APEX 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hell (ranked 6005 p4p, 412 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 24066 p4p, 432 weight class). Hell comes to the cage accompanied by King of kings by Manowar. Mike Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robbie Hell's chin.

Hell
vs
Tyson

182 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robbie Hell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Hell has Tyson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tyson tumbling to the mat - Hell dives into Tyson's guard.
Hell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.

Hell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hell landing with the ground and pound.
Tyson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hell working the head and body with strikes.

Hell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tyson to stand up.

Hell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tyson being controlled here, momentarily.
Hell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tyson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hell uses it to pass to side control.
Hell working away.
Hell scores with punches from side control.
Tyson struggling a bit here.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tyson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hell happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hell working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Hell keeps moving and retains side control.
Hell 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.
Tyson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hell connects with a decent elbow.

Hell is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tyson is trying to escape and Hell transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tyson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hell! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hell!
A relieved looking Robbie Hell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ihadababy Itsaboy (ranked 3940 p4p, 414 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 4520 p4p, 441 weight class). Georges St Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Itsaboy
vs
St Pierre

165 cm
25
173 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

179 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ihadababy Itsaboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itsaboy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Itsaboy pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Itsaboy misses.
St Pierre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Itsaboy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St Pierre on his heels. He'll look to pass St Pierre's guard now, I'm sure.
Itsaboy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre looking for a sweep. Not yet St Pierre, not yet.
St Pierre is pulling down on Itsaboy's head. It's preventing any offense from Itsaboy, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy trying to control the position.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre postures up in Itsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Itsaboy blocks it.
St Pierre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Itsaboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Itsaboy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itsaboy is trying to keep St Pierre in close.
St Pierre works over Itsaboy with some ground and pound from guard.

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.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itsaboy dives in for a single leg takedown but St Pierre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Itsaboy swivels and escapes.

Itsaboy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
St Pierre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Itsaboy throws a big right hand that misses.
Itsaboy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itsaboy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now St Pierre is on top in guard.

St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre with a flurry of punches that miss.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
Itsaboy looking for a sweep. Not yet Itsaboy, not yet.
Itsaboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Itsaboy keeps moving.
St Pierre postures up in Itsaboy's guard and throws a big left but Itsaboy blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Itsaboy.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch.
St Pierre with a poor takedown
and Itsaboy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Itsaboy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Itsaboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itsaboy wants to take a breather but St Pierre is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itsaboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Itsaboy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. St Pierre defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ihadababy Itsaboy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Itsaboy closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierre, looking for a takedown. Itsaboy pushes St Pierre against the cage but St Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Itsaboy tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown but St Pierre shows good takedown defense.
Itsaboy loads up on a big right hand but St Pierre slips the punch.

St Pierre looking to score a takedown here. Itsaboy is defending well but St Pierre drives through and ends up in Itsaboy's guard.
Itsaboy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre throwing strikes from guard but Itsaboy blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre landing some decent shots from guard.
St Pierre postures up.
Itsaboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Itsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
St Pierre blocks a jab.
St Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Itsaboy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Itsaboy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Pierre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Itsaboy tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
And St Pierre tries to counter it with a takedown but Itsaboy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Itsaboy fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as St Pierre sprawls well. St Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itsaboy gets slowly back to his feet.
St Pierre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Itsaboy.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itsaboy is thwarting St Pierre's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
Itsaboy is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Itsaboy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Pierre keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St Pierre moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Itsaboy preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Itsaboy throws a strike but St Pierre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Itsaboy wants to improve his position but instead St Pierre has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, St Pierre seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Itsaboy drives through with a takedown into St Pierre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

