QFC Tournament 800 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Decha Banchamek (ranked 5953 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Smith (ranked 5963 p4p, 460 weight class). Decha Banchamek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mitch Smith's chin.

Banchamek
vs
Smith

169 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Decha Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Banchamek gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right handed body shot lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Banchamek has the dominant position.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Banchamek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Decha Banchamek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Smith.
Banchamek gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Banchamek leaning against his opponent.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Banchamek is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Banchamek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Banchamek is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banchamek down to the mat. Banchamek avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Banchamek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banchamek prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants a takedown.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banchamek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banchamek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banchamek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banchamek is defending well.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Good body shot from Banchamek.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Banchamek turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banchamek has Smith pushed against the cage.
Banchamek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banchamek effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Banchamek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
A hook to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
A short right from Banchamek.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Banchamek pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banchamek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Banchamek.
Smith is working for takedown but Banchamek is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banchamek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.

Smith is rocked!
Banchamek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banchamek pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banchamek takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
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!
Banchamek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Banchamek lands with a left to the head.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Smith with a big uppercut! Smith tries to clinch up but Banchamek pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Smith to the mat! Smith covers up and Banchamek unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Decha Banchamek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Maki (ranked 5902 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quick Tourney (ranked 5968 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Maki
vs
Tourney

175 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theodore Maki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quick Tourney!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Tourney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tourney postures up.

Tourney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tourney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Tourney has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki can't keep his opponent in guard - Tourney advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tourney lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney lands strikes from half guard.
Tourney is controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tourney.

Tourney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maki is just riding it out for now. Tourney eventually gives up the hold.
Tourney controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Tourney is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Maki is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quick Tourney!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rude (ranked 6047 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fearghal Mcwilliams (ranked 6237 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rude might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beautiful people-by MARILYN MANSON. Rick Rude could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fearghal Mcwilliams's chin.

