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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 1
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1# Bottura misses the shot to the body. Bane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.#CL2# Bottura gets tackled into the cage by Bane. Bane maintains the clinch. #TD# Bottura gets control of Bane's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bottura will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Bane wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving. Bottura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Bottura looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bottura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Bottura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bane is aware though and is defending well. Bottura looking for a sweep. Not yet Bottura, not yet. Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Bottura has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bane should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bottura has tightened it up now! Bane should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura! A very excited looking Caio Bottura made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 647 Round 2
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1# Stark swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bane counters with a body kick that stops Stark in his tracks momentarily. #CL# Bane closes the distance and clinches. Stark is trying to push Bane away but Bane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Stark being controlled against the cage. Bane prevents Stark from breaking the clinch. Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Stark working hard to break the clinch. Stark lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC# Bane'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. Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT# It looks like Eddard Stark has been cut. Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Bane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily. Bane's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bane duly obliges. Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark jabs Bane to the body, keeping him at a distance. Bane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Stark is looking for the big counter here. Stark throws a series of punches but Bane avoids them all with ease. Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination! Stark avoids the body shot from Bane.
#TD2# Stark scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Bane throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Bane is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bane doesn't seem bothered though. #T2# Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Bane counters with a straight right hand. Bane is looking to clinch. Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stark fails to land with a series of punches.
Bane attempts a counter takedown but Stark avoids it well and moves away. Stark misses with a combination
and Bane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stark's knee momentarily. Bane is looking to slow Stark down with leg kicks. Bane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bane moves out of range of the strikes. Bane tries to clinch up but Stark circles away and keeps his distance. Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Stark cracks Bane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3# Stark throws a nice looking combination but Bane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bane throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Bane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Bane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bane. Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bane circles away quickly and effectively. Stark misses with a shot to the body and Bane counters with a left and a right that stings Stark. Bane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bane takes one to the chin there. Stark throws a series of punches but Bane moves out of range. #T4# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bane moves away. Bane is working the combinations to good effect here. Bane looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Stark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Bane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stark throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease. Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Bane gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stark to keep the fight standing. 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 Ivan Bane will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eddard Stark's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Bane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target. Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark misses with a straight right. Bane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Stark misses with a hook to the body
and Bane counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2# Stark darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Bane slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Stark wants to stand but Bane has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there. Stark wants to control from the top but Bane keeps moving. Bane looking to control.
Stark stands up over Bane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Bane has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Stark must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Stark is working Bane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB# Bane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2# Stark decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bane, up you get! Bane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bane rather than just go for the knockout. Stark scores with a one two! Bane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Bane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.#T3# Stark looks to land a combination but Bane avoids it well. Stark looks to land a combination but Bane avoids it well. #TD# Bane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Bane is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stark looking for a sweep but Bane has passed into full mount! Oh no! Bane lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stark hang on? Stark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4# Stark tries to buck Bane off but he can't manage it. Stark wants to hold on but Bane pushes him away. Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddard Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Eddard Stark's cut. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bane circles away quickly and effectively. Bane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Stark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bane. Bane ducks under a wild hook from Stark. Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bane. Bane half committed to a counter leg kick. Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark takes a kick to the side of the head. Bane tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Bane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stark as he avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Bane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark lands with a good body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD# Bane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1# Stark is not content to let Bane control the position.#ES2# Stark has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bane is on him like a limpet, forcing Stark back against the cage. Stark being controlled against the cage. Bane is trying to pull guard but Stark has him pressed against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stark wants to break free but Bane has control.
#BC2# Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark punishes Bane's body with a nice straight punch. Stark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bane at a distance.
#T2##TD2# Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bane tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Stark gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD2# Stark closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bane quickly recovers to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bane. Stark postures up.
Stark with a nice head shot there. Stark working some strikes from top position.#T3# Bane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2# Stark stands up from Bane's guard - Stark perhaps looking for a knockout. Bane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bane tries to clinch up. As Bane backs off Stark throws a huge counter combo but Bane manages to avoid it all. Bane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A punch combination from Stark misses. Stark misses with the combination.
Bane scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Stark looks to land a combination. Bane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bane is defended easily by Stark. Bane slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Ivan Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stark throws a right hand that Bane ducks under and follows up with a left that Bane also avoids with ease. A little feinted left hand from Bane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bane fails with the takedown. Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bane has time to react. Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ivan Bane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight! Eddard Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Stark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Eddard Stark! Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Eddard Stark! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Eddard Stark!
Eddard Stark wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Monson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parrish just stands there and leans against the cage. Parrish stops a takedown attempt from Monson.
Parrish could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2# Monson breaks from the clinch.
Parrish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monson. Parrish half committed to a counter leg kick. Colton Parrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Monson. Monson fails with the takedown. Monson throws a jab but it's blocked by Parrish. #CL2# Monson moves into range and clinches up with Parrish. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parrish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A short left from Monson. Parrish lands with a light punch inside. #T1# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Monson is looking for a takedown. Monson fails to pull guard.
Monson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parrish walks away with a smile on his face. Monson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2# Monson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parrish is trying to defend but Monson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Parrish landing a few short strikes. Monson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Parrish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Parrish. Parrish doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Parrish throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2# Monson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Monson trying to control but Parrish is working from the bottom. Parrish throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Monson trying to control but Parrish is working from the bottom. Monson stopping the sweep attempt from Parrish. Parrish working a defensive guard here.
