BFC 7 : Jackpot PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luv Tko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tko has chosen luv tko as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turner
vs
Tko

199 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brick Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luv Tko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turner forces Tko back against the cage and clinches.
Tko scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner fails to pull guard.
Tko lands a right hand.
Turner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tko tries to clinch up

and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turner preventing the sweep.

Turner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tko is looking to stand up but Turner isn't so interested in that idea.

Turner stands and steps away. Tko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tko tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tko darts in trying to clinch

and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tko wants to get back to his feet but Turner drags him back down.
Turner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tko is trying to improve his position.
Turner is staying tight to Tko's torso, preventing him from escaping.

Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Turner prevents Tko from getting the reversal.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tko tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Tko is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tko is desperately trying to improve his position but Turner has a good base and remains in mount.
Tko looks gassed!
Turner wants to control the pace but Tko is squirming around nicely.
Turner 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.
Tko tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Tko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tko tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Turner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Turner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Turner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tko is surviving well by controlling Turner's body position as best he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tko tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Tko is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Turner locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Tko is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brick Turner!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dale Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yechezkel Quackenboss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale Cook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cook
vs
Quackenboss

179 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dale Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yechezkel Quackenboss!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries to clinch up but Quackenboss circles away and keeps his distance.
Cook misses with the combination.

Cook closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cook lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quackenboss is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Quackenboss has gone for a leg lock! Cook slips out almost immediately though and dives into Quackenboss's guard.
Cook wants to control from the top but Quackenboss keeps moving.
Cook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Cook stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cook moves in looking to clinch but Quackenboss pushes him off.

Cook darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook is looking to advance position but Quackenboss won't allow it.
Quackenboss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Quackenboss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Quackenboss is trying to keep Cook in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quackenboss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quackenboss lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cook!
Cook wants to hold on but Quackenboss pushes him away.
Cook really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cook tries to control Quackenboss's body but Quackenboss pushes him off. Cook squirms to his side and now Quackenboss has his back!
Cook prevents Quackenboss from getting a body triangle.
Cook wants to escape the position.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cook is covering up but some of the strikes from Quackenboss are getting through and doing damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quackenboss has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cook has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Quackenboss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quackenboss on the ground.
Cook can't escape the position.
Quackenboss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Quackenboss trying to control momentarily.
Cook is really stuck here.

Cook defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quackenboss keeps control of the position as Cook tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook is working hard here to advance position.
Cook trying to get back to his feet but Quackenboss is in full control for now.
Cook rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cook is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cook wants to control but Quackenboss is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Cook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yechezkel Quackenboss dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cook gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Quackenboss pulls guard successfully.
Quackenboss controls Cook momentarily but Cook frees himself.

Cook stands up and waves to Quackenboss to follow him.
Cook wants to clinch.
Quackenboss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cook throws a nice looking combination but Quackenboss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Quackenboss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cook tries to stand but Quackenboss is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to pass the guard but Quackenboss is keeping the position.
Quackenboss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.

Cook has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Quackenboss to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cook is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Quackenboss pulls down on the head and he's put Cook to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yechezkel Quackenboss!

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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 Wolfgang Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfgang Messer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Messer
vs
Jakes

190 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolfgang Messer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Jakes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer misses with a head kick.
Jakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Messer throws a head kick but Jakes moves out of range.
Jakes avoids a kick to the body.
Messer throws a nice looking combination but Jakes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Messer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jakes tries for a takedown but Messer manages to get underhooks.
Messer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Messer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Jakes clinches up with Messer and pushes him back against the cage.
Messer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messer wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Messer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jakes can't get the takedown.
Jakes looking for a takedown.
Jakes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Messer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Come on Messer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Messer prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Messer.
Jakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jakes crunches a lovely knee into Messer's ribcage.
Messer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Messer wants to break free but Jakes has control.
Jakes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jakes tries to pull guard but Messer holds him up against the cage and eventually Jakes drops back down to his feet.
Messer tries to break the clinch but Jakes is controlling the position.

Messer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jakes uses from the top position.
Jakes tries to stand but Messer is controlling from the bottom.
Jakes looks gassed!
Messer is looking to stand up but Jakes isn't so interested in that idea.
Messer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Messer had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Jakes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Messer Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Jakes's back instead.

