Rise to Power PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cisco Malcitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travie McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Bad Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cisco Malcitch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Malcitch
vs
McCoy

190 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

175 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cisco Malcitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travie McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malcitch's corner calls for a 1-2. Malcitch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malcitch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for McCoy with that takedown attempt.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Malcitch.
Malcitch throws a leg kick that misses.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malcitch as he jumps to the side.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
Cisco Malcitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travie McCoy.
Some bone on bone action there as McCoy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

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

McCoy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Malcitch has cracked McCoy with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Malcitch lands another huge swinging hook and McCoy tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save McCoy, before Malcitch can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cisco Malcitch!

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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 Nick Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fisher
vs
Nolito Olawo Nolitos

225 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olawo Nolitos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fisher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fisher being controlled for a moment.
Olawo Nolitos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fisher wants to control but Olawo Nolitos postures up.
Fisher is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fisher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olawo Nolitos pulls his head out easily.
Olawo Nolitos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fisher is trying to maintain the position but Olawo Nolitos is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olawo Nolitos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Olawo Nolitos prevents Fisher from improving his position.
Fisher missing with punches from the bottom.
Fisher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Olawo Nolitos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
I looks like Olawo Nolitos 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.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Olawo Nolitos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olawo Nolitos controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos.

Olawo Nolitos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Olawo Nolitos decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Olawo Nolitos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Fisher.
Olawo Nolitos keeps the fight on the outside.
Fisher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Fisher closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher tries to score a body lock takedown but Olawo Nolitos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Olawo Nolitos tries to pull guard but Fisher won't allow it.

Olawo Nolitos jumps guard and drags Fisher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Olawo Nolitos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olawo Nolitos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher trying to control but Olawo Nolitos is working from the bottom.
Fisher wants to get up but he can't break Olawo Nolitos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Olawo Nolitos seems keen to control Fisher's posture.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Olawo Nolitos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Olawo Nolitos working for a triangle but Fisher defends it easily.
Olawo Nolitos pulls Fisher in close to prevent any damage.

That's four 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos.

Fisher gets caught flat footed, as Olawo Nolitos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Fisher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Fisher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fisher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olawo Nolitos is aware though and is defending well.
Olawo Nolitos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos dominated that round.
That's time! Fisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fisher fails with the takedown.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olawo Nolitos manages to avoid it.

Olawo Nolitos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Olawo Nolitos showed some decent athleticism there.
Fisher looks like he's trying to stand up.
Olawo Nolitos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olawo Nolitos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fisher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olawo Nolitos is pressing down on Fisher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fisher is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fisher is refusing to be controlled, as Olawo Nolitos sits in half guard.
Fisher is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Olawo Nolitos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fisher wants to control but Olawo Nolitos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fisher is pressing down on Olawo Nolitos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Olawo Nolitos stays in close to Fisher's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olawo Nolitos is controlling him.
Olawo Nolitos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Olawo Nolitos seems to be working for a kimura but Fisher defends the submission attempt.
Olawo Nolitos stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Fisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Olawo Nolitos is working away from the top position though.
Olawo Nolitos not doing much here.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olawo Nolitos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olawo Nolitos tries to pass to full mount but Fisher defends it.
Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fisher lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher lands a lovely overhand right.
Fisher throws a one two combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Olawo Nolitos.
Fisher wants to clinch.

Fisher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fisher being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fisher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olawo Nolitos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Olawo Nolitos is stalling in the full guard.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Fisher has his foot on Olawo Nolitos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Olawo Nolitos works his way back into a safe position though.
Fisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Olawo Nolitos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Olawo Nolitos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Fisher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisher striking off his back but it's not causing Olawo Nolitos any problems.
Olawo Nolitos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Olawo Nolitos is taking a breather. Fisher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Olawo Nolitos wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Fisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fisher looking for submissions off his back.
Olawo Nolitos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fisher trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olawo Nolitos stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fisher moves into full guard.
Olawo Nolitos tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.

