QFC Tournament 788 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bravo (ranked 6684 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal McKnockout (ranked 6560 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.

Bravo
vs
McKnockout

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Los Angeles, Sebastian Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micheal McKnockout!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKnockout throws a nice looking combination but Bravo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bravo is looking for a counter combo.
McKnockout should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

McKnockout gets the takedown into side control.
Bravo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bravo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo is working hard here to advance position.
McKnockout looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McKnockout takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McKnockout with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnockout controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKnockout with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McKnockout raining down hammerfists from mount.
McKnockout controlling from the full mount.
McKnockout lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bravo hang on?
McKnockout looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bravo can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnockout lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McKnockout controlling from mount.
Bravo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by McKnockout.
McKnockout with good strikes from the mount here!
McKnockout controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McKnockout controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like McKnockout might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bravo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McKnockout content just to control the position here.
McKnockout's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McKnockout gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

McKnockout shoots in and gets a takedown into Bravo's guard.

Bravo wriggles free and stands up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKnockout content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Bravo is fighting off a takedown attempt but McKnockout is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bravo to the mat. Bravo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal McKnockout dominated that round.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McKnockout manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bravo on his heels. He'll look to pass Bravo's guard now, I'm sure.
Bravo has a closed guard, preventing McKnockout from standing up.
McKnockout has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKnockout is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McKnockout controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKnockout controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

McKnockout rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
McKnockout taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McKnockout stalling.
McKnockout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
McKnockout prevents a body shot from Bravo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKnockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bravo can't get the takedown.
Bravo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKnockout is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

McKnockout has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McKnockout pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKnockout tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bravo smiles and moves away.

Bravo tries to keep at a distance but McKnockout has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnockout slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.

McKnockout moves into the clinch.
McKnockout using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKnockout drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McKnockout has Bravo pushed against the cage.
Bravo tries to pull guard but McKnockout won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McKnockout pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKnockout misses with an uppercut.

McKnockout drives through and clinches with Bravo against the cage.

McKnockout works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McKnockout trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKnockout is one step ahead there.
McKnockout not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal McKnockout showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bravo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Bravo shoots in but McKnockout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sebastian Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo tries to clinch but McKnockout is having none of it.
McKnockout looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
McKnockout misses with a leg kick
and Bravo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McKnockout throws a leg kick but Bravo moved away.

Bravo tries to keep at a distance but McKnockout has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo is looking to control McKnockout's arms but McKnockout gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bravo has his back to the cage.
McKnockout gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

McKnockout closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bravo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McKnockout is working for a kimura but Bravo is defending it quite comfortably.
Bravo wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnockout is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McKnockout is looking to advance position but Bravo won't allow it.
McKnockout slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKnockout lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnockout working over Bravo with some ground and pound. Bravo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Micheal McKnockout has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bravo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
McKnockout with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McKnockout wants to free his trapped foot but Bravo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if McKnockout is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bravo looks for a takedown but McKnockout sprawls well.
McKnockout uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Sebastian Bravo has been cut.
McKnockout lands a nice shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McKnockout clinches up against the cage.

McKnockout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sebastian Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micheal McKnockout is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Bravo is predictable there

and McKnockout counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal McKnockout comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKnockout 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Micheal McKnockout!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Micheal McKnockout!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Micheal McKnockout!

Micheal McKnockout wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vegas Profile (ranked 6534 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Lane (ranked 6803 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.

Profile
vs
Lane

190 cm
23
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vegas Profile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dylan Lane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Profile tries to clinch up.
Profile tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Profile wants to clinch but Lane slips to the side
and Lane counters with a series of strikes. Profile will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Lane drives through and clinches with Profile against the cage.

Lane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lane is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lane drives through and clinches with Profile against the cage.

Lane breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Profile misses.

Profile gets tackled into the cage by Lane. Lane maintains the clinch.
Profile misses with an elbow strike.

Profile is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Profile to the mat. Profile regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Profile is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lane has his hands clasped together but Profile extends and breaks Lane's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Profile.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vegas Profile!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Baim (ranked 6764 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kain (ranked 6662 p4p, 0 weight class). Baim comes to the cage accompanied by Yahoo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Baim
vs
Kain

160 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor Baim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Kain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Baim backs up against the cage.

