Charlie Wang's FC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kappi Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Hartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by 20th century boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bateman
vs
Hartin

170 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

167 cm
29
138 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kappi Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jessie Hartin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman moves out of range of the strikes.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Hartin circles away.
Hartin throws a front kick aimed at Bateman's knee but Bateman avoids it well.
Bateman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hartin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hartin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartin clobbers Bateman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bateman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hartin throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Bateman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Hartin misses.
Bateman thows a body kick. Hartin tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hartin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman tries to move into range but Hartin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bateman lands with a right hand.
Hartin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bateman.
Hartin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bateman circles away quickly and effectively.
Hartin throws a head kick but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hartin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bateman's head.
Hartin looks to land a body kick but Bateman moved away.
A good leg kick by Bateman.
Bateman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hartin will feel that in the morning.
Bateman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Bateman gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman digs a right hand into Hartin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hartin's gas tank.
Hartin looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Bateman to work.
Hartin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hartin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bateman blocking some punches.

Bateman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartin misses with a head kick.
Hartin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bateman back to the cage. Hartin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hartin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bateman counters with a straight right hand.
Hartin wants to clinch.
Hartin misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartin misses with a hook.
Hartin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jessie Hartin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hartin really felt that one!
Hartin throws a lazy head kick
and Bateman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Whack! Bateman lands a heavy head kick that drops Hartin. The ref tackles Bateman to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hartin was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kappi Bateman!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Babineaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Babineaux
vs
Brasil

167 cm
23
150 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Babineaux !
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, Vince Brasil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babineaux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasil tries to avoid it but Babineaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasil to the ground. Brasil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brasil looks for the body kick but Babineaux saw that one coming.
Babineaux lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Babineaux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brasil is out of range.
Babineaux shoots for a takedown but Brasil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brasil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babineaux pinned against the cage. Babineaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brasil tries to clinch but Babineaux is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasil lands a front kick.
Babineaux misses with a takedown attempt
and Brasil counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Babineaux . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babineaux shoots for a takedown but Brasil saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brasil misses with a body shot.
Babineaux lands a body shot.
Brasil lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Babineaux , who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brasil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brasil is looking to chop away at Babineaux 's legs.
Babineaux misses with a combination
and Brasil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brasil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babineaux circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux fails with a takedown attempt.
Babineaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brasil counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Babineaux !
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brasil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babineaux is looking to escape.
Babineaux is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Babineaux tries to reverse the position but Brasil maintains control.
Brasil controlling the position easily from mount.
Brasil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Babineaux is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil prevents Babineaux from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brasil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Babineaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Babineaux closes the distance and clinches up with Brasil, looking for a takedown. Babineaux pushes Brasil against the cage but Brasil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wyatt Babineaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Babineaux is defended easily by Brasil.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Babineaux . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babineaux throws a series of punches but Brasil avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Babineaux .
Brasil misses with a double jab.
Brasil connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brasil slips a jab and a cross from Babineaux .
Babineaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brasil is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Babineaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brasil.
Brasil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babineaux pinned against the cage. Babineaux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babineaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brasil as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Babineaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Babineaux swings for the body but Brasil moves out of range.
Brasil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brasil wants it to stay on the feet.
Babineaux closes the distance and clinches up with Brasil, looking for a takedown. Babineaux pushes Brasil against the cage but Brasil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babineaux has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brasil wants to clinch.
Brasil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brasil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Brasil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Babineaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brasil throws a combination. Babineaux tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sloppy strikes from Babineaux . Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown by Babineaux or perhaps it was just good defense by Brasil which made him look bad.
Brasil fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Babineaux under the eye.
Babineaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brasil staying out of range there.
Babineaux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brasil counters with a low kick, right behind Babineaux 's knee.
Babineaux keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux keeps the fight on the outside.
Babineaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brasil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babineaux shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brasil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brasil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babineaux attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babineaux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brasil as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wyatt Babineaux . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babineaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brasil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Babineaux throws a leg kick but Brasil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brasil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babineaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brasil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brasil closes the distance and clinches up with Babineaux , looking for a takedown. Brasil pushes Babineaux against the cage but Babineaux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Babineaux fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brasil avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babineaux .
Babineaux misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Brasil.
Wyatt Babineaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vince Brasil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wyatt Babineaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babineaux is fending him off so far but Brasil persists. Nope, Babineaux circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Brasil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brasil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Brasil!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Meridio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Fitzroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridio comes into the arena with All That Reamins - The Air I Breathe blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Alessio Meridio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Meridio
vs
Fitzroy

