QFC Tournament 898 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Prison (ranked 5353 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoru Kohinata (ranked 5445 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.

Prison
vs
Kohinata

190 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Prison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Minoru Kohinata!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohinata lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Scott Prison has been cut.
Kohinata thuds a left hand into Prison's body.
Prison swings for the body but Kohinata moves out of range.

Prison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Prison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kohinata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prison pushing down on Kohinata's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Prison passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kohinata!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prison misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kohinata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prison sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Prison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Prison unloads with some shots from mount but Kohinata bucks and avoids them well.

Prison quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Prison but it's paid off an Kohinata is forced to tap! Nice work by Prison.

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Lane (ranked 5339 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 5553 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.

Lane
vs
Slice

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.

Lane gets a double leg takedown into Slice's guard.
Lane is fighting to break Slice's control of his arms but Slice is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lane 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.
Lane being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slice holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Slice has Lane up against the cage in a clinch.
Lane tries to pull guard but Slice holds him up against the cage and eventually Lane drops back down to his feet.

Slice has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lane uses from the top position.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lane is controlling him.
Slice controls Lane momentarily but Lane frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Slice has his foot on Lane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lane works his way back into a safe position though.

Lane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slice dives on top into guard.

Lane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is fighting to break Lane's control of his arms but Lane is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lane tries to get out of the position.
Lane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Lane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Slice prevents Lane from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lane goes for a double leg but Slice avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slice continues to drive forward.
Slice is looking to clinch but Lane is avoiding it.
Slice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Lane swings around for an armbar but Slice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lane's guard.
Slice wants to stand but Lane has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lane is trying to escape the position but Slice is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slice is looking for the big counter here.
Slice throws a push kick but Lane slaps the foot to one side.
Slice has a takedown stuffed.

Lane has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lane has Slice pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Slice tumbling to the mat - Lane dives into Slice's guard.
Lane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lane forces his way into half guard.
Lane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Lane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Slice trying to control but Lane postures up.

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.

Lane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Isaac Lane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lane wants to stand up but Slice is controlling the position.
Slice wants to get back to full guard.
Slice controlling the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Isaac Lane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lane checks the leg kick.

Lane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slice quickly recovers to half guard.
Slice is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane is controlling the pace.
Slice trying to control but Lane postures up.

Lane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slice defends it well.
Slice is trying to control but Lane passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slice tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lane lands a nice forearm strike.
Slice can't do much from the bottom here.
Lane tries to stand but Slice is controlling his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slice being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Lane dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Lane looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice shoots in but no luck this time.
Slice dives in for a single leg takedown but Lane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch but Slice swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Slice tries to counter with a clinch but Lane shakes him off and moves away.

Lane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slice did well to prevent Lane getting side control.
Slice is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice manages to get to full guard.
Lane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane wanted to stand there but Slice had control of the position.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Slice is still trying to improve position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Slice darts in looking for a takedown but Lane gets double underhooks and turns Slice into the cage.
Isaac Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Slice.
Slice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slice fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lane 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 Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lane throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.

Lane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Slice quickly recovers to half guard.
Lane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lane lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking for a sweep. Lane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lane scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Lane is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slice taking some punishment here, with Lane in his half guard.
Lane is controlling the pace.

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.
Slice is trying to control but can't.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slice throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lane's waist but Lane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slice off to one side.
Slice moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slice can do to turn this around?

Slice gets caught flat footed, as Lane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Slice has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Slice gets caught napping as Lane dives in and scores a takedown. Slice manages to retain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Lane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Isaac Lane!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Isaac Lane!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Isaac Lane!

Isaac Lane wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Eiermann (ranked 5338 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Prion (ranked 5488 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.

Eiermann
vs
Prion

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Eiermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Prion!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Trey Eiermann has been cut.
Eiermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prion avoids it really well and circles away.

Eiermann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eiermann lands an uppercut.
Prion is trying to break free.

Eiermann jumps guard and drags Prion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Eiermann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prion defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eiermann's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prion won't allow Eiermann to sweep him here.
Eiermann managing to control the position.
Eiermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Eiermann content to stall in guard here.
Prion is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eiermann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eiermann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eiermann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Eiermann has passed into side control.
Eiermann takes a little break here. Prion wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiermann seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Prion for as long as he can get away with.
Eiermann'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eiermann postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Eiermann tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Eiermann decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Eiermann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eiermann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prion with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eiermann fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Eiermann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Eiermann's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Eiermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eiermann blocks a head kick by Prion.
Eiermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Eiermann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prion, pushing him back against the cage.
Eiermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prion walks away with a smile on his face. Eiermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Eiermann gets a clinch.

Eiermann manages to break the clinch.
Prion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eiermann scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prion lands a high kick!
Prion lands a big head kick that sends Eiermann to the canvas! Prion follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Prion!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Riley (ranked 5223 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Duarte (ranked 5515 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.

Riley
vs
Duarte

168 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Duarte!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duarte tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riley defends well and Duarte ends up having to push Riley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duarte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
Duarte tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Duarte back against the cage.
Riley has Duarte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duarte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Duarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duarte throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Riley's waist but Riley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duarte off to one side.

Duarte shoots in and bounces Riley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Riley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Riley has picked Duarte up - he's going for a ride! Riley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Duarte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Duarte!
Duarte can't escape the position.
Riley lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Riley quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Riley but it's paid off an Duarte is forced to tap! Nice work by Riley.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Riley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Santiago (ranked 5143 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jair Cabral (ranked 3447 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.

Santiago
vs
Cabral

179 cm
20
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Cabral!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santiago closes the distance and pushes Cabral back into the cage.
Santiago lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Santiago.
A short right from Santiago.
Santiago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cabral backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cabral has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santiago after a bit of a struggle.
Cabral tries to pull guard but Santiago won't allow it.
Santiago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cabral working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santiago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago is pressed up against the cage. Cabral has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Santiago down to the mat. Santiago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roberto Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jair Cabral.

Santiago pushes Cabral up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabral jumps guard but Santiago stands there with Cabral around his waist. Cabral gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santiago.
Cabral looks winded!
Santiago softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cabral goes for a takedown attempt but Santiago pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Santiago cracks Cabral on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cabral falls backwards against the cage. Santiago follows up with more strikes that drop Cabral to his knees. Santiago keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cabral! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Santiago!
A very excited looking Roberto Santiago rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Devon Lester (ranked 5486 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas King (ranked 5340 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.

Lester
vs
King

172 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas King!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails with a takedown attempt.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lester counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lester is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

King actively working from the bottom here.

Lester is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.

Lester is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Lester works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lester is working for a submission of some sort.
King is staying active underneath Lester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lester eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lester is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lester is working away from the top position though.

Lester seems to be looking for submissions.
King wants to control but Lester is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Lester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Lester eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lester is trying for a kimura here. King looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Lester wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Lester!