QFC Tournament 783 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Hines (ranked 6445 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makao Clark (ranked 6723 p4p, 537 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.

Hines
vs
Clark

171 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Makao Clark!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hines throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hines appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clark swings for the body but Hines moves out of range.
Hines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Hines bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bobby Hines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Hines wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hines throws a right hand that Clark ducks under and follows up with a left that Clark also avoids with ease.
Hines scores with a hook.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines tries to clinch up.
Hines fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Hines misses.
Clark slips under a jab from Hines.
Hines misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark lands a head shot.
Hines takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hines tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Hines tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clark slips a jab from Hines.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Hines bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Hines wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good work by Hines as he checks the leg kick.
Hines throws out a leg kick but Clark moves out of range and Hines only half commits.
Bobby Hines is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hines tries to clinch but Clark is having none of it.
Clark takes a swing at Hines's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clark!
Hines has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Clark finds it's way round the side to connect with Hines's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hines works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination.

Clark is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Hines delivers a spinning backfist that drops Clark like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Bobby Hines!
The defeated Makao Clark had this to say: 'I will be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Papper Chaser (ranked 6522 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paso Deniro (ranked 6521 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.

Chaser
vs
Deniro

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Papper Chaser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paso Deniro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chaser clinches up against the cage.
Deniro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chaser pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deniro takes a shot right to the bread basket.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deniro is looking for a takedown.
Deniro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Papper Chaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Deniro.
Deniro taking a breather.
Deniro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chaser really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Deniro is defending well.
Chaser digs a right hand into Deniro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deniro's gas tank.
Deniro trying to control the position but instead, Chaser has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deniro into the cage.

Deniro breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chaser moves into the clinch.
Deniro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaser.

Chaser gets control of Deniro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaser will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaser is pulling down on Deniro's head. It's preventing any offense from Deniro, at least for the moment.
Chaser wants to sweep here but Deniro controlling him for the moment.
Deniro wants to control from the top but Chaser keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chaser isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Deniro stacks Chaser on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Deniro!

Deniro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chaser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chaser is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Deniro is controlling him well.
Chaser looking for a sweep but Deniro has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deniro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chaser because Deniro loaded up on that one.
Deniro looking to control but Chaser is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chaser really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deniro controlling from mount.
Chaser tries to buck Deniro off but he can't manage it.
Chaser is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaser wants to get back to his feet.
Deniro looking to control but Chaser is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chaser slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Chaser wants to control but Deniro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Deniro is trying to work for a kimura but Chaser is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chaser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deniro pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Papper Chaser will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Chaser lands a high kick!
Deniro shoots in for a takedown but Chaser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaser.
Deniro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chaser tries for a takedown but Deniro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chaser tries to clinch but Deniro moves out of range.
Deniro lands with a nice combination. Chaser backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deniro looks for a takedown but Chaser sprawls well.
Deniro tries to clinch up.
Chaser lets loose with a powerful body kick. Deniro will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaser has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Papper Chaser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deniro doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaser circles away.

Deniro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Deniro is breathing heavily.
Chaser is controlling Deniro's trapped leg to prevent Deniro from advancing to side control.
Chaser is looking to control Deniro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaser avoid being mounted?
Deniro trying to pass the guard but Chaser defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deniro is working away from the top position though.
Chaser is looking to get back to is feet but Deniro passes into side control.
Chaser seems a little lost for a moment, as Deniro dominates the positioning.
Chaser might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chaser is trying to control Deniro's posture but Deniro avoids it.
Deniro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Deniro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chaser down.
Paso Deniro has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaser is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deniro connects with a decent elbow.
Deniro throws an elbow but Chaser slips to the side and avoids it well.

Deniro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Chaser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Deniro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chaser moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeniro.

Chaser gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Chaser is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Deniro can't fight it off and eventually Chaser manages to take the fight to the floor. Deniro looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deniro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deniro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chaser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chaser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chaser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chaser wants to stand but Deniro is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paso Deniro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Deniro lands a nice looking body shot.
Deniro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Deniro moves in looking to clinch but Chaser pushes him off.
Chaser tries to counter by clinching up but Deniro breaks away and moves out of range.

Chaser moves into the clinch successfully.
Chaser works on Deniro's body with a couple of short punches.
Deniro misses with a knee strike.
Deniro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Deniro jumps guard and drags Chaser to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chaser wants to control from the top but Deniro keeps moving.
Deniro is trying to control the position but Chaser postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deniro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chaser is one step ahead there.
Deniro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deniro keeping moving, preventing Chaser from controlling successfully.
Deniro is trying to keep Chaser in close.
Chaser tries to stand but Deniro is controlling from the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chaser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deniro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chaser. That one must have hurt.
Deniro dives in for a single leg takedown but Chaser sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Chaser has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaser is trying to drag Deniro to the mat but Deniro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deniro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Deniro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaser with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deniro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chaser sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Chaser rushes Deniro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deniro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chaser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Papper Chaser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paso Deniro.
Chaser is working for takedown but Deniro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deniro prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaser prevents the takedown attempt.
Chaser lands a nice knee to the body.

