Gladiators Fight Night 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boomer Sooner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Five Finger Death Punch- Bad Company . Boomer Sooner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sooner
vs
Duggan

225 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boomer Sooner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Duggan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sooner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duggan as he avoids it easily.
Sooner walks into a jab.
Sooner throws a series of punches but Duggan moves out of range.
Sooner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sooner misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Duggan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Duggan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sooner.
Duggan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duggan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Duggan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Duggan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Duggan landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duggan scores with punches from side control.
Duggan looks up at the clock and then as Sooner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duggan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sooner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duggan on the ground.
Duggan lands some shots froms side control.
Duggan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duggan controlling from side mount.
Duggan working the body and head with strikes.

It looks like Boomer Sooner has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Duggan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duggan is staying tight to Sooner's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sooner is trying to improve his position.
Duggan scores with punches from side control.
Sooner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duggan cracks Sooner with a big elbow.
Duggan lands an elbow.
Duggan controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duggan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Sooner is rocked!
Duggan advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan lands a big elbow - Sooner is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Sooner is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Boomer Sooner was interviewed post fight and said 'I'am Lost for words!! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flying Jatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flying Jatt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jatt
vs
Carter

220 cm
24
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flying Jatt!
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, Collin Carter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Collin Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jatt fails to land the takedown.
Jatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jatt counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jatt blocks a jab.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Jatt moves away and avoids it.
Jatt throws a big counter combination but Carter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jatt misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Jatt counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Jatt to acknowledge the strikes.

Jatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
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!
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatt tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
Jatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt is looking to break free of the clinch but Carter has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter prevents Jatt from breaking the clinch.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.

Jatt breaks from the clinch.
Jatt moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Jatt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jatt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Jatt's shoulder, as Jatt tries to avoid the shot.

Jatt has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Jatt avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jatt wants to take the fight to the mat but Carter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flying Jatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Jatt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jatt.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jatt tries to counter with a takedown but Carter is quick to defend against it.

Carter tries to keep at a distance but Jatt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Jatt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Jatt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jatt taking a breather.
Carter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jatt's efforts to push away.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jatt is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jatt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Jatt fails to pull guard.
Jatt can't get the takedown.
Jatt misses with a knee strike.

Jatt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jatt.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carter thinking.
Jatt moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Jatt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Collin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jatt moves away from the strike by Carter.
Jatt throws a big counter combination but Carter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from Carter misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab from Carter misses.
Flying Jatt is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
A jab from Carter misses.

Jatt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carter, pushing him back against the cage.
Jatt landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Jatt wants to break free but Carter has control.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jatt slips under a jab.
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Jatt counters with a two punch combo.
Jatt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jatt shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flying Jatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Carter throws a right hand that misses
and Jatt counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter is breathing heavily.

Jatt moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt working hard to break the clinch.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jatt avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Jatt wants a takedown but no success here.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Jatt blocks the elbow strike.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Carter misses with an elbow over the top.
Collin Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Jatt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jatt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jatt wants to stall.
Carter is pressed up against the cage. Jatt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Carter down to the mat. Carter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jatt uses good head movement to avoid it.

Jatt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jatt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jatt dodges an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws an elbow but it misses.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jatt's brow.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jatt can't break the clinch.
Carter misses with an elbow strike.
Jatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jatt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Carter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike.
Jatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carter smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jatt ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Jatt throws a counter high kick but Carter was just alert enough to avoid it.
Carter avoids the head kick by Jatt.
Carter has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Jatt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Collin Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.

Jatt clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Jatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Jatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Flying Jatt has been cut.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Jatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Flying Jatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jatt moves into the clinch successfully.
Jatt blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Jatt can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carter throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jatt tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Jatt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jatt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flying Jatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jatt avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Carter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Jatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a nice body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jatt!
Carter misses with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Jatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jatt shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Jatt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Jatt moved out of range.
Jatt thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jatt feints a jab promting Carter to slip. Jatt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatt tries to land a leg kick but Carter saw it coming and moves away.
Jatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Jatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jatt attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Jatt slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Jatt lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Jatt slips under a jab from Carter.
Jatt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jatt.
Jatt dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter throws out a counter right but Jatt avoids it with no problem.
Carter misses with a hook
and Jatt counters with a left and a right that stings Carter.
Carter throws a jab when Jatt was well out of range.
Jatt is looking to counter the offense by Carter and move into the clinch.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Jatt ducks down to avoid it.
Jatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Jatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Jatt.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Jatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carter throws a hook but Jatt avoids it easily.
Carter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a one-two to the body.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Jatt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jatt.
Carter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jatt ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter misses with a left hand
and Jatt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jatt ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Jatt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carter pinned against the cage. Carter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter throws the left hand but Jatt avoids the punch easily.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Jatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a right hand
and Jatt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jatt slips under a jab from Carter.
As Carter looks to move away, Jatt throws a big counter combo but Carter just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jatt throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Jatt moves out of range as Carter strikes.
Carter misses with a hook
and Jatt counters with a leg kick.

