QFC Tournament 35 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Lima (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.

Shnell
vs
Lima

198 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Shnell!
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, Rodrigo Lima!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shnell looking to score a takedown here. Lima is defending well but Shnell drives through and ends up in Lima's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Lima has his foot on Shnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shnell works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.

Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shnell defends well.
Lima has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shnell stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
Shnell tries to stand but Lima is controlling from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Shnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shnell tries to stand but Lima is controlling from the bottom.

Lima has his foot on Shnell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shnell works his way back into a safe position though.
Shnell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.

Lima is looking for a triangle but Shnell pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Shnell from controlling successfully.

Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shnell defends it easily.
Shnell trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Shnell wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Shnell gets tackled into the cage by Lima. Lima maintains the clinch.

Lima pulls guard successfully.

Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shnell defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shnell wants to stand but Lima is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lima is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lima trying to mount his opponent but Shnell defends it.

Lima seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shnell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Lima!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanye West (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.

OQuinn
vs
West

194 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Damien OQuinn!
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, Kanye West!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and OQuinn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in West's guard now.
OQuinn pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
OQuinn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for West!
OQuinn landing strikes, looking to finish!
OQuinn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from OQuinn! West is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damien OQuinn!
Damien OQuinn took some time post fight to say the following; 'of course i won'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tylor Livingchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewie Griffin (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.

Livingchin
vs
Griffin

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tylor Livingchin!
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, Stewie Griffin!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griffin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Livingchin's head.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Livingchin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Livingchin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Griffin tries for a takedown but Livingchin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tylor Livingchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewie Griffin.
Griffin slaps away a takedown attempt from Livingchin, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Griffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Livingchin after a bit of a struggle.

Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Livingchin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.

Livingchin moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Griffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Livingchin throws an off balance right hand

and Griffin moves into the clinch.

Livingchin successfully pulls guard.

Livingchin wriggles free and stands up.

Griffin forces Livingchin back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Livingchin to work.
Livingchin is working for takedown but Griffin is calmly controlling the position for now.

Griffin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Livingchin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Livingchin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Livingchin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Griffin stuns Livingchin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin connects with a high kick.
Griffin tries to clinch up.

Livingchin drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin has his hands on Livingchin's head, controlling the position.
Livingchin throws an elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Livingchin's guard. Nice move by Griffin!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livingchin keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin prevents Livingchin from getting back to his feet.

Griffin stands up and waves to Livingchin to follow him.
Livingchin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffin.
Livingchin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffin looks gassed!
Livingchin tries a low kick but Griffin avoids it.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Livingchin. Livingchin gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingchin stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Livingchin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Livingchin somewhat.
Livingchin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Livingchin.
Livingchin dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Livingchin's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as Livingchin shoots in.
Livingchin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffin. That one must have hurt.
Livingchin circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stewie Griffin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Griffin has closed the distance and engaged Livingchin in a clinch.
Griffin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Livingchin fails to pull guard.

Livingchin gets control of Griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Livingchin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Livingchin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Livingchin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Livingchin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stewie Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Livingchin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Livingchin is in Griffin's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Livingchin throws a big elbow that misses.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Griffin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Livingchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Livingchin won't allow Griffin to sweep him here.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Livingchin isn't so interested in that idea.
Livingchin trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Livingchin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffin is fending him off so far but Livingchin persists. Nope, Griffin circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewie Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Livingchin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Livingchin thows a leg kick but Griffin checks it
and Griffin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffin enables Livingchin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Griffin holds on and takes a little breather.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Livingchin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Livingchin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Livingchin prevents Griffin from getting back to his feet.
Livingchin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Griffin is trying to keep Livingchin in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Livingchin throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livingchin stops Griffin from standing up.
Griffin trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stewie Griffin was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Griffin tries to sprawl but Livingchin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Livingchin wants to control but Griffin is keeping him busy.
Griffin wants to control but Livingchin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tylor Livingchin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Livingchin is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Livingchin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Livingchin is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tylor Livingchin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Livingchin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Livingchin sprawls well. He's pushed Griffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Livingchin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Livingchin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffin is trying to defend but Livingchin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Griffin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Livingchin is keen to just control but Griffin is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Livingchin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Griffin to regain full guard.

Griffin has his feet on Livingchin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Livingchin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tylor Livingchin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Griffin clinches up with Livingchin and pushes him back against the cage.

Griffin breaks the clinch.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Livingchin gets tackled into the cage by Griffin. Griffin maintains the clinch.
Livingchin tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.

Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. Livingchin sprawls well.
Livingchin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffin as he avoids it easily.
Livingchin looks to clinch
and Griffin counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Livingchin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Griffin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Livingchin is looking to stand up but Griffin won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Griffin pushes Livingchin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Livingchin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Livingchin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Livingchin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Griffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Livingchin somewhat.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Livingchin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Livingchin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Griffin somewhat.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Livingchin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griffin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Livingchin but Livingchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Livingchin takes the fight into the clinch.
Griffin gets underhooks to prevent Livingchin's takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Griffin as Livingchin tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Griffin tries to score a body lock takedown but Livingchin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Livingchin fails to pull guard.
Come on Griffin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Griffin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Livingchin smiles and moves away.
Livingchin shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Griffin has managed to clinch.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stewie Griffin.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tylor Livingchin!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Tylor Livingchin!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Tylor Livingchin!

