REVO - 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Mozart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mozart comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled . Sheldon Mozart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lee Wang's chin.

Mozart
vs
Wang

185 cm
22
160 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

172 cm
27
131 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sheldon Mozart !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Wang!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mozart throws a jab but it's blocked by Wang.
Mozart throws a lazy uppercut

and Wang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wang tries for a takedown but Mozart manages to get underhooks.

Mozart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mozart bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wang's head.

It looks like Lee Wang has been cut.
Wang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mozart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mozart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Wang is rocked!
Mozart scores with a nice head shot.
Wang is still on wobbly legs! Can Mozart finish him?
Wang tries to land a leg kick but Mozart saw it coming and moves away.
Wang is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mozart just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Wang has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sheldon Mozart !
After the fight, Sheldon Mozart was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Lee Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm very sorry! I'll be back stronger!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Pie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pie
vs
Martin

205 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
288 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Pie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Martin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pie ducks right into an uppercut from Martin.
We've been told by Pie's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pie slips under a jab.
Martin scores with a hook.
Pie staying out of range there.
A combination from Pie does no damage.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pie is out of range and Martin settles back down.
Martin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martin tries to avoid it but Pie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martin to the ground. Martin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Martin looks to land a combination but Pie avoids it well.
Pie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martin cracks Pie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Pie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Pie's head back.
Pie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A cross from Martin lands.
Pie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Pie persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pie swinging wildly here.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pie misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Pie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pie walks into a jab.
Martin works the jab nicely.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pie fails with a takedown attempt.
Pie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pie throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Pie throws an overhand right that lands on Martin's shoulder, as Martin tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pie.
A punch combination from Pie misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Pie moves away and avoids it.
Martin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pie.
Martin tests Pie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pie throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Donk. Martin catches Pie right on the button with a cross.
Martin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pie moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pie misses.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Pie is rocked!
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keith Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Martin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pie doesn't seem phased though.

Martin lands a big uppercut and Pie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pie looks OK. Martin waves Pie back to his feet!
Oh Pie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pie slips under a jab.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Martin lands a brutal uppercut that launches Pie off his feet! Pie tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Martin!
Keith Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Razor Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marihuanich has chosen Idiot bez irokeza as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bush
vs
Marihuanich

180 cm
33
170 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

175 cm
36
175 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Razor Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bariga Marihuanich!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush misses the shot to the body.

Marihuanich moves into the clinch.
Bush trying to stall but Marihuanich improves his position.
Bush misses with some punches.
Marihuanich slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bush.
Marihuanich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bush struggles to land a body shot inside as Marihuanich controls his hands.
Marihuanich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Marihuanich stalling the fight.
Marihuanich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marihuanich is pushing Bush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marihuanich swings wildly with an uppercut but Bush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bush just leaning against Marihuanich, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich scores with a shot to the side of Bush's head.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Marihuanich controls the action.
Bush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bush is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bush takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Marihuanich.
Marihuanich misses with a knee strike.
Bush tries to work over Marihuanich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bush fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bush looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marihuanich prevents a body shot from Bush.
Marihuanich throws an elbow that misses.
Marihuanich stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marihuanich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bush tries to stall but Marihuanich uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marihuanich lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Marihuanich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bush has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marihuanich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marihuanich missing with knees to the body.
Bush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marihuanich misses with some punches.
Marihuanich digs a right hand into Bush's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bush's gas tank.
Bush doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marihuanich makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marihuanich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushs head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bush taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bush.
Marihuanich lands with a short shot to the head.
Marihuanich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bush backwards.
Bush blocks the elbow strike.
Marihuanich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bush trying to stall but Marihuanich improves his position.
Bush scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marihuanich effectively controlling the action here.
Marihuanich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Marihuanich fails to land.
Marihuanich missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bush.
Bush can't find room to land a body shot as Marihuanich controls the action.
Marihuanich prevents a body shot from Bush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marihuanich.
Marihuanich prevents a body shot from Bush.
Marihuanich utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marihuanich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marihuanich pushes Bush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bush takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marihuanich lands a body punch.
Bush tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bush tries to throw a body punch but Marihuanich avoids it by throwing Bush back against the cage.
Bush takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bariga Marihuanich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bush throws a shot from downtown. Marihuanich moves away and avoids it.