Jakes is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jakes avoids the head kick by Messer.
Messer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messer throws a series of punches but Jakes avoids them all with ease.
Messer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jakes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Messer's guard.
Messer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jakes postures up in Messer's guard and throws a big left but Messer blocks it.
Messer keeping moving, preventing Jakes from controlling successfully.
Messer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jakes prevents Messer from getting back to his feet.
Jakes trying to control the position from guard on top but Messer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Messer wants to get back to his feet but Jakes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jakes throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Messer forces Jakes back against the cage and clinches.
Messer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jakes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Messer tries for a takedown but Jakes circles away easily

and Jakes counters with a shoot takedown. Messer fights it but they end up in guard.
Messer pulls Jakes in close to prevent any damage.
Jakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Messer pulls Jakes in close to his closed guard and prevents Jakes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Messer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jakes is one step ahead there.
Jakes looking to sit in guard and control but Messer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jakes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messer stopping the sweep attempt from Jakes.
Jakes throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Messer trying to control but Jakes is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jakes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakes.
Jakes tries to clinch but Messer is having none of it.
Messer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Messer shoots and misses
and Jakes counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Messer throws a sloppy head kick

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

Messer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jakes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Messer is keeping the position for now.
Jakes trying to control but Messer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jakes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Messer misses with a few strikes there.
Jakes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Jakes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Messer sprawls well initially but Jakes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Messer wants to control but Jakes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jakes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Messer keeps working.
Jakes throwing shots but Messer is blocking nicely.

Messer has one foot on Jakes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Messer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jakes counters with a takedown into side control.
Messer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Messer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Jakes pulls his head out easily.
Messer wants to sweep but Jakes has passed to side control!
Messer struggling a bit here.
Jakes is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messer pushes Jakes away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jakes gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Messer tries to buck Jakes off but Jakes is having none of it.
Messer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jakes avoids the strikes from the bottom by Messer.
Messer can't do much from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Jakes swats away the attempt to clinch by Messer.
Wolfgang Messer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Messer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Messer throws a combination that misses
and Jakes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Messer keeps the fight on the outside.
Messer lands a really nice looking cross but Jakes seems unphased.
Jakes looks for a takedown but Messer sprawls well.
Messer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jakes in his tracks.
Messer tries to clinch but Jakes moves out of range.
Jakes tries to clinch there but Messer circles away.

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.
Jakes shoots in but Messer avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jakes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Messer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jakes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Messer is trying to control but Jakes passes into side control!
Messer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Messer sneaks back into half guard.
Messer is refusing to be controlled, as Jakes sits in half guard.
Messer wants to get back to his feet.
Jakes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jakes is looking for a kimura but Messer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jakes to get the leverage.
Messer wants to get back to full guard.
Messer is trying to maintain the position but Jakes is very close to passing his half guard.
Jakes is pressing down on Messer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Messer is holding on for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Messer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakes misses with a body kick.
Jakes shoots in for a takedown but Messer shows good takedown defense.
Wolfgang Messer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jakes.
Messer throws a sloppy head kick

and Jakes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jakes lands an elbow inside that Messer shrugs off.
Jakes wants a takedown but no success here.
Jakes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jakes tries to score a body lock takedown but Messer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jakes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Come on Jakes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messer has had enough of the clinch but Jakes keeps him there for the moment.
Messer wants to break free but Jakes has control.

Jakes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jakes moves in looking to clinch but Messer pushes him off.
Messer moves out of range of the body kick from Jakes.
Jakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Messer as he jumps to the side.

Messer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messer has had enough of the clinch but Jakes keeps him there for the moment.
Messer can't break the clinch.
Messer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Messer tries to break the clinch but Jakes is controlling the position.
Messer is trying to break free.

Jakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messer cracks Jakes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jakes avoids the head kick by Messer.
Jakes slips a jab and a cross from Messer.
Messer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jakes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Messer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jakes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jakes.
Messer tries to clinch up.
Wolfgang Messer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jakes.
Messer throws a one two combo.
Messer throws a combination. Jakes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A head kick misses from Messer.
Messer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jakes counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Messer's guard now.
Jakes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messer pulls Jakes in to control the position.
Messer wants to stand but Jakes is controlling the position.
Jakes tries to stand but Messer is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jakes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jakes stopping the sweep attempt from Messer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jakes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Messer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jakes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Messer!
Messer manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Jakes is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Messer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jakes throwing shots but Messer is blocking nicely.
Jakes trying to mount his opponent but Messer defends it.

Jakes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Messer rushes Jakes and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer goes for a takedown attempt but Jakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Messer.
Messer moves in looking to clinch but Jakes pushes him off.
Messer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Jakes as Messer shoots in.
Jakes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Messer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Messer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Messer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jakes counters with a body kick.
Messer throws a sloppy head kick and Jakes moves out of range easily.
Jakes misses with a takedown attempt - Messer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wolfgang Messer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jakes.
Jakes tries for a takedown but Messer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Messer does no damage.

