Breeding Specail 70 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Burkshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burkshire comes to the cage accompanied by It's a Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Burkshire
vs
Fury

198 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs
Alpha-Omega

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 Los Angeles, Nigel Burkshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Fury!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burkshire tries to buck Fury off but Fury is having none of it.
Fury just content to control the position.
Fury wants to take a breather but Burkshire manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fury.
Fury sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burkshire's guard.
Fury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fury wants to pass to mount but Burkshire is defending the position.
Fury passes the guard and advances to mount!
Burkshire 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire is looking to improve his position.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fury throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fury trying to mount his opponent but Burkshire defends it.
Fury works his foot free and advances to mount.
Burkshire is desperately trying to improve his position but Fury has a good base and remains in mount.

Fury goes for an armbar but Burkshire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burkshire.
Burkshire controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury controls Burkshire momentarily but Burkshire frees himself.
Burkshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burkshire looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burkshire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury trying to control the position.
Burkshire stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Fury bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burkshire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fury's best efforts.
Fury tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burkshire knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fury thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fury looks gassed!
Burkshire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Burkshire actively working from the bottom here.
Burkshire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fury.
Burkshire is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire is pressing down on Fury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fury trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burkshire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fury tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burkshire!
Burkshire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fury prevents Burkshire from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fury looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burkshire moves out of range of the body kick from Fury.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burkshire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fury circles away.
Fury throws a push kick but Burkshire slaps the foot to one side.
Fury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burkshire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Burkshire has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Burkshire breaks from the clinch.
Burkshire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fury.

Fury gets caught flat footed, as Burkshire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burkshire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fury is breathing heavily.
Fury working a defensive guard here.
Burkshire trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkshire landing some decent shots from guard.
Burkshire chips away with some ground and pound.
Fury controls Burkshire momentarily but Burkshire frees himself.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fury is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

Burkshire gets to his feet. Fury looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury scores with a nice body kick.
Burkshire throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Burkshire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fury swivels and escapes.
Good exchange - Burkshire coming out on top.
A punch combination from Fury misses.

Burkshire has managed to clinch.

Burkshire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burkshire thuds his right hand into Fury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burkshire throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryan Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fury.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burkshire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bryan Fury has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burkshire is trying to stand back up but Fury is controlling him
Burkshire won't allow Fury to pass to mount.
It looks like Fury is going to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to free his trapped foot but Burkshire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burkshire is trying to control but can't.

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

Burkshire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fury tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fury throws a head kick that misses

and Burkshire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.
Burkshire trying to control from half guard but Fury is working away.
Fury strikes from the bottom but Burkshire uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Fury is trying to escape the position but Burkshire is controlling the position.
Burkshire prevents Fury from escaping the position.
Fury tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burkshire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fury is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Burkshire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Burkshire dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Burkshire closes the distance and clinches.
Fury trying to land knees to the body.
Burkshire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fury.

Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury misses with a double jab
and Burkshire counters with a two punch combo.
Fury on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fury clinches but Burkshire breaks the clinch

and Burkshire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burkshire.
Burkshire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fury can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burkshire won't allow Fury to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Burkshire from controlling successfully.
Burkshire stands and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fury on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burkshire landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Burkshire looks up at the clock and then as Fury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Burkshire smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Burkshire working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire controlling the position from side mount.
Burkshire lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Burkshire stands up.
Fury tries to clinch but Burkshire moves away
and Burkshire counters with a nice uppercut.

Burkshire clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Burkshire is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burkshire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Burkshire trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Burkshire stopping the sweep attempt from Fury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burkshire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Burkshire moves out of range of the body kick.
Fury misses with a body kick.
Nigel Burkshire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury wants to clinch
and Burkshire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burkshire connects with a body shot.
Fury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fury has his takedown stuffed

and Burkshire counters with a shoot takedown. Fury fights it but they end up in guard.
Burkshire landing with the ground and pound.
Fury looking for a sweep. Not yet Fury, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkshire pushes down on Fury's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fury wants to get back to full guard but Burkshire has mounted him!
Burkshire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fury is looking to escape.
Fury working to try and regain half guard.
Burkshire is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fury can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury is looking to improve his position but Burkshire isn't that keen on the idea.
Burkshire looking to finish Fury with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fury!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Burkshire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burkshire 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Burkshire!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Scott
vs
Murphy

180 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddy Murphy!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Murphy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Scott.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.

