Domination 1: The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blixt Boxlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gan Dable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dable has chosen Unbreakable as his entrance music. Blixt Boxlund has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boxlund
vs
Dable

175 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blixt Boxlund!
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, Gan Dable!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxlund swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Dable drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dable 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.
Dable throws and elbow that misses. Boxlund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dable's guard. Nice move by Boxlund!
Dable tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dable wants to sweep but no luck.
Dable not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dable controlling the position.
Dable wants to sweep here but Boxlund controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Boxlund stuns Dable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dable slips a jab and a cross from Boxlund.
Dable shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxlund defends it nicely.
Dable tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boxlund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dable somewhat.
Dable looks gassed!
Dable on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boxlund connects with a single shot there.
Blixt Boxlund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dable takes one to the chin there.
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!
Boxlund stuns Dable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boxlund cracks Dable with a hook to the temple - Dable is on wobbly legs here! Boxlund swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dable falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Boxlund wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blixt Boxlund!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Nielsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oliveira
vs
Nielsen

195 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
169 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nielsen clinches with his opponent.
Nielsen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nielsen smiles and moves away.
Oliveira closes the distance but Nielsen moves to the side

and Nielsen counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira gets back to half guard.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nielsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nielsen looks gassed!

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Nielsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nielsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira wants to clinch but Nielsen slips to the side

and Nielsen counters by clinching up.
Nielsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

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.
Oliveira jumps guard but Nielsen stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nielsen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Nielsen is controlling him.
Nielsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
Nielsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nielsen misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nielsen walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Nielsen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Oliveira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nielsen has his hands clasped together but Oliveira extends an breaks Nielsen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Oliveira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Oliveira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrant Beliari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beliari comes to the cage accompanied by Frontline. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Beliari
vs
Bacon

163 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Quality Nutrition Only
Quality Nutrition Only

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 Las Vegas, Jyrant Beliari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon swats away the attempt to clinch by Beliari.
Beliari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bacon moves in looking to clinch but Beliari pushes him off.
Beliari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bacon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beliari is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Beliari could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Beliari closes the distance but Bacon moves to the side
letting Bacon counter with a right hand.
Bacon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beliari.
Beliari misses with a combination
and Bacon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beliari throws a combination that misses
and Bacon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beliari closes the distance but Bacon moves to the side
enabling Bacon to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliari clinches but Bacon breaks the clinch

and Bacon counters by moving into the clinch.
Beliari tries to circle away but Bacon has him pinned against the cage.
Bacon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A frustrated look appears on Beliari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bacon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Beliari's face.
Beliari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Beliari is trying to break the clinch but Bacon has him pressed against the cage.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beliari blocks it with crossed arms.
Beliari is trying to break the clinch but Bacon is controlling him.
Bacon tries to land a knee to the head but Beliari blocks with his arms.
Bacon blocks a body shot from Beliari.
Beliari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bacon connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Beliari badly! Beliari tumbles to the floor and Bacon stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Bacon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amadeus Achamian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Greco
vs
Achamian

175 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 Las Vegas, El Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amadeus Achamian!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achamian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greco pinned against the cage. Greco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Greco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Achamian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Greco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Achamian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Achamian is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greco is trying to control the position but Achamian postures up.

Greco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Achamian stopping the sweep attempt from Greco.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Achamian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Achamian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Achamian on the ground.
Greco wants to sweep here but Achamian controlling him for the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Achamian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amadeus Achamian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Achamian with a poor takedown

and Greco counters by clinching up.
Achamian looks gassed!
Achamian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greco pulls his leg out and moves away.
El Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeus Achamian.

Greco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Achamian to the mat! Achamian manages to get full guard.
Greco trying to control the position from guard on top but Achamian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Achamian's brow.
Greco stands and throws Achamian's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Achamian keeps working.
Greco tries to advance to mount but can't.
Achamian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greco content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Greco moves into full mount!
Greco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Achamian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Achamian can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Greco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Greco looking to secure an arm triangle but Achamian defends it well.
Achamian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Greco wants to take his opponent's back but Achamian doesn't allow it.

