LA Combat 64 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Arcinas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Arcinas
vs
Reed

193 cm
34
185 lbs
3 - 12 - 1

183 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 3 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Arcinas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Arcinas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Reed is working for a kimura but Arcinas is defending it quite comfortably.

Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Arcinas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reed pushes past his half guard into mount!
Arcinas is trying desperately to improve position.

Reed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arcinas taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arcinas is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reed stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Reed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good work by Arcinas as he checks the leg kick.

Reed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arcinas quickly recovers to half guard.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.

Arcinas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed controlling the pace.
Arcinas manages to get to full guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Arcinas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reed has passed into half guard!

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.

Arcinas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.

Reed is working for a kimura but Arcinas is defending it quite comfortably.

Arcinas looking for submissions off his back.
Arcinas is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arcinas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcinas misses with a head kick.
Arcinas misses with a two punch combination.
Arcinas lands a high kick!
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Arcinas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Arcinas pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Arcinas scores with a head kick. Reed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reed lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.

It looks like Antonio Arcinas has been cut.
Arcinas dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Antonio Arcinas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcinas connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arcinas throws a series of strikes that have Reed backpedaling.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Arcinas.
Reed throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Arcinas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arcinas.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Arcinas moved out of range nicely.
Crunch! Arcinas slams his shin into Reed's torso.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Arcinas sees coming a mile off.
Arcinas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Arizona Reed has been cut.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arcinas manages to avoid it.
Arcinas throws a quick inside leg kick.

Arcinas lands a big head kick that sends Reed tumbling to the mat! Arcinas takes a step backwards and waves Reed back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Reed is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arcinas lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Reed crumples to the floor! Arcinas milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antonio Arcinas!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Nakadai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nakadai
vs
Turner

189 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Nakadai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luis Turner!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakadai throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Nakadai throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Nakadai shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Turner is backing up but Nakadai catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Turner covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Nakadai Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Nakadai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Wheaton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wheaton
vs
Parker

182 cm
24
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
22
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Wheaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Parker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wheaton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wheaton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Parker is looking to improve his position.
Parker gets back to full guard.
Wheaton preventing the sweep.

Wheaton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Parker has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wheaton is looking to defend but Parker has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wheaton! Parker pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wheaton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Parker!
A relieved looking Ted Parker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eric Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Gypsy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Koch
vs
Gypsy

177 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

150 cm
21
130 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Koch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Gypsy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gypsy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Koch as he jumps to the side.
Gypsy shoots in looking for a takedown but Koch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gypsy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gypsy avoids the head kick by Koch.
Koch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gypsy circles away quickly and effectively.

Gypsy drives through and clinches with Koch against the cage.
Gypsy goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eric Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Gypsy.
Gypsy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koch's waist but Koch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gypsy off to one side.
Gypsy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gypsy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Koch defends it nicely.

Gypsy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gypsy prevents Koch from standing back up.
Gypsy passes the guard and advances to mount!

Gypsy working for a submission but Koch is keeping him at bay.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gypsy has control of Koch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gypsy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Koch because Gypsy loaded up on that one.
Gypsy throws some wild stikes that Koch manages to avoid easily.
Koch wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koch defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gypsy.

Gypsy goes for an armbar but Koch turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Koch.
Gypsy tries to strike from the bottom.
Koch wanted to stand there but Gypsy had control of the position.
Koch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gypsy is trying to keep Koch in close.

Gypsy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koch defends well.
Koch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gypsy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Koch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gypsy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Koch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koch tries to stand but Gypsy is controlling from the bottom.

Gypsy wriggles free and stands up.
Gypsy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Koch tries to avoid it but Gypsy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Koch to the ground. Koch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koch moves into the clinch successfully.
Koch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gypsy's defenses.
A knee to the head by Koch.
Gypsy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gypsy's brow.
Koch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gypsy is keeping busy.
Gypsy takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gypsy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gypsy backwards.
Koch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gypsy looking for a takedown.
Koch lands an elbow just above Gypsy 's eye.
Gypsy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gypsy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gypsy wants a takedown.
Koch landing knees to the body.

Gypsy lands a takedown into guard.
Gypsy looks winded!
Gypsy is looking to work some ground and pound but Koch has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Gypsy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gypsy dives in and grabs Koch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Koch pushes down on Gypsy's head and hops out.
Gypsy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koch circles away.
Koch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gypsy was well out of range. Poor timing from Koch.
Gypsy blocks a head kick by Koch.