Rude
vs
Mcwilliams

168 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fearghal Mcwilliams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcwilliams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rude's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rude is trying to get back to full guard.
Rude is working hard here to advance position.
Rude is trying to control but can't.
Mcwilliams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rude with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Mcwilliams decides to return to a standing position.
Mcwilliams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rude swivels and escapes.
Rude swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mcwilliams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwilliams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mcwilliams slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Mcwilliams misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rude on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rude fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mcwilliams misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Rude does it's job there.
Mcwilliams throws a low kick but Rude moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rude.
Mcwilliams throws a jab but it's blocked by Rude.
Rude lands with a nice body punch.
Mcwilliams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rude scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mcwilliams in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcwilliams.
Rick Rude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcwilliams shoots and misses
and Mcwilliams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rude throws a series of punches but Mcwilliams avoids them all with ease.
Mcwilliams closes the distance but Rude moves to the side
and Rude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcwilliams thinking.
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!
Rude uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcwilliams has time to react.
Rude lands a head shot.
Rude with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rude digs a good hook to Mcwilliams's body.
Mcwilliams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcwilliams tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Mcwilliams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mcwilliams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rude scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Mcwilliams.
Rude appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rude lands a two punch combo.
Rude misses with the combination.
Rude lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcwilliams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcwilliams shoots and misses
enabling Rude to counter with a crisp jab.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fearghal Mcwilliams.
A left and a right from Rude both land. Nice combination.
Rude throws a combination. Mcwilliams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Mcwilliams is rocked!
Mcwilliams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
Mcwilliams is still on wobbly legs! Can Rude finish him?
Mcwilliams misses with a takedown
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Mcwilliams seems to have recovered his senses.
Rude thuds his right hand into Mcwilliams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Rude dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rude scores with a hook.
Rude connects with a single shot there.
Mcwilliams fails to land the takedown.
Mcwilliams wants to clinch up but Rude keeps it at a distance.
Rude sizes up Mcwilliams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rude misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rude throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcwilliams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rude darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Rude.
Mcwilliams slips a jab and a cross from Rude.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rude lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Rude. Those never looked like landing.
Rude goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcwilliams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rude counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcwilliams misses with a takedown attempt
and Rude counters with a series of strikes. Mcwilliams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rude goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rude scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rude lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mcwilliams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rude counters with a right hand to the body.
Rude throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcwilliams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rude counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcwilliams thinking.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fearghal Mcwilliams.
Mcwilliams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rude lands with a shot to the body.
Rick Rude is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rude jabs Mcwilliams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rude lands an overhand right.
Rude scores with a nice strike.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Mcwilliams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcwilliams slips a jab and a cross from Rude.
Mcwilliams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rude cracks a nice hook into Mcwilliams's ribs.
Rude feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcwilliamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mcwilliams throws a sloppy head kick
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcwilliams fails with the takedown
and Rude counters with a straight right hand.
Mcwilliams is breathing heavily.
Rude thuds a left hand into Mcwilliams's body.
Rude looks to land a combination but Mcwilliams avoids it well.
Mcwilliams misses with a leg kick
and Rude counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcwilliams throws a lazy head kick
and Rude counters with a nice uppercut.
Rude moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Mcwilliams misses with a double jab.
Rude lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcwilliams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mcwilliams tries for a takedown but Rude circles away easily
and Rude connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcwilliams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mcwilliams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Rude dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mcwilliams closes the distance and clinches up with Rude, looking for a takedown. Mcwilliams pushes Rude against the cage but Rude circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcwilliams shoots in for a takedown but Rude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcwilliams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rick Rude has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fearghal Mcwilliams.
Mcwilliams tries a head kick but it misses.
Rude throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Rude - just one landing.
Rude lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Rude.
Mcwilliams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rude misses with a double jab.
Rude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rude enables Mcwilliams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rude manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcwilliams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rude controlling the position.
Mcwilliams postures up.
Mcwilliams trying to control the position from guard on top but Rude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcwilliams works over Rude with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcwilliams trying to control but Rude is working from the bottom.
Rude 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.
Rude on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rude tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcwilliams misses with the body kick
and Rude counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rude lands with a shot to the body.
Rude pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mcwilliams back to the cage. Rude follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mcwilliams moves to clinch but Rude breaks away
letting Rude counter with a right hand.
Mcwilliams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcwilliams there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rude is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcwilliams can do to turn this around?
Mcwilliams shoots and misses
and Rude counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcwilliams with a poor takedown
and Rude counters with a right hand to the body.
Rude connects with a looping right hand.
Mcwilliams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rude lands a nice shot to the body.
Rude scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rick Rude is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcwilliams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcwilliams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mcwilliams lands a leg kick that knocks Rude off balance momentarily.
Rude swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcwilliams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rude.
Rude uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mcwilliams has time to react.
Rude is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rude connects with the punch.

Rude gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mcwilliams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rick Rude is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rude wants to sweep but no luck.
Mcwilliams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fearghal Mcwilliams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcwilliams is in close to Rude's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Rude showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rude, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Rick Rude!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Rick Rude!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Rick Rude!

Rick Rude wins by unanimous decision!
As Rick Rude got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Wasn't that just....RAVISHING?????'.
In defeat, Fearghal Mcwilliams stepped up to the mic, saying 'This isnt the end ill bounce back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sega Genesis (ranked 5905 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Milligan (ranked 6275 p4p, 0 weight class). Genesis comes to the cage accompanied by Sonic the hedgehog theme song by-SEGA!!!!!. 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?

