Sigma 1: New Era PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Snorodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Snorodecki
vs
Nieminen

173 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
143 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Snorodecki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matti Nieminen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorodecki misses with the combination.
Snorodecki throws a right and a left that Nieminen avoids nicely.
Nieminen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snorodecki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorodecki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nieminen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nieminen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snorodecki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Snorodecki throws a series of punches but Nieminen avoids them all with ease.
Nieminen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Nieminen with that takedown attempt.
Snorodecki misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Snorodecki lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nieminen. Nieminen tries to recover but Snorodecki is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nieminen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Snorodecki!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Dickenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borrum Someer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Someer has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. John Dickenson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Dickenson
vs
Someer

183 cm
21
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
144 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dickenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borrum Someer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Someer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Someer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Someer looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Someer as Dickenson shoots in.
Dickenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Someer as he avoids it easily.

Dickenson instigates a clinch.
Dickenson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Someer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dickenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dickenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Someer prevents it.
Dickenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Someer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Someer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Dickenson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Dickenson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Someer has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Someer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Someer seems to be looking for submissions.
Dickenson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Someer is working for a kimura but Dickenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Dickenson is trying to control but can't.
Someer wants to free his trapped foot but Dickenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dickenson is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dickenson is working hard here to advance position.
Someer wants to pass to mount but Dickenson is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dickenson tries to clinch there but Someer circles away.
Dickenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Someer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Someer throws a sloppy head kick and Dickenson moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Someer with a poor takedown

and Dickenson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dickenson.

Someer has an active guard here but Dickenson has managed to pass into half guard.

Dickenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Someer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Dickenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Someer has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dickenson is working for a kimura but Someer is defending it quite comfortably.
Someer wants to improve his position but Dickenson is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dickenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Someer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Someer taking some punishment here, with Dickenson in his half guard.
Someer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Someer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickenson.
Someer taking some punishment here, with Dickenson in his half guard.
Someer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Someer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dickenson counters by moving into the clinch.

Someer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dickenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Someer manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dickenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Someer throws a sloppy head kick

and Dickenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Someer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Someer keeping moving, preventing Dickenson from controlling successfully.
Someer tries to strike from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Someer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Someer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Someer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickenson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Someer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dickenson is defending against the submission attempts here by Someer.
Dickenson wants to get back to full guard.
Someer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickenson tries to roll over but Someer keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Someer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Someer lands a nice short elbow.
Someer blocks the strikes from Dickenson.

Someer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Someer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

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

Someer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Someer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dickenson dives on top into guard.

Dickenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Someer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dickenson has managed to get both his arms back between Someer's legs - danger averted.
Dickenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Someer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Someer is working an open guard so Dickenson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dickenson wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickenson shoots for a takedown but Someer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dickenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Someer throws a head kick that misses.
Dickenson looks to land a combination. Someer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Dickenson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Someer sprawls well initially but Dickenson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dickenson is keen to just control but Someer is a slippery customer.
Someer gets full guard.

Someer working for a triangle but Dickenson defends it easily.
Dickenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Someer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Dickenson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dickenson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Someer did well to prevent Dickenson getting side control.
Someer is pressing down on Dickenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dickenson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Someer's head.

Dickenson drops back looking for a leg! Someer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Someer manages to kick Dickenson off! Dickenson jumps back into Someer's guard.
Dickenson wants to stand but Someer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dickenson tries to free his leg and advance position but Someer is retaining full guard.
Someer wants to sweep here but Dickenson controlling him for the moment.
Dickenson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Someer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Someer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickenson defends it easily.

Someer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dickenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dickenson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dickenson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dickenson trying to control the position but Someer is working away.
Someer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickenson is keen to just control but Someer is a slippery customer.
Dickenson wants to free his trapped foot but Someer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Dickenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Someer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickenson.
Dickenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Someer is looking for a sweep. Dickenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickenson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Someer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Someer swinging wildly here.
Someer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dickenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Someer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Someer tries to clinch but Dickenson moves out of range.
Someer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dickenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Someer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Someer tries to circle away but Dickenson has him pinned against the ropes.
Someer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dickenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Someer wants to get back to striking at distance but Dickenson won't allow it.

Someer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dickenson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Someer to the mat. Someer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dickenson passes Someer's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Someer actively working from the bottom here.
Someer is refusing to be controlled, as Dickenson sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickenson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Someer is looking for a sweep. Dickenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
John Dickenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dickenson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Someer!
Dickenson avoids the attempt from Someer to control.
Someer is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.

Dickenson wants to finish this one by submission but Someer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dickenson.

Dickenson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Someer tries to improve his position but instead Dickenson has taken his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dickenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for John Dickenson!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for John Dickenson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for John Dickenson!

John Dickenson wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andrews
vs
Bautista

175 cm
22
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
Bautista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bautista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews stands up over Bautista, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews looking to sit in guard and control but Bautista gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bautista wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bautista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bautista wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.

Andrews pushes Bautista off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Andrews scores with a takedown into Bautista's guard.
Andrews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bautista is on top in guard.
Andrews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andrews tries to get out of the position.
Bautista wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bautista stops Andrews from standing up.

Bautista drops back looking for a leg! Andrews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andrews manages to kick Bautista off! Bautista jumps back into Andrews's guard.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Bautista is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

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.
Bautista trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bautista throwing strikes from guard but Andrews blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrews is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bautista is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bautista throws a head kick that misses.

Andrews shoots in and bounces Bautista off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bautista is controlling Andrews's posture.
Bautista trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bautista looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bautista is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista advances to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bautista.
Andrews avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bautista.

Bautista is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bautista wants to take a breather but Andrews is having none of it.

That's two 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.

Bautista is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bautista trying to control the action but Andrews is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrews scores with a four punch combination!
Bautista throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrews scores with a four punch combination!
Bautista doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to stand and escape but Bautista is controlling the position.
Andrews throws a strike but Bautista avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Andrews throws and elbow that misses. Bautista uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andrews's guard. Nice move by Bautista!
Andrews utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Bautista is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bautista showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Andrews dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Andrews feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bautista has control of Andrews's left arm, preventing Andrews from doing any damage.
Bautista looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Bautista has momentary wrist control but Andrews slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a couple of elbows.
Andrews throwing strikes from guard but Bautista blocks nicely.
Bautista preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andrews throws a strike but Bautista rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Bautista tries to pass.
Joey Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bautista looking to sit in guard and control but Andrews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bautista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
Bautista trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bautista content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bautista postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bautista trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bautista decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Andrews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bautista shoots and misses

and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andrews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bautista is keeping the position for now.
Andrews landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Andrews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bautista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bautista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrews 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Joey Andrews!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Joey Andrews!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Joey Andrews!

Joey Andrews wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dongz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ben Saunders enters the ring!

Dongz
vs
Saunders

225 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ding Dongz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dongz wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Dongz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saunders.
Dongz wants to clinch.
Dongz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dongz wants it to stay on the feet.
Dongz tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dongz tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Saunders fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dongz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ding Dongz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Saunders.
A combination from Dongz does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dongz tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Dongz.

Saunders feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Saunders drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Saunders as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Dongz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Saunders! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Saunders!