Season I - MW Round I PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Psycho Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spear Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psycho Russell had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Russell
vs
Block

183 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psycho Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spear Block !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Block scores with a one two! Russell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Psycho Russell has been cut.
Block fails with the takedown.
Block avoids a punch combination nicely.
Block pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Block takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russell misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Russell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Russell lands a left and a right that send Block crashing to the mat, dazed. Russell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell cracks Block with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Block is rocked!
Russell moves in close and cracks Block with a massive right hand! Block , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Russell!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Psycho Russell!
Psycho Russell 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
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mosi Amadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monchique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amadi comes to the cage accompanied by DR Congo National Anthem. Monchique has chosen YOU WANNA PROBLEMS? as his entrance music. Ricardo Monchique is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Amadi
vs
Monchique

194 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Master Lee's One Stop

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mosi Amadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Monchique!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monchique shoots in for a double leg but Amadi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monchique looks to throw the jab but Amadi is out of range.
Amadi throws a body punch but Monchique moves out of range.
Amadi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monchique throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Amadi lands a big head kick that sends Monchique tumbling to the mat! Amadi takes a step backwards and waves Monchique back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Ricardo Monchique has been cut.
Monchique tries to clinch but Amadi is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Amadi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monchique sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Amadi blocks a head kick by Monchique.
A punch combination from Monchique misses.
Monchique is looking to land body kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monchique.
Amadi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monchique's sensitive parts.
Amadi lands a big head kick that sends Monchique to the canvas! Amadi follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosi Amadi!
Mosi Amadi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I was just starting to boil, just starting to get warmed up. After I hit him good couple of times, I knew it was just a matter of time.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Siegward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Pellegrini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siegward comes to the cage accompanied by Das Panzerlied. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pellegrini's choice of entrance music: Nicola Piovani - Il Camorrista. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Siegward
vs
Pellegrini

188 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Master Lee's One Stop

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian Siegward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Salvatore Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Siegward gets caught napping as Pellegrini dives in and scores a takedown. Siegward manages to retain guard.
Pellegrini passes Siegward's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Siegward looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siegward is looking to improve his position.
Pellegrini wants to stand up but Siegward is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegward is looking to control Pellegrini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siegward avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pellegrini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siegward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siegward throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Siegward looking for submissions off his back.
Siegward keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pellegrini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Siegward wants to improve his position but Pellegrini is controlling well.
Siegward is refusing to be controlled, as Pellegrini sits in half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pellegrini throws a right hand that Siegward ducks under and follows up with a left that Siegward also avoids with ease.
Pellegrini throws a head kick but Siegward moves out of range.

Pellegrini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Siegward's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pellegrini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siegward's legs.
Siegward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siegward is working hard here to advance position.

Pellegrini tries for a kimura but Siegward is defending well.
Siegward is trying to control Pellegrini's posture but Pellegrini avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pellegrini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siegward is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Siegward tries to improve position but can't.
Pellegrini happy to just control the position for now.
Siegward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pellegrini advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pellegrini unloads with some shots from mount but Siegward bucks and avoids them well.
Siegward blocking the ground and pound.
Siegward throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pellegrini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pellegrini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Siegward because Pellegrini loaded up on that one.
Siegward is desperately trying to improve his position but Pellegrini has a good base and remains in mount.
Siegward wants to control but Pellegrini is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pellegrini looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Siegward manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pellegrini shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siegward is trying to defend but Pellegrini finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Siegward wants to improve his position but Pellegrini is controlling well.

Siegward actively working from the bottom here.
Pellegrini is looking to take a break and control but Siegward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegward punching from the bottom.
Siegward is doing well to control the position and prevent Pellegrini from advancing to side control.
Siegward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pellegrini is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siegward is not content to let Pellegrini control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Siegward throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pellegrini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastian Siegward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pellegrini is looking to clinch.

Pellegrini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siegward did well to prevent Pellegrini getting side control.
Siegward wants to get back to full guard.
Salvatore Pellegrini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pellegrini is trying to control. Siegward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrini is thwarting Siegward's attempts to control the position.
Pellegrini throwing shots but Siegward is blocking nicely.
Pellegrini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Siegward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pellegrini is working away from the top position though.
Pellegrini wants to stand up but Siegward has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pellegrini tries to clinch up but Siegward circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Siegward.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pellegrini.
Pellegrini in the domination position with Siegward hanging on.

Pellegrini in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Siegward is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Salvatore Pellegrini!
Salvatore Pellegrini made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
15%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Gor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edgar
vs
Gor

172 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ayo Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bartek Gor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar swinging wildly here.
Edgar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edgar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Bartek Gor has been cut.
Edgar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Gor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gor is one step ahead there.
Edgar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gor controls the pace.

Gor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Edgar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gor on the ground.
Edgar wants to sweep here but Gor controlling him for the moment.
Gor pushes down on Edgar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gor not doing much here.

Gor decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Edgar lands with a shot to the body.
Edgar cracks Gor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gor with a poor takedown
and Edgar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edgar finds it's way round the side to connect with Gor's head.
Edgar lands with an overhand left.

