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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Karl Mcneil was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Parker
vs
Mcneil

192 cm
25
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Mcneil!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcneil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker tries to work over Mcneil's front leg with a kick but Mcneil checks it.
Mcneil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mcneil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Parker back to the cage. Mcneil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Keith Parker has been cut.
Mcneil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcneil lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Parker goes down and covers up as Mcneil starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Mcneil!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remel Bogaurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Morley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bogaurd
vs
Morley

199 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Very confident

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remel Bogaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Morley!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogaurd as he jumps to the side.
Morley misses with a head kick.

Morley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bogaurd sprawls well initially but Morley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Bogaurd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morley wants to stand up but Bogaurd has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bogaurd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bogaurd tries to get out of the position.
Morley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bogaurd's head.
Morley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bogaurd trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morley stands up and beckons Bogaurd to join him on the feet.
Morley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morley shoots for a takedown but Bogaurd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Remel Bogaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Morley.

Morley has closed the distance and engaged Bogaurd in a clinch.
Morley jumps guard but Bogaurd stands there with Morley around his waist. Morley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bogaurd's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morley is trying to drag Bogaurd to the mat but Bogaurd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bogaurd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bogaurd prevents a body shot from Morley.
Bogaurd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morley jumps guard but Bogaurd stands there with Morley around his waist. Morley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bogaurd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Morley misses with a takedown attempt - Bogaurd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bogaurd as he avoids it easily.
Remel Bogaurd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bogaurd tries to avoid it but Morley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bogaurd to the ground. Bogaurd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Morley tries to clinch but Bogaurd is having none of it.
Morley tries to clinch up.

Morley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bogaurd's guard.
Morley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bogaurd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morley 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.
Morley trying to control the position from guard on top but Bogaurd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bogaurd looking for a guillotine here but Morley defends easily.
Bogaurd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Morley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Morley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogaurd is trying to defend but Morley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Morley wants to stand but Bogaurd has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Morley passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morley controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Morley working for a submission but Bogaurd is keeping him at bay.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bogaurd is just holding on here. Morley manages to take his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Morley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Morley lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Morley working for the choke.
Bogaurd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morley gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Morley is riding his opponent, not letting Bogaurd buck him off.

Morley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Morley lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Morley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bogaurd defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Adam Morley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morley misses with an elbow to the head.
Morley punishes Bogaurd with strikes from the back mount.
Bogaurd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morley on the ground.
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!
Bogaurd looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Morley looking to break Bogaurd's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bogaurd remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Morley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Morley 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!

Morley ducks right into an uppercut from Bogaurd.
Morley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bogaurd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morley.
Morley moves in looking to clinch but Bogaurd pushes him off.
Adam Morley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bogaurd sprawls well. Bogaurd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morley gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Morley.
Morley shoots in but no luck this time.
Remel Bogaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Morley.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Morley.
Morley is looking to take a break and control but Bogaurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogaurd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morley trying to control the action but Bogaurd is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Morley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morley slows the pace down.
Bogaurd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morley happy to just control the position for now.
Remel Bogaurd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogaurd prevents Morley from improving position.
Morley is looking to take a break and control but Bogaurd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morley tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bogaurd is letting Morley control him for a moment.
Morley trying to control the action but Bogaurd is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Adam Morley was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Morley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bogaurd is trying to defend but Morley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morley working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Morley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morley 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

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

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierluigi Scuderi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scuderi
vs
Lawson

187 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierluigi Scuderi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scuderi walks into a straight right hand from Lawson.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scuderi misses with a few strikes there.
Scuderi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Scuderi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scuderi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Scuderi gets to his feet - Lawson follows without any prompting.
Scuderi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawson. Lawson obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scuderi.
Lawson scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scuderi.
Lawson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawson connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawson lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson connects with a leg kick. Scuderi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scuderi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scuderi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scuderi. Scuderi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scuderi's calf.
Lawson thuds his shin into the meat of Scuderi's side.
Scuderi is breathing heavily.
Scuderi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scuderi misses with a two punch combination.
Lawson gets in close and tags Scuderi with a short punch that almost sends Scuderi to the mat! Oh Scuderi is in big trouble! He turns his back on Lawson, trying to create some distance but Lawson rushes him, striking wildly and Scuderi goes down! The referee tackles Lawson into the cage to end the fight! Lawson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Lawson!
A victorious Trey Lawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

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

Stone
vs
Johnson

188 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trevor Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stone tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Stone is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stone swivels and escapes.