Tylor Livingchin wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peace Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Hill (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.

Love
vs
Hill

180 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Peace Love!
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, Andrew Hill!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Love tries to avoid it but Hill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Love to the ground. Love escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hill scores with a spinning back kick!

Hill has closed the distance and engaged Love in a clinch.

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

Hill dives in and scores a takedown into Love's guard.

Hill has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Love to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hill is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Love pulls down on the head and he's put Hill to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peace Love!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorothy Mantooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagkero Batdori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mantooth comes to the cage accompanied by Dorothy Mantooth is a Saint!. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Mantooth
vs
Batdori

190 cm
23
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Dorothy Mantooth!
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, Jagkero Batdori!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantooth shoots in for a double leg but Batdori sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Batdori fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mantooth to the ground. Batdori is now in Mantooth's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batdori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mantooth's head.
Batdori postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mantooth is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Batdori is controlling him.
Batdori sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mantooth is trying to keep Batdori in close.
Batdori cracks Mantooth with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batdori scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Batdori stands and steps away. Mantooth gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Batdori drives through with a takedown into Mantooth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Batdori content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batdori content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Batdori seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mantooth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Batdori on the ground.
Batdori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mantooth's head.
Mantooth controls Batdori momentarily but Batdori frees himself.

Batdori thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Batdori gets to his feet. Mantooth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mantooth wants to clinch up but Batdori keeps it at a distance.
Mantooth could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Batdori shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mantooth is trying to defend but Batdori finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batdori keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mantooth is looking to control Batdori's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mantooth avoid being mounted?

Batdori is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mantooth is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jagkero Batdori!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danil Bogoslovtsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boydy Blue (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.

Bogoslovtsev
vs
Blue

171 cm
23
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Danil Bogoslovtsev!
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, Boydy Blue!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogoslovtsev misses with a wild combination.

Bogoslovtsev moves into the clinch successfully.
Blue wants a takedown but no success here.
Blue is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bogoslovtsev is defending well.
Blue tries to land knees in the clinch but Bogoslovtsev avoids the damage to the body.
Bogoslovtsev could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Blue tries to pull guard but Bogoslovtsev holds him up against the cage and eventually Blue drops back down to his feet.
Danil Bogoslovtsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boydy Blue.
Good body shot from Bogoslovtsev.
Blue wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blue has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bogoslovtsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blue tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Blue.

It looks like Danil Bogoslovtsev has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Bogoslovtsev.
Blue wants a takedown.
Blue looks gassed!
Blue is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogoslovtsev prevents the takedown attempt.
Bogoslovtsev lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Boydy Blue has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bogoslovtsev digs a right hand into Blue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blue's gas tank.
Bogoslovtsev lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogoslovtsev cracks Blue with a nice body shot.
Bogoslovtsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bogoslovtsev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bogoslovtsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bogoslovtsev lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogoslovtsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Blue is rocked!
Bogoslovtsev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blue is still on wobbly legs! Can Bogoslovtsev finish him?
A right hand to the body from Bogoslovtsev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bogoslovtsev lands a big right hand that drops Blue! The killer instinct kicks in and Bogoslovtsev finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bogoslovtsev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danil Bogoslovtsev!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Clausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Din Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clausen comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touch . We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Clausen
vs
Menezes

195 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Erik Clausen!
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, Din Menezes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clausen clinches up against the cage.
Clausen blocks a body shot from Menezes.
Clausen is stalling here.
A short right from Clausen on the inside.

It looks like Din Menezes has been cut.

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

Clausen uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Clausen moves into the clinch successfully.

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

Menezes takes the fight into the clinch.
Menezes trying to land knees to the body.
Clausen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clausen working Menezes over with knees to the body.
Clausen lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes tries to land knees in the clinch but Clausen avoids the damage to the body.
Menezes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Clausen just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Clausen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Menezes forces Clausen back against the cage and clinches.
Menezes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clausen avoids it.
Clausen gets through Menezes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

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

Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clausen defends well.
Clausen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Menezes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clausen throws a big elbow that misses.

Clausen stands and steps away. Menezes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
A head kick misses from Menezes.
Clausen stalks Menezes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Menezes's face. Menezes staggers backwards, shaken.
Menezes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Menezes moves into the clinch.
Menezes missing with knees to the body.

Clausen wants the takedown. Menezes is fighting it off but Clausen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Menezes's guard against the cage.
Clausen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clausen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menezes is looking to stand up but Clausen isn't so interested in that idea.
Menezes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clausen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Clausen throws a right and a left that Menezes avoids nicely.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clausen defends it nicely.

Clausen closes the distance and clinches.

Clausen pulls guard effortlessly.
Menezes trying to control but Clausen is working from the bottom.
Menezes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clausen is keeping the position for now.
Menezes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Clausen's guard.
Clausen is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Menezes is trying to work for a kimura but Clausen is defending well.
Menezes is looking to advance position but Clausen won't allow it.
Menezes moves into full mount! Clausen won't be happy about that!

Menezes looking to secure an arm triangle but Clausen defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Menezes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Clausen looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Menezes! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Din Menezes!