Alcabeat5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ball Licker (ranked 7052 p4p, 542 weight class) and James Freeman (ranked 7653 p4p, 568 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Licker
vs
Freeman

175 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 The Island, Ball Licker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Freeman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman tries to clinch but Licker is having none of it.

Licker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Freeman's guard.

Freeman is looking for a triangle here but Licker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Licker in side control lands a decent elbow.
Licker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Licker keeps moving and retains side control.
Licker lands some shots froms side control.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard.
Licker working the body and head with strikes.
Licker cracks Freeman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Licker lands a few punches from side control.
Licker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Licker lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Licker lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Licker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freeman some visible discomfort.
Licker grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman taking a bit of punishment here - Licker scoring with strikes.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Freeman regains half guard.

Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Licker.

Freeman is rocked!
Licker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Licker lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Freeman! More strikes land and this one is all over! Licker jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ball Licker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Fry (ranked 7046 p4p, 541 weight class) and Jamakin Me (ranked 6835 p4p, 530 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fry
vs
Me

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 The Island, Christopher Fry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamakin Me!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me cracks Fry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Me lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Me sizes up Fry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Me misses with a wild combination.
Fry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Me throws a nice looking combination but Fry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fry slips a jab and a cross from Me.
Me scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fry clinches with his opponent.
Fry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Me pulls his leg out and moves away.
Me lands a glancing blow to the side of Fry's head.
Fry takes one to the chin there.
Jamakin Me is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Me swinging wildly here.
Fry tries to counter by clinching up but Me breaks away and moves out of range.
Me scores with a hook.
Me lands with a right hand.
Me scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Me fails to land with a series of punches.
Me works the jab nicely.
Me tries to bum rush Fry with a series of wild strikes but Fry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Me has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Me gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fry stands up and waves to Me to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fry under the eye.
No luck for Fry with that takedown attempt.
Me cracks a nice hook into Fry's ribs.
Me lands a really nice looking cross but Fry seems unphased.
Me lands with a right hand.
Me changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fry goes for a double leg but Me avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Me continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Fry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Me lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fry shoots in for a takedown but Me shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Me.
Me throws a right and a left that Fry avoids nicely.
Fry drops down looking for a counter takedown but Me sprawls and moves away.
Me connects with a single shot there.
Fry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice shot by Me.
Me is looking to chop away at Fry's legs.
Me lands a nice hook to Fry's body. Fry takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Fry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Me quickly recovers to half guard.
Fry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Me!
Me really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Me has left one of his arms exposed and Fry doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Me screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Fry!
Christopher Fry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jamakin Me was interviewed post fight and said 'Oops.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jitsu (ranked 5432 p4p, 486 weight class) and Killua Zoldyk (ranked 5815 p4p, 503 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jitsu
vs
Zoldyk

180 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killua Zoldyk!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoldyk swinging wildly here.
Jitsu shoots in but Zoldyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jitsu enables Zoldyk to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jitsu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zoldyk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zoldyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jitsu is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoldyk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zoldyk is in close to Jitsu's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk throws a big right hand that misses.
Zoldyk looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zoldyk's guard.

Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoldyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoldyk is retaining full guard.

Zoldyk has an active guard here but Jitsu has managed to pass into half guard.
Jitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is trying to maintain the position but Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.

Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoldyk wants to control but Jitsu is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jitsu wants to work for an arm triangle but Zoldyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zoldyk tries to get to full guard but Jitsu has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Jitsu decides to stand and escape the position.
Jitsu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoldyk tries to avoid it but Jitsu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoldyk to the ground. Zoldyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jitsu cracks a nice hook into Zoldyk's ribs.
Zoldyk stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoldyk scores with a hook.

Jitsu clinches.

Jitsu breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk keeps the fight on the outside.

Zoldyk shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jitsu is trying to get back to full guard.
Zoldyk throwing shots but Jitsu is blocking nicely.
Zoldyk throwing shots but Jitsu is blocking nicely.

Zoldyk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Zoldyk's head to control him but Zoldyk postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Killua Zoldyk will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jitsu fails to land the takedown.

Jitsu darts in and clinches Zoldyk up against the cage.
Zoldyk is trying to break free.
Jitsu tries to pull guard but Zoldyk won't allow it.
Zoldyk avoiding damage.
Zoldyk working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zoldyk fails to land.
Jitsu trying to stall but Zoldyk improves his position.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Zoldyk manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Zoldyk manages to break the clinch.

