VFC III: Fissure PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Amir Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Amir Johnson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Johnson
vs
Silva

175 cm
23
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

184 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Amir Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russo Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

It looks like Amir Johnson has been cut.
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!
Silva putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnson?

Amir Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Johnson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Amir Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva dominating with strikes here.

Jeez, Amir Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Amir Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Russo Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Cross
vs
Grigoric

210 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
221 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Grigoric!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigoric tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Grigoric shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cross as he jumps to the side.

Cross feints and as Grigoric raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grigoric looking for a sweep. Not yet Grigoric, not yet.

Cross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grigoric looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grigoric looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grigoric!
Grigoric tries to score with some ground and pound. Cross controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grigoric thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grigoric prevents Cross from escaping the position.

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.

Grigoric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Grigoric wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigoric working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grigoric trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Grigoric tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cross's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Cross will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grigoric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grigoric gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cross counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cross seems to be looking for submissions.

Cross is looking for a kimura here.
Grigoric trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cross seems to be working for a kimura but Grigoric defends the submission attempt.

Cross is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cross will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Grigoric looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cross seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Grigoric is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Cross!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colton Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - I against I feat. Planetary . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ace
vs
Kent

180 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 Hilo, Colton Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Ace moves out of range easily.
Kent lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kent stuffs the takedown attempt from Ace. Ace gets slowly back to his feet.
Ace thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kent shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ace's guard.

Kent is posturing up here but Ace has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kent tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kent has to tap! Slick submission there by Ace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colton Ace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Semenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrett Fielding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barrett Fielding is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Semenov
vs
Fielding

184 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

180 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fyodor Semenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barrett Fielding!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fielding shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Semenov as he avoids it easily.
Semenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fielding.
A punch combination from Fielding misses.
Semenov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fielding checks it well.
Fielding throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Semenov lands a two punch combo.

Semenov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Semenov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Semenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fielding blocking the ground and pound attempt from Semenov.
Semenov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Semenov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fielding to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semenov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fielding utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Semenov wants to control from the top but Fielding keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fielding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Semenov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fielding pinned against the cage. Fielding gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Semenov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fielding!
Semenov won't let Fielding get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Semenov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fielding regains half guard.
Semenov thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fielding to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov throws a strike but Fielding rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fielding has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Semenov is proving hard to escape from.
Semenov pulls Fielding in close to prevent any damage.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenov keeping moving, preventing Fielding from controlling successfully.
Fielding stops Semenov from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Semenov controls Fielding momentarily but Fielding frees himself.
Semenov is looking to stand up but Fielding isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fyodor Semenov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Semenov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Semenov works Fielding's body with a nice hook.
Semenov stuffs the takedown.
Fielding tries to close the distance and clinch but Semenov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semenov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Semenov duly obliges.
Fielding wants to land a leg kick but Semenov is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fielding is defended easily by Semenov.
Semenov fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Semenov blocks the low kick.
Barrett Fielding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fyodor Semenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Fielding.
Fielding misses with a hook to the body
and Semenov counters with a left and a right that stings Fielding.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fielding is defended easily by Semenov.
Fielding is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenov avoids the head kick by Fielding.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fielding looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fielding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Semenov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fielding's guard.

Semenov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fielding looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fielding looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fielding!
Semenov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov is looking to reverse the position.
Semenov is trying to buck Fielding off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fielding decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Fyodor Semenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fielding with a lazy takedown attempt
and Semenov counters with a thumping low kick.
Fielding is trying hard to land a takedown here. Semenov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Semenov closes the distance and clinches up with Fielding, looking for a takedown. Semenov pushes Fielding against the cage but Fielding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fielding circles away.
Semenov misses with a low kick as Fielding jumps back.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fielding stuffs the takedown attempt from Semenov. Semenov gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown by Semenov or perhaps it was just good defense by Fielding which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fyodor Semenov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fielding swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fielding swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Semenov does no damage.
Semenov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fielding is looking to slow Semenov down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fielding.
Fielding shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semenov but Semenov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fielding misses with a low kick.
Fielding tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fielding cracks the inside of Semenov's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fielding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fielding throws a left and a right that both miss

and Semenov counters with a single leg into guard. Fielding didn't expect that.
Fielding trying to control the position.

Fielding scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fielding will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fielding tries to avoid it but Semenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fielding to the ground. Fielding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fielding throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fielding misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenov.
Fielding throws a head kick but Semenov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov fails with the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fielding.
Fielding shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Semenov pinned against the cage. Semenov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fielding scoring well with a low kick there.