Scott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Scott 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.
Murphy wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott content to stall in guard here.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Scott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Scott throws a strike aimed at the side of Murphy's head but Murphy avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.

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.
Scott trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy tries to bench press Scott off him but Scott keeps the position.
Scott working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scott in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Murphy is pushing Scott's head away, looking to escape. Scott manages to hold on to the position though.

Scott goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Scott's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Scott 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.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Scott is breathing heavily.

Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab-cross combination lands for Murphy and sends Scott crashing to the mat! Murphy follows him down to the mat - Scott regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Scott is rocked!

It looks like Sam Scott has been cut.

Murphy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Scott.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Murphy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Scott leaves his chin hanging out and Murphy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Scott crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buddy Murphy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Ochsenknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Palluch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Harry Ochsenknecht has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Harry Ochsenknecht seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ochsenknecht
vs
Palluch

189 cm
24
212 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Ochsenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Palluch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Ochsenknecht.
Ochsenknecht stuffs the takedown attempt from Palluch. Palluch gets slowly back to his feet.
Ochsenknecht lands a head kick that stumbles Palluch and the fighters go to the mat.

Palluch is rocked!

It looks like Max Palluch has been cut.
Palluch is trying to control the position but Ochsenknecht postures up.
Palluch is still in real trouble! Can Ochsenknecht finish him?
Ochsenknecht has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ochsenknecht showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palluch seems to have recovered his senses.
Palluch working a defensive guard here.

Palluch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ochsenknecht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palluch keeping moving, preventing Ochsenknecht from controlling successfully.
Ochsenknecht controlling from the top position.
Palluch is trying to control the position but Ochsenknecht postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big head kick from Ochsenknecht and Palluch is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Palluch looking for a sweep. Not yet Palluch, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palluch keeping moving, preventing Ochsenknecht from controlling successfully.
Palluch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ochsenknecht has passed into side control.
Palluch is trying to control Ochsenknecht's posture but Ochsenknecht avoids it.
Ochsenknecht is looking to take a break and control but Palluch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Palluch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palluch is trying to improve his position.
Palluch prevents Ochsenknecht from moving into mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ochsenknecht lands a high kick to the side of Palluch's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Ochsenknecht dives into guard, looking to finish.
Ochsenknecht looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Palluch holds on and takes a little breather.
Ochsenknecht content to stall in guard here.

Palluch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ochsenknecht can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palluch keeping moving, preventing Ochsenknecht from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Ochsenknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Palluch's cut.
That's time! Ochsenknecht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Palluch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harry Ochsenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochsenknecht wants to clinch up but Palluch keeps it at a distance.
Ochsenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Palluch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Palluch swats away the attempt to clinch by Ochsenknecht.

Ochsenknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Palluch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ochsenknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Palluch jumps guard but Ochsenknecht stands there with Palluch around his waist. Palluch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Palluch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ochsenknecht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harry Ochsenknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Palluch.
Ochsenknecht misses with a knee to the head.
Palluch has Ochsenknecht pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochsenknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Palluch is blocking nicely.
Ochsenknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palluch's face.
Ochsenknecht throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ochsenknecht with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Max Palluch's cut even more.
Ochsenknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Palluch is blocking nicely.
Ochsenknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Palluch is blocking nicely.
Palluch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ochsenknecht smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochsenknecht tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ochsenknecht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palluch misses with the combination.
Palluch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harry Ochsenknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Ochsenknecht wants to clinch but Palluch slips to the side

