KOFC 10 - Mubango vs Murphy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy and I Know It - LMFAO. Rodrigues is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Weight of my Pride . Claudio Rodrigues is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thomas
vs
Rodrigues

185 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Thomas!
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, Claudio Rodrigues!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.

Rodrigues pulls guard successfully.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Rodrigues pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodrigues is in guard.

Thomas wants to sweep here but Rodrigues controlling him for the moment.

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

Thomas forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Rodrigues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rodrigues throws a body kick that misses

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

Rodrigues dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas is wriggling around but Rodrigues manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Thomas tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Rodrigues is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigues is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rodrigues but Rodrigues pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigues goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.

Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodrigues to the mat! Rodrigues manages to get full guard.
Rodrigues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas wants to stand but Rodrigues has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigues is retaining full guard.
Rodrigues trying to control the position.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas 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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigues misses with a body kick.
Thomas tries to counter with a takedown but Rodrigues is quick to defend against it.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodrigues as he avoids it easily.

Rodrigues scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thomas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rodrigues controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodrigues blocks Thomas's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Rodrigues trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is wriggling around trying to escape.

Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas tries to hold on but Rodrigues pushes him away.
Thomas is trying to escape the mount.

Rodrigues looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Rodrigues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Thomas postures up in Rodrigues's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigues blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodrigues working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.

Rodrigues had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas stands up over Rodrigues, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Thomas 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.
Thomas preventing the sweep.

Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodrigues has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Rodrigues's legs - danger averted.
Thomas is in close to Rodrigues's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Claudio Rodrigues has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodrigues, not yet.
Rodrigues being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodrigues's waist but Rodrigues gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas thinks about countering with a head kick.

Thomas instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thomas controlling the pace.

Rodrigues has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thomas is on him like a limpet, forcing Rodrigues back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigues's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Thomas jumps guard.
Rodrigues has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodrigues wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Thomas will probably get the nod.
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!

Rodrigues moves to clinch but Thomas breaks away
and Thomas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rodrigues dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Rodrigues's head and hops out.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Rodrigues leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Rodrigues circles away easily

and Rodrigues counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rodrigues feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas controlling the position.
Rodrigues prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Rodrigues postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodrigues slips nicely into half guard.
Rodrigues looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rodrigues controlling the pace.

That's two 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.
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Thomas is controlling Rodrigues's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodrigues is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thomas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Rodrigues bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodrigues quickly recovers to half guard.

Rodrigues manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thomas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown attempt but Rodrigues pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodrigues is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Rodrigues circles away and we're back to standing.

Rodrigues gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rodrigues down to the mat. Rodrigues avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
As Rodrigues looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Rodrigues just gets out of the way.

Thomas feints and as Rodrigues raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodrigues looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodrigues is on top in guard.

Rodrigues trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigues is proving a slippery customer.
Rodrigues won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Rodrigues comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Rodrigues!
Claudio Rodrigues bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Chad Thomas spoke after the fight, saying 'Everyone gets a lucky one. I'll be back in this ring, and I'll show you all what perfection looks like once again.'.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yue Fei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yue Fei has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fei
vs
Kok

190 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear

Versus

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, Yue Fei!
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, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fei staying out of range there.
Kok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fei.
Kok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Fei misses.
Kok throws a looping overhand right but Fei ducks down to avoid it.
Fei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kok on the side of the head.
Yue Fei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
Kok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Fei throwing a counter right hand but Kok manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kok.
Fei sizes up Kok with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok takes a swing at Fei's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fei.

It looks like Chew Kok has been cut.
Donk. Fei catches Kok right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Fei. That snapped Kok's head back.

Fei drives through and clinches with Kok against the cage.
Fei misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei effectively controlling the action here.
Fei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kok blocking some punches.
Fei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fei scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Fei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fei - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Fei.
Kok has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fei content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fei swings wildly with an uppercut but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei taking a breather.
Kok tries to break the clinch but Fei is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei.
Fei lands a shoulder strike.
Fei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Fei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koks head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fei.
Kok tries to break the clinch but Fei is controlling the position.
Fei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fei.
Fei lands a shoulder strike.
Fei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fei misses with a punch on the inside.
Fei is pushing Kok up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fei lands with a light punch inside.
Kok working aggressively here.
Kok working aggressively here.
Fei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Fei.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei lands a shot to the body.
Kok looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Fei.
Fei cracks Kok with a nice body shot.
Fei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Fei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei pushes Kok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fei lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fei.
A right hand to the body from Fei.
Fei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fei scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fei lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yue Fei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chew Kok's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left lands for Fei.
Fei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kok.
Fei throwing a counter right hand but Kok manages to avoid it.
Kok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fei throws a shot to the body.
Fei throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kok.
Kok walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kok throws an overhand right that lands on Fei's shoulder, as Fei tries to avoid the shot.
Fei digs a good hook to Kok's body.
Kok is breathing heavily.

Fei closes the distance and clinches.
Fei scores with a shot to the side of Kok's head.
Fei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei pushes Kok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fei lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Fei.
Fei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kok can do to turn this around?
Fei pushes Kok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fei digs a right hand underneath Kok's ribcage. Kok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fei.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fei.
Fei scores with a shoulder strike.

