UPF 6: Good Fight Day PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Rahardian (ranked 4204 p4p, 423 weight class) and Kaname Wakamatsu (ranked 4546 p4p, 441 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rahardian
vs
Wakamatsu

177 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed Rahardian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaname Wakamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakamatsu swinging wildly here.
Rahardian is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wakamatsu.

Rahardian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wakamatsu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rahardian is in Wakamatsu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakamatsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Rahardian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wakamatsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahardian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wakamatsu has a closed guard, preventing Rahardian from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wakamatsu is keeping the position for now.
Rahardian working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahardian's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Wakamatsu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rahardian uses it to pass to side control.
Rahardian postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Rahardian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wakamatsu to his feet.

Rahardian clinches up with Wakamatsu and pushes him back against the cage.

Rahardian jumps guard and drags Wakamatsu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rahardian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wakamatsu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahardian trying to control the position here.
Rahardian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahardian wants to sweep here but Wakamatsu controlling him for the moment.
Wakamatsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahardian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahardian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rahardian looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rahardian cracks Wakamatsu with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakamatsu being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rahardian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Wakamatsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wakamatsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wakamatsu can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahardian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wakamatsu punching from the bottom.

Rahardian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rahardian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rahardian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Rahardian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rahardian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Mohammed Rahardian has been cut.
Wakamatsu tries for a takedown but Rahardian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wakamatsu misses with a combination

so Rahardian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rahardian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wakamatsu wants to stand and escape but Rahardian is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wakamatsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rahardian has picked Wakamatsu up and slammed him! Wakamatsu can't keep hold of the triangle and Rahardian manages to pass to side control!
Rahardian controls the position.
Rahardian is working Wakamatsu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rahardian working the ground and pound but Wakamatsu is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rahardian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wakamatsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rahardian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Rahardian stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Rahardian instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wakamatsu is trying to pull guard but Rahardian has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahardian lands a body punch.
Rahardian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wakamatsu.

Rahardian pulls guard successfully.
Wakamatsu won't allow Rahardian to sweep him here.
Rahardian trying to control the position here.

Rahardian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rahardian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahardian striking off his back but it's not causing Wakamatsu any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahardian keeping moving, preventing Wakamatsu from controlling successfully.
Wakamatsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Rahardian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Rahardian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rahardian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Rahardian looking for subs off his back but Wakamatsu has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rahardian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wakamatsu is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Wakamatsu is going to stand back up.
Rahardian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rahardian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wakamatsu.
Rahardian is controlling Wakamatsu's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rahardian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohammed Rahardian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mohammed Rahardian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wakamatsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wakamatsu.
Mohammed Rahardian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wakamatsu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rahardian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rahardian throws a big right hand that misses.

Wakamatsu has his feet on Rahardian's thighs here. He's pushed Rahardian off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rahardian screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaname Wakamatsu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Carter (ranked 24734 p4p, 577 weight class) and Frando Delmar (ranked 5509 p4p, 506 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carter
vs
Delmar

188 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

177 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frando Delmar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delmar shoots in for a takedown but Carter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Carter misses.
Delmar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delmar somewhat.
Carter works Delmar's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Carter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Delmar shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Delmar and move into the clinch.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.

Delmar forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter is leaning against Delmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
Carter just leaning against Delmar, taking a breather.
Carter taking a breather.
Carter taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Delmar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Carter as Delmar shoots in.
Delmar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.

Delmar clinches up against the cage.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter has Delmar pressed against the cage.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter stalls.
Delmar jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A bit of stalling here from Carter.
Delmar letting Carter take a breather here.
Carter gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Delmar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carter has Delmar pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
Carter works the jab nicely.
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!
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delmar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Delmar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Delmar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Delmar persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Delmar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delmar throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Delmar breaks away and moves out of range.
Carter takes a swing at Delmar's ribcage but misses.
Delmar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter thuds his right hand into Delmar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Delmar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Carter lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delmar has his takedown stuffed

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Delmar jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carter leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Carter to work.
A frustrated look appears on Delmar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter throws a body punch but Delmar moves out of range.