and Palluch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Palluch.
Ochsenknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Palluch blocks it with crossed arms.
Ochsenknecht tries a knee to the head but Palluch blocks it.
Ochsenknecht with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ochsenknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Palluch's face.
Ochsenknecht throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ochsenknecht with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ochsenknecht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Palluch successfully pulls guard.
Palluch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palluch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palluch trying to control the action but Ochsenknecht is working from the bottom.
Palluch stalling away here and it's allowed Ochsenknecht to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ochsenknecht has Palluch pulled in close to control his posture.
Palluch is stalling in the full guard.
Ochsenknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palluch trying to control but Ochsenknecht is working from the bottom.
Ochsenknecht controls Palluch momentarily but Palluch frees himself.
Palluch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Palluch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palluch wants to pass the guard but Ochsenknecht is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palluch with a nice head shot there.
Palluch looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ochsenknecht can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palluch controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Ochsenknecht will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Palluch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ochsenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch

and Palluch counters with a takedown into side control.
Ochsenknecht trying to control but Palluch flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Palluch controlling the position well here. Ochsenknecht rolled but Palluch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Palluch throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Ochsenknecht!
Palluch has good solid back control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palluch trying to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Max Palluch just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ochsenknecht looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Palluch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ochsenknecht clinches but Palluch breaks the clinch

and Palluch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ochsenknecht!
Palluch landing strikes from the mount and Ochsenknecht is in trouble!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palluch wants to control the pace but Ochsenknecht is squirming around nicely.
Ochsenknecht can't escape the position.
Palluch content just to control the position here.
Harry Ochsenknecht is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palluch looking to control but Ochsenknecht is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ochsenknecht really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palluch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ochsenknecht is looking to escape.
Ochsenknecht tries to hold on but Palluch pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Palluch looking to control but Ochsenknecht is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Max Palluch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ochsenknecht can't escape the position.
Palluch wants to control the pace but Ochsenknecht is squirming around nicely.
Ochsenknecht tries to hold on but Palluch pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Palluch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ochsenknecht has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Ochsenknecht!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

Withrow
vs
Cezzar

185 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Withrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruan Cezzar !
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Cezzar as Withrow shoots in.
Cezzar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Withrow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Withrow misses with the combination.
Cezzar shoots in but Withrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cezzar fails with an attempt to clinch.

Withrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cezzar keeping moving, preventing Withrow from controlling successfully.

Withrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cezzar pulls Withrow in close to his closed guard and prevents Withrow from doing any damage or advancing position.

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

Cezzar working for a triangle but Withrow defends it easily.
Cezzar looking to control.
Withrow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Withrow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Withrow is looking for a kimura but Cezzar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Withrow to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Withrow is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cezzar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Withrow working the head and body with strikes.
Withrow works his way into side control.

Withrow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Withrow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cezzar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Withrow is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezzar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cezzar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cezzar trying to hold on to Withrow's head to control him but Withrow postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Withrow is trying to control the action in half guard but Cezzar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cezzar is trying to maintain the position but Withrow is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Withrow tries to clinch but Cezzar is having none of it.
Withrow tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Withrow instigates a clinch.

Withrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cezzar tries for a takedown but Withrow circles away easily

and Withrow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cezzar 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Withrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Withrow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cezzar misses with a takedown attempt

and Withrow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Withrow pushes down on Cezzar 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cezzar wants to control but Withrow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Withrow slows the pace down in half guard.
Withrow throwing shots but Cezzar is blocking nicely.

Withrow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Withrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cezzar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Withrow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Withrow is looking for a kimura here.
Withrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Withrow tries for a takedown but Cezzar circles away easily

and Cezzar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Withrow won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cezzar working away.
Withrow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cezzar is controlling him well.
What's Withrow going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cezzar stands up and beckons Withrow to his feet.

Cezzar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Withrow sprawls well initially but Cezzar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Withrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Withrow manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cezzar postures up.

Withrow is looking for a triangle but Cezzar pushes his legs off easily.
Withrow looking to control.
Withrow tries to strike from the bottom.
Withrow 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.

