TD 1: Open the Dome PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joao Francisco (ranked 23986 p4p, 24058 weight class) and Perov Yelisey (ranked 458 p4p, 434 weight class). Perov Yelisey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joao Francisco's chin.

Francisco
vs
Yelisey

178 cm
21
155
0 - 2 - 0

176 cm
21
145
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perov Yelisey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco doesn't manage to clinch there - Yelisey circles away.

Francisco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yelisey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Francisco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yelisey keeps working.
Francisco lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Yelisey is looking for a sweep.
Yelisey dodges the ground and pound from Francisco.
Francisco working away.

Francisco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yelisey tries to bench press Francisco off him but Francisco keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Francisco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Francisco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yelisey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yelisey drops an elbow to the side of Francisco's head.
Francisco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yelisey scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yelisey lands with a punch from half guard.
Yelisey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yelisey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Francisco tries to kick Yelisey off but Yelisey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yelisey working the head and body with strikes.

Francisco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yelisey pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Yelisey there.
Francisco is trying to get back to full guard.
Yelisey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Francisco is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yelisey lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Francisco! More strikes land and this one is all over! Yelisey jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perov Yelisey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nack Daiz (ranked 4492 p4p, 4759 weight class) and Tanner Quill (ranked 533 p4p, 545 weight class). Quill is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Me And Your Mama - Donald Glover. Nack Daiz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Daiz
vs
Quill

189 cm
18
185
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
170
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nack Daiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanner Quill!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quill misses with a head kick.
It looked like Daiz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Quill looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daiz looks to land a right hand but Quill moved out of range.
Quill tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Daiz.
Daiz leaves Quill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Daiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Quill shoots in looking for a takedown. Daiz tries to sprawl out of it but Quill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Quill.
Quill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daiz as he avoids it easily.
Daiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nack Daiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Quill.
Nice defenses there by Quill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daiz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Daiz throws a hook but Quill avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Daiz misses.
Quill slaps away a takedown attempt from Daiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Quill tries to clinch but Daiz moves out of range.
Daiz throwing a counter right hand but Quill manages to avoid it.
Daiz scores with a punch to the head.
Daiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quill slips a straight right by Daiz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quill.
Daiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quill manages to avoid it.
Daiz misses with a straight right.
Quill avoids the body shot from Daiz.
Daiz throws out a loose jab but Quill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quill wants to counter the offense by Daiz and move into the clinch position.
Quill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Quill.
Daiz is looking to counter punch.
Daiz throws a lazy right hand but Quill sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner Quill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Daiz 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 Quill has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quill and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quill tries to counter with a clinch but Daiz shakes him off and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daiz is looking to clinch.
Daiz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Quill checks it well.
Quill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daiz.
We've been informed that Quill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Quill goes for a double leg but Daiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daiz continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Daiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daiz throws the left hand but Quill avoids the punch easily.
Daiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daiz somewhat.

Daiz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Daiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Daiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nack Daiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Daiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Daiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quill keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daiz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daiz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Quill is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quill wants to get back to full guard.
Daiz is keen to just control but Quill is a slippery customer.
Quill taking some punishment here, with Daiz in his half guard.
Daiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quill defending well though.
Daiz slips a nice elbow through Quill's hands, connecting with Quill's forehead.
Daiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Daiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Daiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quill can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daiz working Quill over with strikes.
Daiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daiz prevents Quill from improving his position.
Daiz trying to control from half guard but Quill is working away.
Daiz controlling the action here.
Daiz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quill defending well though.
Quill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Daiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Quill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daiz.
Daiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quill on the ground.
Daiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daiz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Quill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daiz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Daiz lands a nice short elbow.
Daiz is looking to advance position but Quill won't allow it.
Daiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Daiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Daiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quill won't allow Daiz to pass to mount.
Nack Daiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Daiz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Quill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daiz.
Daiz thows a huge punch but Quill dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Daiz seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daiz thows a huge punch but Quill dodges it nicely.
Quill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daiz controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nack Daiz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Daiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quill.
Daiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Quill circles away.
Quill shoots in looking for a takedown. Daiz tries to sprawl out of it but Quill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daiz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daiz sets himself, and Quill steps forward looking for the clinch! Daiz avoids it this time.
Quill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quill throws a nice looking combination but Daiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daiz tries to counter by clinching up but Quill breaks away and moves out of range.
Quill avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Quill or perhaps it was just good defense by Daiz, which made it look bad.
Daiz misses with a body shot.

Daiz clinches with his opponent.
Daiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Quill avoids the damage to the body.

Daiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quill goes for a double leg but Daiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daiz continues to drive forward.
Nack Daiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanner Quill.
Daiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quill circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daiz throws out the jab.
Daiz swinging wildly here.
Quill ducks under a wild hook from Daiz.
Quill wants to counter with a clinch but Daiz pushes him away.
Daiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Quill looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Daiz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daiz. Quill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quill takes one to the chin there.
Quill throws a lazy right hand but Daiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daiz is looking for a counter combo.
Quill throws a nice looking combination but Daiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Quill.
Daiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Quill avoids it really well and circles away.
Daiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Quill circles away.
Quill throws a lazy body kick
and Daiz counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daiz misses with a wild body shot.
Daiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quill.
Nack Daiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Daiz misses with a two punch combination.
Daiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daiz sets himself, and Quill steps forward looking for the clinch! Daiz avoids it this time.
Nack Daiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daiz as he avoids it easily.
Daiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daiz misses with a looping right.
Tanner Quill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quill gets cracked there but stands up to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nack Daiz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daiz 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nack Daiz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joost Pertle (ranked 4368 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Paul Vandorne (ranked 523 p4p, 521 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.

Pertle
vs
Vandorne

187 cm
18
180
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joost Pertle!
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, Paul Vandorne!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandorne fails with a takedown attempt.
Pertle is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vandorne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pertle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pertle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vandorne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pertle sprawls well. Pertle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vandorne gets slowly back to his feet.
Joost Pertle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Pertle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vandorne defends well and Pertle ends up having to push Vandorne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vandorne leaning against his opponent.

Vandorne jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vandorne looking for a sweep. Not yet Vandorne, not yet.
Vandorne keeping full guard, as Pertle tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vandorne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vandorne is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pertle being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pertle holds on and takes a little breather.
Vandorne preventing the sweep.
Vandorne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vandorne wanted to stand there but Pertle had control of the position.

That's two 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.
Vandorne trying to control but Pertle is working from the bottom.
Pertle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vandorne pushing down on Pertle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pertle keeping control of the position.

Vandorne seems to be working for a kimura but Pertle defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Vandorne.
Pertle wants to improve his position but Vandorne is controlling well.

Vandorne seems to be working for a kimura but Pertle defends the submission attempt.
Pertle tries to kick Vandorne off but Vandorne keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.
Vandorne frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vandorne controlling the position easily from mount.
Vandorne trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Vandorne jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pertle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pertle and Vandorne has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pertle is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Vandorne dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vandorne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pertle defends it nicely.
Pertle misses with a low kick as Vandorne jumps back.
Vandorne is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vandorne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pertle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vandorne somewhat.
Pertle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vandorne manages to circle out of the way.
Pertle slips under a jab from Vandorne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pertle.
Vandorne misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pertle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vandorne tries to avoid it but Pertle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vandorne to the ground. Vandorne escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pertle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pertle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vandorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Pertle clinches up with Vandorne and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandorne is trying to break the clinch but Pertle has him pressed against the cage.

Pertle manages to break the clinch.
Pertle misses the shot to the body.

Vandorne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pertle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vandorne on the ground.

Vandorne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pertle is trying to get back to half guard.
Pertle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandorne passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pertle!
Pertle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pertle is working to get back to half guard.
Pertle tries to hold on but Vandorne postures up.
Pertle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vandorne is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vandorne tries to control but Pertle wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pertle tries to hold on but Vandorne pushes him away.
Pertle tries to buck Vandorne off but he can't manage it.
Vandorne lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vandorne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vandorne controlling from the full mount.
Pertle is squirming around, avoiding Vandorne's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pertle wants to control but Vandorne is having none of it.
Pertle is squirming around, avoiding Vandorne's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Pertle really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vandorne dominating with strikes here.
Vandorne wants to control the pace but Pertle is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vandorne with shots to the head and body - Pertle looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Vandorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Vandorne has a takedown stuffed.

Pertle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vandorne to the mat! Vandorne manages to get full guard.

Vandorne scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pertle shoots in but no luck this time.
Vandorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pertle throws a leg kick but Vandorne moved away.
Joost Pertle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pertle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vandorne manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vandorne wants to take a breather but Pertle is having none of it.
Vandorne wants to pass the guard but Pertle is defending well.
Pertle looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pertle trying to control from the bottom.
Vandorne working over Pertle with some ground and pound. Pertle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vandorne is trying to control the action in half guard but Pertle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pertle wants to improve his position but Vandorne is controlling well.

Pertle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Vandorne stands up from half 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.

Vandorne has closed the distance and engaged Pertle in a clinch.
Vandorne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pertle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vandorne's elbow.

Vandorne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vandorne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joost Pertle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Vandorne.
Vandorne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Pertle moves into the clinch successfully.
Vandorne fails to pull guard.
Vandorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pertle can't get the takedown.

