The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cummberbatch gets the takedown into side control. Cummberbatch wants to stand but Deals is controlling his arm. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Deals is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cummberbatch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Cummberbatch is figuring out what he wants to do next. Cummberbatch is working for an americana but Deals has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cummberbatch was thinking about the submission. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cummberbatch postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Deals has his hands on Cummberbatch's head, controlling the position. Cummberbatch trying to control the position from guard on top but Deals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Deals is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Deals looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Deals is working hard here to advance position. Cummberbatch has hold of Deals's hands but Deals slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. That's two minutes gone in the round. Deals wants to advance to full mount but Cummberbatch doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Deals drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Deals as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Cummberbatch screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Deals! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maximum Deals!