Marihuanich feints and as Bush raises his hands in defense, Marihuanich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marihuanich throwing strikes but missing.
Marihuanich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bush is keeping the position for now.
Marihuanich wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Marihuanich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marihuanich trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bariga Marihuanich hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fighters circling - Bush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bush walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marihuanich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marihuanich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bush counter with a right hand.
Marihuanich slips under a jab.
Marihuanich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush misses with a straight right.
Marihuanich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marihuanich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marihuanich tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
Marihuanich tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.

Marihuanich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marihuanich taking a breather here.

Marihuanich swings around for an armbar but Bush sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marihuanich's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bush's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marihuanich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Bush tries to free his leg and advance position but Marihuanich is retaining full guard.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Marihuanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marihuanich wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Razor Bush wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marihuanich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marihuanich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bush.
Bush slips a jab from Marihuanich.
Bariga Marihuanich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marihuanich wants to clinch up but Bush keeps it at a distance.

Marihuanich shoots in and gets a takedown into Bush's guard.
Marihuanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marihuanich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marihuanich content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Marihuanich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marihuanich wants to stand but Bush is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but Marihuanich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Marihuanich drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bush dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bush pushing down on Marihuanich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bariga Marihuanich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Bush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marihuanich shoots for a takedown but Bush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marihuanich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marihuanich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bush connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Marihuanich.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marihuanich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bush moves away.
Marihuanich keeps the fight on the outside.
Marihuanich shoots in but Bush avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marihuanich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bush as he avoids it easily.
Razor Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bariga Marihuanich.
Marihuanich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bush catches Marihuanich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush cracks Marihuanich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marihuanich needs to keep his hands up - Bush had a free shot at his head there.
Marihuanich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Marihuanich there.
Bush thows a body shot but no joy.
Bush misses the body punch

so Marihuanich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marihuanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marihuanich pushing down on Bush's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marihuanich is pressing down on Bush's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bush is holding on for now.
Marihuanich trying to control from Bush's half guard. Bush has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marihuanich trying to control but Bush is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marihuanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marihuanich is fighting to break Bush's control of his arms but Bush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Marihuanich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marihuanich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marihuanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bush keeping moving, preventing Marihuanich from controlling successfully.

Bariga Marihuanich has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bush dodges the punch combination from Marihuanich.
Bush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marihuanich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Marihuanich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marihuanich showed some decent athleticism there.
Marihuanich trying to mount his opponent but Bush defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich trying to control from half guard but Bush is working away.
Bush wants to get back to full guard.
Marihuanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Marihuanich wants to pass the guard but Bush is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marihuanich looks to land a strike but Bush avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marihuanich throws a strike but Bush rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bariga Marihuanich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marihuanich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bariga Marihuanich!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Bariga Marihuanich!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Bariga Marihuanich!

Bariga Marihuanich wins by unanimous decision!
Bariga Marihuanich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cevada Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flare
vs
Bacon

180 cm
34
206 lbs
17 - 26 - 0

190 cm
28
213 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cevada Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bacon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flare sprawls well initially but Bacon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bacon is looking to advance position but Flare won't allow it.
Bacon trying to control the pace.
Flare could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flare trying to control from the bottom.

Flare looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bacon decides to stand up.
Bacon shoots in but Flare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bacon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bacon drives through with a takedown into Flare's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Flare looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bacon is one step ahead there.
Flare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flare has a closed guard, preventing Bacon from standing up.
Flare can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bacon controls the pace.
Flare keeping full guard, as Bacon tries to pass.
Flare tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bacon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flare shoots in looking for a takedown but Bacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bacon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bacon showed some decent athleticism there.
Bacon working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Bacon seems content to control.
Bacon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Bacon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cevada Bacon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Flare enables Bacon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flare manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Flare is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bacon is controlling him.
Bacon wants to pass the guard but Flare is keeping the position.
Flare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flare being controlled here, momentarily.
Bacon lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon passes Flare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bacon stalling.
Bacon wants to stand up but Flare has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Bacon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bacon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bacon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bacon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bacon gets caught napping as Flare dives in and scores a takedown. Bacon manages to retain guard.

Bacon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.

Flare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
John Flare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flare closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flare lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bacon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Bacon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bacon lands in his opponent's guard.
Flare trying to control the position.
Flare keeping moving, preventing Bacon from controlling successfully.
Flare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flare is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Flare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Cevada Bacon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bacon leaves Flare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flare keeps the fight on the outside.
Flare circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bacon's waist but Bacon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Flare tries to sprawl but Bacon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bacon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Bacon is going to stand back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare is trying to control but can't.
Bacon controlling the action here.
Bacon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bacon breaks from Flare's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bacon content just to control the position here.
Bacon prevents Flare from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacon controlling the position easily from mount.
Bacon looking to control but Flare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bacon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flare haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Cevada Bacon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bacon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bacon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bacon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bacon is looking to clinch but Flare is avoiding it.