Kain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baim manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kain pushes Baim off looking to stand but Baim dives back in and keeps control.
Kain wants to control but Baim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kain is looking to get back to full guard here but Baim has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Baim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baim working the ground and pound but Kain is defending the strikes.
Baim controlling the position from side mount.
Kain wants to control but Baim postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baim controls the position.
The strikes coming from Baim are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baim sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kain is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Baim decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kain to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Baim. No joy for Kain on that attempt.
Kain looks winded!
Baim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baim stuffs the takedown attempt from Kain. Kain gets slowly back to his feet.
Baim tries to counter with a takedown but Kain is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baim is defended easily by Kain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baim closes the distance and clinches.
Baim tries to pull guard but Kain won't allow it.
Kain tries to score a body lock takedown but Baim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Conor Baim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Kain.
Baim prevents the takedown attempt.

Baim ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baim no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Baim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baim pulls Kain in close to his closed guard and prevents Kain from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kain's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baim is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Baim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Baim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Baim clinches up against the cage.
Baim really is a fat lump.

Baim pulls guard effortlessly.
Baim is controlling Kain's posture.

Baim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baim controlling Kain's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baim keeping moving, preventing Kain from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kain manages to get himself to full guard.

Baim controlling from the top position.

Kain pushes Baim off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baim fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baim throws a sloppy head kick and Kain moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Kain tries to get set, Baim tries to push him back and clinch up but Kain manages to avoid the attempt.
Conor Baim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kain shoots for a takedown but Baim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kain avoids the head kick by Baim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baim wants it to stay on the feet.
Kain is breathing heavily.
Kain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baim defends well and Kain ends up having to push Baim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conor Baim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Kain.
Kain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kain can do to turn this around?

Baim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baim is defended easily by Kain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Baim counters by clinching up.
Kain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Baim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kain pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Baim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kain circles away.
Baim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kain but Kain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kain doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baim counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Baim breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Baim dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baim defends it nicely.
It looked like Baim was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baim is fending him off so far but Kain persists. Nope, Baim circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Baim was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baim throws a sloppy head kick
and Kain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kain wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain shoots for a takedown but Baim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conor Baim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Kain.
Kain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baim doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kain counter with a right hand.
Kain doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Baim counters by moving into the clinch.

Baim gets control of Kain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baim will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Baim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Baim working for a triangle but Kain defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baim wants to sweep here but Kain controlling him for the moment.

Baim is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baim tries for a takedown but Kain manages to get underhooks.
Baim wants a takedown but no success here.

Baim manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain dives in and grabs Baim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baim pushes down on Kain's head and hops out.
Kain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Baim closes the distance and clinches.
Baim effectively controlling the action here.
Kain looking for a takedown.

Baim breaks the clinch.
Kain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain looks to land a body kick but Baim moved away.
Baim shoots in looking for a takedown. Kain tries to sprawl out of it but Baim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Baim misses the target.
Sam Kain seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Baim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kain to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Baim manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Baim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baim, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Conor Baim!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Conor Baim!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Conor Baim!

Conor Baim wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Machine (ranked 6497 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Zikic (ranked 6837 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.

Machine
vs
Zikic

188 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

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 Los Angeles, Killer Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Zikic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machine drives through and clinches with Zikic against the cage.
Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zikic backwards.

It looks like James Zikic has been cut.
Machine lands a right hand.
Machine pushes Zikic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zikic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zikic trying to control the position but instead, Machine has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zikic into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Zikic tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Machine.

Zikic is rocked!
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Zikic is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him?
Machine throws a big uppercut that drops Zikic! More strikes from Machine and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zikic lies dazed against the cage as Machine celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Machine!
A victorious Killer Machine 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
82%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lio Metdida (ranked 4260 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Popogli (ranked 6496 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.

Metdida
vs
Popogli

200 cm
23
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lio Metdida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Popogli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metdida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Popogli tries to avoid it but Metdida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Popogli to the ground. Popogli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metdida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popogli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Metdida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Popogli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Metdida tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Metdida has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Popogli is looking for a sweep.
I wouldn't like to be where Popogli is right now.
Metdida tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popogli is trying to get back to his feet.
Popogli gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Popogli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Popogli is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Popogli looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

Popogli defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metdida.

Metdida working for a submission but Popogli is keeping him at bay.
Popogli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metdida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Popogli working to try and regain half guard.
Popogli wants to control but Metdida is having none of it.
Metdida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Metdida jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Popogli manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Popogli is trying to control Metdida's posture but Metdida avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lio Metdida!

