QFC Tournament 22 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Looney (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.

Steel
vs
Looney

189 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Steel!
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, Chad Looney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel moves to clinch but Looney breaks away

and Looney counters with a takedown into side control.

Looney has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Steel is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Looney yanks on the arm and Steel is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Looney.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Looney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musta Pantteri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Maine (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.

Pantteri
vs
Maine

184 cm
25
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musta Pantteri!
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, Mack Maine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Maine moves into the clinch.
Maine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pantteri.
Maine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pantteri misses with a punch to the body.
Maine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maine lands an elbow just above Pantteri 's eye.
Maine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maine takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Mack Maine has been cut.
Pantteri just leaning against Maine, taking a breather.
Pantteri blocks the elbow strike.
Pantteri misses with the head strike.
Pantteri dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
Pantteri has a couple of punches blocked by Maine.
Pantteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Maine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pantteri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pantteri takes a swing at Maine's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantteri throws out a loose jab but Maine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Maine gets tackled into the cage by Pantteri. Pantteri maintains the clinch.
Pantteri avoids a wild elbow strike from Maine.
Pantteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pantteri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maine backwards.
Maine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maine avoiding damage as Pantteri throws knees to the body.
Pantteri lands a body shot.
Maine misses with an elbow over the top.
Pantteri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maine is defending well for now.
Pantteri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pantteri's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pantteri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maine.
Maine is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pantteri.
Nice elbow from Maine.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maine throws an elbow but misses.
Maine blocking some punches.
Pantteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pantteri.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maine.
Pantteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maine lands an elbow inside that Pantteri shrugs off.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.
Pantteri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maine missing with knees to the body.
Maine lands an elbow that stopped Pantteri in his tracks for a moment.
Maine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Pantteri - that landed with a thud.
Maine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pantteri is defending well for now.
Pantteri tries to land knees in the clinch but Maine avoids the damage to the body.

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

Pantteri rushes Maine and presses him up against the cage.
Pantteri throws an elbow that misses.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.
Maine trying to land knees to the body.
Maine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maine pushes off an throws an elbow but Pantteri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pantteri blocks the elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Pantteri.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pantteri avoids a wild elbow strike from Maine.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantteri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maine avoids it.
Maine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pantteri managing to block the knees to the body from Maine.
Pantteri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pantteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pantteri avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the cage.
Maine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pantteri is struggling to control the position.
Maine lands an elbow just above Pantteri 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pantteri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mack Maine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mack Maine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pantteri throws a shot from downtown. Maine moves away and avoids it.
Mack Maine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pantteri lands a body shot.
Pantteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maine was well out of range. Poor timing from Pantteri.

Pantteri rushes Maine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pantteri avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the cage.
Maine avoids a wild elbow strike from Pantteri.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maine tries to circle away but Pantteri has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pantteri's brow.
Maine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pantteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maine lands an elbow inside that Pantteri shrugs off.
Pantteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack Maine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pantteri tries to stall but Maine uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pantteri is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Pantteri closes the distance and clinches.
Maine pushes off an throws an elbow but Pantteri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.
Maine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pantteri.
Pantteri avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the cage.
The referee calls for Pantteri to work.
Pantteri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maine's efforts to push away.
Maine tries to stall but Pantteri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pantteri managing to block the knees to the body from Maine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pantteri's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Maine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maine takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Pantteri instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Maine controls his hands.
Maine can't break the clinch.
Pantteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pantteri.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pantteri takes an elbow to the temple.
Maine pushes off an throws an elbow but Pantteri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pantteri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Maine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pantteri trying to stall but Maine improves his position.
Pantteri avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the cage.
Pantteri tries to throw a body punch but Maine avoids it by throwing Pantteri back against the cage.
Maine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine avoiding damage as Pantteri throws knees to the body.
Pantteri throws an elbow that misses.
Maine trying to land knees to the body.
Maine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pantteri's defenses.
Maine lands an elbow that stopped Pantteri in his tracks for a moment.
Maine is trying to maintain a safe position but Pantteri gets an underhook and turns Maine into the cage.
Pantteri pushes Maine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maine missing with knees to the body.
Maine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pantteri blocks an elbow strike.
Pantteri misses with some punches.
Pantteri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maine misses with an elbow strike.
Maine blocks a body shot from Pantteri.
Maine prevents a body shot from Pantteri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pantteri's brow.
Maine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pantteri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pantteri blocks an elbow strike from Maine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pantteri missing with knees to the body.
Pantteri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Maine.
Maine misses with an elbow over the top.
Maine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pantteri's brow.
Pantteri avoids the elbow strike from Maine, against the cage.
Maine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pantteri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pantteri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maine lands an elbow inside that Pantteri shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mack Maine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mack Maine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pantteri throws a jab but it's blocked by Maine.

