Strikedown 3: Shoot to kill PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ho Chi Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Lambert
vs
Chi Mcghee

185 cm
23
219 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lambert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Chi Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee jabs Lambert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mcghee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lambert walks into a straight right hand from Mcghee.
Jack Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcghee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambert.
Mcghee connects with a single shot there.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mcghee.

Lambert is rocked!
Mcghee circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lambert to the canvas! Lambert doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mcghee keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ho Chi Mcghee!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karate Olsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxx Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain has chosen Days of Revenge by Ramallah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Olsson
vs
Pain

190 cm
28
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Self confident

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karate Olsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxx Pain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olsson has his takedown stuffed

and Pain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Olsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Olsson in his guard.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Olsson from controlling successfully.
Pain trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsson wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Olsson preventing the sweep.
Olsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Olsson from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Karate Olsson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Olsson has his takedown stuffed

and Pain counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain 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.
Olsson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Olsson working a defensive guard here.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain takes a little break here. Olsson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Olsson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pain is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Olsson turns into him and now he's in Pain's guard.
Pain seems keen to control Olsson's posture.
Pain trying to control the position.
Pain has a closed guard, preventing Olsson from standing up.

Olsson has gone for a leg lock! Pain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olsson's guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Olsson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Olsson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Maxx Pain has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Pain scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Olsson struggling a bit here.
Olsson wants to get back to his feet but Pain drags him back down.
Olsson is not content to let Pain control the position.
Olsson is being controlled here.
Olsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxx Pain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pain is in Olsson's guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Olsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Olsson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Pain has his hands clasped together but Olsson extends an breaks Pain's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Olsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karate Olsson!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bik Mesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen The Roots - The Fire as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adrian Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mesh
vs
Young

210 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bik Mesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Young!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Young looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mesh.
Mesh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Young's calf.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mesh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mesh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Oooooh!!! Mesh has knocked Young down with a huge combo! Mesh steps away and waves a wobbly Young back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Adrian Young has been cut.
Mesh connects with a body shot that sends Young's belly button to the back.
Mesh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mesh throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mesh.
Mesh scores with a body shot.
Mesh lands a two punch combo.

That has opened up Adrian Young's cut even more.
Mesh looks to land a combination. Young sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Young is rocked!
Young stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mesh.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Mesh finish him?
Mesh Rushes Young and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Young is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mesh Piles on the pressure and Young crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bik Mesh!

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hype
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A | B

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senen Reyes II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam MacIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacIntyre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Forever, by Throwdown. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Reyes II
vs
MacIntyre

185 cm
25
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
210 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Senen Reyes II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam MacIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacIntyre fails to land with a series of punches.
Reyes II gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
MacIntyre closes the distance and clinches up with Reyes II, looking for a takedown. MacIntyre pushes Reyes II against the cage but Reyes II circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyes II stuffs the takedown.
MacIntyre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Senen Reyes II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam MacIntyre.

Excellent takedown into side control there by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre lands an elbow.
Reyes II manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MacIntyre thows a huge punch but Reyes II dodges it nicely.
MacIntyre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes II wants to get back to full guard.
MacIntyre is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reyes II wants to improve his position but MacIntyre is controlling well.
MacIntyre lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes II is trying to get back to full guard.
MacIntyre uses his free foot to push down on Reyes II's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reyes II.
MacIntyre with shots to the head and body - Reyes II looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reyes II really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reyes II 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.
MacIntyre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes II moves into full guard.
MacIntyre scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacIntyre postures up and lands a big shot to Reyes II's brow.

MacIntyre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reyes II has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacIntyre has managed to get both his arms back between Reyes II's legs - danger averted.
MacIntyre trying to control but Reyes II is working from the bottom.
MacIntyre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Reyes II had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacIntyre defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre distracts Reyes II with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MacIntyre cracks Reyes II with a solid left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reyes II keeping moving, preventing MacIntyre from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacIntyre chips away with some ground and pound.
MacIntyre slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
MacIntyre working over Reyes II with some ground and pound. Reyes II looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MacIntyre working the head and body with strikes.
MacIntyre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
MacIntyre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reyes II tries to roll over but MacIntyre keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacIntyre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. MacIntyre lands a nice short elbow.
MacIntyre moves into full mount! Reyes II won't be happy about that!
BOOM! MacIntyre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reyes II is breathing heavily.
BOOM! MacIntyre connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reyes II is trying to escape the mount.
MacIntyre cracks Reyes II with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
MacIntyre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
MacIntyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacIntyre looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reyes II working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reyes II can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
MacIntyre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reyes II tries to reverse the position but MacIntyre maintains control.
MacIntyre lands a big elbow.
MacIntyre controlling the pace for now.
MacIntyre lands a big shot there that rocks Reyes II but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacIntyre with a couple of short strikes.
MacIntyre lands a nice shot to the head.
MacIntyre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
MacIntyre trying to control but Reyes II is having none of it.
Reyes II is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam MacIntyre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

MacIntyre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reyes II sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reyes II moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MacIntyre shoots in but no luck this time.
MacIntyre shoots in looking for a takedown but Reyes II manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacIntyre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Senen Reyes II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam MacIntyre.
Reyes II jabs at MacIntyre's body.
MacIntyre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reyes II counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Senen Reyes II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacIntyre is breathing heavily.
Reyes II avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacIntyre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes II circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reyes II.
MacIntyre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacIntyre doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes II circles away.

