QFC Tournament 511 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barbarian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbarian King has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

King
vs
Petrosyan

225 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Barbarian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrosyan moves into the clinch.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Barbarian King has been cut.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
King is trying to drag Petrosyan to the mat but Petrosyan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrosyan obliges.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Petrosyan scores a nice knee to the body.
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Petrosyan working King over with knees to the body.
Petrosyan lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Petrosyan lands a knee to the body.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.

Barbarian King's cut is getting worse.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.

Barbarian King's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Petrosyan lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Petrosyan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrosyan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Barbarian King's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Petrosyan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrosyan crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Petrosyan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Petrosyan scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Knees to the body from Petrosyan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Barbarian King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Armen Petrosyan!
After winning the bout, Armen Petrosyan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Salminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salminen comes to the cage accompanied by Down With the Sickness. Steve Austin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Salminen
vs
Austin

201 cm
24
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
24
252 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Salminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Austin!
Salminen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt - Salminen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Salminen misses the target.
Austin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salminen as he avoids it easily.
Matias Salminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Austin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Salminen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Austin won't be happy with that.
Salminen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Austin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Salminen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Salminen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Austin down.
Salminen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salminen in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austin taking a bit of punishment here - Salminen scoring with strikes.

It looks like Steve Austin has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Salminen cracks Austin with a big right hand but Austin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Austin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Salminen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Austin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Salminen yanks on the arm and Austin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Salminen.

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

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

Jones
vs
Tako

172 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamahl Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Tako!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tako clinches with his opponent.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Tako fails with the takedown.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tako manages to circle out of the way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tako.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jamahl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tako.
Tako shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Tako looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo bu Tako just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tako tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Tako scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tako tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tako looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tako shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tako has a takedown stuffed.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Jones darts in and clinches Tako up against the cage.
Tako blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Jones successfully pulls guard.
Jones throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Jones pushes Tako off and gets back to his feet.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tako let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Tako forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Tako shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Tako has double underhooks.
Jones has Tako pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tako manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tako leaning against his opponent.
Tako is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tako looking for a takedown.
Tako tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.

Tako breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.

Tako gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tako keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tako utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tako looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones 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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamahl Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jones looks to land a combination but Tako avoids it well.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamahl Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.

Tako darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.

Tako pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Tako is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tako keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tako managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tako keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

Tako is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tako pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.

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

Tako clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Tako works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Tako manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tako has Jones pressed against the cage.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Tako shoots in.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Tako steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tako is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Tako circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamahl Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tako looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to control but Tako is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tako struggling a bit here.
Jones controls the position.
Tako is looking for a sweep.
Tako is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tako is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four 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.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tako down.
Jones staying calm.
Jones trying to control the position but Tako is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tako is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones prevents Tako from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamahl Jones 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!

Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Tako shows good takedown defense.
Tako is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tako shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Tako's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tako shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tako gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamahl Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Tako moves out of range of the body kick.
Tako goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jamahl Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tako.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in but Tako avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tako tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tako somewhat.
Tako fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tako takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tako manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joe Tako seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones forces Tako back against the cage and clinches.
Tako misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Tako jumps guard but Jones stands there with Tako around his waist. Tako gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones missing with knees to the body.

Tako decides to pull guard.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Tako is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tako keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones gets to his feet. Tako looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Tako.
Tako wants to clinch.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tako but Tako pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tako has his takedown stuffed

and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tako can do to turn this around?

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

Jones has his foot on Tako's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tako works his way back into a safe position though.
Jamahl Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tako looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamahl Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Jamahl Jones!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jamahl Jones!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jamahl Jones!

Jamahl Jones wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hick
vs
Carter

176 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Hick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hick stuffs the takedown.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hick tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hick to the ground. Hick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hick went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carter wants to clinch up but Hick keeps it at a distance.

Hick shoots in and gets a takedown into Carter's guard.
Hick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Carter is trying to control the position but Hick postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hick drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Hick off! Hick jumps back into Carter's guard.
Hick is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Hick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Carter managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hick takes the fight into the clinch.

Hick jumps guard and drags Carter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hick is pulling down on Carter's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hick has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Hick has a closed guard, preventing Carter from standing up.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Hick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter is fighting to break Hick's control of his arms but Hick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Carter wants to control from the top but Hick keeps moving.
Carter is looking to stand up but Hick won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hick keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hick throws a head kick that misses.
Carter tries a quick counter leg kick but Hick is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Hick.
Hick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Carter gets caught flat footed, as Hick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hick looking to pass the guard.
Hick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hick postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Hick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carter is trying to control the position but Hick postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hick slips nicely into half guard.
Hick trying to pass the guard but Carter defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hick prevents Carter from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carter is trying to defend but Hick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hick has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carter is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hick is landing with some decent strikes but Carter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Hick wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hick.
Carter can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to hold on but Hick postures up.
Hick could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hick with shots to the head and body - Carter looks very uncomfortable down there.

Hick goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carter turns into him and now he's in Hick's guard.
Hick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Carter trying to control but Hick is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hick is pulling down on Carter's head to control his posture.
Hick looking for a sweep. Not yet Hick, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hick holds on and takes a little breather.
Hick wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hick controlling Carter's posture.
Hick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hick tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter trying to control but Hick is working from the bottom.
John Hick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Hick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carter defends well.
Hick controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Hick dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carter looking to slow down the pace here.

Hick pulls Carter into guard.
Hick keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter prevents Hick from getting back to his feet.

Carter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hick wants to stand but Carter is controlling the position.
Hick tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Hick has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hick holds on and takes a little breather.

Hick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.

Carter throws a sloppy strike and Hick has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Carter is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Hick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Hick!