Greco jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Achamian manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Greco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greco lands in his opponent's guard.

Achamian wriggles free and stands up.

Greco moves into the clinch.
Greco stops a takedown attempt from Achamian.
Greco lands a good knee to the midsection. Achamian won't want to take too many of those.

Greco has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Achamian regains guard immediately.

Achamian looking for a guillotine here but Greco defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Achamian tries for a takedown but Greco circles away easily

and Greco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Achamian!
Greco controlling from the full mount.

Greco has hold of Achamian's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Achamian manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Greco landing punches.
Achamian is desperately trying to improve his position but Greco has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Achamian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Greco raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Achamian is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco lands a heavy elbow.

Greco is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Achamian has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Greco controlling the position easily from mount.
Achamian is looking to improve his position but Greco isn't that keen on the idea.
Greco wants to take Achamian's back here but Achamian is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Greco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco controlling from mount.

Greco get's back to his feet.
Greco takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Greco moves into the clinch successfully.

Greco breaks the clinch.

Greco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Achamian regains half guard.
Achamian taking some punishment here, with Greco in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco is looking to advance position but Achamian won't allow it.

Greco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Achamian defends it well.
Greco tries to pass to full mount but Achamian defends it.

Achamian looking for submissions off his back.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Achamian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greco pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greco thumps Achamian with a low kick.
Achamian moves out of range of the body kick from Greco.

Greco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Achamian won't allow Greco to pass to mount.

Achamian actively working from the bottom here.
Achamian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greco wants to get up but he can't break Achamian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Achamian had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Greco is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Achamian Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Greco's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

El Greco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Achamian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Achamian tries to clinch but Greco moves away

and Greco counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Achamian!
Greco looking to control but Achamian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Achamian is working to get back to half guard.
Achamian is bucking up trying to escape but Greco cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Achamian is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Greco looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Achamian is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Achamian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Greco fails to advance to Achamian's back.
Achamian tries to reverse the position but Greco maintains control.
Greco lands with some strikes.
Greco lands a big elbow.

Greco is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Achamian is surviving well by controlling Greco's body position as best he can.
Greco trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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.
BOOM! Greco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Greco dominating with strikes here.
Achamian really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Greco controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achamian is in a horrible position here. Greco smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Achamian is desperately trying to improve his position but Greco has a good base and remains in mount.
Greco controlling his opponent.
Achamian sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Greco tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Achamian.

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

Achamian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greco pulls his head out easily.
Greco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Achamian wants to improve his position but Greco is controlling well.

Achamian actively working from the bottom here.
Achamian tries to roll over but Greco keeps him under control.

Achamian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greco pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greco is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Achamian!
Amadeus Achamian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
El Greco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Achamian is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
El Greco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Greco!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neo Cudnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne . Michael Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Cudnik

178 cm
22
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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, Michael Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neo Cudnik!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Cudnik moves out of range easily.
Cudnik misses with a head kick.
Cudnik throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.

Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Cudnik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Cudnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling him.
Cudnik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cudnik throws an elbow that misses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cudnik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cudnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Cudnik.
Cudnik misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Cudnik pushes him off.

Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Cudnik wants to get back to striking at distance but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Cudnik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armstrong can't fight it off and eventually Cudnik manages to take the fight to the floor. Armstrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cudnik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cudnik trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Armstrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Cudnik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Michael Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cudnik's face.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Armstrong rushes Cudnik and presses him up against the cage.
Cudnik lands with a left to the head.
Armstrong keeps control of Cudnik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik tries to circle away but Armstrong has him pinned against the cage.

Cudnik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Armstrong can't fight it off and eventually Cudnik manages to take the fight to the floor. Armstrong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cudnik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cudnik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cudnik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Armstrong is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Neo Cudnik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Cudnik moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Armstrong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cudnik manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cudnik looking to control.
Cudnik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cudnik manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Cudnik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudnik wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.