Delmar darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Delmar fails to pull guard.
Delmar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carter to keep the fight standing.
Delmar has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Delmar is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Delmar.
Delmar takes a shot to the head.
Carter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Delmar up against the cage.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter stalling the fight.
Carter has Delmar pressed against the cage.
Delmar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Carter.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delmar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Delmar.
Delmar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Carter throws a hook but Delmar avoids it easily.
Carter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Delmar moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
Carter is struggling to control the position.
Delmar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Carter can't break the clinch.
Delmar tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Delmar's head.
Carter pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delmar is looking for a takedown.
Delmar tries to stall but Carter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Delmar has Carter pressed against the cage, preventing Carter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Carter leaning against his opponent.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Delmar.
Carter slows down the pace here.
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!
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Delmar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar looking to throw knees to the head but Carter is blocking nicely.
Delmar wants to stall.
Delmar tries to pull guard but Carter holds him up against the cage and eventually Delmar drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter is leaning against Delmar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter'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.
Delmar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carter taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delmar backwards.
Nick Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter is pushing Delmar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Carter.
Delmar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delmar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Delmar persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Frando Delmar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delmar lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Carter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delmar. Delmar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delmar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delmar can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delmar trying to land knees to the body.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter cracks Delmar with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Carter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Delmar clinches with his opponent.
Delmar being controlled against the cage.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Carter stalls.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Carter for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Carter.
Delmar fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delmar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Delmar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Delmar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Delmar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Carter instigates a clinch.
Carter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Carter is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Delmar wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.
Delmar being controlled against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delmar is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Nick Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frando Delmar.

Delmar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Delmar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delmar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Delmar working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Delmar has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Delmar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Delmar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter chips away with some ground and pound.
Carter would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Delmar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carter is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delmar trying to strike off his back.
Delmar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carter manages to get himself to full guard.

Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delmar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carter tries to get out of the position.

Delmar stands up from Carter's guard - Delmar perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Delmar throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Delmar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Delmar is just out of range.
Delmar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Carter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carter gets through Delmar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delmar goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nick Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Carter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Delmar moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frando Delmar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clayborne (ranked 5588 p4p, 528 weight class) and Michael Kant (ranked 5289 p4p, 519 weight class). Cassius Clayborne has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Clayborne
vs
Kant

