QFC Tournament 450 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louis Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Rice (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.

Prince
vs
Rice

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
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 Los Angeles, Louis Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor Rice!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rice throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Prince tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rice is in Prince's guard.
Prince pulls Rice in close to prevent any damage.
Rice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rice with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rice wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rice trying to control but Prince is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rice avoids a kick to the body.
Prince wants to slow Rice down by chopping away at his legs.
Rice shoots in for a double leg but Prince sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prince avoids the head kick by Rice.

Prince manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rice on his heels. He'll look to pass Rice's guard now, I'm sure.
Prince controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince slips nicely into half guard.
Prince thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rice's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rice is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice is not content to let Prince control the position.
Rice tries to roll over but Prince keeps him under control.
Rice trying to control from the bottom.
Rice is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Prince wants to pass the guard but Rice is defending well.
Prince is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prince misses the shot to the body.

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.

Rice clinches up against the cage.
Rice is trying to maintain a safe position but Prince gets an underhook and turns Rice into the cage.
Prince tries a knee to the head but Rice blocks it.
Prince avoiding damage.
Rice goes for a takedown attempt but Prince pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rice clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prince with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prince tries a knee to the head but Rice blocks it.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prince creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Prince dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Prince closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rice to the mat! Rice manages to get full guard.
Prince seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Prince's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Prince seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rice for as long as he can get away with.
Prince advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince uses his free foot to push down on Rice's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rice.
Rice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rice manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prince wants to pass to mount but Rice is defending the position.
Rice wants to get back to full guard.
Prince seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rice does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prince blocks the strikes from Rice.
Louis Prince overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rice is staying active underneath Prince, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.
Rice is trying to stand back up but Prince is controlling him
Prince moves into full mount! Rice won't be happy about that!
Rice is squirming around, avoiding Prince's attempts to control the action.
Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rice can do to turn this around?
Prince raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rice is squirming around, avoiding Prince's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Prince controlling from mount.
Prince has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice tries to hold on but Prince postures up.
Prince wants to control the pace but Rice is squirming around nicely.
Prince sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rice is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
BOOM! Prince connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rice is bucking up trying to escape but Prince cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Prince putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Prince sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Prince.
Rice is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rice keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rice tries to hold on but Prince pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Prince dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Prince moves into the clinch successfully.

Prince manages to break the clinch.
Prince tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rice defends well and Prince ends up having to push Rice into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rice avoids the elbow strike from Prince, against the cage.
Rice is trying to force a seperation but Prince has the dominant position.

Rice is fighting off a takedown attempt but Prince is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rice to the mat. Rice regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rice trying to control the position.
Prince pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rice is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince throwing strikes but missing.
Prince postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prince sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rice is trying to control the position but Prince postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Prince not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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

Prince gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rice to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prince is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rice drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rice jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rice postures up and lands a big shot to Prince's brow.
Prince has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rice wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Rice would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rice looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Prince does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rice is defended easily by Prince.

Rice gets a clinch.
Louis Prince is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rice tries to pull guard but Prince holds him up against the cage and eventually Rice drops back down to his feet.
Rice is trying to push Prince away but Prince has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Prince lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rice is looking for a sweep. Prince is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rice won't allow Prince to pass to mount.
Connor Rice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rice is trying to stand back up but Prince is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Prince showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prince 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Louis Prince!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Louis Prince!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Louis Prince!

Louis Prince wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heller Fredt Ramsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Cochran (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.

Fredt Ramsted
vs
Cochran

169 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 Los Angeles, Heller Fredt Ramsted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doc Cochran!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cochran clinches up with Fredt Ramsted and pushes him back against the cage.
Cochran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fredt Ramsted pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Fredt Ramsted pulls Cochran into guard.
Cochran is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredt Ramsted has wrist control.
Fredt Ramsted knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cochran on the ground.
Cochran trying to control but Fredt Ramsted is working from the bottom.
Cochran postures up.
Cochran is looking to work some ground and pound but Fredt Ramsted has wrist control.
Cochran stopping the sweep attempt from Fredt Ramsted.
Fredt Ramsted working a defensive guard but Cochran passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredt Ramsted is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredt Ramsted is trying to stand back up but Cochran is controlling him
Cochran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fredt Ramsted defending well though.
Cochran winds up and cracks Fredt Ramsted with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredt Ramsted is trying to get back to full guard.
Cochran is taking a breather. Fredt Ramsted says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cochran lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cochran passes the guard and advances to mount!

Cochran has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Fredt Ramsted is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doc Cochran!

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 Rio Pape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Man (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.

Pape
vs
Man

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 Los Angeles, Rio Pape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boom Man!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pape wants to clinch but Man slips to the side

and Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Pape gets underhooks to prevent Man's takedown attempt.

Man decides to pull guard.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pape passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man wants to control but Pape is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Pape sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Pape knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pape tries to stand and escape but Man is controlling the position.
Man tries to get to full guard but Pape has control of the leg.