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

Fisher working for a triangle but Olawo Nolitos defends it easily.
Olawo Nolitos controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.
Fisher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Olawo Nolitos trying to control from the bottom.
Olawo Nolitos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Fisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Olawo Nolitos is looking for a sweep. Fisher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Olawo Nolitos is looking to control Fisher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olawo Nolitos avoid being mounted?
Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fisher wants to control but Olawo Nolitos is keeping him busy.
Fisher is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olawo Nolitos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Olawo Nolitos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olawo Nolitos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fisher is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Olawo Nolitos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fisher is squirming around, avoiding Olawo Nolitos's attempts to control the action.
Nick Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fisher is looking to get to half guard.
Olawo Nolitos controlling the pace for now.
Olawo Nolitos looking to control but Fisher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working to try and regain half guard.
Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olawo Nolitos content just to control the position here.
Fisher throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olawo Nolitos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olawo Nolito Olawo Nolitos!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Mackerel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hip Hop-Dead Prez kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mackerel
vs
East

185 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mackerel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick East!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackerel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackerel wants to clinch up but East keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by East.
Some wild striking there from Mackerel.
Mackerel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
East lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for East.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
East slips a jab and a cross from Mackerel.
East fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
East chopping away at his opponent's legs.
East throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mackerel is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East slips under a jab.
Mackerel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - East finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mackerel is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by East. That's going to slow Mackerel down.
East throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East thuds his shin into the meat of Mackerel's side.
East lands a jab to Mackerel's midsection.
East thuds his shin into the meat of Mackerel's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by East!
Mackerel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from East.
East with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
East lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for East.
East lands a nice looking body kick.
East lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by East. That's going to slow Mackerel down.
East lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mackerel will feel that in the morning.
East lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mackerel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
East pushes Mackerel away with a front kick.
A right-left combo lands from East.

It looks like Jake Mackerel has been cut.
Jake Mackerel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East lands with a cross.
East connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
East works Mackerel's body with a nice hook.
East scores with a body shot.
East scores with a leg kick.
East thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mackerel if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackerel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from East. That one must have hurt.
East lands with a nice body punch.
East throws a leg kick which misses Mackerel's front leg but catches the back leg as Mackerel tries to avoid it.
East thuds his shin into the meat of Mackerel's side.
Nice jab there from East.
East scores with a nice body kick.
East throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
East fakes the leg kick and cracks Mackerel in the body.
Mackerel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from East.
Mackerel walks forward, straight into a front kick from East.
East scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
East changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
East goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
East scores with a hook to the body. Mackerel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
East cracks Mackerel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
East chopping away at his opponent's legs.
East scores with a kick to the midsection.
East explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mackerel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by East.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackerel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
East lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mackerel's sensitive parts.

East shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
East stands and throws Mackerel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
East controls the position.
East scores with a couple of short elbows.
East in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mackerel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
East is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mackerel's shoulder. That is not cool.
East has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick East.
East lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

East fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mackerel sprawls well initially but East persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
East keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. East lands a nice short elbow.
East not landing any meaningful shots this time.
East seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mackerel is looking to escape.
East stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East scoring with strikes to the body and head.
East is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackerel blocking the ground and pound attempt from East.

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.
Mackerel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mackerel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
East keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mackerel is trying to stand.
East frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
East is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
East controlling the pace for now.
East has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mackerel is bucking up trying to escape but East cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
East punching from mount but Mackerel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
East scoring with strikes but Mackerel is staying in there.
East working away from the top, dropping strikes.
East throws some wild stikes that Mackerel manages to avoid easily.
East controlling the position easily from mount.
East postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mackerel looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Mackerel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

East cracks the inside of Mackerel's front leg.
Mackerel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mackerel throws a combination that misses
and East counters with a body kick that stops Mackerel in his tracks momentarily.
East scores with a nice strike.
Mackerel clinches but East breaks the clinch
and East counters with a head kick.
East moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mackerel misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
East cracks Mackerel with an open hand slap.
East connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mackerel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and East counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East scores with a shot to the body.
East scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
East scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
East takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mackerel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
East lands a really nice looking cross but Mackerel seems unphased.
Mackerel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
East moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
East throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mackerel.

Mackerel is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mackerel switches off momentarily and East cracks him with a monster right hand! Mackerel topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as East dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by East!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick East!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scruff McGruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noir comes to the cage accompanied by Pride. Marshall Noir could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scruff McGruff's chin.

Noir
vs
McGruff

182 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scruff McGruff!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noir showed some decent athleticism there.
Noir is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Noir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGruff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McGruff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but McGruff is tightening it up a little... Noir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Noir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Noir taps out! nice BJJ there by McGruff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scruff McGruff!