Jitsu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoldyk wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Zoldyk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jitsu working a defensive guard here.
Jitsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoldyk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoldyk trying to control but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Zoldyk stopping the sweep attempt from Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Zoldyk throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Jitsu stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zoldyk misses with a head kick.
Jitsu looks for a takedown but Zoldyk sprawls well.
Zoldyk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jitsu's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jitsu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zoldyk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zoldyk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jitsu is defended easily by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk looks to land a combination but Jitsu avoids it well.
Jitsu is looking to chop away at Zoldyk's legs.
Jitsu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoldyk as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zoldyk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jitsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zoldyk postures up in Jitsu's guard and throws a big left but Jitsu blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk scoring with punches to the head and body.

Zoldyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Zoldyk. No joy for Jitsu on that attempt.

Zoldyk scores with a takedown into Jitsu's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoldyk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing Zoldyk from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zoldyk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zoldyk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoldyk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zoldyk trying to control from half guard but Jitsu is working away.
Zoldyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoldyk is looking to advance position but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu trying to hold on to Zoldyk's head to control him but Zoldyk postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu is refusing to be controlled, as Zoldyk sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jitsu is defended easily by Zoldyk.

Jitsu tries to keep at a distance but Zoldyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killua Zoldyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jitsu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zoldyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jitsu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoldyk missing with knees to the body.
Jitsu jumps guard but Zoldyk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jitsu jumps guard but Zoldyk stands there with Jitsu around his waist. Jitsu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jitsu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoldyk pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zoldyk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zoldyk trying to control the action but Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jitsu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jitsu trying to control but Zoldyk postures up.
Zoldyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jitsu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zoldyk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu wants to control but Zoldyk is keeping busy.
Zoldyk wants to take a breather but Jitsu is having none of it.
Zoldyk prevents Jitsu from standing back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jitsu circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killua Zoldyk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zoldyk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Killua Zoldyk!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Killua Zoldyk!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Killua Zoldyk!

Killua Zoldyk wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Samuelson (ranked 6210 p4p, 510 weight class) and Wrestle McWrestle (ranked 5558 p4p, 489 weight class). Wrestle McWrestle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Samuelson
vs
McWrestle

175 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Samuelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wrestle McWrestle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McWrestle shoots in and bounces Samuelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samuelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestle throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestle wants to control from the top but Samuelson keeps moving.
Samuelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McWrestle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

McWrestle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Samuelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McWrestle, into his guard.

McWrestle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samuelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samuelson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuelson controlling the action here.
Samuelson wants to pass the guard but McWrestle is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samuelson is looking for a kimura here.

Samuelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samuelson wants to free his trapped foot but McWrestle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McWrestle is staying active underneath Samuelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Samuelson prevents McWrestle from improving his position.
Samuelson wants to free his trapped foot but McWrestle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McWrestle is looking for a sweep. Samuelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samuelson uses his free foot to push down on McWrestle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McWrestle.
Samuelson fails to take his opponent's back.

Samuelson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McWrestle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Samuelson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McWrestle to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McWrestle shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samuelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Samuelson fails to advance to McWrestle's back.
Samuelson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuelson wants to control the pace but McWrestle is squirming around nicely.
McWrestle has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

McWrestle is trying to roll into a better position but Samuelson has get a rear naked choke and McWrestle is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Samuelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clay Kessel (ranked 5504 p4p, 487 weight class) and Job Thomspon (ranked 4921 p4p, 462 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kessel
vs
Thomspon

179 cm
23
169 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Woodhouse's

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clay Kessel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Job Thomspon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomspon misses with a wild body shot.
Thomspon jabs Kessel right on the nose. Kessel blinks but takes it well.
Thomspon throws out a loose jab but Kessel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kessel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomspon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessel moves away.
Kessel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomspon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kessel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomspon sprawls well. Thomspon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kessel gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomspon slips under a jab from Kessel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomspon, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomspon.
Job Thomspon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessel slips a jab from Thomspon.
Kessel tries to counter with a takedown but Thomspon is quick to defend against it.
Kessel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomspon defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomspon misses the target.
Kessel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thomspon sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomspon misses the shot to the body.
Thomspon misses the jab.