Cezzar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cezzar trying to control the hands but Withrow won't let him.

Withrow working for the choke.

Withrow working for a choke but Cezzar is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ruan Cezzar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Withrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Withrow wants to control the pace but Cezzar is squirming around nicely.
Cezzar working to try and regain half guard.
Cezzar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cezzar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cezzar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Withrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Withrow with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Withrow wants to control the pace but Cezzar is squirming around nicely.
Withrow controlling his opponent.

Withrow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cezzar has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cezzar !
Withrow wants to get back to his feet but Cezzar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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.
Withrow wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Withrow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cezzar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cezzar trying to control the position from guard on top but Withrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Withrow is trying to keep Cezzar in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Withrow drops back looking for a leg! Cezzar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cezzar manages to kick Withrow off! Withrow jumps back into Cezzar 's guard.
Withrow wanted to stand there but Cezzar had control of the position.
Withrow trying to control but Cezzar is working from the bottom.
Jack Withrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Withrow turns into Cezzar and is now in his guard.
Withrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Withrow trying to control but Cezzar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cezzar can't keep his opponent in guard - Withrow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Withrow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Withrow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Withrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
Hicks

190 cm
18
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Hicks !
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Hicks throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks misses with a hook.
Thompson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hicks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
Hicks throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hicks with a jab.
Thompson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hicks misses with a low kick.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Thompson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hicks lands a beautiful left hook that drops Thompson. Thompson tries to recover but Hicks is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Thompson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Hicks !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cung Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Goodtymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Le
vs
Goodtymes

177 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cung Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Goodtymes!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodtymes misses the jab.
Goodtymes lands with a big left! Le is wobbled badly! Goodtymes comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Le to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joey Goodtymes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Link Hunington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunington comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. 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.

Hunington
vs
Carr

184 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Link Hunington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Carr!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr stuffs the takedown.

Hunington gets a takedown into half guard.

Hunington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunington is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

Carr working for a triangle but Hunington defends it easily.
Hunington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carr is trying to improve his position.

Hunington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carr is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hunington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunington is breathing heavily.
Carr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Carr trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hunington manages to pass to mount!
Carr working to try and regain half guard.

Hunington wants to finish this one by submission but Carr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hunington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carr gets back to half guard.
Carr is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunington wants to free his trapped foot but Carr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carr is trying to maintain the position but Hunington is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunington trying to control from half guard but Carr is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunington trying to advance position but Carr counters by regaining guard.
Hunington is pushing down on Carr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carr is fighting to maintain full guard but Hunington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hunington tries to pass to full mount but Carr defends it.
Carr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunington's back!
Carr throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Hunington rolls, trying to escape but Carr keeps control of the position.
Hunington is working hard here to advance position.
Hunington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Link Hunington dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hunington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carr but Carr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hunington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carr is fending him off so far but Hunington persists. Nope, Carr circles away and we're back to standing.

Carr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carr trying to control from half guard but Hunington is working away.
Carr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hunington sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunington is pressing down on Carr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Carr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carr working some strikes from top position.

Hunington looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Carr has picked Hunington up and slammed him! Hunington can't keep hold of the triangle and Carr manages to pass to side control!
Carr landing strikes.
Hunington prevents Carr from improving position.
Hunington is looking for a sweep.
Hunington tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunington is in all sorts of trouble here.

Carr has control of Hunington's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hunington regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hunington regains half guard.
Carr tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hunington.
Hunington works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Hunington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Carr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hunington.
Hunington is looking for a sweep.
Hunington is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hunington regains half guard.
Carr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunington is trying to maintain the position but Carr is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunington tries to roll over but Carr keeps him under control.
Carr trying to control from half guard but Hunington is working away.
Hunington is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunington moves in looking to clinch but Carr pushes him off.
Hunington with a lazy takedown attempt

and Carr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Link Hunington. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hunington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Elijah Carr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hunington fails with the takedown