St Pierre preventing the sweep.
Itsaboy being controlled here, momentarily.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Itsaboy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Pierre on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsaboy has momentary wrist control but St Pierre slips an elbow through the middle.
Itsaboy pulls St Pierre in close to his closed guard and prevents St Pierre from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsaboy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre landing with the ground and pound.
St Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Itsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Itsaboy wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itsaboy.
Nice defenses there by St Pierre.
St Pierre feints the counter takedown.
St Pierre throws a body punch but Itsaboy moves out of range.
Itsaboy shoots for a takedown but St Pierre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts St Pierre as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itsaboy. St Pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itsaboy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itsaboy dives in and grabs St Pierre's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierre pushes down on Itsaboy's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ihadababy Itsaboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre working over Itsaboy with some ground and pound. Itsaboy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre working Itsaboy over with strikes.
Itsaboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Itsaboy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Pierre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Itsaboy is looking for a sweep. St Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from St Pierre.
St Pierre slips a nice elbow through Itsaboy's hands, connecting with Itsaboy's forehead.
St Pierre winds up and cracks Itsaboy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Georges St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is looking to stall here but Itsaboy recovers full guard.
Itsaboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Pierre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
St Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Georges St Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Itsaboy is looking to clinch but St Pierre is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Itsaboy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Itsaboy tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well St Pierre 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges St Pierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trey DeVell (ranked 4220 p4p, 356 weight class) and Kamenashi Razan (ranked 5750 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DeVell
vs
Razan

172 cm
23
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey DeVell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamenashi Razan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Razan clinches up against the cage.
Razan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
Razan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Razan prevents DeVell from breaking the clinch.
Razan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeVell's efforts to push away.
DeVell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Razan is keeping busy.
DeVell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Razan has him pressed against the cage.
Razan lands a hook that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
Razan scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razan slowing the pace effectively.
DeVell takes a shot to the head.
Razan slows down the pace here.
Razan holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeVell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeVell has had enough of the clinch but Razan keeps him there for the moment.
DeVell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Razan lands with a light punch inside.
DeVell blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DeVell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Come on Razan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee is keeping an eye on DeVell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Razan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Razan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DeVell up against the cage.
Razan lands with a right to the head.
Razan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeVell stalling in the clinch but Razan improves position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razan has a couple of punches blocked by DeVell.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Razan works on DeVell's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Razan.
DeVell letting Razan take a breather here.
DeVell being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kamenashi Razan.
Razan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeVell manages to avoid it.
As Razan looks to move away, DeVell throws a big counter combo but Razan just gets out of the way.

Razan closes the distance and pushes DeVell back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Razan as DeVell tries to tie him up.
Razan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razan gets through DeVell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Razan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
Razan effectively controlling the action here.
Razan stalling in the clinch.
DeVell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Razan tries to throw a body punch but DeVell avoids it by throwing Razan back against the cage.
Razan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Razan lands a right hand.
Razan letting DeVell take a breather here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamenashi Razan dominated that 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.

Nice cross by Razan.
DeVell throws a series of punches but Razan moves out of range.
Kamenashi Razan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Razan counters with a straight right hand.
Razan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeVell throws a poor cross that misses
and Razan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVell misses with a left hand
and Razan counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVell misses with an uppercut. Razan saw that one coming.
Razan staying out of range there.
Razan looks to throw the jab but DeVell is out of range.
It looked like DeVell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Razan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeVell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Razan.

Razan closes the distance and pushes DeVell back into the cage.
Razan has DeVell pressed against the cage.
DeVell is trying to push Razan away but Razan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Razan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Razan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Razan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVells head.
DeVell is trying to break the clinch but Razan has him pressed against the cage.
Razan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Razan.
Razan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Razan tries to work over DeVell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Razan working aggressively here.
Razan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Razan tries to work over DeVell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Razan.
Razan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Razan has DeVell pressed against the cage, preventing DeVell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Razan holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razan leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Razan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
DeVell is trying to break the clinch but Razan has him pressed against the cage.
Razan lands a nice shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kamenashi Razan.
DeVell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Razan to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVell misses with a hook
and DeVell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeVell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Razan circles away quickly and effectively.
DeVell throws a right hand that misses
and Razan counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Razans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Razan connects with a body shot.
DeVell misses with a hook.
Razan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
DeVell misses with a double jab
and Razan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeVell looks to land a combination. Razan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeVell slips a jab and a cross from Razan.
It looked like DeVell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trey DeVell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Razan lands with a hook. DeVell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenashi Razan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Razan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeVell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamenashi Razan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Razan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeVell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeVell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Razan.
DeVell misses with a series of wild punches.
Razan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeVell on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeVell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Razan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Razan instigates a clinch.
Razan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeVells head.
Razan taking a breather.
Razan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Razan pushes DeVell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Razan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Razan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Razan stalling against the cage.
Razan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on DeVell's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Razan scores with a shoulder strike.
Razan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeVell looking to stall.
DeVell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Razan digs a right hand into DeVell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeVell's gas tank.
Razan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Razan lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeVell backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVell taking a breather.
DeVell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Razan is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Razan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Razan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Razan.
DeVell is trying to push Razan away but Razan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Razan keeps control of DeVell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Razan misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeVell is trying to force a seperation but Razan has the dominant position.
DeVell looking to slow down the pace here.
Razan taking a breather.