183 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cassius Clayborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Kant!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kant stuffs the takedown.
Kant wants to counter the offense by Clayborne and move into the clinch position.
Clayborne moves in looking to clinch but Kant pushes him off.
Kant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clayborne ducks under a wild hook from Kant.
A jab from Kant misses.
Clayborne thinks about countering with a head kick.
A head kick by Clayborne misses
letting Kant counter with a right hand.
Clayborne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clayborne is looking for a counter combo.
Clayborne misses with a double jab
and Clayborne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kant throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kant defends well and Clayborne ends up having to push Kant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kant! But no joy.
Clayborne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clayborne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clayborne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clayborne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kant looks to land a right hand but Clayborne moved out of range.
Clayborne seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kant darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kant lands a two punch combo.
Kant stuffs the takedown.
Kant misses with a body shot.
Clayborne throws a lazy body kick
enabling Kant to counter with a crisp jab.
Kant is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kant slaps away a takedown attempt from Clayborne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clayborne tries for a takedown but Kant circles away easily
and Clayborne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne tries to clinch there but Kant circles away.
Clayborne doesn't manage to clinch there - Kant circles away.
Clayborne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clayborne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clayborne is looking to clinch but Kant is avoiding it.
Cassius Clayborne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clayborne throws out a loose jab but Kant uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clayborne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kant as he jumps to the side.
Clayborne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kant's waist but Kant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clayborne off to one side.
Clayborne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kant slaps away a takedown attempt from Clayborne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clayborne wants to clinch up but Kant keeps it at a distance.
Clayborne misses with a takedown
and Kant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kant takes a swing at Clayborne's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kant there.
Kant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clayborne.
Kant misses the jab.
Clayborne tries to clinch there but Kant circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clayborne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clayborne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kant avoids it really well and circles away.
Kant is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Clayborne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Clayborne is looking to clinch but Kant is avoiding it.
Clayborne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kant.
Kant looks winded!
Clayborne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clayborne tries to clinch up.
Kant stuffs the takedown.
Kant steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Clayborne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clayborne walks into a straight right hand from Kant.
Clayborne throws a head kick but Kant moves out of range.
Kant missing with a left hand there. Clayborne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clayborne moves to clinch but Kant breaks away
enabling Kant to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Kant.
A countering left hand to the body from Kant misses.
Kant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clayborne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kant counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Kant.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne tries to clinch there but Kant circles away.
Clayborne motions for Kant to come forward. Clayborne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kant throws a right and a left that Clayborne avoids nicely.
Kant is breathing heavily.
Kant tries to bum rush Clayborne with a series of wild strikes but Clayborne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clayborne tries to clinch but Kant is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clayborne.
A head kick misses from Clayborne.
Kant looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kant just misses with a punch to the body.
Clayborne shoots in for a takedown but Kant shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clayborne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kant manages to avoid it.
Clayborne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Kant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Kant.
Kant misses with a looping right.
Clayborne doesn't manage to clinch there - Kant circles away.
Michael Kant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clayborne throws a head kick that misses.
Clayborne is looking to clinch but Kant is avoiding it.
Kant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clayborne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Michael Kant has been cut.
Kant stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Clayborne tries to keep at a distance but Kant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clayborne's efforts to push away.
Kant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kant misses with a body punch.
Kant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clayborne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clayborne is trying to drag Kant to the mat but Kant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne is trying to push Kant away but Kant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kant.
Kant can't break the clinch.
Clayborne blocking some punches.
Kant swings wildly with an uppercut but Clayborne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clayborne is looking for a takedown.
Kant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clayborne backwards.
Clayborne looking to slow down the pace here.
Kant misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clayborne tries to break free but Kant pushes him back against the cage.
Clayborne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clayborne tries to circle away but Kant has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Kant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Kant's cut.
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!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Clayborne.
Clayborne misses with a hook
and Kant counters with a series of strikes. Clayborne will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clayborne has a takedown stuffed.
Kant might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kant swats away the attempt to clinch by Clayborne.
Kant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne tries to clinch but Kant is having none of it.
Cassius Clayborne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kant tries to keep at a distance but Clayborne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clayborne blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kant lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clayborne working hard to break the clinch.
Clayborne is trying to pull guard but Kant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Clayborne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kant misses with some punches.
Kant misses with some punches.
Clayborne tries to pull guard but Kant forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Kant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clayborne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kant has him pressed against the cage.
Kant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kant softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Clayborne throws an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne has Kant pressed against the cage, preventing Kant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clayborne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kant has him pressed against the cage.
Clayborne tries to stall but Kant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kant misses with the head strike.
Clayborne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kant.
Kant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clayborne is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kant.
Kant lands a body shot.
Kant has Clayborne pressed against the cage.
Clayborne tries to circle away but Kant has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kant is trying to break the clinch but Clayborne is controlling him.
Kant blocks the elbow strike.
Kant lands with a light punch inside.
Clayborne is trying to pull guard but Kant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kant has a couple of punches blocked by Clayborne.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clayborne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kant is defending well.
Kant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clayborne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kant fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kant has closed the distance and engaged Clayborne in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne can't find room to land a body shot as Kant controls the action.

Clayborne pulls guard effortlessly.
Clayborne is trying to keep Kant in close.
Kant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clayborne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kant manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant has a closed guard, preventing Clayborne from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clayborne trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Kant!