GDL 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jovanovic (ranked 4047 p4p, 376 weight class) and Ronnie Barnhardt (ranked 5538 p4p, 435 weight class). Nenad Jovanovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jovanovic
vs
Barnhardt

188 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nenad Jovanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Barnhardt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barnhardt misses with a low kick.
Barnhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnhardt misses the shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with the body kick
and Jovanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnhardt tries a low kick but Jovanovic avoids it.
Barnhardt misses with an uppercut. Jovanovic saw that one coming.
Barnhardt misses with a straight right.
Barnhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jovanovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jovanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jovanovic misses with a wild body shot.
Barnhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab by Barnhardt.
Jovanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jovanovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jovanovic clobbers Barnhardt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnhardt tries to land a front kick but Jovanovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Barnhardt.
Barnhardt throws out a loose jab but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnhardt on the side of the head.
Barnhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic is looking to counter punch.
Barnhardt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnhardt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jovanovic defending well as Barnhardt loads up on a big left hand.

Jovanovic rushes Barnhardt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
Jovanovic misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnhardt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body punch.
Jovanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Barnhardt.
A hook to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnhardt controls his hands.
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a left to the head.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnhardt has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Barnhardt fails to land.
Barnhardt misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnhardt looks winded!
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnhardt trying to stall but Jovanovic improves his position.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
A short uppercut from Jovanovic.
Barnhardt misses with a body punch.
Barnhardt tries to break free but Jovanovic pushes him back against the cage.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnhardt misses with some punches.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Jovanovic.
Jovanovic gets through Barnhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Barnhardt's ribcage. Barnhardt let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jovanovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jovanovic lands with a light punch inside.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jovanovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic on the inside.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic pushes Barnhardt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
A short right from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barnhardt takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jovanovic as the two fighters clinch.
Jovanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic scores with a shot to the side of Barnhardt's head.
Jovanovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Barnhardt is rocked!
Jovanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barnhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnhardts head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic works on Barnhardt's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnhardt backwards.
Jovanovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barnhardt! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jovanovic is unloading with more strikes now! Barnhardt drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nenad Jovanovic!
Nenad Jovanovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Somsak Ngo (ranked 2830 p4p, 31 weight class) and Baby Boy (ranked 5087 p4p, 46 weight class). Baby Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ngo
vs
Boy

192 cm
19
227 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somsak Ngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ngo defends it nicely.
Ngo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ngo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ngo lands a head shot.
Baby Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ngo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boy tries for a takedown but Ngo circles away easily
and Ngo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ngo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boy backs up against the cage.
Ngo clobbers Boy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ngo throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Boy crashing down! Boy tries to stagger back to his feet but Ngo just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Boy asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somsak Ngo!
Somsak Ngo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Baby Boy spoke after the fight, saying 'Hello guys I hope you enjoy the fight even tho I didn't win the fight but still I'm happy to give my all in this performance and I promise every fight I'll jump into I'll be prepared win or lose just to give you all the best show . Tonight I came up short my opponent is tough he's very smart he know'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sixpack (ranked 6479 p4p, 518 weight class) and Jameson Dentler (ranked 3720 p4p, 394 weight class). Jameson Dentler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sixpack
vs
Dentler

193 cm
17
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Sixpack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jameson Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sixpack forces Dentler back against the cage and clinches.
Sixpack pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dentler misses with some punches.
Dentler has a couple of punches blocked by Sixpack.
Sixpack pushes Dentler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sixpack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dentler.

It looks like Joe Sixpack has been cut.
Sixpack wants a takedown.

Sixpack jumps guard and drags Dentler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sixpack has a closed guard, preventing Dentler from standing up.

Sixpack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dentler uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixpack is looking for a sweep.
Dentler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixpack is trying to control Dentler's posture but Dentler avoids it.
Sixpack is trying to get back to half guard.
Sixpack tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Sixpack is trying to control Dentler's posture but Dentler avoids it.

Dentler decides to stand back up.