187 cm
27
168 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
172 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessio Meridio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Fitzroy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridio moves in looking to clinch but Fitzroy pushes him off.
Fitzroy looks to throw a body kick

and Meridio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzroy's guard.
Meridio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Meridio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzroy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meridio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzroy's guard.
Fitzroy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meridio controls the pace.

Fitzroy looking for a guillotine here but Meridio defends easily.
Fitzroy looks gassed!
Meridio slips nicely into half guard.

Meridio 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meridio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzroy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Meridio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fitzroy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Meridio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fitzroy?
Fitzroy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Meridio is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Meridio fails to land the takedown.
Joseph Fitzroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridio dives in and grabs Fitzroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzroy pushes down on Meridio's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Meridio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzroy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meridio dips to his left and cracks Fitzroy with an uppercut!
Meridio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meridio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meridio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fitzroy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Meridio to the ground. Fitzroy is now in Meridio's guard.

Fitzroy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Meridio shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzroy sprawls well. He's pushed Meridio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzroy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Meridio tries to avoid it but Fitzroy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Meridio to the ground. Meridio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meridio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Fitzroy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Meridio on his heels. He'll look to pass Meridio's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meridio wants to stand up but Fitzroy is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzroy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meridio's guard.
Meridio wants to get back to his feet but Fitzroy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Meridio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzroy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzroy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Fitzroy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fitzroy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meridio is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Meridio is looking for a triangle but Fitzroy pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzroy wants to control from the top but Meridio keeps moving.

Meridio pushes a forearm under Fitzroy's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Fitzroy is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessio Meridio!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Boose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Boose's choice of entrance music: Feel the Rush by Talib Kweli. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Belfort
vs
Boose

215 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 Los Angeles, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Boose!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort is looking to slow Boose down with leg kicks.
Boose looks to score with a jab to the body but Belfort is just out of range.
Boose swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boose tries to work over Belfort's front leg with a kick but Belfort checks it.
Boose has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belfort.
Boose looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boose thows a leg kick but Belfort checks it
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Eric Boose has been cut.
Eric Boose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Belfort steps into range and cracks Boose with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Boose flops backwards and Belfort dives into his guard looking to finish!

Boose is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boose has a closed guard, preventing Belfort from standing up.
Boose is still in real trouble! Can Belfort finish him?
Boose seems to have recovered his senses.
Belfort will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boose is on top in guard.
Boose is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belfort swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boose wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
Boose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boose fails to land with a series of punches.
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Boose.
A jab lands there for Boose.
Boose connects with a looping right hand.
Boose throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort slips a jab and a cross from Boose.
Boose swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boose falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Belfort.
Belfort lands with a right hand.

That has opened up Eric Boose's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Belfort throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Boose tumbling to the canvas!
Belfort has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boose is proving hard to escape from.
Boose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to get up but he can't break Boose's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boose has his hands on Belfort's head, controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belfort thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boose 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.
Boose throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belfort on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boose throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.

Eric Boose's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boose connects with a body shot that sends Belfort's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - Boose scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Boose's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Boose misses with the combination.
A jab from Belfort misses.
Boose fails to land with a series of punches.
Boose misses with a two punch combination.
Boose misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boose throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belfort throws an overhand right that has Boose reeling! Belfort follows up with more punches and Boose is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitor Belfort!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Spaghetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Spaghetti
vs
Smith

199 cm
24
211 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddy Spaghetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaghetti fails with the takedown.
Spaghetti looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Spaghetti shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Spaghetti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Spaghetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Spaghetti sprawls well.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spaghetti just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith is trying to drag Spaghetti to the mat but Spaghetti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith has Spaghetti pushed against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spaghetti gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spaghetti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith trying to control but Spaghetti is working from the bottom.

