QFC Tournament 1046 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anal Beating (ranked 4831 p4p, 4862 weight class) and Kilian Piper (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.

Beating
vs
Piper

185 cm
23
178
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue 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, Anal Beating!
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, Kilian Piper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beating throws a body shot but no joy.
Piper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Beating backs up against the cage.

Piper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Piper lands with a punch from half guard.
Beating is looking to improve his position.
Piper not doing much here.
Beating knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Piper on the ground.
Piper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Piper works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beating is desperately trying to improve his position but Piper has a good base and remains in mount.
Piper looking to control and managing it successfully.

Piper working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beating turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Piper off and cradles Beating's limp body as Piper celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kilian Piper!
A victorious Kilian Piper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Richard (ranked 4735 p4p, 4832 weight class) and Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 0 p4p, 507 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.

Richard
vs
Rasnov

185 cm
21
175
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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, Maurice Richard!
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, Selimkhan Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Richard stuffs the takedown.
Richard shoots for a takedown but Rasnov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasnov.

Richard clinches.

Richard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rasnov shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
Richard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Rasnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Richard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasnov as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasnov is defended easily by Richard.
Maurice Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selimkhan Rasnov.
Richard misses with a combination

and Rasnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice right hand lands inside from Richard.

Richard drags the fight down to the ground.
Richard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rasnov's guard.

Rasnov keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Rasnov is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richard wants to stand and escape but instead Rasnov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rasnov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard is trying to control the position but Rasnov postures up.
Rasnov throws a big elbow that misses.

Rasnov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Richard, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasnov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Rasnov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Richard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here as Rasnov stalls from top position.

Rasnov is trying to get an arm triangle but Richard is defending well.
Richard is looking to reverse the position.

Rasnov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard shoots in looking for a takedown but Rasnov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rasnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasnov fails with a takedown attempt.
Richard tries a low kick but Rasnov avoids it.
Rasnov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richard tries to clinch up
and Richard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasnov has Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasnov has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Selimkhan Rasnov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rasnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richard sprawls well. Richard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Richard throws a sloppy head kick
and Rasnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rasnov is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Richard tries a head kick but it misses.

Rasnov clinches up with Richard and pushes him back against the cage.

Richard manages to pull guard.
Richard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rasnov trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov won't allow Richard to sweep him here.
Richard keeping moving, preventing Rasnov from controlling successfully.
Richard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rasnov is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Rasnov wants to get back to his feet but Richard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.

Richard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasnov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Richard.
Rasnov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Rasnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Rasnov and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rasnov counters with a two punch combo.

Rasnov drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.

Rasnov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rasnov to the mat. Rasnov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Rasnov wriggles free and stands up.
Richard misses with a kick to the body.
Rasnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richard dodges the punch combination from Rasnov.
Richard is looking to counter the offense by Rasnov and move into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasnov looks to land a body kick but Richard moved away.

Richard clinches up with Rasnov and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Richard wants the takedown. Rasnov is fighting it off but Richard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rasnov's guard against the cage.

Rasnov has his foot on Richard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richard works his way back into a safe position though.

Rasnov wriggles free and stands up.
A head kick misses from Richard.
Rasnov feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Richard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Richard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rasnov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice sprawl there from Richard as Rasnov shoots in.

Rasnov instigates a clinch.

Richard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Richard has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Selimkhan Rasnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rasnov manages to avoid it.

Rasnov moves into the clinch.
Rasnov jumps guard but Richard stands there with Rasnov around his waist. Rasnov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Richard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richard fails with the takedown.
Rasnov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richard feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richard's waist but Richard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasnov off to one side.
Maurice Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selimkhan Rasnov.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasnov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasnov scores with a kick to the body.
Rasnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Richard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard scoring well with a low kick there.
Richard throws a leg kick that misses.
Rasnov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Richard looking to score a takedown here. Rasnov is defending well but Richard drives through and ends up in Rasnov's guard.

Rasnov wriggles free and stands up.
Richard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasnov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Richard moves into the clinch.
Rasnov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richard to keep the fight standing.