Stone gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Stone manages to retain guard.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson is fighting to break Stone's control of his arms but Stone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stone wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stone is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Johnson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stone tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Stone drops back down to his feet.
Stone is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stone is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Stone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Stone. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Stone dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Stone tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stone but Stone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stone misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stone.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stone is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Stone circles away and we're back to standing.
Stone misses with a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone darts in looking for a takedown but Johnson gets double underhooks and turns Stone into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.

Johnson decides to pull guard.

Stone gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stone avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson looks winded!
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnson eats them both and turns towards Stone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!

Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone tries to pull guard but Johnson won't allow it.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stone looking for a takedown.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Stone gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Stone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stone throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Stone tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him

Johnson decides to stand up.
Johnson tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch

and Stone counters with a left and a right that hurts Johnson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Stone jumps into full mount!

Johnson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stone is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone batters Johnson with a massive right followed by a huge left! Johnson is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Stone lands a final crushing right hand to drop Johnson to the mat with a gruesome thud! Stone is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trevor Stone!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Zielinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Diddler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Diddler
vs
Zielinski

200 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Grand Royal Wear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zbigniew Zielinski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zielinski looks to land a right hand but Diddler moved out of range.

Diddler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zielinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Diddler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zielinski's coach down at Valhalla:NY GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zielinski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Zielinski manages to break the clinch.
Diddler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diddler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Zielinski.
Zielinski digs a good hook to Diddler's body.
Zielinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diddler.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Zielinski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diddler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Diddler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Diddler being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Zielinski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zielinski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zielinski trying to control but Diddler is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zbigniew Zielinski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Zielinski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diddler to the mat! Diddler manages to get full guard.
Diddler is breathing heavily.
Zielinski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zielinski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Zielinski has gone for a leg lock! Diddler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zielinski's guard.
Zielinski wants to sweep but no luck.
Diddler scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zielinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zielinski managing to control the position.
We've been hearing that Diddler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddler postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zielinski pulls Diddler in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zbigniew Zielinski.

Zielinski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zielinski lands in his opponent's guard.

Diddler looking for a guillotine here but Zielinski defends easily.
Zielinski stopping the sweep attempt from Diddler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zielinski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diddler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zielinski pushing down on Diddler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diddler is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zbigniew Zielinski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zielinski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diddler checks it well.
Zielinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Diddler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Diddler moves into range and clinches up with Zielinski.
Zielinski looking to stall.
Diddler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zielinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Diddler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zielinski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diddler as he avoids it easily.
Zielinski throws a right and a left that Diddler avoids nicely.

Diddler clinches.

Diddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zielinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zielinski throws a nice looking combination but Diddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Zielinski tries to keep at a distance but Diddler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Zielinski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Zielinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zielinski looks to land a right hand but Diddler moved out of range.
Zielinski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diddler's calf.
Diddler avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Zielinski misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Zielinski misses the target.
Zielinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zielinski darts in looking for a takedown but Diddler gets double underhooks and turns Zielinski into the cage.
Kid Diddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zbigniew Zielinski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zielinski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diddler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zielinski fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Diddler has picked Zielinski up - he's going for a ride! Diddler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diddler is trying to control. Zielinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zielinski wants to get back to full guard.
Diddler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zielinski keeps working.
Zielinski controlling the position for now.
Zielinski trying to control but Diddler postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Zielinski is defending against the submission attempts here by Diddler.
Zbigniew Zielinski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diddler throws a strike but Zielinski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddler landing with the ground and pound.
Zielinski wants to sweep here but Diddler controlling him for the moment.
Diddler postures up.
Diddler throws a big right hand that misses.
Diddler is fighting to break Zielinski's control of his arms but Zielinski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Zielinski is looking for a triangle but Diddler pushes his legs off easily.
Zielinski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zielinski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diddler!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diddler defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zielinski.
Zielinski trying to control but Diddler is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Zielinski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zbigniew Zielinski 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. And we move into the final round!