Pertle manages to break the clinch.
Pertle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Pertle instigates a clinch.
Vandorne managing to block the knees to the body from Pertle.
Pertle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vandorne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pertle smiles and moves away.
Pertle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vandorne counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pertle won't be happy with that.
Vandorne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pertle's legs.
Pertle is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandorne trying to control the action but Pertle is working from the bottom.
Paul Vandorne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pertle can't do much from the bottom here.

Vandorne stands up and beckons Pertle to his feet.
Vandorne fails with a takedown attempt.

Pertle moves into the clinch successfully.
Joost Pertle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Vandorne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pertle swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Vandorne.
I've got Vandorne 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Vandorne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Lexington (ranked 5034 p4p, 4229 weight class) and Gaston Tellurique (ranked 561 p4p, 515 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lexington
vs
Tellurique

186 cm
25
175
5 - 13 - 0

180 cm
25
177
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

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 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Tellurique !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tellurique as he jumps to the side.

Tellurique darts in and clinches Lexington up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Tellurique lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
Tellurique scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lexington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tellurique lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tellurique .
Lexington is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellurique .
Tellurique lands a shot to the body.
Tellurique is leaning against Lexington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tellurique throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lexingtons head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Tellurique - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tellurique is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tellurique - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tellurique misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lexington tries to land knees in the clinch but Tellurique avoids the damage to the body.
Lexington has Tellurique pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tellurique manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamari Lexington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tellurique scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lexington's elbow.
Tellurique content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tellurique fails to land.
Lexington wants to break free but Tellurique has control.
Tellurique on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tellurique works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tellurique tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lexington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tellurique just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tellurique .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tellurique lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tellurique has Lexington pressed against the cage, preventing Lexington from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tellurique misses with some punches.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lexington backwards.
Tellurique throws a punch but it's blocked by Lexington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellurique lands a nice knee to the body.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
Tellurique lands a nice uppercut.
Tellurique lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lexington.
Tellurique lands with a left to the head.
Tellurique lands a good knee to the midsection. Lexington won't want to take too many of those.
Tellurique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lexington backwards.
Tellurique scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Tellurique on the inside.
Tellurique goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellurique lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tellurique .
Tellurique tries to throw a body punch but Lexington avoids it by throwing Tellurique back against the cage.
Tellurique softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tellurique misses with a body punch.
Lexington just leaning against Tellurique , taking a breather.
Lexington blocks an uppercut.
Lexington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tellurique gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tellurique creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tellurique lands with a right to the head.

Lexington is rocked!
Tellurique is leaning against Lexington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tellurique struggles to land a body shot inside as Lexington controls his hands.
A short right from Tellurique .
Oh Lexington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellurique lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tellurique lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tellurique working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellurique digs a right hand underneath Lexington's ribcage. Lexington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tellurique lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tellurique unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lexington! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Tellurique is unloading with more strikes now! Lexington drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaston Tellurique !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dagistani Eagle (ranked 5368 p4p, 3549 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 416 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Eagle
vs
Silk

160 cm
18
145
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
152
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dagistani Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle fails with a takedown attempt.

Eagle gets a takedown into half guard.
Silk trying to control here.

Eagle seems to be looking for submissions.
Silk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk moves into full guard.
Silk is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Eagle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silk's head.
Eagle lands a couple of digs.
Eagle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silk is on top in guard.

Eagle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silk chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eagle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silk trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silk chips away with some ground and pound.

Eagle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silk is aware though and is defending well.
Silk stands and throws Eagle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A control attempt from Eagle but he's now mounted!
Eagle is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eagle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silk on the ground.
Eagle tries to reverse the position but Silk maintains control.
Silk lands with some strikes.
Eagle tries to hold on but Silk postures up.
Silk controlling from mount.
Silk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eagle is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silk lands a nice shot to the head.
Eagle wants to control but Silk is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silk landing strikes from the mount and Eagle is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle tries to lock up and control but Silk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silk working the ground and pound effectively.
Eagle is looking to improve his position but Silk isn't that keen on the idea.
Eagle is squirming around, avoiding Silk's attempts to control the action.
Eagle tries to hold on but Silk pushes him away.
Silk lands a big shot there that rocks Eagle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silk looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle is looking to improve his position but Silk isn't that keen on the idea.
Silk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silk!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Eagle enables Silk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eagle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Eagle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Eagle will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Silk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eagle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silk has managed to get both his arms back between Eagle's legs - danger averted.
Silk trying to control but Eagle is working from the bottom.