Cudnik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Armstrong, up you get!
Michael Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cudnik fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Cudnik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks it.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Cudnik drops back down to his feet.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Cudnik.
Cudnik stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
Armstrong scores with a knee to the head.
Armstrong with a knee to the head.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks it.
Cudnik working hard to break the clinch.
Cudnik throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cudnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cudnik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but Armstrong won't allow it.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cudnik's efforts to push away.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cudnik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cudnik's face.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cudnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik trying to stall but Armstrong improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A knee to the head by Armstrong.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Armstrong has Cudnik up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cudnik has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cudnik tries to stall but Armstrong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cudnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Cudnik's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudnik tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
Cudnik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Armstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Armstrong closes the distance and pushes Cudnik back into the cage.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cudnik is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Armstrong as Cudnik tries to tie him up.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik tries to score a body lock takedown but Armstrong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong prevents Cudnik from breaking the clinch.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cudnik is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neo Cudnik.
Armstrong gets underhooks to prevent Cudnik's takedown attempt.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cudnik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Cudnik tries to pull guard but Armstrong holds him up against the cage and eventually Cudnik drops back down to his feet.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cudnik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong looking to throw knees to the head but Cudnik is blocking nicely.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks it.
Cudnik working hard to break the clinch.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik has Armstrong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Armstrong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong is pressed up against the cage. Cudnik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Armstrong down to the mat. Armstrong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.

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

Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Armstrong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cudnik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cudnik can't break the clinch.
Cudnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cudnik is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Armstrong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cudnik blocks it with crossed arms.
Cudnik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cudnik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Armstrong prevents it.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong misses with a knee strike.
Cudnik is working for takedown but Armstrong is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a knee to the head.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Cudnik blocks with his arms.
Cudnik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Armstrong walks away with a smile on his face. Cudnik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cudnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Armstrong is looking to clinch but Cudnik is avoiding it.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cudnik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Cudnik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Cudnik shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
Armstrong tries to clinch up.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cudnik tries to close the distance and clinch but Armstrong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Armstrong lands a head kick!
Cudnik shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cudnik wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Cudnik moves away
and Cudnik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Armstrong thinking.
Cudnik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.

Armstrong gets a clinch.
Cudnik tries to break free but Armstrong pushes him back against the cage.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Cudnik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Armstrong pushes Cudnik up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Cudnik jumps guard and drags Armstrong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Cudnik is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cudnik keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudnik wants to clinch up but Armstrong keeps it at a distance.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.

Armstrong closes the distance and clinches.
Cudnik is trying to force a seperation but Armstrong has the dominant position.
Armstrong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

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

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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi Murkiel Rautaharava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber comes to the cage accompanied by California Love - Tupac. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Faber
vs
Murkiel Rautaharava

173 cm
21
153 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Faber!
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, Tomi Murkiel Rautaharava!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Faber. No joy for Rautaharava on that attempt.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rautaharava sprawls well. Rautaharava wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Faber gets slowly back to his feet.

Rautaharava gets caught flat footed, as Faber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Faber throws a big right hand that misses.