Jatt feints and as Carter raises his hands in defense, Jatt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jatt wants to stand but Carter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Jatt from controlling successfully.
Jatt is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flying Jatt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carter 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Collin Carter!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

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

Duncan
vs
Wu

175 cm
27
126 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siggy Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duncan avoids it really well and circles away.
Wu shoots and misses
and Duncan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duncan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duncan duly obliges.
Duncan throws a good cross that connects.
Duncan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duncan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wu pinned against the cage. Wu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wu wants to counter with a clinch but Duncan pushes him away.
Duncan's corner calls for a 1-2. Duncan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu has a takedown stuffed.
Siggy Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu.
Duncan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wu scores with a hook to the body. Duncan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duncan misses with a wild combination.
Wu wants to counter with a clinch but Duncan pushes him away.
Wu loads up on a big right hand but Duncan slips the punch.
Wu tried to score with a low kick but Duncan checks it.
Duncan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duncan avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu misses the shot to the body.
Duncan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wu misses with an uppercut. Duncan saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Duncan misses.
Duncan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wu takes a swing at Duncan's ribcage but misses.
Duncan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wu throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Duncan lands a nice short elbow.
Wu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duncan is working away from the top position though.
Wu is trying to stand up here but Duncan is controlling him well.
Wu trying to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan is nestled in close to Wu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Duncan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duncan thows a huge punch but Wu dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wu can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duncan seems to be working for a kimura but Wu defends the submission attempt.
Duncan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Duncan prevents Wu from improving his position.
Duncan is keen to just control but Wu is a slippery customer.
Wu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wu regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siggy Duncan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duncan.
Duncan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wu. Duncan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duncan.
Wu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wu swings for the body but Duncan moves out of range.
Duncan attempts a counter takedown but Wu avoids it well and moves away.
Wu looks to land a combination but Duncan avoids it well.
Wu just misses with a punch to the body.
Duncan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duncan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wu.
Good shot there by Duncan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duncan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Duncan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wu misses with a head kick.
Wu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duncan manages to avoid it.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wu sprawls and moves away.
Wu moves in looking to clinch but Duncan pushes him off.
Duncan feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duncan.
Duncan lands with a hook. Wu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duncan, as that shot connected.
Wu throws a sloppy body shot

and Duncan counters with a takedown into side control.
Duncan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Duncan 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.
Wu wants to control but Duncan postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu taking a bit of punishment here - Duncan scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan looks up at the clock and then as Wu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duncan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Duncan working the head and body with strikes.
Duncan grinds an elbow into Wu's temple.
Duncan cracks Wu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duncan connects with a decent elbow.
Duncan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wu can do to turn this around?
Duncan working the head with strikes.
Wu tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Duncan connects with a decent elbow.
Duncan cracks Wu with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Duncan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wu is looking for a sweep.
Duncan looks up at the clock and then as Wu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Duncan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Duncan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Duncan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duncan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu sneaks back into half guard.
Wu trying to hold on to Duncan's head to control him but Duncan postures up.
Wu is looking for a sweep. Duncan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Wu's hands, connecting with Wu's forehead.
Duncan slips a nice elbow through Wu's hands, connecting with Wu's forehead.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Duncan.
Siggy Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Wu trying to control from the bottom.
Duncan throwing shots but Wu is blocking nicely.
Wu trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Siggy Duncan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Duncan cracks Wu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Duncan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wu shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duncan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duncan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wu.
Wu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wu avoids the body shot from Duncan.
Duncan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duncan throws a nice looking combination but Wu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duncan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu thuds his right hand into Duncan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wu looks to score with a jab to the body but Duncan is just out of range.
Duncan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duncan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan misses with a straight right.
Duncan dodges the punch combination from Wu.
Wu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duncans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duncan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duncan tests Wu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wu slips a jab and a cross from Duncan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duncan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wu.
Duncan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duncan rather than just go for the knockout.
Wu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wu fails with the takedown.
Siggy Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Wu.
Duncan throws a series of strikes that have Wu backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Wu. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Wu looks to throw the jab but Duncan is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wu misses

and Duncan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wu won't be happy with that.
Wu keeps Duncan under control for a moment.
Wu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Duncan tries to roll over but Wu keeps him under control.
Siggy Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duncan is controlling Wu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Duncan is pressing down on Wu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James Wu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan seems keen to control Wu's posture.
Wu wants to control from the top but Duncan keeps moving.
Wu is in close to Duncan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Duncan managing to control the position.
Duncan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duncan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siggy Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duncan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siggy Duncan!
Post fight, an emotional Siggy Duncan said 'I feel blessed to be here right now!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zohair Ahmad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleister Cadaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ahmad
vs
Cadaver