Eagle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Eagle throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silk uses it to pass to side control.
Eagle is trying to strike from the bottom but Silk has passed into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle is bucking up trying to escape but Silk cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Eagle tries to hold on but Silk pushes him away.
Silk wants to control the pace but Eagle is squirming around nicely.
Silk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silk wants to control the pace but Eagle is squirming around nicely.
Silk prevents Eagle from getting the reversal.
Eagle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Eagle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eagle trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Silk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eagle sees it coming and defends easily.
Eagle is trying to maintain the position but Silk is very close to passing his half guard.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Silk is trying to control the action in half guard but Eagle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Eagle looking for submissions off his back.
Silk slips a nice elbow through Eagle's hands, connecting with Eagle's forehead.
Silk is taking a breather. Eagle 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.
Silk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eagle's head.
Eagle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eagle taking some punishment here, with Silk in his half guard.
Silk is trying to control the action in half guard but Eagle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eagle wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eagle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Silk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silk dominating with strikes here.
Silk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silk working Eagle over with strikes here.
Silk landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eagle is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Casey Silk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Eagle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Silk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eagle quickly recovers to half guard.
Silk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silk drops an elbow to the side of Eagle's head.

Eagle looking for submissions off his back.
Silk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Silk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eagle looking for submissions off his back.

Eagle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silk seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eagle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eagle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Silk.
Silk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silk lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eagle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silk defends well.
Silk forces his way into half guard.
Eagle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eagle tries to get out of the position.
Silk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eagle wants to get back to full guard.
Eagle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eagle seems keen to control Silk's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Eagle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silk with a nice head shot there.
Silk content to stall in guard here.
Silk is working Eagle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Silk wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silk lands a couple of digs.

Eagle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Silk has picked Eagle up and slammed him! Eagle can't keep hold of the triangle and Silk manages to pass to side control!
Silk wants to control but Eagle is keeping him busy.
Eagle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dagistani Eagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eagle taking a bit of punishment here - Silk scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Casey Silk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casey Silk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Dunk (ranked 3313 p4p, 24430 weight class) and Edin Tanovic (ranked 430 p4p, 654 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dunk
vs
Tanovic

182 cm
18
182
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
179
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edin Tanovic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanovic blocks a head kick by Dunk.
Tanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dunk in his tracks.
Tanovic scores with a punch to the head.
Nice cross by Tanovic.
Tanovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunk throws a body kick that misses
and Tanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanovic cracks Dunk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunk. Dunk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunk walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dunk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tanovic fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunk. That's going to slow Tanovic down.
Dunk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dunk misses with a body kick.
Tanovic cracks Dunk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tanovic lands a jab.
Tanovic misses with a double jab.
Tanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tanovic misses with an uppercut. Dunk saw that one coming.
Tanovic misses with the combination.
Tanovic moves out of range of the body kick from Dunk.
Dunk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tanovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dunk backs up against the cage.

It looks like Jason Dunk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunk thinks about countering with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Tanovic catches Dunk right on the button with a cross.
Dunk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanovic moves out of range as Dunk throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Tanovic.
Dunk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Edin Tanovic has been cut.
Whack! Dunk lands a heavy head kick that drops Tanovic. The ref tackles Dunk to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tanovic was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jason Dunk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mills (ranked 3958 p4p, 3761 weight class) and Thiago Lourenco (ranked 368 p4p, 360 weight class). Paul Mills could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thiago Lourenco's chin.

Mills
vs
Lourenco

178 cm
22
155
3 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
155
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Lourenco!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lourenco gets a takedown into half guard.
Mills tries to kick Lourenco off but Lourenco keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lourenco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mills knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mills is not content to let Lourenco control the position.
Lourenco stops Mills from getting back to his feet.
Mills wants to get back to full guard.
Lourenco prevents Mills from standing back up.
Lourenco is pressing down on Mills's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mills is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills trying to control but Lourenco postures up.
Mills knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lourenco on the ground.
Lourenco is looking to advance position but Mills won't allow it.
Lourenco passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills tries to buck Lourenco off but Lourenco is having none of it.
Lourenco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mills!
Lourenco controlling from the full mount.

Lourenco has hold of Mills's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mills manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lourenco is looking to work his way around to Mills's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mills tries to buck Lourenco off but he can't manage it.
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mills is working hard here to advance position.
Lourenco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mills sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to improve his position but Lourenco is controlling well.
Lourenco trying to pass the guard but Mills defending well.
Mills wants to get back to his feet.

Lourenco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mills sees it coming and defends easily.
Mills is in trouble now - Lourenco has advanced to mount!
Mills is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lourenco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mills is squirming around, avoiding Lourenco's attempts to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lourenco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mills has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is looking to get to half guard.

Lourenco is working for a guillotine from mount but Mills frees his head quite easily.
Mills manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lourenco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mills is looking for a sweep. Lourenco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mills wants to control but Lourenco is keeping busy.
Lourenco wants to take a breather but Mills is having none of it.
Mills wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lourenco has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mills defend it? Lourenco steps over the head and cranks it - Mills is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lourenco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Lourenco!
Thiago Lourenco decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.