Kok is rocked!
A short right from Fei.
Kok is still on wobbly legs! Can Fei finish him?
Fei pushes Kok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fei.
A short uppercut from Fei.
Fei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fei throws a big uppercut that drops Kok! More strikes from Fei and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kok lies dazed against the cage as Fei celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yue Fei!
Our winner, Yue Fei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Morris struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Mister Bean has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bean
vs
Morris

185 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Morris!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bean.

Bean sends Morris crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bean is motioning to the referee to let Morris up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Morris is rocked!
Bean lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Morris head around and knocks him out cold! Bean hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Bean!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlesr Weinstock Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mousasi
vs
Weinstock Jr

176 cm
26
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
189 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlesr Weinstock Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstock Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Gegard Mousasi has been cut.
Weinstock Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mousasi throws a poor cross that misses
and Weinstock Jr scores with a counter punch that sends Mousasi to the canvas! Weinstock Jr smells blood - he's punishing Mousasi with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mousasi has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlesr Weinstock Jr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Coleman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sauve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Coleman Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coleman Jr
vs
Sauve

176 cm
40
142 lbs
27 - 17 - 1

177 cm
27
150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

LOD - Supplements & 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 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Coleman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Sauve!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coleman Jr blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Sauve.
Coleman Jr trying to stall but Sauve improves his position.
Sauve lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sauve.
Coleman Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman Jr effectively controlling the action here.

Sauve breaks from the clinch.
Sauve looks to land a left hand but Coleman Jr moved out of range nicely.
Coleman Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sauve wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sauve clinches with his opponent.
Sauve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sauve fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr blocks an uppercut.
Sauve works on Coleman Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Sauve lands a shoulder strike.
Sauve misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman Jr misses with the head strike.
Coleman Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coleman Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coleman Jr 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.
Coleman Jr leaning against his opponent.
Sauve misses with a knee to the head.
Coleman Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sauve blocks a body shot from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sauve has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman Jr.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sauve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coleman Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sauve avoiding damage as Coleman Jr throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sauve is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coleman Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sauve managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr is trying to stall.
Sauve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Sauve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coleman Jr misses with a low kick.
Sauve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coleman Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sauve is fending him off so far but Coleman Jr persists. Nope, Sauve circles away and we're back to standing.
Coleman Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sauve.
A head kick misses from Sauve.
Sauve sizes up Coleman Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sauve counters with a three punch combo that has Coleman Jr backing up. Coleman Jr nods at Sauve to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauve throws a sloppy head kick and Coleman Jr moves out of range easily.
Sauve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman Jr manages to avoid it.
Sauve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sauve stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Coleman Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Sauve is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Coleman Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Sauve is defending well.
Sauve is looking to regain half guard here but Coleman Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sauve sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Sauve is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman Jr pulls his head out easily.
Coleman Jr prevents Sauve from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sauve is looking for a sweep. Coleman Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Coleman Jr there.
Sauve has hold of Coleman Jr's hands but Coleman Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coleman Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sauve knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sauve is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sauve is trying to stand back up but Coleman Jr is controlling him
Ground and pound from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr stops Sauve from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sauve with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Coleman Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Sauve dominated that round.
That's time! Coleman Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Coleman Jr shoots in for a double leg but Sauve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sauve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Coleman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Coleman Jr distracts Sauve with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Sauve had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coleman Jr defends it easily.

Sauve throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.

Coleman Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Sauve's brow.
Sauve wants to sweep here but Coleman Jr controlling him for the moment.
Coleman Jr landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman Jr looking to pass the guard.
Sauve keeping moving, preventing Coleman Jr from controlling successfully.
Sauve wants to get back to his feet but Coleman Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Sauve has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Coleman Jr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sauve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coleman Jr.

Sauve gets caught flat footed, as Coleman Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Coleman Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Sauve.

Sauve is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Coleman Jr presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Coleman Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Coleman Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sauve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauve blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sauve is trying to break the clinch but Coleman Jr is controlling him.
Coleman Jr looking to stall.

Sauve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sauve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coleman Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sauve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sauve lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coleman Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sauve tries to avoid it but Coleman Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sauve to the ground. Sauve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Coleman Jr gets a clinch.
Coleman Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sauve can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman Jr controls the action.
Sauve tries to throw a body punch but Coleman Jr avoids it by throwing Sauve back against the cage.
Sauve misses with some punches.
Sauve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coleman Jr.
Sauve lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauve lands a body punch in the clinch.

Sauve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Coleman Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Sauve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sauve can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman Jr controls the action.
Sauve misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sauve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sauve works on Coleman Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Coleman Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Sauve is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sauve swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman Jr slowing the pace effectively.