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.
Razan just leaning against DeVell, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kamenashi Razan.
DeVell throws a hook but Razan avoids it easily.
Razan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kamenashi Razan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeVell scores with a punch to the head.
Razan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeVell lands a nice shot that snaps Razan's head back.

Razan clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVell struggles to land a body shot inside as Razan controls his hands.
DeVell takes a shot to the head.
Trey DeVell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVell taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenashi Razan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Razan 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 James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamenashi Razan!
Kamenashi Razan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 2633 p4p, 250 weight class) and Mike Oxlong (ranked 5313 p4p, 391 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bigg
vs
Oxlong

204 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Oxlong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oxlong's hands.

It looks like Mike Oxlong has been cut.
Oxlong shoots in looking for a takedown. Bigg tries to sprawl out of it but Oxlong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bigg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oxlong looks for a takedown but Bigg sprawls well.
Bigg misses with a straight left.
Oxlong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oxlong misses with a double jab
and Bigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bigg cracks a nice hook into Oxlong's ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Bigg as Oxlong shoots in.
Crusty Bigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Oxlong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oxlong was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.

Bigg sends Oxlong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bigg is motioning to the referee to let Oxlong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Oxlong is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oxlong misses with a takedown attempt
and Bigg counters with a right hand to the body.
Oxlong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bigg finish him?
Oxlong looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Bigg throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Oxlong is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Crusty Bigg!
After the fight, Crusty Bigg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacCarthy (ranked 3327 p4p, 381 weight class) and Alejandro Torres (ranked 5450 p4p, 480 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

MacCarthy
vs
Torres

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Torres!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacCarthy gets the takedown into side control.
MacCarthy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
MacCarthy postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacCarthy off and has taken his back!
Torres thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy covering up well under a barage of strikes.
MacCarthy covering up well and avoiding damage.

Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well.
MacCarthy biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
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!

Torres looking to break MacCarthy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. MacCarthy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Torres will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Torres patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.
MacCarthy trying to control the position but Torres manages to sink in the hooks.
MacCarthy rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
MacCarthy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Torres on the ground.
MacCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Torres gets his hands free as MacCarthy looks to control.

Torres has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, MacCarthy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Torres misses with punches from the back.
Well, with Torres on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before MacCarthy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy MacCarthy right now.

MacCarthy showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
MacCarthy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
MacCarthy trying to control the action but Torres just sinks the hooks in.
Torres is looking to control MacCarthy but MacCarthy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
MacCarthy trying to control the hands but Torres won't let him.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up.

Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but MacCarthy is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is trying to break free.
MacCarthy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Torres has the hooks in. MacCarthy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Torres working for the choke.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Torres is throwing strikes but MacCarthy counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, MacCarthy regains half guard.
Torres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MacCarthy defending well though.

Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacCarthy sees it coming and defends easily.
MacCarthy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacCarthy tries to get out of the position.
Torres lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacCarthy controlling Torres's posture.
Torres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to control but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but MacCarthy keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Torres drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Torres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, MacCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
MacCarthy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres throws an elbow but MacCarthy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torres throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at MacCarthy to see if he's OK.
Alejandro Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres throws a strike aimed at the side of MacCarthy's head but MacCarthy avoids it well.
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. MacCarthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Torres works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacCarthy, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacCarthy dodges the ground and pound from Torres.
MacCarthy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Torres postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Torres wants to control but MacCarthy is keeping him busy.
MacCarthy taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.

Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacCarthy is trying to buck Torres off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the action but MacCarthy is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacCarthy regains half guard.

MacCarthy is defending against the submission attempts here by Torres.
Torres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Torres looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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.
Torres wants to pass the guard but MacCarthy is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torres thows a huge punch but MacCarthy dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacCarthy wants to control but Torres is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

MacCarthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Torres.

MacCarthy clinches up against the cage.
Torres tries to score a body lock takedown but MacCarthy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

MacCarthy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Torres can't fight it off and eventually MacCarthy manages to take the fight to the floor. Torres looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacCarthy wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
MacCarthy throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacCarthy won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

MacCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead MacCarthy has managed to sweep!

Torres has momentary wrist control but MacCarthy slips an elbow through the middle.
MacCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
MacCarthy is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing MacCarthy can't handle though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to strike off his back.
MacCarthy trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MacCarthy is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacCarthy postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
MacCarthy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacCarthy trying to control here.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a head shot. MacCarthy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Torres throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Torres's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sean MacCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacCarthy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Torres throwing strikes from guard but MacCarthy blocks nicely.
Torres is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
MacCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
MacCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Torres is controlling him.
Torres passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacCarthy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
MacCarthy is not content to let Torres control the position.
MacCarthy is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but MacCarthy defends it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Torres tries to keep at a distance but MacCarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean MacCarthy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Torres!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 2790 p4p, 330 weight class) and Chaz Campbell (ranked 3163 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cressbeckler
vs
Campbell

177 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cressbeckler rushes Campbell and presses him up against the cage.
Cressbeckler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cressbeckler has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell tries to land knees in the clinch but Cressbeckler avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cressbeckler smiles and moves away.
Campbell throws a combination that misses

and Cressbeckler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campbell or not.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but Cressbeckler improves position.
Cressbeckler lands with a right to the head.
Cressbeckler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Cressbeckler scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cressbeckler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
Cressbeckler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cressbeckler pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler blocking some punches.
Cressbeckler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cressbeckler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campbell or not.
Cressbeckler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cressbeckler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Cressbeckler lands with a right to the head.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cressbeckler misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cressbeckler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cressbeckler smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cressbeckler digs a good hook to Campbell's body.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Campbell gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Cressbeckler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cressbeckler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Campbell is trying to pull guard but Cressbeckler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Campbell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler stops a takedown attempt from Campbell.
Campbell looks winded!
A short uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Cressbeckler digs a right hand into Campbell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campbell's gas tank.
Cressbeckler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Campbell wants to stall.
Cressbeckler is leaning against Campbell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cressbeckler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cressbeckler pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler scores with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Campbell can't get the takedown.
Cressbeckler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cressbeckler lands a hook that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cressbeckler cracks Campbell with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Campbell has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cressbeckler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a nice uppercut.
Cressbeckler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cressbeckler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cressbeckler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cressbeckler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cressbeckler smiles and moves away.
Cressbeckler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cressbeckler - that will leave a mark!
Campbell stalks Cressbeckler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cressbeckler's face. Cressbeckler staggers backwards, shaken.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Campbell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice strike.

Cressbeckler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell misses with a punch on the inside.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler.
Campbell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cressbeckler pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Cressbeckler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cressbeckler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cressbeckler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cressbeckler.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campbell backwards.
Cressbeckler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cressbeckler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campbell or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cressbeckler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cressbeckler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cressbeckler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch.
Campbell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Campbell is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Cressbeckler.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Cressbeckler finish him?
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
A right handed body shot lands from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cressbeckler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cressbeckler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cressbeckler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cressbeckler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cressbeckler pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler lands an uppercut.
Cressbeckler is working Campbell over against the cage.
Cressbeckler throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Cressbeckler and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Cressbeckler celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joad Cressbeckler!