Chaser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deniro uses from the top position.
Chaser trying to strike off his back.
Deniro wants to control from the top but Chaser keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaser is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Deniro wants to get back to full guard.
Deniro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaser.
Chaser tries to stand and escape but Deniro is controlling the position.
Still in half guard, Chaser seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaser prevents Deniro from improving his position.
Chaser controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Papper Chaser showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Papper Chaser!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Papper Chaser!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Papper Chaser!

Papper Chaser wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Green Getta (ranked 4235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 6604 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.

Getta
vs
Cash

170 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Green Getta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Getta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cash manages to circle out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Getta.

Getta has managed to clinch.
Cash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Getta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cash misses with a knee strike.
Cash is trying to break the clinch but Getta has him pressed against the cage.

Getta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Getta darts in looking for a takedown but Cash gets double underhooks and turns Getta into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Green Getta. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Getta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cash tries to roll over but Getta keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getta content to control rather than advance.
Cash wants to improve his position but Getta is controlling well.
Cash misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Getta decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Getta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cash pinned against the cage. Cash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

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.
Getta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cash makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cash lands a jab to Getta's midsection.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Getta's hands.
Cash tries a head kick but it misses.
Getta misses with an uppercut
and Cash counters with a left and a right that stings Getta.

Cash moves into the clinch successfully.
Cash is trying to force a seperation but Getta has the dominant position.
Cash is looking for a takedown.

Getta manages to break the clinch.
Cash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Cash moves into range and clinches up with Getta.

Getta successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cash engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Getta keeping moving, preventing Cash from controlling successfully.

Cash stands and steps away. Getta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Getta with a poor takedown
and Cash counters with a nice body shot.

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.
Getta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cash's waist but Cash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Getta off to one side.
Getta is breathing heavily.
Cash shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Getta eats them both and turns towards Cash to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Getta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cash as he avoids it easily.
Getta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cash shoots for a double leg takedown but Getta sprawls well. He's pushed Cash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cash shoots for a takedown but Getta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch but Getta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cash.
Getta is looking to land body kicks.
Cash shoots in looking for a takedown but Getta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cash's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Getta fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cash 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.

Getta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cash.

Cash gets caught napping as Getta dives in and scores a takedown. Cash manages to retain guard.
Getta stopping the sweep attempt from Cash.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Getta trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Getta wants to pass the guard but Cash is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Getta manages to get himself to full guard.

Getta has his feet on Cash's thighs here. He's pushed Cash off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cash screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Green Getta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miki Pussyhunter (ranked 6677 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Doolo (ranked 6763 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.

Pussyhunter
vs
Doolo

179 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miki Pussyhunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregg Doolo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolo scores with a jab. Pussyhunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doolo leaves Pussyhunter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Doolo catches Pussyhunter right on the button with a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doolo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pussyhunter's hands.
Doolo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pussyhunter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Doolo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pussyhunter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregg Doolo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rickard Lucky (ranked 6896 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Mutalimov (ranked 4313 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.

Lucky
vs
Mutalimov

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickard Lucky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Mutalimov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucky gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.

It looks like Rickard Lucky has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Lucky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mutalimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mutalimov stalls.
Mutalimov controlling the action here for a moment.
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow inside.
Mutalimov effectively controlling the action here.
Mutalimov is pushing Lucky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutalimov takes a shot to the head.
Mutalimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Shamil Mutalimov.

Lucky has managed to clinch.
Mutalimov is stalling here.
Lucky can't break the clinch.
Mutalimov slowing the pace effectively.
Lucky avoids the elbow strike from Mutalimov, against the cage.
Lucky takes an elbow to the temple.

Rickard Lucky's cut is getting worse.
Lucky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mutalimov's elbow.
Mutalimov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lucky up against the cage.
Lucky wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mutalimov misses with a punch to the body.
Mutalimov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lucky tries to break free but Mutalimov pushes him back against the cage.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
Lucky is trying to push Mutalimov away but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mutalimov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands a nice elbow.
Mutalimov stalling the fight.
Mutalimov just leaning against Lucky, taking a breather.
Mutalimov throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucky jumps guard but Mutalimov stands there with Lucky around his waist. Lucky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mutalimov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucky is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickard Lucky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutalimov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lucky letting Mutalimov take a breather here.
Nice elbow from Mutalimov.
Lucky is trying to pull guard but Mutalimov has him pressed against the cage.
Lucky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutalimov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lucky darts in and clinches Mutalimov up against the cage.
Lucky fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mutalimov lands a damaging elbow.

Rickard Lucky's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lucky wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mutalimov.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.
Mutalimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mutalimov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Rickard Lucky's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mutalimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucky avoids the damage to the body.
Mutalimov lands an elbow that stopped Lucky in his tracks for a moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shamil Mutalimov!