MacIntyre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Reyes II!
Reyes II is desperately trying to improve his position but MacIntyre has a good base and remains in mount.
Reyes II bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reyes II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacIntyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

MacIntyre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacIntyre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Reyes II drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacIntyre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacIntyre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacIntyre!

MacIntyre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
MacIntyre landing a few strikes.
Reyes II sneaks back into half guard.
Reyes II wants to get back to full guard.
MacIntyre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reyes II slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Reyes II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre works over Reyes II with some ground and pound from guard.
MacIntyre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Reyes II looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacIntyre passes into half guard.
MacIntyre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reyes II in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
MacIntyre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacIntyre is landing with some decent strikes but Reyes II is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacIntyre with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reyes II tries to reverse the position but MacIntyre maintains control.
Reyes II is in a horrible position here. MacIntyre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
MacIntyre controlling the pace for now.

MacIntyre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Reyes II defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from MacIntyre.
Reyes II is squirming around, avoiding MacIntyre's attempts to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes II can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam MacIntyre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

MacIntyre shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reyes II is trying to defend but MacIntyre finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reyes II is in trouble now - MacIntyre has advanced to mount!
MacIntyre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reyes II can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reyes II is desperately trying to improve his position but MacIntyre has a good base and remains in mount.
MacIntyre lands a big shot there that rocks Reyes II but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
MacIntyre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
MacIntyre prevents Reyes II from getting the reversal.
MacIntyre landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes II tries to reverse the position but MacIntyre maintains control.
MacIntyre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
MacIntyre controlling the position easily from mount.

MacIntyre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reyes II to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reyes II shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacIntyre controlling his opponent.
MacIntyre landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacIntyre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Reyes II that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
MacIntyre with good strikes from the mount here!
MacIntyre unloading with bombs!
MacIntyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacIntyre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacIntyre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reyes II is looking to escape.
Senen Reyes II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam MacIntyre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes II tries to reverse the position but MacIntyre maintains control.
MacIntyre lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reyes II can't escape the position.
MacIntyre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes II is looking to improve his position but MacIntyre isn't that keen on the idea.
MacIntyre controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam MacIntyre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reyes II misses with a few strikes there.

MacIntyre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reyes II did well to prevent MacIntyre getting side control.

Reyes II looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and MacIntyre pushes past his half guard into mount!
MacIntyre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reyes II is working to get back to half guard.
MacIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

MacIntyre with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacIntyre raining down hammerfists from mount.
MacIntyre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacIntyre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
MacIntyre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
MacIntyre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reyes II?
Reyes II really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
MacIntyre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacIntyre landing punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacIntyre controlling the pace for now.
MacIntyre working away from the top, dropping strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam MacIntyre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacIntyre 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam MacIntyre!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Schmidt
vs
Blaze

195 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

205 cm
24
277 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[IFC] Fighter's Clothing Essentials

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze throws a series of punches but Schmidt avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown by Schmidt or perhaps it was just good defense by Blaze which made him look bad.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Blaze throws a jab but it's blocked by Schmidt.
Blaze connects with a looping right hand.
Blaze looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Blaze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmidt checks it well.
Schmidt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt tries to clinch but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Nolan Schmidt has been cut.
Blaze scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaze lands a body shot.
Schmidt checks a low kick from Blaze.
Blaze lands with a big right hook that stumbles Schmidt - he's out on his feet here! Blaze follows up with another monster hook that separates Schmidt from consciousness! Schmidt falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Blaze stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buck Blaze!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyerip Iourarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). de Souza comes into the arena with Brazil is Calling blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

de Souza
vs
Iourarm

180 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

CageFrog

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos de Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eyerip Iourarm!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iourarm moves forwards but de Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
de Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Iourarm shoots and misses
and de Souza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iourarm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling de Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
de Souza feints with a jab and clips Iourarm right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Iourarm is sent crashing into the canvas and de Souza leaps in for the kill! Iourarm tries to get to his feet but de Souza is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Iourarm is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos de Souza!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paublo Fransisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fransisco comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Mouth For War. Wolfe has chosen drop the world lil wayne as his entrance music. Paublo Fransisco had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Fransisco
vs
Wolfe