Koch closes the distance and clinches.
Gypsy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eric Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Gypsy.
Koch lands with a kick to the temple. Gypsy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gypsy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koch as he avoids it easily.
Gypsy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koch misses with a leg kick.
Koch leaves Gypsy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koch cracks Gypsy with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Koch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gypsy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koch swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koch darts in and clinches Gypsy up against the cage.
Koch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gypsy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gypsy is breathing heavily.
Koch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gypsy backwards.
Koch lands a knee to the body.
Koch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gypsy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gypsy's face.
Koch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koch lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koch lands a left hand.
Koch lands a knee to the head.
Gypsy has had enough of the clinch but Koch keeps him there for the moment.
Gypsy is trying to drag Koch to the mat but Koch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Koch working Gypsy over with knees to the body.
Gypsy tries to land knees in the clinch but Koch avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy is trying to maintain a safe position but Koch gets an underhook and turns Gypsy into the cage.
Gypsy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koch lands with a light punch inside.
Koch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gypsy's defenses.
Koch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gypsy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gypsy can't get the takedown.
Gypsy goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eric Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gypsy shoots in for a double leg but Koch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Koch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gypsy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gypsy misses with a takedown attempt

and Koch counters by clinching up.
Koch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gypsy takes an elbow to the temple.
Gypsy wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gypsy tries to pull guard but Koch won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Koch.
Gypsy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gypsy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Koch closes the distance and clinches.
Koch with a knee to the head.
Koch lands an elbow that stopped Gypsy in his tracks for a moment.
Koch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gypsy working hard to break the clinch.
Koch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gypsy is working for takedown but Koch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Koch with a knee to the head.
Koch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gypsy backwards.
Koch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gypsy's face.
Koch scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koch working Gypsy over with knees to the body.
Gypsy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gypsy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koch lands a nice elbow.
Koch lands a good knee to the midsection. Gypsy won't want to take too many of those.
Eric Koch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koch lands a body punch.
Koch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gypsy's defenses.
Koch lands an elbow inside that Gypsy shrugs off.
Koch prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Koch lands with a left to the head.
Koch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gypsy.
Nice elbow from Koch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Koch dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Koch throws a body kick that misses.
Gypsy shoots in but no luck this time.
Koch throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Gypsy moves into the clinch successfully.
Koch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gypsy avoids it.
Koch gets underhooks to prevent Gypsy's takedown attempt.
Gypsy takes an elbow to the temple.
Gypsy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eric Koch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Gypsy.
Koch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koch scores with a shoulder strike.
Gypsy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koch after a bit of a struggle.
Koch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koch landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koch scores a nice knee to the body.
Gypsy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koch lands a left hand.
Koch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koch lands a right hand.
Koch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Koch.
A short uppercut from Koch.
Koch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koch stalling in the clinch.
Gypsy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koch prevents it.
Gypsy tries for a takedown but Koch manages to get underhooks.
Koch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gypsy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Koch smiles and moves away.
Koch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gypsy. Gypsy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Koch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gypsy's face.
Koch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koch prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch gets underhooks to prevent Gypsy's takedown attempt.
Koch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees to the body from Koch.
A hook to the body from Koch.
Koch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Koch lands a hook that snaps the head of Gypsy backwards.
Gypsy wants to take the fight to the mat but Koch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gypsy's defenses.
Koch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gypsy tries for a takedown but Koch manages to get underhooks.
Gypsy goes for a takedown attempt but Koch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koch looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Koch as Gypsy shoots in.

Koch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gypsy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gypsy wants to pass the guard but Koch is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koch is looking to stand up but Gypsy isn't so interested in that idea.
Gypsy tries to free his leg and advance position but Koch is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Gypsy is working an open guard so Koch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gypsy fails to land the takedown.
Koch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gypsy.

Koch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gypsy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koch.
Koch works on Gypsy's body with a couple of short punches.
Gypsy takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Koch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koch 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 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Koch!
Eric Koch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Water Sedes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Crush 'Em by Megadeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sedes
vs
Hernandez

185 cm
30
192 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
32
202 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Water Sedes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Sedes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sedes tries to advance to mount but Hernandez denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sedes is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hernandez is trying to buck Sedes off.
Hernandez is trying to improve his position.
Hernandez is looking to get back to his feet here but Sedes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hernandez's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hernandez showing good submission defense here.
Hernandez needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Hernandez is trying to stand back up.
Sedes has the hooks in. Hernandez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hernandez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sedes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Sedes struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sedes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
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 bit of a pause in the action here. Sedes controlling the positon.
Will Sedes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hernandez is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sedes working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hernandez is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Sedes has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hernandez taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Water Sedes!