Man looking for submissions off his back.
Pape sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Pape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Man drives through and clinches with Pape against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pape after a bit of a struggle.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pape smiles and moves away.
Rio Pape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Man.
Pape tries to close the distance and clinch but Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pape tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Man looks for a takedown but Pape sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Pape.
Pape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pape moves to clinch but Man breaks away

and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pape pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pape tries to clinch up

and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man.
Man stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Man manages to pull guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Pape from controlling successfully.
Pape is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Man is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pape wants to stand but Man is controlling his posture from full guard.
Man is looking to stand up but Pape isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pape trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Pape has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man wants to sweep here but Pape controlling him for the moment.
Man pulls Pape in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boom Man dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pape's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pape duly obliges.
Pape misses with a low kick.
Pape wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Man drives through and clinches with Pape against the cage.
Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man is trying to pull guard but Pape has him pressed against the cage.

Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man shoots for a takedown but Pape saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Pape moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pape up against the cage.
Pape tries to break the clinch but Man is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pape has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Man stalls.

Man breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man tries for a takedown but Pape sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rio Pape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Man.
Pape circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man tries to clinch but Pape is having none of it.
Pape tries to clinch up
and Man counters with a leg kick.
Pape tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Pape tries to clinch there but Man circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man moves into range and clinches up with Pape.
Pape has had enough of the clinch but Man keeps him there for the moment.

Man successfully pulls guard.
Man controlling the position.
Man keeping moving, preventing Pape from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pape stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Man trying to strike off his back.
Pape trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man keeping moving, preventing Pape from controlling successfully.
Pape with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Man holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Pape stuffs the takedown.
Man tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pape sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Man somewhat.
Rio Pape is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man is breathing heavily.
Pape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man tries to move into range but Pape moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Pape tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
Pape looks to clinch
and Man counters with a nice leg kick.
Pape lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Man closes the distance and pushes Pape back into the cage.
Man is trying to pull guard but Pape turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Pape jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.

Man decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pape pinned against the cage. Pape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pape wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pape tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Man counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pape just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boom Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pape closes the distance looking to clinch

and Man counters by clinching up.

Man breaks the clinch.

Man moves into range and clinches up with Pape.
A body shot lands from Man.

Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pape tries to clinch

and Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pape is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Man is defending well.
Boom Man seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pape is trying to force a seperation but Man has the dominant position.
Pape tries to break free but Man pushes him back against the cage.
Pape managing to block the knees to the body from Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pape closes the distance looking to clinch
and Man counters with a three punch combo that has Pape backing up. Pape nods at Man to acknowledge the strikes.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pape sprawls well. Pape wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Pape sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Pape.
Pape tries to clinch up
and Man counters with a head kick. That will keep Pape thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Man clinches up against the cage.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pape prevents it.
Rio Pape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boom Man.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pape just stands there and leans against the cage.
Man is trying to pull guard but Pape has him pressed against the cage.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Pape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pape is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man to keep the fight standing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pape darts in trying to clinch
and Man counters with a left to the body.
Pape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pape is looking to clinch.

Pape has managed to clinch.
Man stalling the fight.
Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Pape uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pape is trying to pull guard but Man has him pressed against the cage.
Pape wants to get back to striking at distance but Man won't allow it.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pape walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Man breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rio Pape seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pape blocks the body kick.
Pape avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rio Pape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pape wants to clinch up but Man keeps it at a distance.
Pape tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Man counters with a body kick that stops Pape in his tracks momentarily.
Pape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man circles away quickly and effectively.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pape swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pape defends well and Man ends up having to push Pape into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Man on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pape tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Pape back against the cage.
Boom Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pape throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boom Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Man 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Boom Man!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Boom Man!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Boom Man!

Boom Man wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bern Nadet (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.

Lester
vs
Nadet

167 cm
22
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 Los Angeles, Mike Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bern Nadet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nadet shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nadet.
Nadet is keen to just control but Lester is a slippery customer.
Nadet working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nadet is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lester wants to control but Nadet is keeping busy.
Lester keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadet frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadet tries to control but Lester wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lester wants to control but Nadet is having none of it.
Lester is desperately trying to improve his position but Nadet has a good base and remains in mount.
Lester is bucking up trying to escape but Nadet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lester wants to hold on but Nadet pushes him away.
Lester regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadet is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now.
Lester gets full guard.
Nadet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Lester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nadet postures up.
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.
Nadet wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
Nadet is looking to work some ground and pound but Lester has wrist control.
Lester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nadet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nadet circles away.
Lester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Nadet closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nadet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nadet moves into full mount! Lester won't be happy about that!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Lester is not content to let Nadet control the position.
Lester gets full guard.
Nadet keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lester's head.
Lester is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nadet looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bern Nadet 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.

