QFC Tournament 778 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Johanson
vs
Grant

180 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Johanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Grant!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grant rushes Johanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Grant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johanson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Johanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Johanson is trying to remain composed but Grant is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Grant really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johanson.

Johanson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Grant gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johanson is really stuck here.

Grant looking for the choke from the back.
Grant trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Johanson doesn't escape.

Grant is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Johanson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Grant.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sonny Grant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Serial Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serial Killer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killer
vs
Buck

198 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serial Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Buck!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck connects with an inside leg kick.
Killer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buck circles away.
Buck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buck lands a jab-cross combination.
Buck keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Killer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buck napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Buck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Killer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buck is trying to defend but Killer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Killer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buck.

Killer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Killer, into his guard.

Buck forces his way into half guard.
Buck tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to roll over but Buck keeps him under control.
Buck slows the pace down in half guard.

Buck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Killer to stand up.
Killer looks for a takedown but Buck sprawls well.
Buck scores with a shot to the body.
Killer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buck defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Jab from Buck.
Buck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killer's sensitive parts.
Buck darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buck connects with an inside leg kick.
Buck lands with a straight right. Killer didn't see that one coming.
Buck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buck swivels and escapes.
Buck scores with a shot to the body.
Buck lands a head kick. Killer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck scores with a head kick. Killer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.

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

Buck has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Killer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck takes one to the chin there.
Buck lands a jab to the head.
Killer ducks right into an uppercut from Buck.
Killer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buck jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Buck swinging wildly here.
Buck is working the combinations to good effect here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Killer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer lands a nice forearm strike.
Buck is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck tries to roll over but Killer keeps him under control.

Killer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Killer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buck sees it coming and defends easily.

Killer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buck is just riding it out for now. Killer eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck is concentrating on defense, preventing Killer from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Buck dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Buck stuns Killer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buck lands a nice shot to the body.
Buck connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Buck as Killer shoots in.
Buck cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Buck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Buck.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Buck tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Buck throws a nice inside leg kick.
John Buck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
John Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killer goes for a double leg but Buck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buck continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Killer's head backwards.
Buck throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buck.
Buck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Horrible takedown attempt by Killer or perhaps it was just good defense by Buck, which made it look bad.
Killer walks into a stiff left hand from Buck.
John Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Buck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Killer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buck cracks Killer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Killer shoots in but Buck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buck lands a head shot.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buck scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Killer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer dives in and grabs Buck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buck pushes down on Killer's head and hops out.

Buck drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killer is working for takedown but Buck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buck lands a shoulder strike.
Buck tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Buck back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Buck tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Buck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Buck back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Buck.
A hook to the body from Buck.
Buck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killer blocks a body shot from Buck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Buck gets caught napping as Killer dives in and scores a takedown. Buck manages to retain guard.

Buck manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Killer fails with the takedown.
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!
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buck lands a high kick!
Buck scores with a punch to the head.
Killer slips a jab and a cross from Buck.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
Buck lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Buck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Buck jabs Killer right on the nose. Killer blinks but takes it well.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Buck, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Buck against the cage but Buck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killer.
Killer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buck pinned against the cage. Buck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serial Killer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killer.
Buck moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buck to score with a decent uppercut.
Buck cracks the inside of Killer's front leg.
Good exchange - Buck coming out on top.
Buck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Killer walks into a left hand.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Buck. That snapped Killer's head back.
A left lands for Buck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Buck takes the fight into the clinch.
Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buck tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Buck back against the cage.
Killer prevents a body shot from Buck.
Buck cracks Killer with a nice body shot.

Buck breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Buck.
Killer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Killer scores with a punch to the head.
Killer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Buck tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buck manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck lands a jab-cross combination.
Killer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Killer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Killer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer in the domination position with Buck hanging on.

Killer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Killer's guard! Nice work there by Buck!

Killer has an active guard here but Buck has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Killer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Buck decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buck lands a nice shot that snaps Killer's head back.
Buck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buck lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buck isn't going anywhere.
Killer working away.

Killer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buck, who protects the arm well.

Killer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Buck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Killer but great work by Buck.
Buck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
John Buck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Killer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Serial Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Buck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buck controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Buck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for John Buck!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for John Buck!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for John Buck!

John Buck wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zarko Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Black acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Zidane
vs
Black

180 cm
20
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Black!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zidane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Zidane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zidane's guard.

Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Zidane has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Black trying to control but Zidane is working from the bottom.

Black has gone for a leg lock! Zidane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.

Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Zidane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zidane won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Zidane wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Zidane wants to stand and escape but instead Black has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zidane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zidane lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Zidane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zidane wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Zidane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Zidane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Zidane wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Zidane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zidane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zidane landing with the ground and pound.
Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Black looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarko Zidane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Black lands a nice shot that snaps Zidane's head back.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black tries to clinch up but Zidane circles away and keeps his distance.
Zidane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zidane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zidane counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that.

Black has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zidane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Black breaks the clinch.
Zidane fails with an attempt to clinch.

Zidane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Zidane winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Zidane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zidane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Black is trying to stand up here but Zidane is controlling him well.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zidane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Zidane is very close to passing his half guard.
Zidane tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black taking some punishment here, with Zidane in his half guard.

Black is rocked!
Zidane lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Black! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zidane jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
A victorious Zarko Zidane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Arcane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Brawler
vs
Arcane

180 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brooklyn Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Arcane!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Johnny Arcane has been cut.

Arcane shoots in and bounces Brawler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Arcane tries to free his leg and advance position but Brawler is retaining full guard.
Arcane 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.
Arcane wants to control from the top but Brawler keeps moving.
Arcane passes Brawler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane wants to free his trapped foot but Brawler is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arcane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arcane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brawler is trying to control but can't.
Arcane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arcane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arcane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arcane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arcane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brawler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arcane is taking a breather. Brawler 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcane passes to full mount!
Brawler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Arcane working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcane lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arcane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Brawler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Arcane dominating with strikes here.
Arcane looking to finish Brawler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brawler!

Brawler is rocked!
Arcane unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Brawler wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Arcane celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!