QFC Tournament 1191 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xi Daerji (ranked 4592 p4p, 4645 weight class) and German Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 318 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Daerji
vs
Walker

182 cm
23
155
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xi Daerji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, German Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Daerji defends well and Walker ends up having to push Daerji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daerji throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Daerji shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Daerji.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walker shapes to counter with a head kick.

Daerji fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.

Daerji breaks the clinch.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daerji.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daerji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Daerji moves into the clinch.

Walker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daerji regains guard.

Daerji wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Daerji. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daerji is defending well for now.
Walker tries to stall but Daerji uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daerji controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Walker prevents Daerji from breaking the clinch.
Walker trying to land knees to the body.

Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.

Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Daerji misses with a kick to the body.
Daerji circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walker dives in for a single leg takedown but Daerji sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daerji avoids it really well and circles away.
Daerji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Daerji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker goes for a double leg but Daerji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Daerji continues to drive forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Daerji shows good takedown defense.
Daerji is looking to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daerji.
Walker takes a swing at Daerji's ribcage but misses.

Daerji moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Daerji has him pressed against the cage.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Daerji is controlling him.

Walker breaks from the clinch.
Walker fails with the takedown.
Daerji went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker is looking to clinch but Daerji is avoiding it.
Walker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daerji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Daerji ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.

Daerji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daerji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walker tries to clinch up.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daerji tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Daerji.
Walker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walker shoots in but Daerji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Daerji is predictable there

and Walker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Daerji pushes Walker off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Walker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daerji as he avoids it easily.
Daerji shoots in but no luck this time.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daerji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daerji swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daerji or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xi Daerji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Daerji walks away with a smile on his face. Walker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Daerji gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Daerji's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walker is trying to break free.
Walker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daerji smiles and moves away.
Walker closes the distance and clinches up with Daerji, looking for a takedown. Walker pushes Daerji against the cage but Daerji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daerji feinted with a counter takedown.
Daerji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daerji moves into the clinch.
Daerji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daerji has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker is trying to break free.
Daerji is trying to pull guard but Walker has him pressed against the cage.

Daerji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker tries to clinch but Daerji is having none of it.
Daerji fails with the takedown.
Daerji fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daerji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daerji wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daerji half committed to a counter leg kick.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Daerji moves away and avoids it.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daerji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daerji swivels and escapes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Daerji has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the hands but Daerji won't let him.
Daerji has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Walker is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker breaks Daerji's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Daerji dominated that second round.
That's time! Daerji's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Daerji closes the distance and pushes Walker back into the cage.
Walker has Daerji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daerji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daerji prevents it.
Walker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daerji to keep the fight standing.
Xi Daerji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of German Walker.
Daerji avoiding damage as Walker throws knees to the body.

Daerji gets control of Walker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Daerji will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daerji has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daerji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.

Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daerji's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Daerji is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daerji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daerji tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daerji has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walker is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Walker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker shoots for a takedown but Daerji saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daerji's waist but Daerji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Daerji looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Walker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daerji dives in for a single leg takedown but Walker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walker is trying to maintain a safe position but Daerji gets an underhook and turns Walker into the cage.
Daerji leaning against his opponent.
Daerji tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Daerji pushes him off.
Daerji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walker sprawls well. Walker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daerji gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Daerji throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Xi Daerji is winning the standup battle so far.
Daerji with a nice cross.
Daerji stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daerji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walker wants to counter with a clinch but Daerji pushes him away.
Xi Daerji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daerji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daerji makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daerji defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Daerji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daerji throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws a series of punches but Daerji avoids them all with ease.
Daerji is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Daerji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Walker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daerji but Daerji pushes him off and we're back to square one.
German Walker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xi Daerji is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Daerji has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xi Daerji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Daerji 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Xi Daerji!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Xi Daerji!

Xi Daerji wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Kong Jones (ranked 4532 p4p, 4605 weight class) and Woody Clewlow (ranked 425 p4p, 0 weight class). Woody Clewlow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jones
vs
Clewlow

180 cm
23
160
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Kong Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Woody Clewlow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones tries to advance position but instead Clewlow slips a leg back in to half guard.
Clewlow trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

Clewlow actively working from the bottom here.
Clewlow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Kong Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Abbott (ranked 4565 p4p, 4199 weight class) and Armani Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 399 weight class). Armani Lin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brayden Abbott's chin.