Zielinski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diddler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zielinski with a nice cross.

Diddler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zielinski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zielinski is trying to control the position but Diddler postures up.
Zielinski seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diddler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zielinski is keeping the position for now.
Zielinski managing to control the position.
Diddler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Zielinski looking for a guillotine here but Diddler defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zielinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diddler manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zielinski passes Diddler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zielinski is thwarting Diddler's attempts to control the position.

Zielinski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diddler is just riding it out for now. Zielinski eventually gives up the hold.
Zielinski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zielinski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diddler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Zielinski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zbigniew Zielinski!
Zbigniew Zielinski made sure to mention his sponsor, Grand Royal Wear in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Lamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tumbu Bukasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lamel might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blk & Blu. This should be fireworks!

Lamel
vs
Bukasa

182 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Lamel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tumbu Bukasa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukasa.
Bukasa dodges the punch combination from Lamel.
Lamel throws a nice looking combination but Bukasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamel throws the left hand but Bukasa avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Bukasa.
Lamel jabs at Bukasa's body.
A punch combination from Lamel misses.
Bukasa slips a jab and a cross from Lamel.
Bukasa lands a head kick!

It looks like Luther Lamel has been cut.
Lamel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukasa under the eye.
Lamel throws a right hand that Bukasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Bukasa also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bukasa throws a head kick that misses.
Lamel connects with a single shot there.
Bukasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Lamel. Beautiful body shot.
Bukasa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamel throws a shot to the body.
Lamel is looking to wear down Bukasa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lamel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukasa's head.
Lamel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lamel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukasa's 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!
Lamel misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamel.
A head kick misses from Bukasa.
Bukasa slips a jab and a cross from Lamel.
Lamel looks to land a right hand but Bukasa moved out of range.
Lamel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bukasa.
Bukasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamel.
A punch lands to the side of Bukasa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamel moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamel avoids the head kick by Bukasa.
Bukasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bukasa moves forwards but Lamel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bukasa throws a head kick but Lamel moves out of range.
Lamel misses with a two punch combination.
Lamel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukasa dodges the punch combination from Lamel.
Bukasa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamel tests Bukasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamel lands a jab to Bukasa's midsection.
Bukasa moves forwards but Lamel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lamel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bukasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamel lands with a nice combination. Bukasa backs away looking to recover.
Lamel looks to land a combination but Bukasa avoids it well.
Bukasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circling - Lamel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bukasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukasa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Lamel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Lamel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A head kick misses from Bukasa.
Bukasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamel.
Bukasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Bukasa.
Lamel avoids the head kick by Bukasa.
Lamel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bukasa's head.
Nice straight punches there by Lamel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamel.
A head kick from Bukasa lands but Lamel takes it in his stride.
Lamel lands a nice shot to the body.
Bukasa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukasa throws a head kick but Lamel moves out of range.
Bukasa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bukasa is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lamel lands a lovely overhand right.

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

Bukasa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukasa backs away from a small jab... but Lamel lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Bukasa crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Lamel with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Luther Lamel!
Luther Lamel is the new light heavyweight champion!
Luther Lamel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ellenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Torrens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torrens's choice of entrance music: The way I am . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Ellenberger
vs
Torrens

173 cm
19
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
161 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Ellenberger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Torrens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenberger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torrens defends it nicely.

Torrens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ellenberger!
You can see the frustration on Ellenberger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellenberger tries to bench press Torrens off him but Torrens keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenberger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Torrens's best efforts.

Ellenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torrens is taking a breather. Ellenberger says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Torrens is trying to control. Ellenberger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ellenberger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ellenberger wants to control but Torrens is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens trying to control from half guard but Ellenberger is working away.
Ellenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Torrens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ellenberger has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ellenberger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torrens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Torrens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ellenberger is trying to maintain the position but Torrens is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torrens wants to work for an arm triangle but Ellenberger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Torrens stops Ellenberger from getting back to his feet.
Torrens winds up and cracks Ellenberger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

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

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back.
Ellenberger wants to get back to his feet.