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Racel Schmidit (ranked 6701 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do It For The Vine (ranked 6523 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.

Schmidit
vs
It For The Vine

193 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
23
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Racel Schmidit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Do It For The Vine!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For The Vine cracks Schmidit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Racel Schmidit has been cut.
For The Vine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
For The Vine shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing For The Vine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schmidit scores with a sloppy right hand. For The Vine should have avoided that one.

Schmidit takes the fight into the clinch.

Schmidit jumps guard.
Schmidit trying to control the position.

Schmidit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
For The Vine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidit trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmidit is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schmidit gets to his feet - For The Vine follows without any prompting.

For The Vine sends Schmidit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! For The Vine is motioning to the referee to let Schmidit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schmidit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schmidit throws a big counter combination but For The Vine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Schmidit takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schmidit jumps into guard, dragging For The Vine to the mat.
Schmidit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

For The Vine is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schmidit dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For The Vine tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schmidit looking to break For The Vine's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. For The Vine remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schmidit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.
For The Vine trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit is in full control for now.
Schmidit slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Schmidit tightening his grip on For The Vine, looking for the choke.
Schmidit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
For The Vine is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
For The Vine is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
For The Vine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmidit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmidit misses with an elbow to the head.
For The Vine trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
For The Vine prevents Schmidit from getting a body triangle.
Schmidit is really struggling to control For The Vine but he's trying to hold on to the position.
What can For The Vine do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
For The Vine trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit is in full control for now.
For The Vine avoids the strikes from Schmidit.

For The Vine is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Schmidit controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Racel Schmidit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Racel Schmidit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

For The Vine tries to bum rush Schmidit with a series of wild strikes but Schmidit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
For The Vine throws a right hand that Schmidit ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmidit also avoids with ease.
Schmidit throws a series of punches but For The Vine avoids them all with ease.

For The Vine instigates a clinch.

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

For The Vine drives through and clinches with Schmidit against the cage.
For The Vine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Schmidit jumps into guard, dragging For The Vine to the mat.
Schmidit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

For The Vine wants to stand up but Schmidit is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
For The Vine is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schmidit in particular looking to stall.
For The Vine tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schmidit manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schmidit controlling the position easily from mount.
For The Vine wants to get back to his feet.
Schmidit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Schmidit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Schmidit looking to control but For The Vine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schmidit controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
For The Vine is trying to stand up.
For The Vine tries to buck Schmidit off but Schmidit takes his back!
For The Vine wants to get back to his feet.

Schmidit looking for the RNC.
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.
For The Vine wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Schmidit has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, For The Vine has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
For The Vine is trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit has full control of the position and if anything, For The Vine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schmidit controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
For The Vine is trying to get back to his feet but Schmidit has full control of the position and if anything, For The Vine has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Racel Schmidit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Racel Schmidit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Schmidit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmidit misses with a telegraphed body shot

and For The Vine counters with a crisp one two that drops Schmidit! For The Vine thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Schmidit to his feet! Schmidit is in big trouble!

Schmidit is rocked!
A combination from For The Vine does no damage.
Oh Schmidit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
For The Vine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schmidit seems to have got his legs back now.

Schmidit tries to keep at a distance but For The Vine has taken the fight into the clinch.
For The Vine wants to get back to striking at distance but Schmidit won't allow it.
Schmidit wants to take the fight to the mat but For The Vine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

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

Schmidit pushes For The Vine up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmidit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that For The Vine can do to turn this around?
For The Vine has had enough of the clinch but Schmidit keeps him there for the moment.

Schmidit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from For The Vine as Schmidit shoots in.
Schmidit checks a leg kick nicely.
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!
Schmidit shoots in for a double leg but For The Vine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Racel Schmidit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidit tries to pull guard but For The Vine won't allow it.

Schmidit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
For The Vine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schmidit working a defensive guard here.
Racel Schmidit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
For The Vine wants to get up but he can't break Schmidit's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Schmidit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Schmidit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
For The Vine wants to stand but Schmidit has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmidit seems keen to control For The Vine's posture.

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.

Schmidit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. For The Vine has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
For The Vine tries to circle away but Schmidit has him pinned against the cage.

Schmidit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
For The Vine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmidit walks into a stiff left hand from For The Vine.
For The Vine drops Schmidit with a big left hand! Schmidit is injured, injured bad! For The Vine jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Do It For The Vine!
Racel Schmidit spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah... is not this time I win. I hope to make a good fight in the next time.'.