Flare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bacon tries to pull guard but Flare holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacon drops back down to his feet.
Bacon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bacon is trying to force a seperation but Flare has the dominant position.

Flare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bacon misses with a takedown attempt

and Flare decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bacon's guard.
John Flare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cevada Bacon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare stops Bacon from standing up.

Flare drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bacon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flare has Bacon in his guard.
Bacon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bacon wanted to stand there but Flare had control of the position.
Bacon tries to free his leg and advance position but Flare is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bacon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flare has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bacon has managed to get both his arms back between Flare's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bacon wants to pass the guard but Flare is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bacon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cevada Bacon.
Nice sprawl there from Flare as Bacon shoots in.
Bacon tries to clinch but Flare moves out of range.

Flare gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bacon pulls guard.
Flare won't allow Bacon to sweep him here.
Bacon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Flare postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bacon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Flare, into his guard.
Flare has Bacon pulled in close to control his posture.
Flare tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bacon wants to pass the guard but Flare is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare keeping moving, preventing Bacon from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bacon wants to stand but Flare has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bacon throwing strikes but missing.
Cevada Bacon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacon 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.

Cevada Bacon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
John Flare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cevada Bacon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flare shoots in looking for a takedown but Bacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Flare's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cevada Bacon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bacon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Cevada Bacon!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Cevada Bacon!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Cevada Bacon!

Cevada Bacon wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Cevada Bacon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Zubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Zubar told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nathan
vs
Zubar

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
19
176 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Nathan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronald Zubar!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubar throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Mike Nathan has been cut.
Nathan misses with a wild combination.
Nathan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zubar tries to avoid it but Nathan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zubar to the ground. Zubar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zubar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nathan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zubar defends well and Nathan ends up having to push Zubar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nathan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Nathan . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubar gets underhooks to prevent Nathan 's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zubar prevents the takedown attempt.
Nathan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Nathan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan takes a swing at Zubar's ribcage but misses.
Zubar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zubar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zubar drops Nathan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Nathan ! Zubar dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Zubar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soz Sztrova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sztrova is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Flames - Delight and Anger. Soz Sztrova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Narushima
vs
Sztrova

177 cm
26
216 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
31
215 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soz Sztrova!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narushima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sztrova shoots in but no luck this time.
Sztrova bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Narushima closes the distance and clinches.
Narushima misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sztrova.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sztrova's face.

It looks like Soz Sztrova has been cut.
Sztrova wants a takedown but no success here.
Our sources have told us that Narushima has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sztrova's face.
Narushima gets underhooks to prevent Sztrova's takedown attempt.
Ryo Narushima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soz Sztrova.
Narushima connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sztrova's face.
Sztrova is trying to maintain a safe position but Narushima gets an underhook and turns Sztrova into the cage.
Narushima lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Sztrova is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sztrova misses with some punches.
Sztrova is still on wobbly legs! Can Narushima finish him?
Sztrova tries for a takedown but Narushima manages to get underhooks.
Sztrova has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Narushima is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sztrova looks winded!
Narushima stalling against the cage.
Sztrova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Narushima prevents it.

Narushima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sztrova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Narushima sprawls well. Narushima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sztrova gets slowly back to his feet.
Sztrova seems to have recovered his senses.
Narushima feints a jab and as Sztrova dips his head, Narushima unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sztrova right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sztrova falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Narushima smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryo Narushima!
A victorious Ryo Narushima thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Patrushev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Toppington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandar Toppington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Patrushev
vs
Toppington

168 cm
29
200 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

200 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Patrushev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksandar Toppington!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toppington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Patrushev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toppington.
Toppington lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toppington. Patrushev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patrushev doesn't manage to clinch there - Toppington circles away.
Toppington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toppington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toppington throws a right and a left that Patrushev avoids nicely.
Toppington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patrushev manages to avoid it.

Patrushev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Patrushev drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Patrushev seems to have locked his on tight now - Toppington screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Patrushev, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sergei Patrushev!
After winning the bout, Sergei Patrushev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Aleksandar Toppington had this to say: 'Clearly, I've got some things to work on. Thanks to everyone who's supported me thus far.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by The Satanic Darkness. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Oystenteller
vs
Karate

178 cm
24
175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ed Karate!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate looks to land a combination. Oystenteller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oystenteller misses with a wild body shot.
Oystenteller throws a hook but Karate blocks it.
Karate throws a good cross that connects.
Nice jab there from Karate.
Karate misses with a takedown attempt - Oystenteller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karate lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oystenteller is looking to clinch.