Rautaharava has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Faber off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rautaharava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Faber counters with a takedown into side control.
Rautaharava is trying to get back to his feet.
Faber trying to control the position but Rautaharava is working away.
Rautaharava is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Faber has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rautaharava prevents Faber from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rautaharava is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Faber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Faber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rautaharava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faber showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Faber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Faber postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a couple of digs.
Rautaharava is trying to keep Faber in close.
Faber tries to free his leg and advance position but Rautaharava is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Faber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rautaharava's guard.
Faber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Faber throwing strikes but missing.
Faber is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control but Rautaharava is working from the bottom.
Rautaharava avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faber looking to pass the guard.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rautaharava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rautaharava is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rautaharava shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rautaharava works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Faber sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rautaharava is looking to take a break and control but Faber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rautaharava lands with a punch from half guard.
Faber trying to control but Rautaharava postures up.
Faber is pressing down on Rautaharava's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rautaharava lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rautaharava missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rautaharava keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Faber scores a takedown into full mount!
Rautaharava is looking to get to half guard.
Rautaharava blocking the ground and pound.
Rautaharava avoids a series of strikes thrown by Faber.
Faber is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rautaharava can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Faber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rautaharava is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Faber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber trying to control but Rautaharava is having none of it.
Faber misses with a head shot.
Faber lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Faber tries to control but Rautaharava wriggling away.
Rautaharava is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rautaharava is in all sorts of trouble here.
Faber throwing strikes here but Rautaharava is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
A nice elbow there by Faber.
Faber misses with a head shot.
Rautaharava is squirming around, avoiding Faber's attempts to control the action.
Faber punching from mount but Rautaharava doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Faber lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber avoids the attempt from Rautaharava to control.
Faber punching from mount but Rautaharava doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Faber throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Faber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Faber controlling his opponent.
Rautaharava is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rautaharava takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Faber looking to ground and pound but Rautaharava is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faber scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Faber looking to ground and pound but Rautaharava is blocking nicely.
Faber throws a sloppy strike and Rautaharava uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Rautaharava has ended up in Faber's guard.
Faber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rautaharava loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rautaharava cracks Faber with a solid left hand.
Faber is trying to keep Rautaharava in close.
Rautaharava working some strikes from top position.
Rautaharava lands a couple of digs.
Rautaharava is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rautaharava is breathing heavily.
Faber is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Rautaharava gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faber to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Faber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Faber misses with a takedown

and Rautaharava decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faber's guard.
Rautaharava won't allow Faber to sweep him here.
Rautaharava wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Rautaharava works over Faber with some ground and pound from guard.
Rautaharava with a nice head shot there.
Rautaharava postures up.
Rautaharava trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faber has his takedown stuffed

and Rautaharava counters with a single leg into guard. Faber didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber wants to take a breather but Rautaharava is having none of it.
Rautaharava is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faber's back!
Rautaharava is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Faber. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Faber trying to control the action but Rautaharava just sinks the hooks in.
Rautaharava gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Rautaharava scores with punches from the back.
Faber takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Faber is taking damage to the body and head.
Rautaharava gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Faber rolls, trying to escape but Rautaharava keeps control of the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Faber as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rautaharava!
Faber breaks Rautaharava's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rautaharava has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to control from the top but Rautaharava keeps moving.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Rautaharava.
Rautaharava looking to control.
Faber slips nicely into half guard.
Faber is looking to take a break and control but Rautaharava is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to pass the guard but Rautaharava is defending well.
Faber is trying to control. Rautaharava wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tomi Murkiel Rautaharava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Faber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rautaharava swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rautaharava closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rautaharava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rautaharava throws a punch but it's blocked by Faber.
Rautaharava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rautaharava wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rautaharava fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faber blocking some punches.
Faber is working for takedown but Rautaharava is calmly controlling the position for now.
Faber misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rautaharava misses with some punches.
Rautaharava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faber.
Rautaharava gets underhooks to prevent Faber's takedown attempt.
Rautaharava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rautaharava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rautaharava working aggressively here.
Faber tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rautaharava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rautaharava misses with some punches.
Rautaharava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautaharava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber tries for a takedown but Rautaharava manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rautaharava.
Rautaharava misses with some punches.
Rautaharava swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rautaharava.
Faber blocks an uppercut.
Rautaharava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rautaharava working aggressively here.
Rautaharava prevents the takedown attempt.
Rautaharava lands an uppercut.
Faber goes for a takedown attempt but Rautaharava pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eddie Faber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rautaharava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomi Murkiel Rautaharava comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faber 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Faber!