Maine drives through and clinches with Pantteri against the cage.
Maine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pantteri misses with a punch to the body.
Maine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pantteri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maine up against the cage.
Pantteri pushes off an throws an elbow but Maine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pantteri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maine.
Maine throws an elbow but it misses.
Maine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pantteri takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Musta Pantteri has been cut.
Pantteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pantteri dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
Pantteri managing to block the knees to the body from Maine.
Pantteri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantteri misses with a body punch.
Pantteri lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Pantteri.
Pantteri throws a punch but it's blocked by Maine.
Pantteri tries to throw a body punch but Maine avoids it by throwing Pantteri back against the cage.
Maine blocks an elbow strike.
Maine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pantteri's defenses.
Maine taking a breather.
Pantteri dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
Pantteri taking a breather.
Pantteri dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pantteri's brow.
Pantteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Maine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pantteri.

Maine manages to break the clinch.
Pantteri is looking to wear down Maine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maine moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maine tries to break free but Pantteri pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pantteri as the two fighters clinch.
Maine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pantteri is defending well for now.
Pantteri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pantteri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maine's efforts to push away.
Pantteri dodges an elbow strike from Maine.
Pantteri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maine avoids it.
Maine trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pantteri is pushing Maine up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pantteri scores with a shot to the side of Maine's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maine managing to block the knees to the body from Pantteri.
Maine throws an elbow but it misses.
Maine letting Pantteri take a breather here.
Maine looking to stall.
Pantteri misses with an elbow over the top.
Maine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pantteri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.
Maine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pantteri pushes Maine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maine throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine lands an elbow inside that Pantteri shrugs off.
Maine trying to land knees to the body.
Maine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pantteri avoids a wild elbow strike from Maine.
Pantteri leaning against his opponent.
Pantteri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pantteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maine managing to block the knees to the body from Pantteri.
Pantteri lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maine throws an elbow but it misses.
Maine misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pantteri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pantteri misses with the head strike.
Maine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pantteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mack Maine.
I've got Maine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Mack Maine!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Mack Maine!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Mack Maine!

Mack Maine wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zane Pinwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (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.

Pinwan
vs
Norris

180 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Pinwan!
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, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Zane Pinwan has been cut.
Pinwan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Norris will feel that in the morning.
Pinwan motions for Norris to come forward. Pinwan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Pinwan slips the punch.
Norris cracks Pinwan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris avoids the head kick by Pinwan.

Norris throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Pinwan tumbling to the canvas!

Pinwan is rocked!
Pinwan wants to stand but Norris is controlling the position.
Norris content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Norris.
Pinwan tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinwan throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pinwan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris connects with a right hand. Pinwan shakes it off.
Pinwan ducks under a wild hook from Norris.
Norris connects with a right hand. Pinwan shakes it off.

Zane Pinwan's cut is getting worse.
Norris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinwan.
Norris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Pinwan clinches.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but Norris blocks with his arms.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris avoids it.
Pinwan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Norris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Norris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan keeps control of Norris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinwan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinwan lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pinwan crunches a lovely knee into Norris's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan landing knees to the head.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Pinwan is controlling him.
Norris looking for a takedown.
Pinwan tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinwan lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Pinwan is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pinwan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Norris is trying to break the clinch but Pinwan is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan lands a nice knee to the body.
Pinwan is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Pinwan into the cage.
Pinwan scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pinwan missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinwan misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zane Pinwan's cut.
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.

