QFC Tournament 852 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yohan Nagaraya (ranked 6187 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Valdes (ranked 6172 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.

Nagaraya
vs
Valdes

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yohan Nagaraya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Valdes!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagaraya lands a glancing blow to the side of Valdes's head.
Valdes walks into a jab.

Valdes drives through and clinches with Nagaraya against the cage.
Valdes missing with knees to the body.
Nagaraya scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagaraya lands a hook that snaps the head of Valdes backwards.

Valdes is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nagaraya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Valdes is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagaraya finish him?
Nagaraya lands a body shot.

Nagaraya drops Valdes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Valdes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagaraya creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Valdes with a big uppercut! Valdes tries to clinch up but Nagaraya pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Valdes to the mat! Valdes covers up and Nagaraya unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yohan Nagaraya!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Myres (ranked 5953 p4p, 551 weight class) and Alan Kollar Jr (ranked 6150 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.

Myres
vs
Kollar Jr

194 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alan Kollar Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kollar Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Cody Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kollar Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Myres doesn't manage to clinch there - Kollar Jr circles away.
Kollar Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Myres shakes him off and moves away.
Myres tries to clinch up but Kollar Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Myres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myres wants to clinch.
Kollar Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Myres.
Myres cracks Kollar Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Alan Kollar Jr has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kollar Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Myres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Kollar Jr decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Myres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Myres fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Myres misses.
A little jabbing left from Kollar Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Myres darts in trying to clinch

and Kollar Jr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myres!
Myres tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Myres is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kollar Jr.
Myres is trying to get back to his feet but Kollar Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Myres has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Kollar Jr is cranking Myres's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Myres! He's tightened the choke and Myres is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Kollar Jr!

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Bonto (ranked 5854 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nard Perry (ranked 5821 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.

Bonto
vs
Perry

182 cm
21
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Bonto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nard Perry!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.

Bonto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bonto trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Perry controlling the position.
Bonto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonto scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry trying to control the position here.
Bonto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perry controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bonto tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it.
Bonto sets himself, and Perry steps forward looking for the clinch! Bonto avoids it this time.
Perry blocks a head kick by Bonto.
Bonto stuffs the takedown.

Bonto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perry sprawls well initially but Bonto persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perry.
Perry trying to control the position here.
Bonto passes Perry's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Bonto stands up and beckons Perry to join him on the feet.
Bonto tries to clinch there but Perry circles away.
Marcus Bonto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Perry's waist but Perry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonto off to one side.
Perry tries to counter by closing the distance.

Bonto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Perry's half guard.
Perry moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Perry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Perry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonto is aware though and is defending well.
Perry 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.
Bonto being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Bonto wants to stand but Perry is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Bonto dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bonto misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Bonto.
Bonto shoots in looking for a takedown. Perry tries to sprawl out of it but Bonto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perry can do to turn this around?
Perry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcus Bonto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bonto scores with a takedown into Perry's guard.
Perry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonto wants to get up but he can't break Perry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonto manages to get himself to full guard.

Perry trying to control but Bonto is working from the bottom.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry stopping the sweep attempt from Bonto.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Perry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Perry throws a big right hand that misses.

Perry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonto is trying to control the position but Perry postures up.
Perry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bonto's guard.
Perry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Perry seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonto is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry trying to pass the guard but Bonto defending well.
Bonto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Perry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Perry maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bonto could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Perry has cracked it and Bonto is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Perry!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nard Perry!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Long (ranked 5825 p4p, 0 weight class) and River William (ranked 6078 p4p, 535 weight class). William has chosen Holding on for Life as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Long
vs
William

180 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wang Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, River William!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

William clinches up with Long and pushes him back against the cage.

Long manages to break the clinch.
William shoots for a takedown but Long saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from William does no damage.
Long attempts a counter takedown but William avoids it well and moves away.
William misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
William wants to clinch up but Long keeps it at a distance.
Long on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
William shoots and misses

and Long counters with a nice double leg into side control. William won't be happy with that.
Long happy to just control the position for now.
Long could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
William wants to get back to his feet.
Long lands a few punches from side control.
William really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Long. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
William is working to avoid the ground and pound but Long connects with a decent elbow.
Long works to advance to full mount. William defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Long lands a couple of good shots and William has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Long working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Long has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for William.
Long lands with a hammerfist to the side of William's head.
Long controls the position.
Long's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Long lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Long.
Further stalling from Long.
Long punches William on the ear.
William is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Long looking to break William's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. William remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Long will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Long throwing damaging strikes from the back! William could be in trouble here!

William is rocked!
William covers up after that shot from Long.
William is still in real trouble! Can Long finish him?
Long biding his time, looking for the opening.
William seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long connects with a big shot to the side of William's head.
William covers up after that shot from Long.
William covers up after that shot from Long.

Long is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. William is defending well though. Long let's go of the attempt for now.
Long is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften William up.
A helpless look comes across William 's face. He knows he's trapped as Long lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wang Long!
In defeat, River William stepped up to the mic, saying 'I learn from this.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olsen Penn (ranked 5956 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Prince (ranked 5954 p4p, 529 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.

Penn
vs
Prince

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olsen Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noah Prince!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn has Prince up against the cage in a clinch.
Prince is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Penn is defending well.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Prince's head.
A short uppercut from Penn.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Penn after a bit of a struggle.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Penn after a bit of a struggle.
Olsen Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Prince.
Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Prince.
Penn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Penn lands a right hand.
Prince has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Penn after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Prince backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Penn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Prince looks winded!
Prince drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prince can't get the takedown.
Penn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.

Prince is rocked!
Penn has Prince pressed against the cage. Prince drops his hands and Penn takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Prince tumbling to the canvas! Penn rains down with more punches but Prince was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olsen Penn!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Myres (ranked 5952 p4p, 582 weight class) and Kyle Dunc (ranked 5955 p4p, 583 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.

Myres
vs
Dunc

170 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shane Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Dunc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dunc is trying to work for a kimura but Myres is defending well.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dunc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dunc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dunc is working for a submission of some sort.

Dunc 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Myres actively working from the bottom here.

Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunc pulls his head out easily.
Dunc tries to pass to full mount but Myres defends it.

Dunc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dunc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Myres sees it coming and defends easily.

Dunc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Myres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dunc.

Dunc is working for a kimura but Myres is defending it quite comfortably.

Dunc seems to be looking for submissions.
Myres wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres tries to get to full guard but Dunc has control of the leg.

Dunc is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Myres actively working from the bottom here.

Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunc pulls his head out easily.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dunc is looking for a kimura here.

Dunc is looking for a kimura but Myres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dunc to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myres is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunc.

Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dunc pulls his head out easily.
Myres is looking to improve his position.

Dunc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Dunc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dunc works his foot free and advances to mount.
Myres working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dunc has control of Myres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myres regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Dunc has control of Myres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Myres is wriggling around trying to escape.

Dunc has control of Myres's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Myres regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Myres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dunc working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Myres turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Dunc off and cradles Myres's limp body as Dunc celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kyle Dunc!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kanan Abel (ranked 6185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Myres (ranked 5950 p4p, 653 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.

Abel
vs
Myres

190 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Level Up!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanan Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Myres!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Abel.
Abel leaves Myres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Myres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Myres moves to clinch but Abel breaks away

and Abel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myres!
Abel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Abel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

It looks like Robert Myres has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Abel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Myres is rocked!
Myres is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Myres is still in real trouble! Can Abel finish him?
Oooh a big shot lands for Abel! Myres is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kanan Abel!