Thomspon darts in and clinches Kessel up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Kessel blocks a body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
Thomspon presses Kessel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kessel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kessel is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
A shot in the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Thomspon - that landed with a thud.
Thomspon prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomspon just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomspon is working Kessel over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Thomspon.
Kessel is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomspon has double underhooks.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands with a right to the head.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomspon lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomspon scores with a hook to the body.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomspon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomspon lands a body shot.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Thomspon.
Kessel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
Thomspon lands with a left to the head.
Kessel is trying to pull guard but Thomspon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomspon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kessel's elbow.
Kessel has Thomspon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomspon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomspon lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kessel looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomspon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon lands an uppercut.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
Thomspon lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
Kessel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomspon tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Thomspon as the two fighters clinch.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Job Thomspon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Thomspon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kessel shoots in for a takedown but Thomspon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomspon lands with an overhand left.
Kessel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessel throws a leg kick

and Thomspon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thomspon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Kessel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon cracks Kessel with a nice body shot.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
Kessel is trying to break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Thomspon - that landed with a thud.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomspon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomspon lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thomspon lands with a light punch inside.
Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a right hand.
Thomspon lands a shot to the body.
Thomspon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon pushes Kessel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thomspon as the two fighters clinch.
Thomspon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kessel or not.
Thomspon tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Thomspon back against the cage.
Thomspon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomspon misses with a body punch.
Thomspon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomspon.
Kessel prevents a body shot from Thomspon.
Kessel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomspon misses with a body punch.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomspon misses with a punch to the body.
Thomspon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomspon.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomspon.
A right handed body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kessel prevents a body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomspon lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kessels head.
Thomspon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kessel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
Thomspon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomspon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomspon cracks Kessel with a nice body shot.
Thomspon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomspon lands a nice uppercut.
Thomspon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Thomspon on the inside.
Thomspon lands with a light punch inside.
Kessel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thomspon prevents it.
A short uppercut from Thomspon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomspon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomspon gets through Kessel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomspon prevents a body shot from Kessel.
Thomspon digs a right hand underneath Kessel's ribcage. Kessel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Job Thomspon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Nice cross by Thomspon.
Kessel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomspon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kessel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomspon throws a series of punches but Kessel avoids them all with ease.
Kessel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomspon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomspon misses with a body shot.
Kessel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomspon throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kessel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomspon wants to counter the offense by Kessel and move into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kessel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kessel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kessel avoids the body shot from Thomspon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Thomspon closes the distance and pushes Kessel back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomspon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomspon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomspon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thomspon is leaning against Kessel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomspon digs a right hand underneath Kessel's ribcage. Kessel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomspon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kessel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kessel fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Kessel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomspon blocks a body shot from Kessel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon tries to throw a body punch but Kessel avoids it by throwing Thomspon back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon.
Kessel tries for a takedown but Thomspon manages to get underhooks.
Thomspon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Kessel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thomspon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon lands a left hand.
Thomspon tries to work over Kessel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomspon lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.
Thomspon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Thomspon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
Thomspon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kessels head.
Kessel has a couple of punches blocked by Thomspon.
A shot in the inside from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a left hand.
Thomspon scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.
Thomspon scores with a shot to the side of Kessel's head.
A short right from Thomspon.
Thomspon works on Kessel's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomspon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
A short left from Thomspon.
Thomspon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Thomspon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Thomspon presses Kessel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomspon is working Kessel over against the cage.
Thomspon lands a left hand.
Kessel is trying to break free.
Kessel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Thomspon.
Thomspon lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomspon.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomspon.
Kessel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomspon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kessel backwards.
Thomspon tries a body shot but Kessel blocks it.
Kessel tries to pull guard but Thomspon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thomspon digs a right hand into Kessel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kessel's gas tank.
Clay Kessel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomspon lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Job Thomspon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomspon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Job Thomspon!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Job Thomspon!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Job Thomspon!

Job Thomspon wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Wilson (ranked 4564 p4p, 498 weight class) and Julius Julian (ranked 5901 p4p, 562 weight class). Bill Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilson
vs
Julian

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

VENUM MMA WEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Julian!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Julian.

Julian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Julian is now in Wilson's guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Julian is controlling the position.
Julian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Julian looking to pass the guard.
Julian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Julian is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilson pushes a forearm under Julian's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Julian is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Wilson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Quirez (ranked 3563 p4p, 378 weight class) and Chief Mohawk (ranked 7628 p4p, 552 weight class). Chief Mohawk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Quirez
vs
Mohawk

150 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manny Quirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Mohawk!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quirez tries to keep at a distance but Mohawk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mohawk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mohawk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Quirez jumps guard and drags Mohawk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Quirez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mohawk working for submissions but it's allowed Quirez to get to half guard.

Mohawk actively working from the bottom here.
Quirez wants to stand up but Mohawk has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mohawk can do anything to dispel that myth.

Mohawk actively working from the bottom here.
Mohawk is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mohawk looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Quirez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mohawk is looking to get to half guard.