Norris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Pinwan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pinwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Norris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pinwan blocks a jab.
Norris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Pinwan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinwan missing with knees to the body.
Pinwan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinwan has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norris tries to break the clinch but Pinwan is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinwan crunches a lovely knee into Norris's ribcage.
Norris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinwan has him pressed against the cage.
Pinwan is trying to stall.
Norris is trying to force a seperation but Pinwan has the dominant position.
Pinwan stalling in the clinch.
Pinwan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinwan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pinwan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Norris wants to break free but Pinwan has control.
Pinwan tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinwan landing knees to the head.
Norris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinwan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Pinwan has Norris pushed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan is trying to maintain a safe position but Norris gets an underhook and turns Pinwan into the cage.
Pinwan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Norris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Pinwan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
Pinwan lands a nice knee to the body.
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pinwan landing knees to the body.
Pinwan scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinwan stalling in the clinch but Norris improves position.
Pinwan landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Pinwan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zane Pinwan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norris lunges at Pinwan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pinwan's hand.
Pinwan slips a jab and a cross from Norris.
Pinwan throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Pinwan tries to clinch up.
Chuck Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris with a nice cross.
Pinwan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinwan misses with a body kick.
Norris keeps the fight on the outside.
Norris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Pinwan rushes Norris and presses him up against the cage.
Pinwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norris is defending well for now.
Pinwan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zane Pinwan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinwan trying to stall but Norris improves his position.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Pinwan keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is trying to break free.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinwan has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinwan.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pinwan tries a knee to the head but Norris blocks it.
Pinwan wants to stall.
Pinwan crunches a lovely knee into Norris's ribcage.
Pinwan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Norris has had enough of the clinch but Pinwan keeps him there for the moment.
Pinwan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Norris's face.
Pinwan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norris can't break the clinch.
Pinwan tries to stall but Norris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinwan prevents Norris from breaking the clinch.
Pinwan'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.
Pinwan throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinwan has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Pinwan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pinwan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pinwan lands a good knee to the midsection. Norris won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on Norris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pinwan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinwan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinwan landing knees to the body.
Norris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinwan's elbow.
Norris takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pinwan.
Pinwan lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinwan with a knee to the head.
Pinwan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Pinwan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pinwan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Zane Pinwan!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Zane Pinwan!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Zane Pinwan!

Zane Pinwan wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beykan MacCheese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vittorino Merlino (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.

MacCheese
vs
Merlino

196 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beykan MacCheese!
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, Vittorino Merlino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCheese stuffs the takedown.

Merlino feints and as MacCheese raises his hands in defense, Merlino changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Merlino working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Merlino drops back looking for a leg! MacCheese is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacCheese manages to kick Merlino off! Merlino jumps back into MacCheese's guard.
Merlino trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacCheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Merlino is pulling down on MacCheese's head to control his posture.
Merlino's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
MacCheese will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacCheese trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
MacCheese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Vittorino Merlino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Merlino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacCheese.
Merlino fails to land the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacCheese is defended easily by Merlino.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacCheese darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merlino is looking for a sweep. MacCheese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacCheese is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacCheese tries to stand but can't do so whilst Merlino controls his leg.

MacCheese is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Merlino to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCheese pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlino is keeping the position for now.
MacCheese controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Beykan MacCheese has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
MacCheese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Merlino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacCheese.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacCheese.
MacCheese misses with a takedown

and Merlino counters with a shoot takedown. MacCheese fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beykan MacCheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlino wants to pass the guard but MacCheese is keeping the position.
Merlino won't allow MacCheese to sweep him here.
MacCheese wants to stand and escape but Merlino is having none of it.
MacCheese is trying to keep Merlino in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacCheese knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Merlino on the ground.
Merlino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Merlino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vittorino Merlino will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacCheese.
Beykan MacCheese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacCheese shoots in and drives through. Merlino sprawls well.
MacCheese throws a body punch but Merlino moves out of range.

Merlino closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacCheese's guard.

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

Merlino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacCheese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacCheese has escaped and now he's on top!
MacCheese controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCheese trying to control but Merlino is working from the bottom.
Merlino is pulling down on MacCheese's head to control his posture.
MacCheese trying to control but Merlino is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MacCheese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Beykan MacCheese just wasn't active enough.
Merlino stuffs the takedown.
MacCheese shoots in looking for a takedown. Merlino tries to sprawl out of it but MacCheese keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merlino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beykan MacCheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacCheese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
MacCheese looks to clinch

and Merlino counters with a shoot takedown. MacCheese fights it but they end up in guard.
Merlino looking to pass the guard.

Merlino drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Merlino jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlino postures up in MacCheese's guard and throws a big left but MacCheese blocks it.
Merlino throwing strikes from guard but MacCheese blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacCheese manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlino sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlino gets back to full guard.
MacCheese wants to control from the top but Merlino keeps moving.
Merlino is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCheese throwing strikes from guard but Merlino blocks nicely.
Merlino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Merlino is looking for a triangle but MacCheese pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merlino seems keen to control MacCheese's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vittorino Merlino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from MacCheese as Merlino shoots in.
MacCheese shoots for a takedown but Merlino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Merlino shoots in for a takedown but MacCheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from MacCheese as Merlino shoots in.
Beykan MacCheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vittorino Merlino.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merlino.

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

Merlino moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, MacCheese has worked his arm free - good work by MacCheese!

Merlino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCheese has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCheese is trying to improve his position.

Merlino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCheese has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacCheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merlino misses with the ground and pound.
MacCheese is trying to get back to half guard.