Sixpack moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sixpack lands a body shot.
Sixpack has been working on his balance at Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dentler.
Dentler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Dentler.
A body shot lands from Dentler.
Sixpack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dentler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dentler gets underhooks to prevent Sixpack's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sixpack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dentler lands a right hand.
Sixpack wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Dentler.
A short right from Dentler on the inside.
Sixpack goes for a takedown attempt but Dentler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sixpack fails with the takedown
and Dentler counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Dentler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beam Scotty (ranked 6986 p4p, 529 weight class) and Kaido Graindo (ranked 3907 p4p, 411 weight class). Kaido Graindo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Beam Scotty's chin.

Scotty
vs
Graindo

182 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beam Scotty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaido Graindo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotty misses with a body shot.
Scotty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graindo.
Scotty bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graindo's head backwards.
Graindo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scotty was well out of range. Poor timing from Graindo.

Graindo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scotty wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Graindo manages to pass to side control.

Scotty is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Graindo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Graindo working Scotty over with strikes here.
Graindo controlling the pace for now.
Graindo looking to finish Scotty with some ground and pound. This is bad for Scotty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graindo landing shots from mount.
Graindo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graindo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Scotty is rocked!
Graindo postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Scotty out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Graindo goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaido Graindo!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Gunn (ranked 4154 p4p, 430 weight class) and Reima Poika (ranked 2745 p4p, 327 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gunn
vs
Poika

175 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Urban Fighter

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looks for the body kick but Poika saw that one coming.
A jab from Poika does it's job there.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Poika.
Poika fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn tries to land a body kick

so Poika counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Poika is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.
Poika is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Poika might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Poika wants to control from the top but Gunn keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunn thows a leg kick but Poika checks it
and Poika counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Poika looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good leg kick by Poika there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poika throws a nice head kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poika - the referee stops the clock and Gunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poika. Gunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Gunn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poika should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Poika throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunn's head.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Poika makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gunn swings for the body but Poika moves out of range.
Gunn throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn throws a push kick but Poika slaps the foot to one side.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poika lands an overhand right.
Gunn throws a head kick but Poika moves out of range.
Poika shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunn as he avoids it easily.
Sean Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Poika.
Gunn misses with the body kick
and Poika counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poika.
Sean Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gunn.
Poika is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Poika scores with a leg kick.
Poika lands with a kick to the temple. Gunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gunn walks into a jab.
Gunn throws a sloppy body shot
and Poika counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poika jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poika scores with a leg kick.
Poika lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Poika.
Poika fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poika feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunn's calf.
Gunn takes a swing at Poika's ribcage but misses.
Poika moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poika throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses

and Poika counters with a shoot takedown. Gunn fights it but they end up in guard.
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poika is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gunn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poika lands with a cross.
Poika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Poika counters with a solid body kick.
Poika has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Poika saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poika!
Poika connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika dips to his left and cracks Gunn with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunn misses the target.
Poika is looking to slow Gunn down with leg kicks.
Gunn throws the left hand but Poika avoids the punch easily.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Poika, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gunn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poika lands with a kick to the temple. Gunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poika connects with a leg kick. Gunn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunn looks to clinch
and Poika counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poika!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Poika scores with a head kick. Gunn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poika looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poika lands with an uppercut that bounces Gunn off the cage and back into range.
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poika counters with a series of strikes. Gunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poika connects with an inside leg kick.
Gunn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Poika counters with a series of strikes. Gunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunn lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reima Poika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunn throws a body punch but Poika moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poika lands a leg kick that knocks Gunn off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poika.
Gunn misses with a leg kick

and Poika counters with a single leg into guard. Gunn didn't expect that.
Poika trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Gunn keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poika works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gunn won't allow Poika to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunn is pressing down on Poika's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunn trying to control the position.
Poika trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika wants to improve his position but Gunn is controlling well.

Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reima Poika showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Poika connects with an inside leg kick.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunn throws out the jab.
Gunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Poika.
Gunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poika. Poika obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika clobbers Gunn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poika feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunn's calf.
Poika closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Poika.
Gunn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Poika scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poika counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poika bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poika.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
A nice side step and Poika releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gunn throws a body kick that misses

and Poika counters with a single leg into guard. Gunn didn't expect that.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to improve his position but instead Poika has moved into half guard.
Gunn won't allow Poika to pass to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poika works his way into side control.
Poika tries to move to mount but Gunn blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Poika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gunn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Poika is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika tries to advance to mount but can't.
Poika trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.

Poika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gunn, who protects the arm well.
Gunn is trying to control Poika's posture but Poika avoids it.
Reima Poika is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.

Poika is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Gunn is defending well.
Reima Poika has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sean Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poika keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reima Poika comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poika 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reima Poika!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sin (ranked 5207 p4p, 428 weight class) and Boom Laka (ranked 6774 p4p, 488 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sin
vs
Laka

175 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boom Laka!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin keeps Laka at a distance using the push kick.

Sin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laka!
Laka is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laka is looking to reverse the position.
Laka is trying to escape the position but Sin is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laka for as long as he can get away with.
Sin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sin just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Laka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Laka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Laka is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Laka to see if he's OK.
Laka is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
Sin is putting a hurting on Laka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Laka is being controlled here.
Laka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laka trying to remain calm as Sin controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka struggling a bit here.
Laka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Laka is trying to control Sin's posture but Sin avoids it.
Sin lands a few punches from side control.
Sin lands an elbow.
Sin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laka some visible discomfort.
Sin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Laka some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sin lands a few punches from side control.
Sin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laka tries to bench press Sin off him but Sin keeps the position.
Sin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sin takes a little break here. Laka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laka is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Sin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Laka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laka can do to turn this around?
Laka scores with a hook.
Sin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laka tries to bum rush Sin with a series of wild strikes but Sin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sin momentarily.
Sin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laka throws a combination. Sin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom Laka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laka misses with a two punch combination.
Laka swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Laka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laka just misses with a punch to the body.
Laka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laka misses with a hook
and Sin counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Laka.
Sin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Laka is breathing heavily.
Laka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Laka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom Laka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sin connects with a high kick.
Laka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sin's head backwards.
Laka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Laka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
A punch combination from Laka misses.
Sin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Laka does no damage.
Laka throws a combination that misses
and Sin counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laka misses with a right hand
and Sin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Laka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom Laka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sin is just out of range.
Boom Laka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sin. Laka shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sin, right into the meat.
Laka throws a nice looking combination but Sin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sin thuds his shin into the meat of Laka's side.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Laka in the body.
Laka blocks a head kick by Sin.
Sin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laka's head.
Laka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin swats away the attempt to clinch by Laka.
Sin fakes the leg kick and cracks Laka in the body.

Sin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sin is taking a breather. Laka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laka taking some punishment here, with Sin in his half guard.
Sin trying to control the pace.
Sin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laka pushes Sin off looking to stand but Sin dives back in and keeps control.
Sin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laka wants to improve his position but Sin is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boom Laka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Laka stuns Sin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laka throws a hook but Sin avoids it easily.
Sin throws a head kick that misses.
Laka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sin.
Laka avoids the head kick by Sin.
Laka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sin manages to avoid it.
Sin lands a front kick.

Sin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Sin there.
Sin wants to free his trapped foot but Laka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sin trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laka trying to get back to full guard but Sin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Laka?
Laka felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sin lands a big shot there that rocks Laka but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laka is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laka regains half guard.
Sin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laka trying to control here.
Laka has hold of Sin's hands but Sin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sin 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.
Sin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laka wants to get back to full guard.
Sin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sin drops an elbow to the side of Laka's head.
Sin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin controlling the pace.
Sin lands strikes from half guard.
Sin stalling.
Sin slips a nice elbow through Laka's hands, connecting with Laka's forehead.
Sin is thwarting Laka's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sin prevents Laka from standing back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Sin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jewel Diaz (ranked 5121 p4p, 427 weight class) and Michael Matthews (ranked 6306 p4p, 477 weight class). Michael Matthews is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Diaz
vs
Matthews

174 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 Amsterdam, Jewel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthews clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz lands a shot to the body.
Diaz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Matthews!
Diaz has Matthews flattened out and is raining down punches.

