TRMTFL 3: Halloween Madness PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kemo Amos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kemo Amos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Amos
vs
Fulton

188 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemo Amos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Fulton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amos fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fulton.
Amos shoots in looking for a takedown. Fulton tries to sprawl out of it but Amos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fulton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fulton looks for a takedown but Amos sprawls well.
Amos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fulton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amos swivels and escapes.
Kemo Amos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Fulton.
No luck for Amos with that takedown attempt.

Fulton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Amos keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
Amos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fulton!
Fulton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton is looking to get to half guard.

Amos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fulton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fulton!
Amos keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fulton trying to control but Amos is working from the bottom.
Fulton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Amos is wriggling around but Fulton manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is trying to control. Amos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amos is looking to escape.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Fulton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Amos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fulton as he jumps to the side.
Amos shoots in but Fulton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fulton leaves Amos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Fulton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amos on his heels. He'll look to pass Amos's guard now, I'm sure.
Fulton looking to sit in guard and control but Amos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fulton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fulton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fulton looking for a sweep. Not yet Fulton, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Amos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fulton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fulton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Amos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fulton preventing the sweep.
Fulton trying to control the position from guard on top but Amos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy Fulton has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimmy Fulton hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Fulton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Amos on his heels. He'll look to pass Amos's guard now, I'm sure.
Amos trying to keep a closed guard but Fulton is proving a slippery customer.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Amos keeps moving.
Fulton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Amos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fulton but Fulton pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Fulton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton trying to control the position but Amos is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Fulton. No joy for Amos on that attempt.
Amos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fulton is fending him off so far but Amos persists. Nope, Fulton circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemo Amos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulton leaves Amos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fulton but Fulton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fulton defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fulton tries to avoid it but Amos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fulton to the ground. Fulton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amos shoots in for a takedown but Fulton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Fulton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fulton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amos keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton wasn't active enough on the ground.

Fulton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amos quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Fulton 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! This is the final round!

Amos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fulton avoids it really well and circles away.
Fulton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amos.
Fulton shoots in for a double leg but Amos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fulton leaves Amos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kemo Amos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fulton slips a straight right by Amos.
Fulton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amos pinned against the cage. Amos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fulton closes the distance and clinches up with Amos, looking for a takedown. Fulton pushes Amos against the cage but Amos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fulton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amos but Amos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amos leaves Fulton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amos shoots in and drives through. Fulton sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fulton but Fulton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Amos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fulton's waist but Fulton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amos off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amos wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Fulton as Amos shoots in.
Amos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fulton as he jumps to the side.
Fulton fails with a takedown attempt.
Amos moves in looking to clinch but Fulton pushes him off.

Fulton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Amos to the ground. Fulton is now in Amos's guard.
Fulton tries to free his leg and advance position but Amos is retaining full guard.
Fulton trying to control but Amos is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amos wants to stand up but Fulton is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jimmy Fulton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Fulton shoots in and drives through. Amos sprawls well.
Amos looks for a takedown but Fulton sprawls well.
Amos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fulton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fulton fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Fulton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fulton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Amos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fulton takes a little break here. Amos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fulton wants to control but Amos is keeping him busy.
Amos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fulton is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amos is not content to let Fulton control the position.

Jimmy Fulton has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Amos fails to land the takedown.
Amos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fulton tries to avoid it but Amos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fulton to the ground. Fulton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fulton scores with a takedown into Amos's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Amos keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Fulton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fulton 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Fulton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Branton's entrance music is Face the Pain by Stemm. A fine choice. Billy Branton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Branton
vs
Korczewski

194 cm
22
199 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Branton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Korczewski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Branton clinches up with Korczewski and pushes him back against the cage.
Korczewski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korczewski avoids the elbow strike from Branton, against the cage.
Branton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korczewski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korczewski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Branton has managed to clinch.
Branton is working for takedown but Korczewski is calmly controlling the position for now.

Branton is trying to trip Korczewski. He has hold of a leg but Korczewski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Branton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Branton trying to control but Korczewski is working from the bottom.
Korczewski wants to stand but Branton is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korczewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski being controlled here, momentarily.
Branton connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Branton has gone for a leg lock! Korczewski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Branton's guard.

Branton has his foot on Korczewski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Korczewski works his way back into a safe position though.
Branton has a closed guard, preventing Korczewski from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Branton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Branton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Korczewski has his hands clasped together but Branton breaks the hold and Korczewski is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Branton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Branton!
Billy Branton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Da Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Coach
vs
Jones

191 cm
33
220 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Da Coach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coach throws out a powerful jab.

Coach scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Coach has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Coach has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Coach couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Da Coach!
Da Coach is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Da Coach thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Tesser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Sullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sullivan
vs
Tesser

171 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Sullivan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laurent Tesser!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tesser lands a left and a right that send Sullivan crashing to the mat, dazed. Tesser thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Sullivan is rocked!

It looks like Sean Sullivan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesser throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tesser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tesser looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Tesser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tesser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tesser working aggressively here.
Tesser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tesser throws a head punch that misses.
Tesser misses with the head strike.
Tesser throws a head punch that misses.
Tesser misses with some punches.
Tesser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tesser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tesser has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tesser.

Tesser breaks from the clinch.
Tesser cracks Sullivan with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laurent Tesser!
Laurent Tesser is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Laurent Tesser thanked Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Markakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asterix Sedetrano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Markakis
vs
Sedetrano

187 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Markakis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asterix Sedetrano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markakis feints and as Sedetrano raises his hands in defense, Markakis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sedetrano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Markakis gets to his feet. Sedetrano looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Markakis clinches.
Markakis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sedetrano.

Sedetrano jumps guard and drags Markakis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Markakis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sedetrano with a jab.
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!
Sedetrano throws a body punch but Markakis moves out of range.
Sedetrano misses the shot to the body.
Markakis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markakis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Markakis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markakis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sedetrano throws a right and a left that Markakis avoids nicely.
Sedetrano stuffs the takedown attempt from Markakis. Markakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Sedetrano misses with a looping right.
Sedetrano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markakis counters with a nice leg kick.
Markakis closes the distance and clinches up with Sedetrano, looking for a takedown. Markakis pushes Sedetrano against the cage but Sedetrano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markakis throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Sedetrano counter with a right hand.
Markakis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedetrano misses with an uppercut.
Sedetrano lands a really nice looking cross but Markakis seems unphased.
Sedetrano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sedetrano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sedetrano throws a right hand that Markakis ducks under and follows up with a left that Markakis also avoids with ease.
Sedetrano takes a swing at Markakis's ribcage but misses.
Sedetrano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Markakis tries for a kimura but Sedetrano is defending well.
An elbow from Markakis crashes against the mat.
Markakis fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markakis has hold of Sedetrano's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sedetrano seems comfortable defending it but Markakis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sedetrano is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sedetrano is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Markakis couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Markakis!
Nick Markakis retains his middleweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryan
vs
Hall

195 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
35
179 lbs
16 - 32 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Hall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hall scores with a takedown into Ryan's guard.
Hall throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ryan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.

Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ryan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Hall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ryan trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Ryan's head.

Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Hall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Ryan is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hall lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Ryan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Hall connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Ryan is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ryan out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hall goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jesse Hall!
Jesse Hall is the new welterweight champion!