Rasnov pulls guard effortlessly.
Richard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richard trying to control but Rasnov is working from the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rasnov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov is pulling down on Richard's head to control his posture.
Richard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Selimkhan Rasnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard'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.
Richard is looking to stand up but Rasnov won't let him.

Rasnov is looking for a triangle but Richard pushes his legs off easily.
Richard looking to sit in guard and control but Rasnov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard looking for a sweep. Not yet Richard, not yet.
Richard is working hard here to advance position.
Rasnov trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard is wriggling around but Rasnov manages to pass to half guard.
Richard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richard.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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.
Rasnov won't allow Richard to get back to his feet.
Rasnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rasnov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rasnov trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maurice Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Selimkhan Rasnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rasnov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Selimkhan Rasnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rasnov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Selimkhan Rasnov!

Selimkhan Rasnov wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mad Down (ranked 3072 p4p, 4874 weight class) and John Doe (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.

Down
vs
Doe

225 cm
19
170
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White 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, Mad Down!
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, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Down shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Doe's guard.
Doe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Down throws a big elbow that misses.
Down slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Doe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Doe has his foot on Down's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Down works his way back into a safe position though.
Down has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Down postures up.

Down decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Doe, up you get!
Doe wants to clinch.
Down is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Down.

Down drives through with a takedown into Doe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Doe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Down is looking for a takedown.
Down gets underhooks to prevent Doe's takedown attempt.

Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Down scores with a takedown into Doe's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe stays in close to Down's body and controls the position.
Down is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doe trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.
Down trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe trying to control but Down is working from the bottom.

Down has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Doe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Down.
Down is breathing heavily.
Doe working the head with strikes.

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.
Doe scores with punches from side control.
Doe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Doe decides to stand back up. Doe steps back and let's Down get back to his feet.
Doe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Down counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Down.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Down breaks from the clinch.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
Mad Down has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.

Down gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Doe shoots for a takedown but Down saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Down gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Doe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Down smiles and moves away.

Down clinches up with Doe and pushes him back against the cage.

Down gets control of Doe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Down will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Down on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Down tries to get out of the position.

Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Down has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Down's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe is fighting to break Down's control of his arms but Down is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Down trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Doe wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.

Down throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Down tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Doe wants to control but Down is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down is trying to get back to half guard.
Doe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Down!
Down is squirming around, avoiding Doe's attempts to control the action.
Down really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
BOOM! Doe connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down working to try and regain half guard.
Doe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Down knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doe on the ground.
Doe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Down to take his back!
Down wants to get back to his feet.
Doe controls the action.
Down looking very determined here, making life difficult for Doe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Down trying to control the hands but Doe won't let him.
Down is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe tries to keep control of the position but Down is staying busy.
Down tries to escape but Doe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Doe tries to get the hooks in deep but Down pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Doe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Doe tries to clinch up but Down circles away and keeps his distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Down.
Down trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe wants to control but Down postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Down is keen to just control but Doe is a slippery customer.
Doe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Down wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Doe trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Doe fails with the takedown.
Down fails to land with a series of punches.

Down scores with a takedown into Doe's guard.

Doe looking for a triangle here. Down is fighting it but it looks tight! Doe pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Down is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Doe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lil Bib God Haha (ranked 4858 p4p, 4739 weight class) and Stephane Ouellet (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.

Haha
vs
Ouellet

159 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
178
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Lil Bib God Haha!
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, Stephane Ouellet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ouellet pushes Haha up against the cage in a clinch.

Ouellet breaks the clinch.
Haha shoots in looking for a takedown but Ouellet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ouellet as he avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Ouellet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Bib God Haha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ouellet but Ouellet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouellet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Ouellet gets a takedown into half guard.

Ouellet wants to work for an arm triangle but Haha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ouellet perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouellet moves into full mount! Haha won't be happy about that!
Ouellet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ouellet postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haha looks a forlorn figure.
Ouellet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ouellet with shots to the head and body - Haha looks very uncomfortable down there.