Merlino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlino advances nicely into full mount.
Merlino thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Merlino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Merlino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vittorino Merlino has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merlino throwing strikes here but MacCheese is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
MacCheese is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Merlino is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MacCheese can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Merlino throwing strikes here but MacCheese is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCheese is wriggling around trying to escape.

Merlino looking to secure an arm triangle but MacCheese defends it well.
MacCheese tries to reverse the position but Merlino maintains control.
Merlino misses with a head shot.
Merlino avoids the attempt from MacCheese to control.
MacCheese is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacCheese blocking the ground and pound.
MacCheese is working to get back to half guard.

Merlino goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacCheese is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merlino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MacCheese throws an elbow that misses. Merlino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in MacCheese's guard. Nice move by Merlino!
Merlino advances position into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Merlino swings around for an armbar but MacCheese sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Merlino's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vittorino Merlino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Merlino winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Vittorino Merlino!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Vittorino Merlino!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Vittorino Merlino!

Vittorino Merlino wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frosty Crab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Blaster (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.

Crab
vs
Blaster

189 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frosty Crab!
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, Mike Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blaster.
Blaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Crab manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Crab as Blaster shoots in.
Frosty Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blaster.
Blaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crab defends it nicely.

Crab feints and as Blaster raises his hands in defense, Crab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blaster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crab controls the pace.
Blaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crab is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Blaster moves into range and clinches up with Crab.

Crab has hold of one of Blaster's legs. Blaster is fighting the takedown attempt but Crab gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Blaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blaster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mike Blaster.
Blaster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crab sprawls well. Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blaster gets slowly back to his feet.
Crab defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blaster.
Crab checks a leg kick.

Blaster moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blaster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crab is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Blaster to the mat. Blaster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crab sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Frosty Crab wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Blaster moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crab has clasped his hands together around Blaster's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Blaster is looking for a sweep.
Blaster is letting Crab control him for a moment.
Crab has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blaster!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blaster is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frosty Crab dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blaster shoots in but no luck this time.
Crab slaps away a takedown attempt from Blaster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crab was well out of range. Poor timing from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster misses with a hook.
Blaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frosty Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blaster.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crab gets the takedown into side control.
Crab in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Blaster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crab's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Crab sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frosty Crab wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blaster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Crab manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blaster on his heels. He'll look to pass Blaster's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crab stays in close to Blaster's body and controls the position.
Blaster 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crab moves away.

Blaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Blaster has knee on belly momentarily but Crab bucks him off and regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crab is not content to let Blaster control the position.
Crab is trying to maintain the position but Blaster is very close to passing his half guard.
Blaster trying to control the action but Crab is working from the bottom.

Blaster seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Crab has recovered full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frosty Crab will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Crab scores with a takedown into Blaster's guard.
Crab preventing the sweep.
Crab prevents Blaster from getting back to his feet.
Crab is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frosty Crab wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blaster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blaster fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Blaster moves into the clinch.
Blaster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crab fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Frosty Crab has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Blaster.

Blaster shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blaster showed some decent athleticism there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Crab looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Crab looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crab keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Blaster is working for a submission of some sort.

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

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.
Crab slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Blaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blaster trying to control but Crab is working from the bottom.

Blaster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Crab manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Blaster has Crab in his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Blaster.
I think Crab 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Frosty Crab!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Frosty Crab!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Frosty Crab!

Frosty Crab wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Middle Weight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hope Felgrind (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.

Weight
vs
Felgrind

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Middle Weight!
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, Hope Felgrind!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felgrind staying out of range there.
Felgrind misses with a looping left.
Felgrind thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weight stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Felgrind.
Felgrind throws a shot from downtown. Weight moves away and avoids it.
Weight avoids the body shot from Felgrind.
Weight lands with a shot to the body.

Felgrind has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Felgrind.
Felgrind just leaning against Weight, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Felgrind.
Felgrind lands an elbow inside that Weight shrugs off.

It looks like Middle Weight has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Felgrind lands an elbow inside that Weight shrugs off.
Felgrind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.
Felgrind lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Felgrind blocks a body shot from Weight.
Felgrind taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Felgrind lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felgrind throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Felgrind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felgrind scores with a shot to the side of Weight's head.
Weight has had enough of the clinch but Felgrind keeps him there for the moment.
Felgrind lands a nice uppercut.
Felgrind lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Felgrind creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Felgrind lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felgrind has him pressed against the cage.
Felgrind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weight backwards.

Weight is rocked!
Felgrind gets through Weight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Felgrind.
Felgrind creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Weight! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Felgrind.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hope Felgrind!