Messer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Messer.
Messer wants to get back to striking at distance but Jakes won't allow it.
Jakes jumps guard but Messer stands there with Jakes around his waist. Jakes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Messer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Jakes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jakes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Messer smiles and moves away.
Messer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jakes blocks a head kick by Messer.
Jakes tries to clinch there but Messer circles away.
Jakes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messer lands with a nice combination. Jakes backs away looking to recover.
Messer tries to bum rush Jakes with a series of wild strikes but Jakes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jakes clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jakes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Messer tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jakes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jakes.

Jakes manages to pull guard.
Messer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jakes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Messer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messer circles away.

Messer gets caught flat footed, as Jakes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Messer wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messer scores with a punch to the head.
Messer throws a right and a left that Jakes avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jakes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Jakes as Messer shoots in.

Jakes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Messer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wolfgang Messer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jakes trying to control the action but Messer is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jakes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jakes 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jakes!

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A

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele has chosen Back the Fuck Up -- Fear Factory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Michael Williamson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williamson
vs
Steele

215 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

202 cm
20
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Steele!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Williamson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Williamson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williamson lands a knee to the head.

Steele is rocked!

It looks like Shane Steele has been cut.

Williamson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Steele clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Williamson finish him?
Steele should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Williamson looking to break Steele's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Steele remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Williamson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Steele right now.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steele turns into Williamson and is now in his guard.
Steele passes Williamson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williamson missing with punches from the bottom.

Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Williamson tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to control but Steele postures up.
Williamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Steele moves into full mount! Williamson won't be happy about that!

Steele is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Williamson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Steele has control of Williamson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williamson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Williamson wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
Williamson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williamson is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele trying to control but he's not successful this time.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steele is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williamson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steele looks gassed!
Williamson wants to hold on but Steele pushes him away.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.
Steele wants to take his opponent's back but Williamson doesn't allow it.

Steele has hold of Williamson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williamson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williamson can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Williamson can't escape the position.
Williamson wants to control but Steele is having none of it.
Williamson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Williamson is working to get back to half guard.
Steele is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Williamson is trying to reverse the position but instead Steele has taken his back - oops!
Williamson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williamson staying busy and making it hard for Steele to control.

Steele has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Williamson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Williamson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williamson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Steele locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Williamson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dayton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: X. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bickle
vs
Dayton

175 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bickle as he avoids it easily.
Bickle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bickle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bickle showed some decent athleticism there.
Bickle works his way into side control.

Bickle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Bickle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dayton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dayton is trying to get back to half guard.
Bickle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dayton is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dayton!
Dayton is looking to improve his position but Bickle isn't that keen on the idea.

Bickle moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dayton has worked his arm free - good work by Dayton!
Dayton sneaks back into half guard.
Bickle is breathing heavily.
Bickle trying to pass the guard but Dayton defending well.
Dayton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton is trying to maintain the position but Bickle is very close to passing his half guard.
Dayton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bickle passes the guard and advances to mount!

Bickle goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dayton turns into him and now he's in Bickle's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton 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.

Dayton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dayton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickle as he jumps to the side.

Bickle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dayton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bickle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bickle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Bickle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bickle advances nicely into full mount.

Bickle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Bickle is working for a guillotine from mount but Dayton frees his head quite easily.
Bickle moves to back control.

Bickle is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dayton is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Bickle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adaru Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esa Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esa Nahka acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kitano
vs
Nahka

177 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Valhalla War Gear
Valhalla War Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adaru Kitano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Esa Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kitano.
Nahka is looking to regain half guard here but Kitano keeps moving and retains side control.
Kitano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nahka struggling a bit here.
Nahka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kitano is looking to take a break and control but Nahka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nahka tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kitano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahka keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kitano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kitano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nahka with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kitano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kitano.
Kitano tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahka is retaining full guard.
Nahka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kitano is one step ahead there.
Kitano trying to control but Nahka is working from the bottom.
Kitano forces his way into half guard.
Kitano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nahka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nahka wants to control but Kitano is keeping busy.

Kitano wants to work for an arm triangle but Nahka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kitano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kitano is breathing heavily.
Nahka is trying to stand back up but Kitano is controlling him
Kitano moves nicely into side control.
Kitano is looking to take a break and control but Nahka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nahka tries to buck Kitano off but Kitano is having none of it.

