QFC Tournament 335 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirnes Mirvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Berg (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.

Mirvic
vs
Berg

188 cm
23
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 The Island, Mirnes Mirvic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicklas Berg!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mirvic thows a left - swing and a miss!

Berg closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mirvic to the mat! Mirvic manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Berg stopping the sweep attempt from Mirvic.
Berg trying to control but Mirvic is working from the bottom.
Berg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirvic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirvic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nicklas Berg wasn't active enough on the ground.
Berg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mirvic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirvic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berg defends well and Mirvic ends up having to push Berg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirvic wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirnes Mirvic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mirvic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Berg smiles and moves away.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mirvic sprawls well. Mirvic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berg gets slowly back to his feet.
Berg moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirvic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Berg misses

and Mirvic counters by moving into the clinch.
Berg is working for takedown but Mirvic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berg looking to slow down the pace here.

Mirvic manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Mirvic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Berg drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Berg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Mirvic has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirvic keeping full guard, as Berg tries to pass.

Mirvic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Berg escapes and throws Mirvic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mirvic is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirvic wants to control but Berg postures up.
Mirvic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground.
The referee asks Berg politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Berg prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mirvic can't do much from the bottom here.

Berg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mirvic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicklas Berg!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalisto Amudeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anziz Soutchou (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.

Amudeng
vs
Soutchou

190 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 The Island, Kalisto Amudeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anziz Soutchou!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Soutchou gets tackled into the cage by Amudeng. Amudeng maintains the clinch.
Amudeng has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soutchou after a bit of a struggle.

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

Soutchou gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soutchou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amudeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Soutchou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Soutchou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Amudeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Amudeng sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soutchou's guard.
Soutchou wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudeng is nestled in close to Soutchou, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Soutchou trying to control but Amudeng postures up.
Soutchou slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Amudeng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Soutchou closes the distance and pushes Amudeng back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng tries to circle away but Soutchou has him pinned against the cage.
Soutchou tries to pull guard but Amudeng won't allow it.

Soutchou has clasped his hands together around Amudeng's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Amudeng prevents Soutchou from moving into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Soutchou goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Amudeng has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Soutchou but great work by Amudeng.
Amudeng scores with punches from side control.
Amudeng trying to control the position but Soutchou is working away.
Amudeng tries to move into full mount but can't pass Soutchou's legs.
Amudeng tries to stand but Soutchou is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutchou is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Amudeng has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Amudeng has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Amudeng prevents Soutchou from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Amudeng cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Amudeng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Soutchou tries to hold on but Amudeng pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soutchou is desperately trying to improve his position but Amudeng has a good base and remains in mount.

Amudeng goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Soutchou is on top in guard.
Amudeng on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amudeng tries to get out of the position.
Amudeng has control of Soutchou's left arm, preventing Soutchou from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kalisto Amudeng wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Soutchou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amudeng manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Soutchou gets a double leg takedown into Amudeng's guard.
Soutchou sitting in guard here, content to control.

Amudeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soutchou defends well.
Amudeng is controlling Soutchou's posture.
Amudeng looking for a sweep. Not yet Amudeng, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudeng throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Soutchou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Amudeng works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kalisto Amudeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudeng wants to sweep here but Soutchou controlling him for the moment.
Soutchou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Amudeng's head.
Amudeng has a closed guard, preventing Soutchou from standing up.

Amudeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amudeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soutchou trying to control but Amudeng is working from the bottom.
Amudeng pulls Soutchou in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Soutchou drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amudeng dives on top into guard.
Soutchou wants to stand up but Amudeng is controlling him.
Amudeng lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Amudeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amudeng lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng passes Soutchou's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amudeng content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amudeng is thwarting Soutchou's attempts to control the position.
Amudeng is taking a breather. Soutchou says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soutchou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soutchou thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Amudeng tries to stand but Soutchou is controlling from the bottom.
Soutchou is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amudeng is controlling him.
Amudeng passes into half guard.
Soutchou is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amudeng is thwarting Soutchou's attempts to control the position.
Soutchou wants to improve his position but Amudeng is controlling well.
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 Kalisto Amudeng will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Amudeng doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Soutchou counters by moving into the clinch.
Soutchou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amudeng smiles and moves away.
Amudeng misses with a takedown attempt - Soutchou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amudeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soutchou paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Soutchou gets the takedown into side control.
Amudeng trying to remain calm as Soutchou controls from the top position.
Soutchou is looking to take a break and control but Amudeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Amudeng wants to control but Soutchou postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudeng manages to get back to half guard.
Amudeng gets back to full guard.
Soutchou is stalling in the full guard.
Amudeng trying to control the position.
Soutchou working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Soutchou!
Soutchou tries to hold on but Amudeng pushes him away.
Amudeng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Soutchou is looking to escape.
Amudeng looking to control and managing it successfully.
Soutchou is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amudeng works his way to his opponent's back.
Soutchou is in bad spot here.
Soutchou keeps trying to improve his position.
Soutchou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soutchou trying to control the hands but Amudeng won't let him.
Soutchou tries to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Amudeng is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Soutchou defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Soutchou is trying to shake Amudeng off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Amudeng won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soutchou blocks a head kick by Amudeng.
Amudeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalisto Amudeng.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amudeng, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Kalisto Amudeng!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Kalisto Amudeng!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Kalisto Amudeng!

Kalisto Amudeng wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aamer Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Rogan (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.

Khan
vs
Rogan

185 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good low 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 The Island, Aamer Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Rogan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan tries a head kick but it misses.
Khan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Aamer Khan has been cut.
Rogan lands a head kick. Khan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Khan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Khan wants to pass to mount but Rogan is defending the position.
Rogan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Khan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Khan punishing his opponent with strikes.
Khan with good strikes from the mount here!

Rogan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Khan.
Khan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khan looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogan defends it well.

Khan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rogan has his hands clasped together but Khan breaks the hold and Rogan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Khan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aamer Khan!
Aamer Khan opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eerik Rikkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apachai Hopachai (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.

Rikkonen
vs
Hopachai

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 The Island, Eerik Rikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apachai Hopachai!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikkonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopachai's sensitive parts.
Hopachai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rikkonen tries to avoid it but Hopachai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rikkonen to the ground. Rikkonen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rikkonen gets a clinch.
Hopachai tries to pull guard but Rikkonen won't allow it.
Hopachai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rikkonen to keep the fight standing.
Eerik Rikkonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Apachai Hopachai.
Hopachai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rikkonen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rikkonen lands with a light punch inside.
Hopachai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rikkonen smiles and moves away.
Rikkonen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hopachai tries to avoid it but Rikkonen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hopachai to the ground. Hopachai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hopachai misses the jab.

Rikkonen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rikkonen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rikkonen controls the position.
Hopachai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikkonen controls the position from side control.

Rikkonen stands up and beckons Hopachai to his feet.
Hopachai tries to clinch
and Rikkonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopachai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rikkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rikkonen shoots for a takedown but Hopachai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Rikkonen rushes Hopachai and presses him up against the cage.
Rikkonen working Hopachai over with knees to the body.

Rikkonen breaks the clinch.
Rikkonen darts in looking for a takedown but Hopachai gets double underhooks and turns Rikkonen into the cage.

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

Rikkonen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hopachai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rikkonen is in Hopachai's guard.
Hopachai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rikkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rikkonen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hopachai darts in trying to clinch
and Rikkonen counters with a head kick. That will keep Hopachai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rikkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopachai.
Rikkonen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hopachai sprawls well. He's pushed Rikkonen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hopachai shoots in for a takedown but Rikkonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hopachai looks winded!
Hopachai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Rikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopachai which made him look bad.

Rikkonen rushes Hopachai and presses him up against the cage.

Rikkonen breaks from the clinch.
Hopachai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rikkonen.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rikkonen decides to stand back up. Rikkonen steps back and let's Hopachai get back to his feet.

Rikkonen rushes Hopachai and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopachai wants a takedown but no success here.