Abbott
vs
Lin

182 cm
23
160
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
164
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brayden Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Armani Lin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abbott takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbott wants to take the fight to the mat but Lin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lin working Abbott over with knees to the body.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Lin tries a body shot but Abbott blocks it.
Abbott fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Abbott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lin is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lin doesn't escape.
Lin is trying to get back to his feet but Abbott has full control of the position and if anything, Lin has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott is hanging on to Lin's back as he tries to escape.
Abbott is punishing Lin with some ground and pound.
Lin wants to control his opponent's hands but Abbott gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Lin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Abbott seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lin's chin but Lin turns very nicely into Abbott's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lin.
Lin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lin with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is controlling Lin's posture.
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
Abbott wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lin manages to pass to side control.
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Lin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lin trying to pass the guard but Abbott defending well.
Abbott is trying to control but can't.
Lin is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbott is positioning himself well to prevent Lin advancing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin prevents Abbott from improving his position.
Lin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lin looking to control but Abbott is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Abbott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lin trying to control but Abbott is having none of it.
Abbott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbott wants to control but Lin is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abbott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lin throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily.

Abbott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lin did well to prevent Abbott getting side control.
Abbott slows the pace down in half guard.
Lin tries to roll over but Abbott keeps him under control.
Lin has hold of Abbott's hands but Abbott slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lin tries to get to full guard but Abbott has control of the leg.
Abbott is taking a breather. Lin 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lin wants to control but Abbott is keeping busy.
Abbott is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lin looks to throw a body kick

and Abbott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott controlling the action here.
Abbott working Lin over with strikes.
Abbott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lin is trying to escape back to his feet but Abbott uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Abbott has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lin gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Abbott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lin pushes Abbott off but Abbott dives into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Lin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Abbott stands up and beckons Lin to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin lands a head kick. Abbott smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lin enables Abbott to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lin is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Lin keeping full guard, as Abbott tries to pass.
Abbott has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin trying to keep a closed guard but Abbott is proving a slippery customer.
Abbott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brayden Abbott dominated that second round.
That's time! Abbott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lin blocks a leg kick.
Lin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abbott blocks a head kick by Lin.

Abbott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abbott is in Lin's guard.
Abbott throws a big elbow that misses.
Abbott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abbott works his way into full mount!
Abbott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Abbott with the ground and pound from mount.
Abbott controlling from mount.
Abbott landing strikes from the mount and Lin is in trouble!
Lin tries to improve his position but instead Abbott has taken his back!
Abbott doesn't have the hooks in and Lin manages to turn into his guard.
Abbott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lin can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott controlling the position.
Abbott wants to stand and escape but Lin is having none of it.

Abbott working for a triangle but Lin defends it easily.
Abbott wants to stand but Lin is controlling the position.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abbott looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lin has picked Abbott up and slammed him! Abbott can't keep hold of the triangle and Lin manages to pass to side control!
Lin wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
Lin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abbott struggling a bit here.
Abbott tries to improve position but can't.
Lin advances nicely into full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin raining down shots from the mount!
Abbott tries to reverse the position but Lin maintains control.
Lin wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott can't escape the position.
Brayden Abbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abbott avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lin wants to control the pace but Abbott is squirming around nicely.
Abbott is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brayden Abbott.
I think Abbott 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Brayden Abbott!

Brayden Abbott wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dover (ranked 4430 p4p, 3747 weight class) and Leo Brichta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Dover could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Brichta's chin.

Dover
vs
Brichta

175 cm
23
155
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
155
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leo Brichta!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brichta clinches up with Dover and pushes him back against the cage.
Dover tries to pull guard but Brichta won't allow it.
Dover tries for a takedown but Brichta manages to get underhooks.

Brichta breaks from the clinch.

Brichta moves into the clinch successfully.

Brichta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brichta connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brichta!
Brichta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brichta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Brichta moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dover jumps guard but Brichta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Dover. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brichta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Brichta moves into range and clinches up with Dover.
Dover jumps guard but Brichta stands there with Dover around his waist. Dover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brichta is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Brichta decides to pull guard.

Brichta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dover pushing down on Brichta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Dover wants to work for an arm triangle but Brichta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Dover!