Spaghetti has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smith should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Spaghetti has tightened it up now! Smith should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eddy Spaghetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dread (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dread
vs
Sarian

188 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
20
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

MadDogs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Damian Dread!
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, Robert Sarian!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dread scores with a punch to the head.
Dread does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robert Sarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Dread.

Sarian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dread looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Sarian has hold of Dread's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dread seems comfortable defending it but Sarian has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dread is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dread is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sarian couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Sarian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wielki Grubas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When worlds Collide - Powerman5000. Wielki Grubas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Marduk
vs
Grubas

213 cm
26
334 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Marduk!
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, Wielki Grubas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grubas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Wielki Grubas has been cut.
Grubas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grubas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marduk sprawls well. Marduk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grubas gets slowly back to his feet.
Marduk lands a leg kick that knocks Grubas off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Marduk looking to score a takedown here. Grubas is defending well but Marduk drives through and ends up in Grubas's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Marduk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marduk trying to control but Grubas is working from the bottom.
Marduk's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Craig Marduk.

Marduk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Grubas!

Marduk jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Grubas manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marduk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marduk scores with punches from side control.
The referee asks Marduk politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marduk prefers to stall for the moment though.
Grubas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marduk is trying to get an arm triangle but Grubas is defending well.
Marduk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grubas on the ground.
Grubas manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grubas is staying active underneath Marduk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Grubas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Grubas looking for submissions off his back.
Marduk slips a nice elbow through Grubas's hands, connecting with Grubas's forehead.

Grubas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Grubas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marduk pulls his head out easily.

Grubas actively working from the bottom here.
Marduk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marduk lands with a punch from half guard.
Marduk slips a nice elbow through Grubas's hands, connecting with Grubas's forehead.

Grubas looking for submissions off his back.

Grubas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Grubas actively working from the bottom here.

Grubas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Marduk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marduk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grubas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Grubas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marduk drops an elbow to the side of Grubas's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marduk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Grubas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Marduk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wielki Grubas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grubas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Marduk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grubas was covering up waiting for the punch and Marduk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marduk stands up over Grubas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Craig Marduk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marduk lands a couple of digs.
Marduk tries to free his leg and advance position but Grubas is retaining full guard.

Grubas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marduk defends well.
Marduk wants to control from the top but Grubas keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grubas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marduk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marduk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marduk trying to control but Grubas is working from the bottom.

Grubas is looking for a triangle but Marduk pushes his legs off easily.

Grubas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marduk is aware though and is defending well.

Grubas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marduk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marduk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grubas's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marduk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marduk trying to control the position from guard on top but Grubas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marduk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Grubas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marduk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marduk wants to control from the top but Grubas keeps moving.

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

Grubas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marduk wants to control from the top but Grubas keeps moving.

Grubas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marduk wants to control from the top but Grubas keeps moving.

Grubas is looking for a triangle but Marduk pushes his legs off easily.
Marduk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Grubas looking for a guillotine here but Marduk defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grubas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marduk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marduk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grubas keeping moving, preventing Marduk from controlling successfully.

Marduk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grubas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marduk has managed to get both his arms back between Grubas's legs - danger averted.
Marduk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grubas's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Grubas looking for submissions off his back.

Grubas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Marduk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wielki Grubas'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. And we move into the final round!

Marduk throws a series of strikes that have Grubas backpedaling.
Craig Marduk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grubas shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marduk.
Marduk throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Grubas stumbling backwards into the cage! Grubas bounces back off the cage towards Marduk, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Marduk lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Marduk celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Craig Marduk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Momoa Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo comes to the cage accompanied by Sadeness, Part 1 by Enigma. Reynolds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fire and Rain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rusty Reynolds will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Drogo
vs
Reynolds

198 cm
19
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Momoa Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rusty Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drogo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drogo misses with a combination

and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drogo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds 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.
Drogo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drogo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drogo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Drogo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drogo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.