Genesis
vs
Milligan

171 cm
24
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genesis thuds a left hand into Milligan's body.
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch but Genesis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Genesis lands a right hook to the body.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt - Genesis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Genesis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Genesis does no damage.
Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Genesis lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milligan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
Milligan slips a jab and a cross from Genesis .
Despite the aggression on Milligan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Genesis !
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily
and Genesis counters with a two punch combo.
A nice combination there by Genesis .
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely.
Nice shot lands for Genesis .
Milligan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Genesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Genesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milligan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Genesis scores with a jab.
Milligan with a poor takedown
and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milligan misses with a kick to the body
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milligan tries for a takedown but Genesis circles away easily
and Genesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Milligan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Genesis avoids the head kick by Milligan.
Genesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt
and Milligan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milligan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genesis .
Sega Genesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis stuns Milligan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Genesis throws a right and a left that Milligan avoids nicely.
Genesis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Milligan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Genesis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Genesis misses with the combination.
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Genesis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milligan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Genesis finds it's way round the side to connect with Milligan's head.
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in.
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!
Milligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Genesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Genesis works Milligan's body with a nice hook.

Milligan closes the distance and clinches.
Milligan has Genesis pressed against the cage, preventing Genesis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Milligan jumps guard.
Milligan managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Genesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Milligan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Genesis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Milligan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Milligan fails to land the takedown.
Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milligan can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milligan momentarily.
Sega Genesis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Milligan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Genesis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Milligan at a distance.
Genesis thuds his right hand into Milligan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Milligan does no damage.
Milligan misses with an uppercut
and Genesis counters with a left to the body.
Milligan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milligan misses with a lunging right hand
and Genesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sega Genesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milligan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Genesis with a nice cross.
Genesis throws a nice looking combination but Milligan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Milligan misses with a takedown attempt
and Genesis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Milligan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Genesis .
Genesis misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though.
Milligan shoots for a double leg takedown but Genesis sprawls well. He's pushed Milligan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Genesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milligan's head.
Milligan closes the distance and clinches up with Genesis , looking for a takedown. Milligan pushes Genesis against the cage but Genesis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Milligan is breathing heavily.
Genesis misses with a two punch combination.
Genesis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis throws out a powerful jab.
Milligan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Genesis tries to avoid it but Milligan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Genesis to the ground. Genesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Genesis lands a lovely overhand right.
Milligan darts in looking for a takedown but Genesis gets double underhooks and turns Milligan into the cage.
Genesis looks to land a combination. Milligan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Genesis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Genesis scores with a body shot.

Milligan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Genesis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milligan prevents Genesis from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis is looking to break free of the clinch but Milligan has double underhooks.

Milligan successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Genesis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Genesis '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.
Milligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Genesis content to stall in guard here.
Genesis trying to control but Milligan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sega Genesis dominated that second round.
That's time! Genesis 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Genesis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Milligan back to the cage. Genesis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Genesis feints a jab promting Milligan to slip. Genesis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Milligan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Milligan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Genesis defends well and Milligan ends up having to push Genesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Milligan has a takedown stuffed.
Milligan fails with the takedown
and Genesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Sega Genesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Milligan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genesis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milligan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Genesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Genesis . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Genesis .
Milligan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Genesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Milligan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Genesis catches Milligan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sega Genesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Genesis as Milligan shoots in.
Genesis cracks a nice hook into Milligan's ribs.
No joy there for Milligan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milligan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Genesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genesis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milligan goes for a double leg but Genesis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Genesis continues to drive forward.
A right-left combo lands from Genesis .
Some wild striking there from Genesis .
The crowd cheers as Genesis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milligan doesn't seem phased though.
Milligan has his takedown stuffed
and Genesis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Genesis works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Milligan fails to land the takedown.
Genesis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Genesis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Genesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Milligan in his tracks.
Genesis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milligan doesn't seem bothered though.
Genesis lands with a straight right. Milligan didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Genesis cracks Milligan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Genesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Milligan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milligan fails with the takedown
and Genesis counters with a straight right hand.
Sega Genesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Genesis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Genesis cracks Milligan with an open hand slap.
Milligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genesis circles away.
A shot to the liver by Genesis . Beautiful body shot.
TJ Milligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Genesis , as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Genesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Genesis , 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Sega Genesis !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sega Genesis !

Sega Genesis wins by unanimous decision!
Sega Genesis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.