QFC Tournament 638 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lexxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Harrison (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.

Lexxon
vs
Harrison

170 cm
23
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 Los Angeles, Michael Lexxon!
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, Dan Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexxon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lexxon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harrison throws out a counter right but Lexxon avoids it with no problem.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lexxon has time to react.
Lexxon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harrison avoids it really well and circles away.
Harrison misses with a leg kick.
Lexxon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrison lands with a straight right. Lexxon didn't see that one coming.
Harrison misses with a two punch combination.
Harrison blocks a head kick by Lexxon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Harrison both land. Nice combination.
Lexxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dan Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lexxon wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Harrison lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lexxon doesn't seem phased though.
Lexxon misses with a double jab.
Harrison connects with the punch.
Harrison connects with a body shot that sends Lexxon's belly button to the back.
Harrison cracks Lexxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lexxon is breathing heavily.
Harrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lexxon tries to clinch up
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lexxon moves into the clinch successfully.

Harrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexxon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harrison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harrison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harrison throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Lexxon crashing down! Lexxon tries to stagger back to his feet but Harrison just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Lexxon asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Harrison!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Hue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Johnson (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.

Hue
vs
Johnson

163 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Greg Hue!
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, Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Hue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Hue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson shoots in but Hue avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greg Hue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Johnson.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hue is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hue tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Hue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johnson is working for a kimura but Hue is defending it quite comfortably.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hue is holding on to half guard well.

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.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hue's thigh. Hue counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hue is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson is working Hue over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hue managing to control the position.
Johnson trying to control but Hue is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hue has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hue circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Hue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hue as he avoids it easily.
Hue fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.

Hue feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Hue changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hue postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hue controls from within his opponent's guard.

Johnson has an active guard here but Hue has managed to pass into half guard.
Hue misses with a head shot. Johnson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Greg Hue will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hue tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hue to the ground. Hue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hue sprawls well. Hue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hue's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Hue's legs - danger averted.
Drake Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hue looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Hue up and slammed him! Hue can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Hue stops Johnson from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Hue is keeping him busy.
Hue is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control the action but Hue is working from the bottom.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hue dodges the ground and pound from Johnson.

That's two 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.
Johnson wants to stand but Hue has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Hue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hue manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hue!
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Johnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hue wants to control but Johnson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hue to see if he's OK.
Johnson controlling the position from side mount.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Hue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson throws an elbow but Hue slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson working away.
Johnson lands an elbow.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hue keeps working.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Johnson decides to stand back up.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Hue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hue continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hue, which made it look bad.
Johnson throws a front kick that sends Hue stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Hue looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Hue moves out of range easily.
Hue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Hue shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hue defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hue not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is controlling Hue's posture.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Hue to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Hue passes into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to hold on to Hue's head to control him but Hue postures up.
Johnson gets full guard.
Hue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hue postures up.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hue thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hue loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hue is controlling him.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Hue struggling a bit here.
Greg Hue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hue tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Greg Hue.
I think Hue has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Drake Johnson!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Drake Johnson!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Drake Johnson!

Drake Johnson wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Veenis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maximov (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.

Veenis
vs
Maximov

186 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 Los Angeles, Nolan Veenis!
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, Ivan Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veenis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Maximov does no damage.

Maximov shoots in and gets a takedown into Veenis's guard.
Veenis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maximov manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Maximov is trying to control the action in half guard but Veenis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Veenis trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

Maximov is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Maximov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Maximov!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lajs Ljos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juvendy Kusuma (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.

Ljos
vs
Kusuma

190 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Lajs Ljos!
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, Juvendy Kusuma!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Ljos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ljos dodges the punch combination from Kusuma.

Kusuma shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ljos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kusuma happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Kusuma crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kusuma creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusuma in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ljos can't do much from the bottom here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juvendy Kusuma!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franky Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Peterson (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.

Edgar
vs
Peterson

178 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 Los Angeles, Franky Edgar!
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, Lamont Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edgar off to one side.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Peterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Franky Edgar has been cut.
Edgar misses with a body shot
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edgar is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edgar. Edgar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edgar ducks right into an uppercut from Peterson.