Haha is rocked!
Haha is in a horrible position here. Ouellet smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Haha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouellet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouellet lands a big elbow.
Haha is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ouellet is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Haha goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ouellet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stephane Ouellet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Cronix (ranked 4810 p4p, 4748 weight class) and King Victory (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.

Cronix
vs
Victory

175 cm
21
155
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
179
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

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, James Cronix!
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, King Victory!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cronix clinches up with Victory and pushes him back against the cage.

Cronix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Victory shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cronix manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Victory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victory trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cronix manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Cronix wants to stand but Victory has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Victory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Victory working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cronix.
Cronix content to stall in guard here.
Victory is trying to keep Cronix in close.
Cronix content to stall in guard here.

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.
Cronix working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cronix tries to stand but Victory is controlling from the bottom.
Cronix postures up.
Cronix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cronix is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cronix stopping the sweep attempt from Victory.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victory fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cronix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Victory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Victory wants to counter with a clinch but Cronix pushes him away.
Victory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cronix as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Victory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cronix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Victory won't be happy with that.
Cronix happy to just control the position for now.
Victory prevents Cronix from improving position.
Victory is trying to control Cronix's posture but Cronix avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronix cracks Victory with a big elbow.
Victory stops Cronix from passing to mount.

Cronix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Victory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Victory manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cronix's best efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cronix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Victory blocks a head kick by Cronix.
Victory tries to clinch there but Cronix circles away.
Cronix shoots in looking for a takedown. Victory tries to sprawl out of it but Cronix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Victory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cronix slaps away a takedown attempt from Victory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victory.

Cronix closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Victory to the mat! Victory manages to get full guard.
Cronix has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cronix controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronix has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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.
Cronix wanted to stand there but Victory had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Victory closes the distance and clinches up with Cronix, looking for a takedown. Victory pushes Cronix against the cage but Cronix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James Cronix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Victory.
Cronix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Victory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cronix leaves Victory with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Victory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cronix pinned against the cage. Cronix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Victory is breathing heavily.
Victory fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cronix looking to score a takedown here. Victory is defending well but Cronix drives through and ends up in Victory's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronix lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cronix trying to stand up but can't free himself from Victory's guard.
Victory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cronix controls the pace.
Cronix passes Victory's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cronix trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cronix'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.
Cronix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victory trying to control from the bottom.
Cronix passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victory is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Cronix dominated that second round.
That's time! Cronix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cronix bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cronix tries to stand but Victory is controlling his head.
Cronix is looking to take a break and control but Victory is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cronix is trying to get an arm triangle but Victory is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victory tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cronix presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronix tries to control but Victory wriggling away.
Cronix looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Victory is bucking up trying to escape but Cronix cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cronix looking to control but Victory is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cronix with a couple of short strikes.
James Cronix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cronix is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Victory has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victory regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cronix in particular looking to stall.
Cronix tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Victory wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronix takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Victory trying to control here.
Victory is looking for a sweep. Cronix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cronix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Cronix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cronix lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victory is looking to stand up but Cronix isn't so interested in that idea.
Victory tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Victory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Victory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
King Victory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Cronix 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!
Cronix sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Cronix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cronix 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for James Cronix!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James Cronix!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James Cronix!

James Cronix 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Semtex (ranked 4812 p4p, 4764 weight class) and Sadio Mane (ranked 573 p4p, 222 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.

Semtex
vs
Mane

180 cm
21
170
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
136
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 Los Angeles, Ryan Semtex!
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, Sadio Mane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semtex goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Semtex clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Semtex misses with a few strikes there.

Semtex clinches.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.

Semtex has managed to clinch.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mane fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Semtex moves into the clinch.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mane tries a low kick but Semtex avoids it.
Mane misses with a head kick.
Semtex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mane fails to land the takedown.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semtex's waist but Semtex gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mane off to one side.
Semtex tries to counter with a takedown but Mane is quick to defend against it.

Semtex moves into the clinch.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mane wants to slow Semtex down by chopping away at his legs.

Mane tries to keep at a distance but Semtex has taken the fight into the clinch.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane has a takedown stuffed.
Semtex is looking for a counter combo.

Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Semtex prevents it.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Semtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.

Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.

Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
Mane taking a breather.
Mane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Semtex breaks the clinch.

Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mane taking a breather.
Mane tries to score a body lock takedown but Semtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

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

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

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

Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane wants a takedown.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mane is looking to clinch but Semtex is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Semtex dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Semtex misses with a few strikes there.

Semtex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Semtex manages to break the clinch.

Semtex rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mane breaks from the clinch.

Semtex rushes Mane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Semtex is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Semtex up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mane pulls Semtex into guard.

Mane is working an open guard so Semtex takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mane gets tackled into the cage by Semtex. Semtex maintains the clinch.

Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Semtex circles away.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Mane walks into a stiff left hand from Semtex.

Mane has closed the distance and engaged Semtex in a clinch.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Semtex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Semtex just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mane is trying to push Semtex away but Semtex has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Semtex has Mane pressed against the cage, preventing Mane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semtex misses with a double jab.

Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ryan Semtex is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Semtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Mane can't find room to land a body shot as Semtex controls the action.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Semtex drives through and clinches with Mane against the cage.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Semtex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mane taking a breather.

Semtex breaks the clinch.

Semtex clinches up with Mane and pushes him back against the cage.
Mane is trying to drag Semtex to the mat but Semtex just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Mane manages to break the clinch.

Mane takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Semtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Semtex closes the distance and clinches.

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

Semtex gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Semtex gets a clinch.
Mane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Semtex 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!

No joy there for Mane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Semtex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Mane tries to keep at a distance but Semtex has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mane breaks the clinch.

Semtex has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane walks into a stiff left hand from Semtex.

Semtex instigates a clinch.

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

Semtex clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane working hard to break the clinch.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Mane with a lazy takedown attempt

and Semtex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Semtex. No joy for Mane on that attempt.
Ryan Semtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.

Semtex has Mane up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mane's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Semtex is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Semtex gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Semtex pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Semtex forces Mane back against the cage and clinches.
Semtex keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mane's efforts to push away.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.

Semtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semtex fails to land with a series of punches.

Semtex clinches with his opponent.

Semtex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Semtex instigates a clinch.
Semtex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mane can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Semtex clinches with his opponent.

Semtex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane dives in and grabs Semtex's left leg, looking for a takedown. Semtex pushes down on Mane's head and hops out.

Semtex closes the distance and clinches.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.
Semtex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mane looks for a takedown but Semtex sprawls well.

Semtex closes the distance and clinches.
Mane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Semtex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Semtex to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Semtex has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mane tries to pull guard but Semtex won't allow it.

Semtex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Semtex gets a clinch.

Semtex breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Semtex. No joy for Mane on that attempt.
Semtex went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mane throws the kick towards the body but Semtex avoids it.
Sadio Mane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Semtex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Semtex has managed to clinch.

Semtex breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Semtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Semtex, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Ryan Semtex!

Ryan Semtex wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Ryan Semtex started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michail Rasnov (ranked 4825 p4p, 4824 weight class) and Tyler Burhus (ranked 506 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.

Rasnov
vs
Burhus

185 cm
21
155
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Michail Rasnov!
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, Tyler Burhus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rasnov tries to keep at a distance but Burhus has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rasnov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burhus can't fight it off and eventually Rasnov manages to take the fight to the floor. Burhus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rasnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burhus looking to control.
Rasnov content to stall in guard here.
Rasnov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burhus tries to bench press Rasnov off him but Rasnov keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burhus is trying to control Rasnov's posture but Rasnov avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michail Rasnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Cameron (ranked 3052 p4p, 4749 weight class) and Nash Gold (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.

Cameron
vs
Gold

165 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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, Kelly Cameron !
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, Nash Gold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gold fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cameron scores with a takedown into Gold's guard.
Gold is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cameron dives into side control.
Gold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cameron scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cameron is putting a hurting on Gold here, landing some big shots from side control.

Cameron stands up and beckons Gold to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Cameron .
Gold looks to move to half guard but instead Cameron has passed into mount! Damn!
Gold taking shots to the head.
Cameron looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cameron dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gold is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Cameron locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gold is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelly Cameron !