Nadet tries to clinch up.
Lester shoots for a takedown but Nadet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nadet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nadet throws a chopping leg kick but Lester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nadet throws a shot from downtown. Lester moves away and avoids it.
Mike Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nadet moves into the clinch.
Nadet looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lester works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nadet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nadet trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester trying to control from the bottom.
Lester is not content to let Nadet control the position.
Nadet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lester tries to roll over but Nadet keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nadet is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now.
Nadet is thwarting Lester's attempts to control the position.
Nadet is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now.
Lester trying to hold on to Nadet's head to control him but Nadet postures up.
Nadet wants to free his trapped foot but Lester is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nadet thows a huge punch but Lester dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nadet is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadet swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lester or perhaps it was just good defense by Nadet, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nadet pinned against the cage. Nadet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nadet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lester circles away quickly and effectively.
Nadet throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
Nadet tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it.
Nadet leaves Lester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nadet takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester has his takedown stuffed

and Nadet counters with a single leg into guard. Lester didn't expect that.
Nadet lands a couple of elbows.

Lester is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nadet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadet trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
Lester trying to keep a closed guard but Nadet is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bern Nadet 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!

Lester shoots in for a double leg but Nadet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nadet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester staying out of range there.
Lester checks a low kick from Nadet.
Nadet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lester is defended easily by Nadet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadet swings for the body but Lester moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester fails with the takedown.
Lester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nadet pinned against the cage. Nadet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nadet takes a swing at Lester's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester dodges the punch combination from Nadet.
Nadet scores with the left hand. Lester knows he should have avoided that one.
Lester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Nadet forces Lester back against the cage and clinches.
Lester wants a takedown but no success here.
Lester drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nadet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nadet.
Lester misses with a takedown

and Nadet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lester!
Nadet wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
Bern Nadet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester trying to remain calm as Nadet controls from the top position.
Lester is not content to let Nadet control the position.
Nadet landing a few strikes.
Nadet taking a breather here.
Lester stops Nadet from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadet scoring with punches from side control.
Nadet wants to control but Lester is keeping him busy.
Nadet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bern Nadet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester tries to bench press Nadet off him but Nadet keeps the position.
Nadet controlling from side mount.
Lester is not content to let Nadet control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nadet wants to control for a moment but Lester uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bern Nadet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nadet 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Bern Nadet!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Bern Nadet!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bern Nadet!

Bern Nadet wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Pisan (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.

Grayson
vs
Pisan

173 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 Los Angeles, Dick Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Pisan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grayson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grayson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pisan.
A cross from Pisan lands.

It looks like Dick Grayson has been cut.
Pisan slips under a jab.
Pisan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pisan swings widly with a right hand
and Grayson counters with a series of strikes. Pisan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pisan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grayson scores with a counter punch that sends Pisan to the canvas! Grayson smells blood - he's punishing Pisan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pisan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Grayson!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Alexander (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.

Hatton
vs
Alexander

175 cm
22
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 Los Angeles, Adam Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander shoots and misses

and Hatton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hatton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hatton works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexander thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hatton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hatton stands up out of Alexander's guard for a moment - Alexander manages to land a nice upkick.
Hatton 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.
Hatton 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.
Alexander keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hatton landing with the ground and pound.

Alexander is rocked!
Alexander trying to keep a closed guard but Hatton is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatton is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alexander will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hatton preventing the sweep.
Hatton postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatton lands a couple of digs.
Hatton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexander is on top in guard.

Hatton wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hatton tries to get out of the position.
Alexander loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander throws a big elbow that misses.
Hatton keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander is standing up over Hatton. Hatton looks to escape but Alexander dives into side control.
Alexander prevents Hatton from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander working the head with strikes.
Alexander working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Alexander working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hatton wants to get back to his feet.
Hatton dodges the ground and pound from Alexander.
Hatton is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Alexander tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hatton takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hatton is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Alexander in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hatton regains half guard, as Alexander was trying to land strikes.
Hatton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alexander.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander is pressing down on Hatton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hatton is holding on for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Hatton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatton as he avoids it easily.
Alexander misses with a takedown

and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hatton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatton.
Alexander trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Hatton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexander can do to turn this around?
Hatton lands strikes from half guard.
Alexander misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hatton.
Hatton controlling the pace.
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexander is not content to let Hatton control the position.
Hatton slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
Hatton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander is still in real trouble! Can Hatton finish him?
Alexander tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Alexander missing with punches from the bottom.
Hatton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hatton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton lands with a punch from half guard.
Hatton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hatton prevents Alexander from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hatton lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Hatton landing with the ground and pound.
Alexander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Hatton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexander striking off his back.
Hatton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hatton is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.
Hatton stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Alexander has momentary wrist control but Hatton slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander has momentary wrist control but Hatton slips an elbow through the middle.
Hatton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hatton loads up on a big left hand. Alexander felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hatton looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alexander can't hide his disappointment, as Hatton celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Hatton!