses.
Albrech lands a hook that snaps the head of Sun backwards.
Sun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Albrech unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sun! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Albrech is unloading with more strikes now! Sun drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Albrech!
Kenneth Albrech thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Test Guy (ranked 4589 p4p, 3084 weight class) and Emmanuel Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 177 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.

Guy
vs
Burns

165 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
140
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns tries to clinch

and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Burns won't be happy with that.
Burns tries to bench press Guy off him but Guy keeps the position.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Guy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burns is looking to stand up but Guy isn't so interested in that idea.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Guy defends easily.
Guy lands a couple of digs.
Guy chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burns is on top in guard.

Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to improve his position but instead Burns has moved into half guard.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Burns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
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.

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

Guy trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Guy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guy scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guy has picked Burns up and slammed him! Burns can't keep hold of the triangle and Guy manages to pass to side control!
Burns looks winded!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Guy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Burns is rocked!
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
Burns is still in real trouble! Can Guy finish him?
Guy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burns to see if he's OK.
Guy scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy is working Burns over with some ground and pound from side control.
Guy wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns taking punishment in the form of punches.
Guy lands a nice forearm strike.
Guy prevents Burns from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Test Guy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Guy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Guy there.
Burns taking some punishment here, with Guy in his half guard.
Burns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guy stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy winds up and cracks Burns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Guy stands up over Burns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Guy connects with a couple of short punches.
Guy with a nice head shot there.

Burns is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Guy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emmanuel Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns tries to clinch but Guy moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Guy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away.

Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burns is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.
Guy missing with punches from the bottom.
Guy trying to control but Burns postures up.
Burns tries to stand and escape but Guy is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guy swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.

Burns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guy's half guard.
Guy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
Burns covers up after that shot from Guy.
Burns is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Guy is not going to allow Burns to sit and survive in this position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Guy. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Guy 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.
Guy lands strikes to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Burns.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Guy.
Guy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Burns is looking for a way out.
Guy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Burns is looking for a way out.
Guy lands strikes from the back and Burns isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Guy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexanda Riverriei (ranked 4618 p4p, 4436 weight class) and Jacky Gane (ranked 0 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.

Riverriei
vs
Gane

150 cm
18
132
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexanda Riverriei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacky Gane!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gane lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Alexanda Riverriei has been cut.
Gane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riverriei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gane somewhat.
It looked like Riverriei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gane is looking to land body kicks.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Riverriei.

Gane bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riverriei shoots in looking for a takedown but Gane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riverriei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riverriei tries for a takedown but Gane circles away easily
and Gane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Riverriei.
Gane shoots in and drives through. Riverriei sprawls well.
Alexanda Riverriei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Gane.

Gane rushes Riverriei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gane is trying to break free.
Riverriei tries for a takedown but Gane manages to get underhooks.
Riverriei lands an elbow inside that Gane shrugs off.

Gane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riverriei uses from the top position.
Gane controlling Riverriei's posture.

Gane manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane tries for a takedown but Riverriei manages to get underhooks.
Riverriei is trying to stall.

Gane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riverriei uses from the top position.
Gane pulls Riverriei in close to his closed guard and prevents Riverriei from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gane keeping full guard, as Riverriei tries to pass.
Riverriei might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gane wants to sweep here but Riverriei controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane is controlling Riverriei's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riverriei trying to control the position from guard on top but Gane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Riverriei manages to get himself to full guard.

Gane content to stall in guard here.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riverriei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gane is one step ahead there.
Gane stays in close to Riverriei's body and controls the position.
Riverriei working a defensive guard but Gane passes into half guard.
Gane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riverriei wants to improve his position but Gane is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacky Gane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexanda Riverriei's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gane is defended easily by Riverriei.
Gane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riverriei as he jumps to the side.
Gane stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gane wants it to stay on the feet.
Gane fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexanda Riverriei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Gane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gane scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Riverriei has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverriei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gane blocks a head kick by Riverriei.
Gane throws a right hand that Riverriei ducks under and follows up with a left that Riverriei also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Riverriei misses.
Riverriei leaves Gane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riverriei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riverriei checks a low kick from Gane.
Gane shoots in for a takedown but Riverriei shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riverriei but Riverriei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gane is breathing heavily.
Riverriei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gane tries to counter by closing the distance.
Riverriei defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gane.
Gane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riverriei swivels and escapes.