Edgar is rocked!
Peterson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Edgar to the canvas! Edgar doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Peterson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Peterson!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kieren Mccann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Riva (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.

Mccann
vs
Riva

180 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 Los Angeles, Kieren Mccann!
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, Adrian Riva!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riva tries to keep at a distance but Mccann has taken the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mccann is trying to force a seperation but Riva has the dominant position.
Mccann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Riva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mccann fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Riva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mccann throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann fails with a takedown attempt.
Riva slips a jab and a cross from Mccann.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riva is defended easily by Mccann.
Mccann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieren Mccann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riva defends well and Mccann ends up having to push Riva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Riva or perhaps it was just good defense by Mccann, which made it look bad.
Riva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mccann on the side of the head.
Mccann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riva counters with a right hand to the body.
Mccann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mccann on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riva looking to stall.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riva looking for a sweep. Not yet Riva, not yet.
Riva keeping full guard, as Mccann tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mccann stopping the sweep attempt from Riva.
Mccann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccann is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Riva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mccann.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mccann throws a head kick but Riva moves out of range.
Mccann falls off balance throwing a combination

and Riva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mccann won't be happy with that.

Mccann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Riva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riva misses with a head kick.
It looked like Mccann was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Riva leaves Mccann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riva throws a series of punches but Mccann avoids them all with ease.
Riva looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riva stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccann. Mccann gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccann circles away quickly and effectively.
Mccann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riva misses with a straight right.
Riva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mccann counters with a three punch combo that has Riva backing up. Riva nods at Mccann to acknowledge the strikes.
Mccann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Mccann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Riva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mccann gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccann creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mccann gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Riva.
Riva tries to pull guard but Mccann won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mccann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riva, pushing him back against the cage.

Riva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riva can do to turn this around?

Mccann has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mccann manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Riva wants to control from the top but Mccann keeps moving.
Riva cracks Mccann with a solid left hand.
Mccann keeping moving, preventing Riva from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riva's guard.

Mccann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mccann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mccann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccann throws a big elbow that misses.
Riva wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccann throws a big right hand that misses.
Mccann stays in close to Riva's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Riva is looking for a triangle but Mccann pushes his legs off easily.

Riva is looking for a triangle here but Mccann uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Riva is breathing heavily.

Mccann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mccann working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Riva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Mccann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Adrian Riva has been cut.
Riva with a poor takedown

and Mccann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mccann stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Riva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mccann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccann jumps guard but Riva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mccann fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieren Mccann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riva is trying to pull guard but Mccann has him pressed against the cage.
Riva goes for a takedown attempt but Mccann pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mccann moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mccann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Riva is defending well.
Mccann works on Riva's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieren Mccann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Riva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Riva misses with a takedown attempt

and Mccann counters by moving into the clinch.
Riva prevents Mccann from breaking the clinch.
Riva tries for a takedown but Mccann manages to get underhooks.
Mccann's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mccann is looking to break free of the clinch but Riva has double underhooks.
Mccann tries to pull guard but Riva won't allow it.
Riva jumps guard but Mccann stands there with Riva around his waist. Riva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kieren Mccann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Riva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Riva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Mccann takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mccann pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Riva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Mccann.
Mccann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Riva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mccann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mccann wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mccann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Riva fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mccann ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mccann no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Mccann has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Riva leaves Mccann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kieren Mccann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riva dives in for a single leg takedown but Mccann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riva leaves Mccann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Riva wants to counter the offense by Mccann and move into the clinch position.

Mccann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riva tries to pull guard but Mccann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccann is trying to drag Riva to the mat but Riva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mccann taking a breather.
Mccann wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riva is working for takedown but Mccann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mccann is trying to pull guard but Riva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Riva can't get the takedown.
Riva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riva has Mccann pressed against the cage, preventing Mccann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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.
Riva prevents Mccann from breaking the clinch.

Mccann drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccann pulls Riva in to control the position.
Riva trying to control but Mccann is working from the bottom.
Mccann is controlling Riva's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riva looking to sit in guard and control but Mccann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieren Mccann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mccann, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kieren Mccann!

Kieren Mccann wins by unanimous decision!