Matthews is rocked!
Diaz lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Diaz.
Matthews is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz connects with a couple of big shots that have Matthews covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Matthews! Diaz fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jewel Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hi Ho (ranked 3663 p4p, 275 weight class) and Maxim Valdaev (ranked 7184 p4p, 384 weight class). Hi Ho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ho
vs
Valdaev

165 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hi Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxim Valdaev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Valdaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Valdaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Ho on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ho tries to get out of the position.

Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold.

Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho is doing well to control the position and prevent Valdaev from advancing to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valdaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valdaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Valdaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ho won't allow Valdaev to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Valdaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ho is just riding it out for now. Valdaev eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Valdaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Valdaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Valdaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Forge. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Ho is defending against the submission attempts here by Valdaev.

Ho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdaev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ho tries to lock up and control but Valdaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Valdaev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ho can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ho knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valdaev on the ground.
Valdaev content just to control the position here.

Valdaev goes for an armbar but Ho turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ho.

Valdaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ho landing with the ground and pound.
Valdaev looking to control.
Ho slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Valdaev looking for subs off his back but Ho has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Valdaev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho connects with a high kick.
Valdaev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ho moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valdaev with the counter takedown but Ho avoids it easily.
Valdaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Valdaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ho tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Ho. No joy for Valdaev on that attempt.
Hi Ho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Valdaev.
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maxim Valdaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valdaev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ho pinned against the cage. Ho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valdaev is defended easily by Ho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdaev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho.
Hi Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valdaev's head.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdaev can do to turn this around?
Ho leaves Valdaev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maxim Valdaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ho throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valdaev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Valdaev avoids it.
Valdaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Ho finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Valdaev is breathing heavily.
That kick from Ho tenderised Valdaev's leg. Valdaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho lands a leg kick that knocks Valdaev off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdaev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ho lands a front kick.
That kick from Ho tenderised Valdaev's leg. Valdaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hi Ho is winning the standup battle so far.
Valdaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Ho tries to sprawl out of it but Valdaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ho clinches.
Valdaev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ho pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ho lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ho.
Our sources have told us that Ho has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Valdaev can't get the takedown.
Ho'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.
Valdaev managing to block the knees to the body from Ho.
Valdaev is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands an elbow inside that Valdaev shrugs off.
Valdaev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valdaev takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho.
Valdaev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valdaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.

Valdaev is rocked!
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho stalling the fight.
Ho avoiding damage.
Ho gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ho stalling.
Ho leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hi Ho.
Valdaev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Ho moves into the clinch.
Valdaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valdaev is trying to drag Ho to the mat but Ho just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valdaev backwards.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Valdaev avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ho.

Ho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valdaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ho's waist but Ho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valdaev off to one side.
Ho feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Ho gets a clinch.
Ho comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valdaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho finish him?
Ho stalling against the cage.
Valdaev seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Valdaev's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hi Ho dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ho drives through and clinches with Valdaev against the cage.
Valdaev takes an elbow to the temple.
Ho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Valdaev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ho lands a damaging elbow.
Ho missing with knees to the body.
Hi Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdaev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ho after a bit of a struggle.
Ho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valdaev avoiding damage as Ho throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Valdaev has Ho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Valdaev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ho tumbling to the mat - Valdaev dives into Ho's guard.
Ho pulls Valdaev in close to prevent any damage.
Valdaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Valdaev drops back looking for a leg! Ho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ho manages to kick Valdaev off! Valdaev jumps back into Ho's guard.
Valdaev slips nicely into half guard.
Ho is looking for a sweep. Valdaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxim Valdaev has got the better of the ground game so far.

Valdaev is trying for a kimura here. Ho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Valdaev wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maxim Valdaev!
A very excited looking Maxim Valdaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.