225 cm
25
307 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zohair Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleister Cadaver!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahmad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Cadaver has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cadaver moves out of range as Ahmad strikes.
Cadaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Cadaver darts in and clinches Ahmad up against the cage.
Cadaver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ahmad tries to circle away but Cadaver has him pinned against the cage.
Cadaver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cadaver slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cadaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cadaver throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadaver tries a knee to the head but Ahmad blocks it.
Ahmad tries to break free but Cadaver pushes him back against the cage.
Cadaver just leaning against Ahmad, taking a breather.
Ahmad blocks a body shot from Cadaver.
Cadaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmads head.
Cadaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadaver stalling against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Ahmad's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ahmad blocks a body shot from Cadaver.
Cadaver effectively controlling the action here.
Cadaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ahmad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ahmad is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cadaver.
A bit of stalling here from Cadaver.
Cadaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cadaver lands a nice elbow.
Cadaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahmad's elbow.
Cadaver lands an elbow inside.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad managing to block the knees to the body from Cadaver.
Come on Cadaver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ahmad takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Zohair Ahmad has been cut.
Cadaver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cadaver obliges.
Cadaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cadaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cadaver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cadaver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cadaver lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cadaver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cadaver obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadaver working Ahmad over with knees to the body.
Cadaver scores with a knee to the head.
Cadaver lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cadaver lands a knee to the head.
Ahmad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ahmad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cadaver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cadaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleister Cadaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zohair Ahmad's cut.
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.

Cadaver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ahmad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Cadaver does no damage.
The fighters circling - Ahmad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahmad sets himself, and Cadaver steps forward looking for the clinch! Ahmad avoids it this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cadaver. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Oooooh!!! Cadaver has knocked Ahmad down with a huge combo! Cadaver steps away and waves a wobbly Ahmad back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Ahmad is rocked!
Cadaver steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ahmad is out on his feet! Cadaver sets himself and nearly takes Ahmad's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aleister Cadaver!
An out of breath Aleister Cadaver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michio Kaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaku kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is We will rock you. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaku
vs
Ross

190 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

190 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Fatty's

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michio Kaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luther Ross!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaku looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaku fails with the takedown
and Kaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ross lands a really nice looking cross but Kaku seems unphased.
Ross scores with a hook.

Kaku closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kaku lands in his opponent's guard.
Kaku postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Kaku throwing strikes but missing.
Kaku is looking to work some ground and pound but Ross has wrist control.
Kaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Kaku scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross 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.
Kaku throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ross looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ross working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaku.
Kaku passes into half guard.
Ross blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaku.

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.
Ross is trying to control but can't.

Kaku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ross preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ross is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ross tries to kick Kaku off but Kaku keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ross has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross is controlling Kaku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ground and pound from Kaku.
Kaku is keen to just control but Ross is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaku is really struggling to control Ross but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Kaku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ross is just riding it out for now. Kaku eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaku is trying to control the action in half guard but Ross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kaku seems to be looking for submissions.
Ross wants to control but Kaku is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kaku wants to take a breather but Ross is having none of it.
Kaku 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.
Kaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross tries to roll over but Kaku keeps him under control.

Kaku is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ross sees it coming and defends easily.
Ross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku.
Kaku frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaku looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ross can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaku looking to control but Ross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ross tries to hold on but Kaku pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaku's hands.
Ross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ross scores with a jab.
Kaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaku is looking to clinch but Ross is avoiding it.
Ross lands with a right hand.
Kaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Ross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross throws a good cross that connects.
Ross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaku walks into a straight right hand from Ross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Kaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ross cracks Kaku with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ross, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Ross. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ross drops Kaku with a left and a right! Oh, Kaku is hurt - Ross dives into side control looking to finish!

Kaku is rocked!
Ross fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Oh Kaku is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaku sneaks back into half guard.
Kaku seems to have got his legs back now.

Kaku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ross pulls his head out easily.
Kaku is trying to maintain the position but Ross is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaku gets full guard.
Kaku working a defensive guard here.
Ross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ross throws a strike but Kaku rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaku is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ross is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Ross is trying to stand back up but Kaku is controlling him
Kaku is keen to just control but Ross is a slippery customer.
Kaku throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ross to regain full guard.

Kaku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaku postures up and lands a big shot to Ross's brow.
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kaku wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Kaku tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.

Kaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaku trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position.
Kaku advances nicely into full mount.
Kaku avoids the attempt from Ross to control.

Kaku has hold of Ross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kaku lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ross working to try and regain half guard.
Kaku looking to control but Ross is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ross.
Kaku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaku off to one side.
Ross looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaku circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaku on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ross. Ross obviously looking to wear him down.
Ross lands with a right hand.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Ross lands.
Kaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ross connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaku scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Ross - just one landing.
Kaku tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaku takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ross scores with a jab. Kaku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaku goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michio Kaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross lands with a straight right. Kaku didn't see that one coming.
Ross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kaku eats them both and turns towards Ross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kaku looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross leaves Kaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Ross.
Kaku gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ross gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Ross!
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.