Riverriei looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gane!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gane is not content to let Riverriei control the position.
Gane is trying to control Riverriei's posture but Riverriei avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gane is looking to regain half guard here but Riverriei keeps moving and retains side control.
Gane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gane wants to control but Riverriei postures up.
Gane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Riverriei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Riverriei stands up and beckons Gane to his feet.
Gane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Riverriei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gane did well to prevent Riverriei getting side control.
Gane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riverriei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riverriei's back!
Riverriei could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gane slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gane not allowing Riverriei to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Riverriei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Riverriei showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacky Gane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexanda Riverriei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riverriei wants to clinch up but Gane keeps it at a distance.
Gane lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gane motions for Riverriei to come forward. Gane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riverriei is looking for a counter combo.
Gane shoots in but no luck this time.

Riverriei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Riverriei lands a nice knee to the body.
Riverriei tries to stall but Gane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gane lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gane is looking to break free of the clinch but Riverriei has double underhooks.
Riverriei trying to stall but Gane improves his position.
Riverriei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gane prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gane decides to pull guard.
Riverriei won't allow Gane to sweep him here.

Gane manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Gane drives through and clinches with Riverriei against the cage.
Riverriei looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Riverriei looking to slow down the pace here.
Gane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Gane.
Riverriei is working for takedown but Gane is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexanda Riverriei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gane is looking for a takedown.
Riverriei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gane is defending well for now.

Gane manages to pull guard.
Gane wants to sweep but no luck.
Gane has Riverriei pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gane is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gane is working for takedown but Riverriei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gane tries to score a body lock takedown but Riverriei shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gane tries to pull guard but Riverriei holds him up against the cage and eventually Gane drops back down to his feet.
Riverriei tries to circle away but Gane has him pinned against the cage.
Riverriei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gane stops a takedown attempt from Riverriei.
Riverriei wants a takedown.
Riverriei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gane.
Gane is trying to force a seperation but Riverriei has the dominant position.
Riverriei is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gane gets control of Riverriei's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Alexanda Riverriei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacky Gane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riverriei throws an elbow that misses. Gane uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riverriei's guard. Nice move by Gane!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacky Gane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gane 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jacky Gane!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Jacky Gane!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jacky Gane!

Jacky Gane wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sab (ranked 4674 p4p, 4924 weight class) and Devin McGrew (ranked 0 p4p, 356 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.

Sab
vs
McGrew

168 cm
18
157
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
152
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McGrew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sab's half guard.
McGrew working Sab over with strikes.
Sab looks like he's trying to stand up.
McGrew looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGrew is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sab manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Sab trying to stand up but can't free himself from McGrew's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sab stands up over McGrew, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sab passes into half guard.

McGrew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sab pulls his head out easily.
McGrew tries to get to full guard but Sab has control of the leg.

McGrew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sab pulls his head out easily.
Sab trying to control the action but McGrew is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sab perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Sab is trying to work for a kimura but McGrew is defending well.
McGrew trying to control but Sab postures up.
Sab missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sab controlling the action here.
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.

Sab is working for a kimura but McGrew is defending it quite comfortably.
McGrew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGrew.
Sab 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.
Sab is in close to McGrew's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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.
Sab trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrew has his hands on Sab's head, controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McGrew closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sab is looking to improve his position.
Sab is pressing down on McGrew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McGrew stands up and waves to Sab to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Sab dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGrew is defended easily by Sab.

Sab tries to keep at a distance but McGrew has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGrew.
Sab tries to break free but McGrew pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sab breaks the clinch.

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

McGrew wriggles free and stands up.
McGrew avoids the body shot from Sab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sab avoids it really well and circles away.
McGrew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mark Sab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sab pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McGrew has managed to clinch.

McGrew manages to break the clinch.
McGrew swats away the attempt to clinch by Sab.
McGrew fails with a takedown attempt.
Mark Sab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin McGrew.
McGrew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGrew wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrew throws a sloppy head kick and Sab moves out of range easily.
Sab tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sab closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sab lands in his opponent's guard.
Sab controlling from the top position.
McGrew is trying to control the position but Sab postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sab wants to stand but McGrew has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGrew managing to control the position.

McGrew has his foot on Sab's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sab works his way back into a safe position though.
Sab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McGrew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sab is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sab shoots for a double leg takedown but McGrew sprawls well. He's pushed Sab's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGrew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Sab shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sab preventing the sweep.

McGrew is looking for a triangle here but Sab uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sab taking a breather here.
Mark Sab overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sab avoids the strikes from the bottom by McGrew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devin McGrew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGrew clinches.
Sab throws a knee to the head but misses.

McGrew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sab with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGrew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sab wants to clinch.