196 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

MADE IN GERMANY
Core Tokyo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paublo Fransisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dakota Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe moves to clinch but Fransisco breaks away

and Fransisco counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wolfe is trying is best to control the position here.
Fransisco wants to get back to his feet.
Wolfe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Fransisco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolfe looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fransisco wants to get up but he can't break Wolfe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wolfe is trying to keep Fransisco in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dakota Wolfe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fransisco scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Fransisco.
Nice uppercut lands for Fransisco. That snapped Wolfe's head back.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fransisco but Fransisco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolfe shoots in for a double leg but Fransisco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paublo Fransisco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Wolfe.
Fransisco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolfe misses with a takedown attempt
and Fransisco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolfe looks gassed!
Fransisco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wolfe is defended easily by Fransisco.
Fransisco lands a glancing blow to the side of Wolfe's head.
Fransisco's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Fransisco duly obliges.
Fransisco lands with a nice body punch.
Fransisco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolfe on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fransisco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fransisco lands a big uppercut and Wolfe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wolfe looks OK. Fransisco waves Wolfe back to his feet!

Wolfe is rocked!
Fransisco lands a big right hook! Wolfe looks hurt but is still standing! Fransisco lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Wolfe falls down and Fransisco dives in with a huge hammer fist! Wolfe's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Fransisco runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paublo Fransisco!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Frederman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko has chosen T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Frederman
vs
Cuschenko

195 cm
22
200 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

178 cm
28
192 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Frederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cuschenko checks a leg kick.
Cuschenko fails with the takedown
letting Frederman counter with a right hand.

Cuschenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Cuschenko is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederman tries to roll over but Cuschenko keeps him under control.
Frederman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederman is looking for a sweep. Cuschenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cuschenko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frederman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cuschenko.
Frederman keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederman wants to improve his position but Cuschenko is controlling well.
Cuschenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Frederman is staying active underneath Cuschenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cuschenko.
Frederman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cuschenko is looking to take a break and control but Frederman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cuschenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cuschenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frederman defending well though.
Cuschenko is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Frederman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Frederman blocks nicely.
Cuschenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuschenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frederman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cuschenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cuschenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cuschenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cuschenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frederman is trying to control the position but Cuschenko postures up.
Cuschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cuschenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cuschenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four 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.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Frederman blocks nicely.
Cuschenko throwing strikes from guard but Frederman blocks nicely.
Frederman is breathing heavily.
Cuschenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuschenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cuschenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Frederman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Frederman has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuschenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederman is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlaimir Cuschenko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cuschenko fails with the takedown
and Frederman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuschenko shoots and misses
enabling Frederman to counter with a crisp jab.
Cuschenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Frederman counter with a right hand.
Ronald Frederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Cuschenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Vlaimir Cuschenko has been cut.
Cuschenko has his takedown stuffed
and Frederman counters with a leg kick.
Cuschenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Frederman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuschenko is breathing heavily.

Frederman pushes Cuschenko up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Frederman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Frederman manages to end up in side control.
Frederman connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cuschenko some visible discomfort.
Cuschenko tries to bench press Frederman off him but Frederman keeps the position.
Frederman cracks Cuschenko with a big right hand but Cuschenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frederman is putting a hurting on Cuschenko here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cuschenko is trying to get back to half guard.
Frederman landing strikes.
Cuschenko takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frederman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Frederman landing a few strikes.
Frederman working the ground and pound from side control.
Cuschenko tries to bench press Frederman off him but Frederman keeps the position.
Frederman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frederman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuschenko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cuschenko down.
Frederman landing strikes.

Frederman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Frederman is chipping away with strikes.
Cuschenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Frederman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Frederman trying to control the action but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
Cuschenko is looking to reverse the position.
Frederman lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederman scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Frederman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Frederman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cuschenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frederman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cuschenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Frederman wants to control but Cuschenko is keeping him busy.
Frederman lands some shots froms side control.
Ronald Frederman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An elbow from Frederman crashes against the mat.
Frederman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cuschenko is trying to control Frederman's posture but Frederman avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederman landing strikes.
Frederman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Frederman wants to control for a moment but Cuschenko uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Frederman stops Cuschenko from getting back to his feet.
Frederman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuschenko keeps working.
Frederman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuschenko throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cuschenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cuschenko.
Frederman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronald Frederman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlaimir Cuschenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Frederman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cuschenko is out of range.
Frederman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Good shot there by Cuschenko.
Vlaimir Cuschenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frederman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Frederman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frederman lands a body shot.
Frederman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cuschenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Frederman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuschenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Frederman counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cuschenko shoots and misses

and Frederman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuschenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cuschenko is refusing to be controlled, as Frederman sits in half guard.
Frederman tries to pass to full mount but Cuschenko defends it.
Ground and pound from Frederman.
Cuschenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frederman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cuschenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frederman trying to pass the guard but Cuschenko defending well.

Cuschenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Frederman pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko tries to roll over but Frederman keeps him under control.
Cuschenko is staying active underneath Frederman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cuschenko is refusing to be controlled, as Frederman sits in half guard.
Cuschenko tries to get to full guard but Frederman has control of the leg.
Frederman lands with a punch from half guard.
Cuschenko wants to improve his position but Frederman is controlling well.
Frederman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cuschenko is trying to stand back up but Frederman is controlling him
Cuschenko trying to hold on to Frederman's head to control him but Frederman postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Frederman there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frederman in particular looking to stall.
Frederman slips a nice elbow through Cuschenko's hands, connecting with Cuschenko's forehead.
Ground and pound from Frederman.
Cuschenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frederman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frederman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frederman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frederman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frederman wants to control from the top but Cuschenko keeps moving.
Frederman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cuschenko's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cuschenko trying to hold on to Frederman's head to control him but Frederman postures up.
Frederman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Frederman with good strikes from the mount here!
Cuschenko is bucking up trying to escape but Frederman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Frederman is landing with some decent strikes but Cuschenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cuschenko is squirming around, avoiding Frederman's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Frederman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Frederman.
Cuschenko is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Frederman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frederman 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Frederman!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aiden May is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rua
vs
May

183 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aiden May!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua misses with a jab, cross combination.
May slips under a jab.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Aiden May has been cut.
Rua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua avoids the body shot from May.
May misses with an uppercut

and Rua holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
May throws a head punch that misses.
Rua gets through May's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

May is rocked!
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by May.
May is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua misses with some punches.
Rua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rua misses with some punches.
May seems to have recovered his senses.
May takes a shot to the head.
Rua creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends May's eyes rolling into the back of his head! May drops to his knees and Rua pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Clooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Brawler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christian Clooten's chin.

Brawler
vs
Clooten

194 cm
21
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

197 cm
23
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Clooten!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clooten throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brawler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clooten is in Brawler's guard.
Clooten prevents Brawler from getting back to his feet.
Brawler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clooten has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Clooten is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brawler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brawler has escaped and now he's on top!

Brawler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brawler postures up.
Brawler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Clooten tries to control but Brawler wriggling away.
Clooten looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Clooten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clooten is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brawler to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brawler shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clooten thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brawler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Clooten controlling the pace for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Clooten goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brawler is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clooten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Clooten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brawler defends well.
Brawler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clooten on the ground.

Clooten looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Brawler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clooten has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brawler has managed to get both his arms back between Clooten's legs - danger averted.
Brawler wants to stand but Clooten is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brawler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooten bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brawler's guard.

Clooten has gone for a leg lock! Brawler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Clooten's guard.

Clooten had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brawler defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clooten keeping moving, preventing Brawler from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler wants to stand but Clooten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Clooten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Clooten shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Clooten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clooten lands a nice short elbow.
Clooten thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clooten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clooten not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clooten winds up and cracks Brawler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clooten not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clooten working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Clooten thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brawler's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Clooten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clooten is pressing down on Brawler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brawler is holding on for now.
Brawler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brawler tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clooten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clooten might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brawler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooten passes to full mount!
Clooten content just to control the position here.
Clooten putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brawler is bucking up trying to escape but Clooten cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooten looking to finish Brawler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brawler!
Clooten working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Clooten looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Clooten jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brawler is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brawler and Clooten has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clooten working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Clooten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Brawler throws a right hand that Clooten ducks under and follows up with a left that Clooten also avoids with ease.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Clooten swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clooten shoots in looking for a takedown. Brawler tries to sprawl out of it but Clooten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Clooten.
Clooten misses with a straight right.
Clooten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Clooten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Clooten scores a takedown into full mount!
Clooten lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brawler hang on?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clooten can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brawler is looking to escape.
Clooten landing strikes from the mount and Brawler is in trouble!
Brawler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clooten tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Clooten is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brawler has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brawler!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clooten has his foot on Brawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brawler works his way back into a safe position though.
Brawler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clooten is proving hard to escape from.

Brawler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut
and Clooten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clooten circles away from the clinch attempt

and Clooten counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Clooten trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clooten is pushing down on Brawler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brawler is fighting to maintain full guard but Clooten has managed to sneak the leg through.

Clooten is looking for submissions but instead, Brawler has regained full guard.
Clooten controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clooten throws a strike but Brawler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christian Clooten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clooten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brawler manages to get himself to full guard.
Clooten is looking to work some ground and pound but Brawler has wrist control.
Clooten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Christian Clooten has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Clooten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Clooten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clooten 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Clooten!