Sauve breaks the clinch.
Sauve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sauve misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sauve.
Coleman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Sauve.
Coleman Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Sauve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sauve instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sauve.
Sauve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coleman Jr blocking some punches.
Coleman Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sauve's elbow.
Sauve lands a nice uppercut.
Coleman Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Sauve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sauve lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Sauve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sauve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coleman Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Sauve pushes Coleman Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sauve blocks an uppercut.
Sauve avoiding damage as Coleman Jr throws knees to the body.
Coleman Jr misses with the head strike.
Coleman Jr lands a knee to the body.
Sauve swings wildly with an uppercut but Coleman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coleman Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sauve avoids it.
Coleman Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coleman Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauve throws a head punch that misses.
Sauve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sauve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sauve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sauve but Sauve pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauve throws a shot from downtown. Coleman Jr moves away and avoids it.
Coleman Jr tries for a takedown but Sauve sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kyle Sauve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman Jr swings for the body but Sauve moves out of range.
Kyle Sauve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sauve throws a hook but Coleman Jr blocks it.
Coleman Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sauve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Coleman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sauve as he jumps to the side.
Sauve is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Coleman Jr.
Coleman Jr tries to clinch
and Sauve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sauve tries to move into range but Coleman Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sauve misses with a two punch combination.
Sauve 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.

Sauve tries to keep at a distance but Coleman Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sauve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauve blocking some punches.
Sauve blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sauve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coleman Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Sauve.
Sauve stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleman Jr. Coleman Jr gets slowly back to his feet.

Coleman Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sauve!

Sauve throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sauve throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman Jr's shoulder, as Coleman Jr tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sauve misses the target.

Coleman Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman Jr connects with a nice short shot to Sauve's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauve wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Sauve is trying to stand back up but Coleman Jr is controlling him
Coleman Jr 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.
Coleman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Sauve's head.

Sauve makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sauve enables Coleman Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sauve manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coleman Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coleman Jr stops Sauve from standing up.
Sauve is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Coleman Jr connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sauve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coleman Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Coleman Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sauve has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Sauve's legs - danger averted.
Sauve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sauve is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Coleman Jr is controlling him.
Coleman Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Coleman Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coleman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sauve swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sauve is looking for a triangle but Coleman Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Coleman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sauve's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauve wants to stand up but Coleman Jr is controlling him.
Mark Coleman Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coleman Jr working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Sauve.
I've got Sauve 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Sauve!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mubango might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jessie J - Bang Bang. Murphy has chosen Róisín Murphy - Primitive as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mubango
vs
Murphy

197 cm
27
218 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

188 cm
42
213 lbs
40 - 22 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mubango darts in and clinches Murphy up against the cage.
Mubango lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Mubango working aggressively here.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Mubango controls the action.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
Murphy tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Murphy presses Mubango against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mubango has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Mubango gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango preventing the sweep.
Murphy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mubango 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango throws a big right hand that misses.
Mubango working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy is pulling down on Mubango's head. It's preventing any offense from Mubango, at least for the moment.
Murphy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Mubango postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
Mubango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mubango works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Mubango 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws a big elbow that misses.
Mubango is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mubango stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mubango is looking to pass into half guard but Murphy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murphy is in guard.

Murphy preventing the sweep.

Mubango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mubango keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubango bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard.

Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Mubango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mubango throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubango's guard. Nice move by Murphy!

Mubango working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mubango working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mubango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mubango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mubango has Murphy pulled in close to control his posture.
Mubango looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Mubango throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murphy!
Mubango tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mubango counters with a shoot takedown. Murphy fights it but they end up in guard.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mubango postures up in Murphy's guard and throws a big left but Murphy blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mubango accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mubango with a nice head shot there.
Murphy has control of Mubango's left arm, preventing Mubango from doing any damage.
Mubango throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mubango's guard. Nice move by Murphy!

Mubango working a defensive guard here.
Mubango tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Murphy stands and steps away. Mubango gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mubango.
A combination from Mubango does no damage.

Mubango scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mubango looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Mubango is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mubango to get the leverage.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mubango is working away from the top position though.
Christian Mubango overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy tries to roll over but Mubango keeps him under control.
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!
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mubango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Mubango has control of the leg.
Murphy moves into full guard.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Mubango scoring with some ground and pound.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mubango is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Murphy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Murphy has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mubango is on top in guard.

Murphy wants to sweep here but Mubango controlling him for the moment.
Mubango throws a big elbow that misses.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Mubango scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Mubango dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Mubango down.
Mubango misses with a body shot.
Mubango avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mubango on the side of the head.
Mubango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mubango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Mubango closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Murphy quickly recovers to half guard.
Mubango thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murphy's head.
Mubango trying to control from Murphy's half guard. Murphy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Murphy is retaining full guard.
Mubango forces his way into half guard.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mubango.
Mubango is looking to stall here but Murphy recovers full guard.
Mubango is looking to work some ground and pound but Murphy has wrist control.
Mubango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mubango working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mubango throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mubango throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mubango seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mubango missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mubango thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mubango thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Mubango looks to land a strike but Murphy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Murphy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mubango throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mubango throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Mubango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mubango scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mubango throwing strikes but missing.
Mubango trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Mubango is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christian Mubango is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mubango controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murphy keeping full guard, as Mubango tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mubango.
Brian Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubango stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy looks to throw a body kick
and Mubango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Mubango showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mubango, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Mubango!
Christian Mubango decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Brian Murphy had this to say: 'Can I still cut it?'.