and Carr counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hunington!
Hunington is desperately trying to improve his position but Carr has a good base and remains in mount.
Carr looking to ground and pound but Hunington is blocking nicely.
Carr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Hunington that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carr tries to control but Hunington wriggling away.
Hunington working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carr is working for a guillotine from mount but Hunington frees his head quite easily.
Hunington is working to get back to half guard.
Carr 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.
Hunington tries to hold on but Carr pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunington can't escape the position.
Hunington tries to lock up and control but Carr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carr looking to control but Hunington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunington regains half guard.
Hunington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Carr is looking for a kimura but Hunington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carr to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunington moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carr tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunington is retaining full guard.

Hunington is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Carr frees his head nicely. Oh but Hunington has switched to an armbar! Carr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Link Hunington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunez comes to the cage accompanied by Anxiety. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James Martin enters the cage!

Nunez
vs
Martin

183 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin dodges the punch combination from Nunez.
Nunez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Martin does it's job there.
Nunez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nunez misses with a double jab.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunez as he avoids it easily.
Martin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nunez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like James Martin has been cut.
Nunez misses with a wild combination.
Martin throws a right and a left that Nunez avoids nicely.
Nunez throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
Martin is looking to clinch.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Nunez.
Nunez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leo Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Nunez down.
Nunez misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin looks for a takedown but Nunez sprawls well.
Martin is looking to clinch but Nunez is avoiding it.
Nunez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Nunez.
Nunez works the jab nicely.
Nunez scores with a nice head shot.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nunez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nunez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunez stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
Nunez throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Nunez looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
Leo Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nunez counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin misses with a takedown
and Nunez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin looks gassed!
Martin avoids the head kick by Nunez.
Nunez misses with a wild combination.
Martin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nunez.
Jab from Nunez.
Nunez misses with a wild combination.
Martin shoots and misses
and Nunez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nunez drops Martin with a right and a left! Nunez comes rushing in but Martin regains his composure and manages to keep Nunez in guard.

Martin is rocked!

That has opened up James Martin's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Nunez finish him?
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Martin is retaining full guard.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Martin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nunez controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nunez gets to his feet. Martin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunez scores with a one two! Martin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nunez.
Nunez tries to bum rush Martin with a series of wild strikes but Martin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunez misses with the combination.
Nunez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nunez works over Martin's head and body with a nice combination.
Nunez throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nunez.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin moves forwards but Nunez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Nunez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nunez misses with a combination
and Martin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nunez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily.
Martin blocks a head kick by Nunez.
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Leo Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Nunez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Nunez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez scores with a jab.
Martin is breathing heavily.
Martin blocks a head kick by Nunez.
Martin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nunez throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leo Nunez is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Martin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nunez throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Nunez scores with a three punch combo!
Nunez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin tries to clinch but Nunez moves out of range.
Nunez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martin can do to turn this around?
Nunez works the jab nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nunez blocks the leg kick.
Nunez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nunez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The cut above James Martin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunez throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin slips a jab and a cross from Nunez.
Nunez connects with a right hand. Martin shakes it off.
Nunez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nunez misses with a double jab.
Martin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunez counters with a straight right hand.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice body punch from Nunez.
Martin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nunez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Nunez throws a nice looking combination but Martin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nunez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nunez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martin up against the cage.
Nunez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nunez is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.

Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nunez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martin shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl out of it but Martin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin avoids the body shot from Nunez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nunez connects with the punch.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Nunez scores with the left hand. Martin knows he should have avoided that one.
Martin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nunez counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martin takes one on the button.

James Martin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A punch combination from Nunez misses.
Nunez thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Nunez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Martin's cut.
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!

Nunez lands with a nice combination. Martin backs away looking to recover.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nunez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunez counters with a one-two to the body.
Nunez throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Nunez catches Martin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Martin throws a head kick that Nunez semi-blocks.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nunez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Martin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nunez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunez.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martin.
Nunez throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Martin tumbling to the canvas! Nunez pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Martin was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Nunez!