Kitano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nahka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kitano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nahka isn't going anywhere.
Nahka regains half guard.
Nahka connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Nahka is trying to stand.
Nahka is looking to control Kitano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nahka avoid being mounted?
Nahka wants to get back to his feet.

Kitano is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nahka has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kitano is looking to advance position but Nahka won't allow it.

That's four 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.
Nahka gets back to full guard.
Kitano wants to pass the guard but Nahka is keeping the position.
Nahka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kitano is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kitano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nahka.
Kitano throws a good cross that connects.

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

Nahka is rocked!
Kitano pushes down on Nahka's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nahka is still in real trouble! Can Kitano finish him?
Kitano moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adaru Kitano dominated that round.
That's time! Kitano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kitano throws a wild body kick that Nahka sees coming a mile off.
Nahka seems to have recovered his senses.
Nahka shoots and misses

and Kitano counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kitano works his way into full mount!

Kitano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nahka is now in Kitano's guard. A big mistake from Kitano there, giving up the dominant position!
Kitano is trying to control the position but Nahka postures up.

Kitano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nahka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
Kitano has a closed guard, preventing Nahka from standing up.
Kitano is trying to control the position but Nahka postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano keeping full guard, as Nahka tries to pass.

Nahka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kitano is trying to control the position but Nahka postures up.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Kitano keeps moving.
Nahka wants to stand but Kitano is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kitano is looking for a triangle but Nahka pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kitano keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.
Nahka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kitano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nahka wants to stand and escape but instead Kitano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kitano passes Nahka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nahka wants to get back to full guard but Kitano has mounted him!

Kitano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nahka manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nahka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kitano keeping control of the position.
Kitano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nahka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Nahka is going to stand back up.
Nahka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kitano wants to control but Nahka is keeping busy.
Kitano tries to roll over but Nahka keeps him under control.
Nahka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kitano actively working from the bottom here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nahka tries for a takedown but Kitano circles away easily
and Kitano counters with a two punch combo.

Nahka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nahka showed some decent athleticism there.
Nahka trying to control the action but Kitano is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kitano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kitano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nahka rolls with it to try and escape but Kitano cranks on the arm and Nahka is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adaru Kitano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Scar Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RAY Even (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). RAY Even is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Scar Face
vs
Even

200 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
227 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition

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 New York, Al Scar Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, RAY Even!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Even slips a jab and a cross from Scar Face.
Even looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Scar Face moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scar Face scores with a one two! Even had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Even slips a jab and a cross from Scar Face.
Scar Face lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Scar Face.
Scar Face throws a right hand that Even ducks under and follows up with a left that Even also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Scar Face misses.
Even showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scar Face.
Scar Face throws a right hand that Even ducks under and follows up with a left that Even also avoids with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scar Face.
Scar Face misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scar Face goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scar Face throws a series of punches but Even moves out of range.
Scar Face swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scar Face misses with the combination.
Even has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scar Face throws a combination. Even tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Scar Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Even takes one to the chin there.
Scar Face misses with a series of wild punches.
Even dodges the punch combination from Scar Face.
Scar Face throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Even.
Scar Face misses with a two punch combination.
Even showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scar Face.
Scar Face lands with a nice combination. Even backs away looking to recover.
Scar Face is working the combinations to good effect here.

Scar Face instigates a clinch.
Scar Face scores with a nice hook to the head.

Scar Face manages to break the clinch.
Even has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scar Face works over Even's head and body with a nice combination.

Scar Face shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scar Face's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scar Face has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Even is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scar Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Even is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Scar Face wants to get up but he can't break Even's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scar Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Even is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scar Face connects with a couple of short punches.
Scar Face controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Even is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Scar Face.
Scar Face throws a series of strikes that have Even backpedaling.
Scar Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scar Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Even has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Even dodges the punch combination from Scar Face.
Even wants to clinch up but Scar Face keeps it at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Scar Face, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scar Face misses with a wild combination.

Scar Face closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Even taking a bit of punishment here - Scar Face scoring with strikes.
Even is looking to regain half guard here but Scar Face keeps moving and retains side control.
Even is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Scar Face tries to stand but Even is controlling his head.
Scar Face working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Even tries to bench press Scar Face off him but Scar Face keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scar Face misses with a wild combination.
Scar Face misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Scar Face misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scar Face misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scar Face!
Scar Face lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scar Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scar Face throws a nice looking combination but Even bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Scar Face gets a clinch.
Even prevents Scar Face from breaking the clinch.
Scar Face has had enough of the clinch but Even keeps him there for the moment.
Scar Face gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Even.
Even tries to pull guard but Scar Face holds him up against the cage and eventually Even drops back down to his feet.