Semenov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Semenov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fielding knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Semenov with the ground and pound but Fielding uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fielding is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Semenov throws a head punch that misses.
Semenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fielding has him pressed against the cage.
Semenov wants to get back to striking at distance but Fielding won't allow it.

Fielding manages to break the clinch.
Fielding tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov checks a leg kick.
Semenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fielding but Fielding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fyodor Semenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semenov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fielding tries a head kick but it misses.
Semenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Fielding sprawls well. He's pushed Semenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Fielding.
Fielding misses with a low kick as Semenov jumps back.
Semenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fielding.
Fielding swinging wildly here.
Fielding moves out of range as Semenov throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Semenov.
Barrett Fielding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fyodor Semenov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fielding changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semenov tries to avoid it but Fielding manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semenov to the ground. Semenov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fyodor Semenov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Prescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Daebak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maki Daebak acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Prescott
vs
Daebak

171 cm
22
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Prescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maki Daebak!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prescott fails with the takedown.

Daebak moves into range and clinches up with Prescott.
Prescott blocks the elbow strike.
Prescott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daebak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daebak tries to land a front kick but Prescott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Prescott shoots in and drives through. Daebak sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Prescott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Daebak as Prescott shoots in.

Prescott is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Daebak's half guard.

Prescott seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott slows the pace down in half guard.
Daebak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prescott is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prescott is working for an americana but Daebak has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Prescott was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prescott looking to sit in guard and control but Daebak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Daebak postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daebak wants to control from the top but Prescott keeps moving.
Daebak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Prescott lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daebak!
Daebak is trying to stand.

Prescott is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Daebak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Daebak!
Daebak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daebak tries to free his leg and advance position but Prescott is retaining full guard.
Daebak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daebak prevents Prescott from getting back to his feet.
Prescott is breathing heavily.
Prescott pulls Daebak in close to prevent any damage.
Daebak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prescott has a closed guard, preventing Daebak from standing up.
Daebak works over Prescott with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Prescott is trying to keep Daebak in close.
Prescott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daebak.
Daebak won't allow Prescott to sweep him here.
Prescott wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daebak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Prescott shoots for a takedown but Daebak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maki Daebak will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Prescott swats away the attempt to clinch by Daebak.
Prescott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daebak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Daebak.
Prescott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daebak swivels and escapes.
Daebak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patrick Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Daebak.
Prescott shoots for a double leg takedown but Daebak sprawls well. He's pushed Prescott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Prescott. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daebak!
Prescott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daebak is fending him off so far but Prescott persists. Nope, Daebak circles away and we're back to standing.
Prescott misses with a takedown attempt - Daebak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daebak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Prescott is defended easily by Daebak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prescott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prescott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Prescott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Daebak squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Daebak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daebak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak suckers Prescott into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Daebak is now in Prescott's guard!
Prescott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Prescott has a closed guard, preventing Daebak from standing up.
Daebak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prescott looking for a sweep. Not yet Prescott, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daebak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Prescott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Prescott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daebak keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prescott thows a huge punch but Daebak dodges it nicely.
Daebak pushes Prescott off looking to stand but Prescott dives back in and keeps control.
Daebak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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. Prescott connects with a nice short shot to Daebak's temple.
Prescott stops Daebak from getting back to his feet.
Prescott stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prescott uses his free foot to push down on Daebak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Daebak.
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 Patrick Prescott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Prescott shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Daebak keeping full guard, as Prescott tries to pass.
Prescott works over Daebak with some ground and pound from guard.
Prescott stops Daebak from standing up.
Prescott trying to control the position from guard on top but Daebak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prescott pushes down on Daebak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Prescott is trying to control the action in half guard but Daebak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott controlling the pace.
Prescott prevents Daebak from standing back up.
Prescott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prescott working Daebak over with strikes.
Prescott trying to control the action but Daebak is working from the bottom.
Daebak taking some punishment here, with Prescott in his half guard.
Prescott trying to pass the guard but Daebak defending well.
Prescott lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Daebak is trying to get back to full guard.
Prescott wants to pass to mount but Daebak is defending the position.
Prescott moves into full mount! Daebak won't be happy about that!
Prescott fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daebak slips nicely into half guard.
Daebak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Prescott holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Prescott wants to get back to full guard.
Daebak is trying to control. Prescott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Prescott is looking to improve his position.
Daebak trying to mount his opponent but Prescott defends it.
Prescott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daebak is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prescott tries to roll over but Daebak keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daebak scores with a leg kick.
Daebak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prescott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prescott fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Prescott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prescott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!