Parrish has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parrish is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Parrish wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Parrish striking off his back but it's not causing Monson any problems. Parrish trying to strike off his back.
Parrish will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Parrish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Monson goes for a double leg but Parrish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parrish continues to drive forward. Parrish misses with a body shot.
Parrish sets himself, and Monson steps forward looking for the clinch! Parrish avoids it this time. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monson is defended easily by Parrish. Parrish is looking to counter with a body kick. Parrish shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monson pinned against the cage. Monson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD# Parrish shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Monson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Parrish manages to move to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Parrish lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Parrish is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Monson is surviving well by controlling Parrish's body position as best he can. #SU# Parrish stands up from mount. Strange move. 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 Colton Parrish will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Monson looking for a takedown. Parrish has had enough of the clinch but Monson keeps him there for the moment. Monson is looking for a takedown. Stalling in the clinch from Monson.
Monson wants a takedown but no success here.
Colton Parrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Monson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parrish wants to break free but Monson has control.
Parrish wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parrish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monson has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Monson is working for takedown but Parrish is calmly controlling the position for now. Monson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parrish.
Monson has Parrish pressed against the cage.
Monson is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Monson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monson. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Monson has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Parrish counters by moving into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Parrish's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Monson. Parrish wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monson has him pressed against the cage. Monson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parrish after a bit of a struggle. Parrish misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monson.
Parrish works on Monson's body with a couple of short punches. Monson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC# Parrish manages to break the clinch.
Danny Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Monson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Monson fails with the takedown. Monson is breathing heavily. Parrish slaps away a takedown attempt from Monson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Parrish clinches with his opponent.
Danny Monson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Monson working hard to break the clinch.#T4##BC# Parrish breaks from the clinch.
Parrish tried to score with a low kick but Monson checks it. Monson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Parrish gets tackled into the cage by Monson. Monson maintains the clinch. Monson jumps guard but Parrish stands there with Monson around his waist. Monson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Monson is trying to break the clinch but Parrish is controlling him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Parrish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Parrish - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Colton Parrish will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Monson has closed the distance and engaged Parrish in a clinch.
Monson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parrish is defending well. Parrish throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Monson is trying to push Parrish away but Parrish has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC# Parrish manages to break the clinch.
Monson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monson misses with a takedown attempt - Parrish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Colton Parrish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Monson.#CL2# Monson clinches. #T1# Parrish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monson is defending well for now. Monson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Parrish digs a right hand underneath Monson's ribcage. Monson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Monson taking a breather. Parrish is trying to force a seperation but Monson has the dominant position. A head punch on the inside from Monson fails to land. #BC2# Monson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Parrish throws a head kick that misses. Danny Monson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Monson forces Parrish back against the cage and clinches. Parrish is trying to break free. Monson looking for a takedown. Parrish prevents the takedown attempt.
Monson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Monson tries to circle away but Parrish has him pinned against the cage. Parrish prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3# Monson fails to pull guard.
Monson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parrish is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Parrish is trying to break the clinch but Monson has him pressed against the cage. Parrish missing with knees to the body.
Parrish gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Monson.
Parrish throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Monson taking a breather. Monson tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Parrish tries to break free but Monson pushes him back against the cage. Parrish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Parrish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Monson looks for a takedown but Parrish sprawls well. Monson shoots in and drives through. Parrish sprawls well. Parrish looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Monson misses with a combination
#TD# and Parrish counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Danny Monson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Colton Parrish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Parrish working over Monson with some ground and pound. Monson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parrish in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight! Colton Parrish showed his dominance in that final round. Well Parrish 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colton Parrish!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 647 Round 1
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Pellencau enables Bane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pellencau manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Bane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# Bane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bane stays in close to Pellencau's body and controls the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Let's hope that Bane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Pellencau wants to stand up but Bane is controlling him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellencau is retaining full guard. #T1# Bane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Pellencau wants to stand and escape but Bane is having none of it. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Pellencau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pellencau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nice body kick from Pellencau. Pellencau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Pellencau tries to clinch up.#CL# Pellencau instigates a clinch. Pellencau tries to land a knee to the head but Bane blocks with his arms.
Pellencau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pellencau scores with a knee to the head.
Pellencau looking to throw knees to the head but Bane is blocking nicely.
Bane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pellencau smiles and moves away.
#T2##TD2# Bane closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pellencau is being controlled here. Pellencau is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bane has just dragged him back down to the mat. Pellencau is being controlled here. Bane scores with punches from side control. Pellencau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bane on the ground. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Pellencau taking a bit of punishment here - Bane scoring with strikes. Pellencau wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Bane moves into full mount! #SUB2# Bane has hold of Pellencau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pellencau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3##SUB2# Bane is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pellencau can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SU2# Bane is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2# Bane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pellencau napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2# Bane tries for a kimura but Pellencau is defending well. #SUB2# Bane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pellencau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bane looks winded!#T4# Pellencau pushes Bane away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bane gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2# Bane has an Americana. Pellencau didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bane is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bane hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Bane!
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