Sab gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGrew got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sab has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGrew has managed to get both his arms back between Sab's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrew prevents Sab from getting back to his feet.
McGrew looking to pass the guard.

Sab has his foot on McGrew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrew works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Sab is retaining full guard.
McGrew controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sab swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sab not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sab wants to sweep here but McGrew controlling him for the moment.
McGrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Sab bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrew tries to bench press Sab off him but Sab keeps the position.
Sab gets to mount! McGrew was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Sab thowing shots but they're missing.
McGrew is trying to escape the mount.
Sab looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sab looking to ground and pound but McGrew is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sab trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGrew tries to reverse the position but Sab maintains control.
McGrew wants to control but Sab is having none of it.
McGrew is desperately trying to improve his position but Sab has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Sab.
Sab wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mark Sab.
I think Sab 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Mark Sab!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Devin McGrew!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Devin McGrew!

Devin McGrew wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Fontes (ranked 4382 p4p, 4583 weight class) and Guy Test (ranked 0 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.

Fontes
vs
Test

172 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
152
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Fontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Test!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Fontes as he connects with a hook.
Test connects with a crisp jab.
Test throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fontes to counter with a crisp jab.
Test tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fontes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fontes lands a jab to the nose.
Fontes lands a nice hook to Test's body. Test takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Test just misses with a punch to the body.
Test throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fontes.
Fontes scores with a jab.
Fontes connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Test punishes Fontes's body with a nice straight punch.
Test misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Test will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fontes scores with a jab to the head.
Fontes scores with a three punch combo!
Fontes slips a jab from Test.
Fontes slips under a jab from Test.
It looked like Fontes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Test.
Fontes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Test jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Fontes scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fontes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Test to score with a decent uppercut.
Test shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Test swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Test closes the distance and clinches.
Test working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Fontes.
A nice left hand lands by Test.
Fontes misses with a punch to the body.
Test prevents Fontes from breaking the clinch.
Test works on Fontes's body with a couple of short punches.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Fontes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Fontes is rocked!
Test digs a right hand underneath Fontes's ribcage. Fontes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fontes is looking to break free of the clinch but Test has double underhooks.
Fontes misses with a punch to the body.
Fontes working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Test.
Fontes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Test lands an uppercut.
Test gets through Fontes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Fontes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fontes working hard to break the clinch.
Fontes seems to have got his legs back now.
Fontes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Test.
Fontes takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Test.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Test - that landed with a thud.
Fontes tries to break free but Test pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test lands a body shot.
Fontes is breathing heavily.
Test lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Test drops Fontes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fontes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Test lands a big right hand that drops Fontes! The killer instinct kicks in and Test finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Test!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Test!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazen Watt (ranked 4437 p4p, 4447 weight class) and Sverre Porsteinsson (ranked 0 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.

Watt
vs
Porsteinsson

170 cm
24
137
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
154
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazen Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sverre Porsteinsson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt dives in and grabs Porsteinsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Porsteinsson pushes down on Watt's head and hops out.
Sverre Porsteinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Porsteinsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Watt stops a takedown attempt from Porsteinsson.

Porsteinsson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Porsteinsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Watt looking for a sweep. Not yet Watt, not yet.
Porsteinsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porsteinsson lands a couple of digs.
Porsteinsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Porsteinsson cracks Watt with a solid left hand.
Watt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Porsteinsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsteinsson stopping the sweep attempt from Watt.

Watt throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Porsteinsson escapes and throws Watt's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Porsteinsson working away.
Watt stops Porsteinsson from passing to mount.
Porsteinsson cracks Watt with a big elbow.
Porsteinsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Watt's legs.
Watt is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porsteinsson lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porsteinsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porsteinsson cracks Watt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Watt stops Porsteinsson from passing to mount.
A lull in the action here as Porsteinsson stalls from top position.
Porsteinsson advances to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Porsteinsson landing shots from mount.
Porsteinsson avoids the attempt from Watt to control.
Porsteinsson lands a couple of good shots and Watt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Porsteinsson controlling the positon.
Porsteinsson scores with punches from the back.
Watt covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Porsteinsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Porsteinsson is hanging on to Watt's back as he tries to escape.
Porsteinsson landing with strikes.
Watt trying to get back to his feet but Porsteinsson is in full control for now.
Porsteinsson scores with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Porsteinsson.
Porsteinsson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Watt.
Watt trying to control the action but Porsteinsson just sinks the hooks in.
Watt takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Porsteinsson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Watt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porsteinsson lands shots from the back.
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.
Porsteinsson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sverre Porsteinsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A big right from Porsteinsson misses.
Porsteinsson misses with a right hand
and Watt counters with a series of strikes. Porsteinsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Watt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porsteinsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Porsteinsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watt tries to clinch up