Drogo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Drogo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Reynolds is not content to let Drogo control the position.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Drogo is controlling well.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Drogo misses with a head shot. Reynolds uses the momentum to regain guard.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Drogo trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.

Drogo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drogo won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Drogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Drogo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Reynolds pushes Drogo off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogo.

Drogo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.

Drogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Drogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drogo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drogo scoring with strikes but Reynolds is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Reynolds that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drogo misses with a straight left.
Reynolds takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Oooh a lovely combination from Drogo sends Reynolds down but not out. Drogo dives into side control looking to finish.

Reynolds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo lands a strong strike to the head of Reynolds. That's dazed him! Drogo looking to finish here. Reynolds is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Drogo lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momoa Drogo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blacklands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blacklands's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Wicker Man, by Iron Maiden. Ritchie Blacklands could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leon Hansen's chin.

Blacklands
vs
Hansen

191 cm
22
218 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
30
218 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags-$10 or less & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ritchie Blacklands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hansen moves in looking to clinch but Blacklands pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Hansen.

Hansen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hansen prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blacklands has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hansen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hansen just leaning against Blacklands, taking a breather.
Blacklands has Hansen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hansen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blacklands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen lands a body shot.

Hansen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hansen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blacklands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hansen throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blacklands dodges the punch combination from Hansen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen misses with a body shot.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Blacklands avoids nicely.
Hansen throws a right and a left that Blacklands avoids nicely.
Hansen looks to land a left hand but Blacklands moved out of range nicely.
Leon Hansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen lands with a straight right. Blacklands didn't see that one coming.
Hansen takes a swing at Blacklands's ribcage but misses.
Hansen swings widly with a right hand

and Blacklands counters with a single leg into guard. Hansen didn't expect that.

Blacklands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blacklands has managed to get both his arms back between Hansen's legs - danger averted.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Blacklands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blacklands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hansen is one step ahead there.
Blacklands keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blacklands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hansen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blacklands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansen.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Blacklands working for submissions but it's allowed Hansen to get to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hansen content to control rather than advance.
Hansen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blacklands with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blacklands is not content to let Hansen control the position.
Blacklands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
Blacklands wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
Blacklands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
Hansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Hansen.
Hansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Blacklands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blacklands works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blacklands looking to control.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Blacklands is retaining full guard.
Hansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blacklands. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blacklands is on top in guard.

Blacklands is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blacklands shoots for a double leg takedown but Hansen sprawls well. He's pushed Blacklands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hansen lands a jab to Blacklands's midsection.
Blacklands tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen counters with a two punch combo.
Hansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blacklands.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ritchie Blacklands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blacklands slips a straight right by Hansen.
Hansen tries to clinch there but Blacklands circles away.
Hansen misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blacklands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hansen throws out the jab.
Hansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blacklands shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blacklands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hansen tries to bum rush Blacklands with a series of wild strikes but Blacklands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blacklands slips under a jab from Hansen.
Hansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Blacklands is just out of range.
Blacklands with a poor takedown
and Hansen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blacklands fails with the takedown.
Blacklands moves out of range as Hansen strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen sizes up Blacklands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hansen throws a jab but it's blocked by Blacklands.
Hansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hansen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hansen scores with a body shot.
Hansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blacklands avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blacklands.
Hansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Blacklands shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blacklands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hansen connects with a body shot that sends Blacklands's belly button to the back.
Blacklands avoids the body shot from Hansen.

Hansen drives through and clinches with Blacklands against the cage.

Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blacklands ducks right into an uppercut from Hansen.
Blacklands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blacklands is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Hansen as Blacklands shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blacklands moves away.
Hansen lands with a nice body punch.
Hansen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hansen lands a jab to the nose.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Blacklands moves out of range.
Hansen stuns Blacklands with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hansen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansen looks to land a left hand but Blacklands moved out of range nicely.
Blacklands needs to keep his hands up - Hansen had a free shot at his head there.

Hansen lands a left and a right that send Blacklands crashing to the mat, dazed. Hansen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hansen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Blacklands's defenses. It connects perfectly with Blacklands's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Hansen!