Quirez looking to secure an arm triangle but Mohawk defends it well.
Mohawk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohawk working to try and regain half guard.

Mohawk tries to improve his position but Quirez has taken his back! Quirez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mohawk tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Quirez pushes Mohawk away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manny Quirez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Tea (ranked 3067 p4p, 300 weight class) and Mufassa Khan (ranked 4002 p4p, 366 weight class). Mister Tea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tea
vs
Khan

185 cm
25
225 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Woodhouse's

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Tea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mufassa Khan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tea doesn't manage to clinch there - Khan circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Tea misses with a right hand

and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tea connects with a knee to the head.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Tea unloads a knee to the mid-section. Khan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tea lands a nice elbow.
Tea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tea lands a nice elbow.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tea obliges.
Khan looks winded!
Khan throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Tea throws an elbow but it misses.
Tea is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Khan takes an elbow to the temple.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Tea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.

It looks like Mufassa Khan has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tea throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Tea's head.
Tea lands an elbow just above Khan 's eye.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan tries a body shot but Tea blocks it.
Khan working aggressively here.
Tea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khan takes a knee right on the jaw!

Khan is rocked!
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tea finish him?
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Tea, against the cage.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan seems to have recovered his senses.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Tea, against the cage.
Tea throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tea has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tea blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Khan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tea throws an elbow but misses.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan lands a right hand.
Tea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Tea, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tea.
Khan presses Tea against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Tea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with some punches.
Tea misses with an elbow strike.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tea.
Khan blocks the elbow strike.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Tea, against the cage.
Khan blocks the elbow strike.
Tea lands an elbow inside.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Tea throws an elbow but it misses.
Khan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Tea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tea pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister Tea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mufassa Khan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Tea sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Tea avoids it this time.
Tea slips under a jab.
Tea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khan can do to turn this around?
Tea throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Tea clinches with his opponent.
Khan avoiding damage as Tea throws knees to the body.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tea controls his hands.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tea tries a knee to the head but Khan blocks it.
Tea blocking some punches.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Tea, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tea throws an elbow but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Khan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tea pushes off an throws an elbow but Khan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Khan avoids a wild elbow strike from Tea.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tea throws an elbow but misses.
Mister Tea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Khan.
Khan is trying to break free.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Tea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tea throws an elbow but misses.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tea.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Tea keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tea lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tea lands an elbow inside.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
Tea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tea lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Khan avoids the elbow strike from Tea, against the cage.
Tea tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tea uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.

Tea drops Khan with a big knee straight up the middle! Khan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Tea tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Khan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khan defending well as Tea loads up on a big left hand.
Tea misses with an uppercut

and Khan counters by clinching up.
Tea throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tea misses with an elbow strike.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan takes an elbow to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khan misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Tea.
A short right from Khan on the inside.
Good body shot from Khan.
Khan is leaning against Tea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Tea controls the action.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tea prevents a body shot from Khan.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mufassa Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mufassa Khan'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. And we move into the final round!

Tea tries to clinch there but Khan circles away.
Tea throws a lazy uppercut

and Khan counters by clinching up.
Khan is trying to push Tea away but Tea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tea looking to throw knees to the head but Khan is blocking nicely.
Tea misses with a knee to the head.
Tea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tea.
Khan working aggressively here.
Khan pushes Tea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tea throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan tries to work over Tea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Tea lands an elbow inside.
Tea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
Tea throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tea throws an elbow but misses.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Tea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Khan lands a left hand.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tea's elbow.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tea backwards.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan dodges an elbow strike from Tea.
A short uppercut from Khan.
Khan is leaning against Tea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Tea takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khan blocks an elbow strike.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teas head.
Tea throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tea creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Tea.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tea.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan digs a right hand into Tea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tea's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Khan.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Teas head.
Khan lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Tea's ribcage. Tea let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Tea.
Tea looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tea throws an elbow that misses.
Khan tries to break the clinch but Tea is controlling the position.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Tea misses with an elbow over the top.
Khan blocks an elbow strike from Tea.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tea lands a nice elbow.

Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mister Tea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tea.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tea.
Tea throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Tea moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
Khan wants to counter with a clinch but Tea pushes him away.
Khan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tea.
Khan defending well as Tea loads up on a big left hand.
Khan throws out a counter right but Tea avoids it with no problem.
Tea misses with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mufassa Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Mufassa Khan!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mufassa Khan!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Mufassa Khan!

Mufassa Khan wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Mufassa Khan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.