Torrens seems to be looking for submissions.
Ellenberger wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torrens is trying to work for a kimura but Ellenberger is defending well.
Ellenberger is trying to maintain the position but Torrens is very close to passing his half guard.
Torrens passes into side control, despite Ellenberger's attempt to control the position.
Ellenberger is pushing Torrens's head away, looking to escape. Torrens manages to hold on to the position though.
Ellenberger is trying to control Torrens's posture but Torrens avoids it.
Ellenberger gets back to half guard.
Torrens prevents Ellenberger from standing back up.
Torrens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ellenberger.

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

Ellenberger is looking for a triangle but Torrens pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrens with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ellenberger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torrens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Torrens wants to control from the top but Ellenberger keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellenberger controls Torrens momentarily but Torrens frees himself.

Ellenberger has his foot on Torrens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torrens works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Torrens shoots in and gets a takedown into Ellenberger's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torrens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torrens throws a big right hand that misses.
Torrens trying to move into half guard but instead Ellenberger has managed to sweep!

Ellenberger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Torrens is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Torrens has escaped and now he's on top!
Ellenberger is looking to stand up but Torrens isn't so interested in that idea.
Torrens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torrens looking to pass the guard.
Torrens prevents Ellenberger from getting back to his feet.
Torrens throwing strikes from guard but Ellenberger blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrens landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens stays in close to Ellenberger's body and controls the position.
Torrens lands a couple of elbows.
Torrens trying to control but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.

Ellenberger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torrens passes into side control.
Torrens tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Torrens lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ellenberger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Torrens trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger trying to control but Torrens postures up.
Torrens working Ellenberger over with strikes.

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back.

Ellenberger looking for submissions off his back.
Torrens prevents Ellenberger from improving his position.
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!

Ellenberger actively working from the bottom here.
Jonathan Torrens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torrens is keen to just control but Ellenberger is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ellenberger actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Torrens.
Ellenberger tries to get to full guard but Torrens has control of the leg.
Torrens is thwarting Ellenberger's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.
Ellenberger wants to improve his position but Torrens is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torrens lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger is trying to stand.
Torrens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Torrens wants to pass to mount but Ellenberger is defending the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torrens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Torrens is nestled in close to Ellenberger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ellenberger is trying to maintain the position but Torrens is very close to passing his half guard.

Torrens 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.

Ellenberger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Torrens pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Torrens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ellenberger dives in and grabs Torrens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torrens pushes down on Ellenberger's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellenberger is defended easily by Torrens.

Torrens shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellenberger is trying to defend but Torrens finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ellenberger trying to control from the bottom.
Ellenberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellenberger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torrens is working away from the top position though.
Torrens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ellenberger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Torrens.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torrens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellenberger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Torrens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ellenberger is looking to improve his position.
Torrens lands with a punch from half guard.
Torrens lands with a punch from half guard.
Torrens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellenberger's head.
Ellenberger is trying to control but can't.
Torrens is just content to waste time from the top position. Ellenberger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Torrens preventing the sweep.

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

Ellenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrens is in close to Ellenberger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Torrens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenberger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torrens lands a couple of digs.
Torrens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torrens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Torrens chips away with some ground and pound.

Ellenberger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Torrens escapes and throws Ellenberger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ellenberger wants to control but Torrens postures up.
Torrens working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torrens trying to control the action but Ellenberger is working from the bottom.
Ellenberger can't do much from the bottom here.
Ellenberger is trying to improve his position.

Torrens goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ellenberger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torrens but great work by Ellenberger.
Ellenberger wants to control but Torrens is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Torrens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ellenberger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Torrens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Torrens is in trouble now - Ellenberger has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenberger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Torrens's face.
Torrens tries to hold on but Ellenberger pushes him away.
Ellenberger thowing shots but they're missing.
Torrens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Ellenberger looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrens slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Torrens can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ellenberger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ellenberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torrens's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torrens is looking to improve his position.

Torrens is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ellenberger is tapping! Great win for Torrens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Torrens! Jonathan Torrens retains his lightweight title!
Jonathan Torrens made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I got a lot of respect for Thor, but tonight was just my night. Proud to be the new 155 Champion in this org!'.