Rikkonen jumps into guard, dragging Hopachai to the mat.
Hopachai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Rikkonen has his foot on Hopachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopachai works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopachai is fighting to break Rikkonen's control of his arms but Rikkonen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Rikkonen looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hopachai is defending well. Rikkonen quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hopachai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rikkonen celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eerik Rikkonen!

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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 Kriss Kross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booba be (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.

Kross
vs
be

210 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 The Island, Kriss Kross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Booba be!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kross throws a right and a left that both miss.
be fails with a takedown attempt.
be shoots in for a double leg but Kross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Kross has taken the fight to the clinch.
be is trying to drag Kross to the mat but Kross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kriss Kross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Booba be.
Kross is trying to break free.
be is trying to drag Kross to the mat but Kross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kross can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

be manages to break the clinch.

Kross instigates a clinch.
Kross is pressed up against the cage. be has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kross down to the mat. Kross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
be dodges the punch combination from Kross.
Kross throws a combination that misses
and be counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kross is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Kross drops be with a beautiful combination! be stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kross is looking for the KO!

be is rocked!

It looks like Booba be has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
be swings for the body but Kross moves out of range.
be is still on wobbly legs! Can Kross finish him?
Kross goes for a small jab and connects. Now Kross goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! be stumbles back but Kross runs in with a huge uppercut knocking be to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if be will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kriss Kross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talapan Florin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baco Mwegne (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.

Florin
vs
Mwegne

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 The Island, Talapan Florin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baco Mwegne!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mwegne is looking to clinch but Florin is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Florin.
Florin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mwegne tries to clinch there but Florin circles away.
Mwegne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Florin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mwegne.
Mwegne moves out of range as Florin throws a body kick.
Mwegne throws a head kick that Florin semi-blocks.

Florin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Florin lands in his opponent's guard.
Florin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Florin gets to his feet - Mwegne follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwegne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mwegne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mwegne tries to clinch up

and Florin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Florin stands up and waves to Mwegne to follow him.
Mwegne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Florin wants to land a leg kick but Mwegne is out of range.
Mwegne is looking to clinch but Florin is avoiding it.
Mwegne closes the distance but Florin moves to the side

and Florin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Florin.
Mwegne with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mwegne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mwegne looks winded!
Florin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mwegne or not.

Florin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baco Mwegne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Florin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mwegne prevents Florin from breaking the clinch.

Florin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Florin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Florin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mwegne!
Florin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Florin with shots to the head and body - Mwegne looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florin lands a big shot there that rocks Mwegne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Florin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Mwegne has his hands clasped together but Florin breaks the hold and Mwegne is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Florin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Talapan Florin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Moore (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.

Johnson
vs
Moore

200 cm
24
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Atlantis

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 The Island, John Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcel Moore!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.

Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson wants to stand but Moore has his arm trapped.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Moore is defending well.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.

Moore bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Moore has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but Moore is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moore!
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Moore trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Moore trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.

Moore has hold of Johnson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Johnson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Moore cranks the arm and Johnson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Johnson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marcel Moore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Alapic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alapic
vs
Johnson

191 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 The Island, Robert Alapic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alapic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Alapic's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alapic is retaining full guard.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Alapic had control of the position.

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

Johnson instigates a clinch.
Alapic stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Alapic scores with a shoulder strike.
Alapic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson rushes Alapic and presses him up against the cage.

Johnson pulls guard.
Alapic looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Alapic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alapic controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Alapic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson wants to stand up but Alapic has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Alapic wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson is taking a breather. Alapic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alapic was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alapic being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Alapic is retaining full guard.
Alapic wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alapic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alapic is breathing heavily.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alapic has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alapic with a lazy takedown attempt

and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alapic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson slows down the pace here.

Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson stands up out of the half guard.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Alapic's guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. George Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alapic was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alapic is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Alapic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alapic!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Alapic tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Alapic is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alapic has given up his back here. Will Johnson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Oh Alapic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Johnson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Alapic is in real trouble here. Johnson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Alapic is tapping out! Johnson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Johnson!