Scar Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scar Face looks to land a combination. Even sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scar Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scar Face looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scar Face misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scar Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Even showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scar Face.
Scar Face swinging wilding here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Scar Face dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Even has a takedown stuffed.
Even dodges the punch combination from Scar Face.
A nice combination there by Scar Face.
Scar Face lands a jab-cross combination.
Scar Face throws a series of punches but Even moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Scar Face.

Scar Face has taken the fight to the clinch.
Even drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Scar Face escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scar Face buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Scar Face pushes Even up against the cage in a clinch.

Scar Face breaks from the clinch.
Even should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Even gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Scar Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Even wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scar Face, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scar Face is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Even sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Scar Face is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Scar Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scar Face is looking for a sweep.

Even tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Even has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scar Face wants to control but Even postures up.
Even wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scar Face keeps working.
Even throws a strike aimed at the side of Scar Face's head but Scar Face avoids it well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Scar Face misses.
Even avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scar Face gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Even counters with a single leg into guard. Scar Face didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even postures up.
Scar Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Scar Face is working hard here to advance position.
Even prevents Scar Face from getting back to his feet.
Scar Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Scar Face is controlling Even's posture.
Scar Face wants to get back to his feet but Even is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Scar Face closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Even to the mat! Even manages to get full guard.
Scar Face is working Even over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Scar Face gets to his feet - Even follows without any prompting.

Even scores with a takedown into Scar Face's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Even trying to control the position from guard on top but Scar Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Even tries to free his leg and advance position but Scar Face is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scar Face keeping moving, preventing Even from controlling successfully.
Even working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scar Face's head.
Scar Face trying to keep a closed guard but Even is proving a slippery customer.
Even trying to control the position from guard on top but Scar Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Even slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Even tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Scar Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Even landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Scar Face's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scar Face tries to buck Even off but Even is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Scar Face manages to work his way to half guard, despite Even's best efforts.
Scar Face moves into full guard.
Scar Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Even controlling from the top position.
Scar Face wants to stand up but Even is controlling him.
Scar Face wants to sweep here but Even controlling him for the moment.
Scar Face is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
RAY Even has got the better of the ground game so far.
Even stopping the sweep attempt from Scar Face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scar Face trying to keep a closed guard but Even is proving a slippery customer.
Scar Face seems keen to control Even's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RAY Even showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Scar Face avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scar Face throws a series of strikes that have Even backpedaling.
Scar Face's corner calls for a 1-2. Scar Face obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left and a right from Scar Face both land. Nice combination.
Even has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scar Face lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Scar Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Even shoots in looking for a takedown. Scar Face tries to sprawl out of it but Even keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scar Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scar Face scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scar Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scar Face fails to land with a series of punches.
Scar Face lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al Scar Face is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Scar Face.
Even moves in looking to clinch but Scar Face pushes him off.

Even has Scar Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Even takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Even is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Scar Face manages to break the clinch.

Even looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scar Face throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Scar Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Even is one step ahead there.
Even passes Scar Face's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Even looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Scar Face trying to control but Even postures up.

Even is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scar Face is trying to maintain the position but Even is very close to passing his half guard.
Even controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scar Face punching from the bottom.
Even is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Scar Face!
Even tries to control but Scar Face wriggling away.
Even moves to the back.
Scar Face wants to escape the position.
Scar Face looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
You can see the frustration on Scar Face's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Scar Face rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Scar Face kicks Even off and gets back to his feet.
Scar Face throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scar Face lands a two punch combo.
Scar Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scar Face misses with a wild combination.
Scar Face swinging wilding here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scar Face connects with a single shot there.
Even slips a jab and a cross from Scar Face.
Scar Face throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al Scar Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scar Face misses with the combination.
Scar Face throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scar Face displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Scar Face.
Scar Face lands a two punch combo.
Scar Face rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Even moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scar Face will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Even dodges the punch combination from Scar Face.
Scar Face displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scar Face misses with a double jab

and Even counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scar Face won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scar Face wants to get back to his feet but Even drags him back down.

Even looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Scar Face struggling a bit here.
Scar Face is trying to buck Even off.

Even is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Scar Face looks calm but he's in trouble here. Even gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Scar Face is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Even lets go of the hold and Scar Face can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). RAY Even!