so Porsteinsson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Porsteinsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porsteinsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porsteinsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsteinsson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Watt down.
Porsteinsson lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Watt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Porsteinsson trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom.
Porsteinsson is working Watt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Watt is looking to reverse the position.
Watt is working hard here to advance position.
Watt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Porsteinsson is controlling him well.
Porsteinsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Porsteinsson landing a few strikes.
Watt taking a bit of punishment here - Porsteinsson scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porsteinsson lands an elbow.
Porsteinsson lands an elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Porsteinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watt keeps working.
Porsteinsson working the ground and pound.
Watt is looking for a sweep.
Porsteinsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Watt to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Porsteinsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Porsteinsson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Porsteinsson trying to control the action but Watt is working from the bottom.
Porsteinsson landing a few strikes.

Watt is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Porsteinsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Watt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porsteinsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sverre Porsteinsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watt takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Watt is trying to escape the position but Porsteinsson is controlling the position.
Porsteinsson is continuing to stall.
A big shot lands for Porsteinsson! That's hurt Watt! Will he recover? Porsteinsson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sverre Porsteinsson!
Sverre Porsteinsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jonders (ranked 4675 p4p, 4652 weight class) and Mike Iron (ranked 0 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.

Jonders
vs
Iron

170 cm
21
150
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
154
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Jonders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Iron!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonders looks for a takedown but Iron sprawls well.
Iron wants to counter with a clinch but Jonders pushes him away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Iron manages to break the clinch.
Iron avoids the head kick by Jonders.
Jonders is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Jonders manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jonders fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Jonders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Iron rushes Jonders and presses him up against the cage.

Iron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iron tries to avoid it but Jonders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iron to the ground. Iron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jonders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jonders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iron is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

Iron drives through and clinches with Jonders against the cage.

Iron pulls guard successfully.
Jonders not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron looking for a sweep. Not yet Iron, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iron is on top in guard.

Jonders is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jonders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iron defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonders keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jonders looking for a guillotine here but Iron defends easily.
Jonders working a defensive guard here.
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.
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.

Jonders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iron defends well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonders throws a head kick that misses.

Iron clinches up with Jonders and pushes him back against the cage.

Jonders is fighting off a takedown attempt but Iron is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jonders to the mat. Jonders regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Iron 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jonders is working an open guard so Iron takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Iron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Iron shoots in and gets a takedown into Jonders's guard.
Iron controls from within his opponent's guard.

Jonders working for a triangle but Iron defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron wants to get up but he can't break Jonders's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonders keeping full guard, as Iron tries to pass.

Jonders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iron is aware though and is defending well.
Jonders is trying to keep Iron in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Iron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jonders manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mike Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jonders wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iron slips a nice elbow through Jonders's hands, connecting with Jonders's forehead.
Iron trying to mount his opponent but Jonders defends it.
Jonders missing with punches from the bottom.
Iron stops Jonders from getting back to his feet.
Iron thows a huge punch but Jonders dodges it nicely.
Jonders trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonders is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Iron jumps into side control!
Iron is looking to take a break and control but Jonders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron looks up at the clock and then as Jonders takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iron smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Iron stands up.
Iron checks a leg kick nicely.

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

Iron breaks from the clinch.
Jonders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iron.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonders is looking to clinch.

Iron throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jonders was covering up waiting for the punch and Iron finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonders throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jonders keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jonders is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jonders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Jonders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iron doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iron defends it nicely.
Iron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonders tries to clinch up but Iron circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron throws a head kick but Jonders moves out of range.
Jonders throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Iron counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Iron.
Jonders trying to keep a closed guard but Iron is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron wants to control but Jonders is keeping him busy.
Iron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Iron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jonders throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Jonders is looking to regain half guard here but Iron keeps moving and retains side control.
Jonders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Iron off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonders is hanging on to Iron's back as he tries to escape.
Jonders throwing sloppy strikes.

Jonders working for the choke.
Good control from Jonders.
Jonders is not going to allow Iron to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonders missing with strikes.
Jonders wants to control but Iron is keeping busy.

Jonders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Iron looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jonders.
Jonders is not going to allow Iron to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iron is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Iron's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Jonders goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Iron escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Iron performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Jonders.
Well Iron 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Mike Iron!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Mike Iron!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Mike Iron!

Mike Iron wins by unanimous decision!