Oystenteller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the action but Karate is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller is looking to advance position but Karate won't allow it.
Oystenteller is trying to control the action in half guard but Karate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Daarstknasset Oystenteller wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Karate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oystenteller's hands.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karate as he jumps to the side.
Oystenteller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oystenteller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karate cracks Oystenteller with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Oystenteller misses.

Karate shoots in and bounces Oystenteller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Karate trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karate working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Oystenteller pulls Karate in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oystenteller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oystenteller's head.
Karate wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Karate is looking to work some ground and pound but Oystenteller has wrist control.
Karate connects with a couple of short punches.
Oystenteller keeping moving, preventing Karate from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Karate landing some decent shots from guard.
Oystenteller has momentary wrist control but Karate slips an elbow through the middle.

Oystenteller has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karate postures up in Oystenteller's guard and throws a big left but Oystenteller blocks it.
Karate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karate trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karate chips away with some ground and pound.
Karate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karate is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oystenteller pulls Karate in to control the position.
Karate scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karate wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Karate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oystenteller controls Karate momentarily but Karate frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karate tests Oystenteller's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Karate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oystenteller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Karate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oystenteller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oystenteller seems keen to control Karate's posture.
Karate with a nice head shot there.
Karate lands a couple of digs.
Karate is pushing down on Oystenteller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oystenteller is fighting to maintain full guard but Karate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Karate is pressing down on Oystenteller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oystenteller is holding on for now.
Karate winds up and cracks Oystenteller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karate takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oystenteller tries to get to full guard but Karate has control of the leg.
Karate drops an elbow to the side of Oystenteller's head.
Karate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karate is stalling here. Oystenteller is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Karate seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oystenteller has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Karate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oystenteller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oystenteller is trying to control the action in half guard but Karate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate trying to control here.
Oystenteller is keen to just control but Karate is a slippery customer.
Karate works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oystenteller trying to move into half guard but instead Karate has managed to sweep!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karate stands and throws Oystenteller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oystenteller is not content to let Karate control the position.
Karate working the head with strikes.
Karate working the ground and pound but Oystenteller is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karate wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping him busy.
Karate is chipping away with strikes.
The strikes coming from Karate are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Oystenteller taking a bit of punishment here - Karate scoring with strikes.
Oystenteller is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at (w) Combat MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oystenteller is looking for a sweep.
Ed Karate has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karate landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karate grinds an elbow into Oystenteller's temple.
Karate misses with the ground and pound.
Karate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oystenteller to see if he's OK.
Oystenteller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is looking to regain half guard here but Karate keeps moving and retains side control.
Karate controls the position.
Karate in side control lands a decent elbow.
Karate works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Karate is staying tight to Oystenteller's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Let's hope that Karate has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Karate cracks Oystenteller with a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oystenteller is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Karate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Karate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oystenteller to the ground. Karate is now in Oystenteller's guard.
Karate stands and throws Oystenteller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oystenteller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karate landing a few strikes.
Karate working the ground and pound but Oystenteller is defending the strikes.
Oystenteller is not content to let Karate control the position.
Karate in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oystenteller tries to bench press Karate off him but Karate keeps the position.
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.
Karate lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oystenteller down.
Karate lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oystenteller down.
Oystenteller is not content to let Karate control the position.
Karate scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oystenteller to see if he's OK.
Karate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Check out the look on Karate's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Karate taking a breather here.
Karate scoring with punches and elbows.
Oystenteller can't do much from the bottom here.
Oystenteller is looking to regain half guard here but Karate keeps moving and retains side control.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oystenteller keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Oystenteller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oystenteller is looking to regain half guard here but Karate keeps moving and retains side control.
Karate trying to control the position but Oystenteller is working away.
Oystenteller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Karate scores with punches from side control.
Karate cracks Oystenteller with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karate controlling the position.
Karate working the body and head with strikes.
Karate taking a break here but Oystenteller is having none of it and regains half guard.
Karate is looking to take a break and control but Oystenteller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karate working Oystenteller over with strikes.
Oystenteller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Karate has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Karate content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is desperately trying to improve his position but Karate has a good base and remains in mount.
Karate has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oystenteller's face.
Karate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oystenteller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Karate lands with some strikes.

Oystenteller is rocked!
Karate putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Oystenteller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karate is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Oystenteller goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Karate!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ed Karate!