Gor is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gor misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gor! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ayo Edgar!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adegoke Olujimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Olujimi's choice of entrance music: Jovivaa - Vigilant. Adegoke Olujimi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Silva
vs
Olujimi

188 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Master Lee's One Stop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adegoke Olujimi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Olujimi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olujimi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva tries for a takedown but Olujimi circles away easily

and Olujimi counters with a crisp one two that drops Silva! Olujimi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Silva to his feet! Silva is in big trouble!

Silva is rocked!
Silva with a poor takedown
and Olujimi counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Silva off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Olujimi follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Silva was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adegoke Olujimi!
Adegoke Olujimi took some time post fight to say the following; 'I’m a good fighter with skills and I will be the best one day, I promise you.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelos Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Adler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stamatis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Audiomachine - Earth Shaker. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stamatis
vs
Adler

183 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

{R.W} Four Aces Nutrition

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stamatis.
Dan Adler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adler takes a swing at Stamatis's ribcage but misses.

Stamatis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adler did well to prevent Stamatis getting side control.
Stamatis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stamatis working Adler over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stamatis thows a huge punch but Adler dodges it nicely.
Stamatis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adler's head.
Stamatis winds up and cracks Adler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Adler is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamatis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stamatis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stamatis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adler's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis trying to control from half guard but Adler is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Stamatis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Adler tries to get to full guard but Stamatis has control of the leg.
Adler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stamatis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stamatis content to control rather than advance.
Adler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stamatis drops an elbow to the side of Adler's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stamatis wants to pass to mount but Adler is defending the position.
Stamatis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stamatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stamatis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stamatis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stamatis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stamatis lands strikes from half guard.
Adler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stamatis wants to control but Adler is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stamatis.
Stamatis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stamatis with a nice head shot there.
Stamatis is looking to work some ground and pound but Adler has wrist control.
Adler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adler pulls Stamatis in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stamatis slips under a jab.
Adler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stamatis's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adler works the jab nicely.
Stamatis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Stamatis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stamatis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adler is controlling Stamatis's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Stamatis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adler controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stamatis thows a huge punch but Adler dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelos Stamatis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stamatis's corner calls for a 1-2. Stamatis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Stamatis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stamatis.
Stamatis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adler can do to turn this around?
Stamatis postures up in Adler's guard and throws a big left but Adler blocks it.
Stamatis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stamatis wants to control from the top but Adler keeps moving.
Stamatis with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamatis with a nice head shot there.
Stamatis throws a big right hand that misses.
Adler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Stamatis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stamatis wants to pass the guard but Adler is keeping the position.
Adler keeping moving, preventing Stamatis from controlling successfully.
Adler is pulling down on Stamatis's head to control his posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adler swats away the attempt to clinch by Stamatis.
Adler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adler connects with a nice looking jab.
Stamatis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stamatis throws a jab but it's blocked by Adler.
Adler swings away with a body shot that misses

and Stamatis counters with a single leg into guard. Adler didn't expect that.
Stamatis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stamatis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stamatis trying to control but Adler is working from the bottom.
Stamatis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stamatis passes Adler's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adler trying to control here.
Stamatis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stamatis.
Stamatis working Adler over with strikes.
Adler is refusing to be controlled, as Stamatis sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adler misses the shot to the body.

Stamatis scores with a takedown into Adler's guard.
Stamatis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stamatis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stamatis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stamatis postures up in Adler's guard and throws a big left but Adler blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angelos Stamatis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stamatis checks a low kick from Adler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adler.
Adler misses the shot to the body.
Adler scores with a shot to the body.
Stamatis tries to clinch up.
Stamatis moves out of range of the strikes.
Stamatis misses with a body kick.
Adler looks to throw the jab but Stamatis is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stamatis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stamatis somewhat.
Stamatis closes the distance and clinches up with Adler, looking for a takedown. Stamatis pushes Adler against the cage but Adler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelos Stamatis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adler lands with a shot to the body.
Stamatis tries for a takedown but Adler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelos Stamatis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adler takes a swing at Stamatis's ribcage but misses.
Adler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adler wants it to stay on the feet.
Stamatis fails with the takedown.
Dan Adler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circling - Stamatis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan Adler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adler throws a series of punches but Stamatis moves out of range.
Stamatis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stamatis there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis wants to clinch.
Stamatis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adler lands a nice shot to the body.
Adler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stamatis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stamatis.
Adler lands with a good body shot.
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!
Adler connects with a right hand. Stamatis shakes it off.
Dan Adler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angelos Stamatis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stamatis was well out of range. Poor timing from Adler.
Adler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stamatis on the side of the head.
Stamatis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Adler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stamatis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adler.
Adler clobbers Stamatis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stamatis throws a right and a left that Adler avoids nicely.
Adler lands a glancing blow to the side of Stamatis's head.
Adler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adler clobbers Stamatis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stamatis is defended easily by Adler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adler looks to land a combination but Stamatis avoids it well.
Stamatis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adler.
A jab from Adler misses.
Stamatis just misses with a punch to the body.
Stamatis moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamatis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stamatis somewhat.
Stamatis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adler.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelos Stamatis!
An intense looking Angelos Stamatis took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I could go out of cage either with shield or on shield- there wasn't third option. And none of those two is dishonor. I'm glad it went this way.'.