BHV 30 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Uptown Girl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morrow
vs
Shine

185 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Morrow!
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, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shine thows a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Shine misses
and Morrow counters with a two punch combo.
Morrow feints a jab promting Shine to slip. Morrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Shine is rocked!
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shine is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrow finish him?
Shine is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shine is holding his hands too far apart here. Morrow throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Shine is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Morrow!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Hope I Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Porter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hope I Win
vs
Porter

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
250 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Hope I Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Porter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with I Win but I Win pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antonio Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter stuffs the takedown.
I Win scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Antonio Porter has been cut.
I Win throws a half hearted mid kick.
Porter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
I Win is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Porter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in I Win's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Porter is looking to take a break and control but I Win is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Porter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so I Win is just riding it out for now. Porter eventually gives up the hold.
Porter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Porter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

I Win looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
I Win is looking to improve his position.
I Win is looking to control Porter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can I Win avoid being mounted?
I Win on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
I Win is refusing to be controlled, as Porter sits in half guard.
I Win is trying to maintain the position but Porter is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
I Win is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Porter scores with a couple of nice shots.

Porter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so I Win is just riding it out for now. Porter eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I Win keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
I Win has hold of Porter's hands but Porter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Porter tries to stand but can't do so whilst I Win controls his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
I Win is trying to stand up here but Porter is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter prevents I Win from improving his position.
I Win blocking the ground and pound attempt from Porter.
Porter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
I Win scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Porter manages to mount him!
I Win is in a horrible position here. Porter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
I Win tries to hold on but Porter postures up.

Porter looking to isolate an arm here. I Win doesn't see it coming and as Porter extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Porter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Porter!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Utheg Bloodrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggs's entrance music is Lupe Fiasco - Words I Never Said. A fine choice. 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?

Diggs
vs
Bloodrock

189 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Utheg Bloodrock!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diggs instigates a clinch.
Bloodrock lands with a right to the head.
Bloodrock is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diggs gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Diggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodrock's hands.
Bloodrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Bloodrock closes the distance and pushes Diggs back into the ropes.

Bloodrock has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Diggs is trying to keep an underhook but Bloodrock manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Diggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bloodrock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bloodrock's back!
Diggs landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodrock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bloodrock is wriggling around trying to escape.

Diggs is working for a guillotine from mount but Bloodrock frees his head quite easily.

Diggs has hold of Bloodrock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bloodrock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bloodrock is desperately trying to improve his position but Diggs has a good base and remains in mount.
Diggs landing punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock is bucking up trying to escape but Diggs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bloodrock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bloodrock is trying to maintain the position but Diggs is very close to passing his half guard.

Diggs seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diggs connects with a nice short shot to Bloodrock's temple.
Bloodrock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bloodrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloodrock looking to control.
Bloodrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Bloodrock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Bloodrock has wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodrock trying to strike off his back.
Diggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diggs lands a couple of elbows.
Diggs distracts Bloodrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diggs looking to pass the guard.

Bloodrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diggs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diggs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloodrock trying to keep a closed guard but Diggs is proving a slippery customer.

Diggs drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bloodrock dives on top into guard.
Diggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bloodrock regains half guard.

Diggs seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs drops an elbow to the side of Bloodrock's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diggs lands a nice short elbow.
Diggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bloodrock tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Bloodrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bloodrock defending well though.

Diggs is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloodrock sees it coming and defends easily.
Diggs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bloodrock is looking to improve his position.
Diggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bloodrock's head.
Bloodrock is looking for a sweep. Diggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diggs's back!
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!
Bloodrock doesn't have the hooks in and Diggs manages to turn into his guard.
Bloodrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Bloodrock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bloodrock throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Diggs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bloodrock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diggs manages to get himself to full guard.

Diggs is looking for a triangle but Bloodrock pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Diggs has his foot on Bloodrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloodrock works his way back into a safe position though.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Bloodrock tries to pass.

Diggs is looking for a triangle but Bloodrock pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Diggs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bloodrock rushes Diggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Diggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodrock controls his hands.

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

Bloodrock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Diggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bloodrock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bloodrock's back!
Diggs trying to control momentarily.
Bloodrock is trying to break free.

Diggs working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diggs is punishing Bloodrock with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs is hanging on to Bloodrock's back as he tries to escape.

Diggs looking for the RNC.
Bloodrock tries to roll but Diggs sticks to his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodrock is trying to remain composed but Diggs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Reggie Diggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggs lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diggs's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Bloodrock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bloodrock rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Diggs is looking for a kimura but Bloodrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diggs to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Diggs 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.
Bloodrock tries to get to full guard but Diggs has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bloodrock is defending against the submission attempts here by Diggs.
Bloodrock is refusing to be controlled, as Diggs sits in half guard.
Bloodrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs lands a couple of digs.

Bloodrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diggs 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.
Bloodrock wants to sweep here but Diggs controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bloodrock's head.
Bloodrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
Diggs wants to control from the top but Bloodrock keeps moving.
Bloodrock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bloodrock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bloodrock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diggs is looking to escape.
Diggs regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodrock trying to pass the guard but Diggs defending well.
Diggs is looking for a sweep. Bloodrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bloodrock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Diggs actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloodrock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bloodrock in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.

Diggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Diggs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Bloodrock shoots for a takedown but Diggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Diggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Bloodrock avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the ropes.
Bloodrock goes for a takedown attempt but Diggs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloodrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diggs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloodrock.
Reggie Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Utheg Bloodrock.
Diggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloodrock circles away.
Bloodrock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bloodrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diggs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Diggs throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bloodrock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Diggs is in Bloodrock's guard.
Bloodrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodrock, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bloodrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Diggs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloodrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diggs has managed to get both his arms back between Bloodrock's legs - danger averted.
Diggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bloodrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodrock, not yet.
Bloodrock keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
Bloodrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bloodrock, not yet.

Diggs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Diggs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bloodrock screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Diggs! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Reggie Diggs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cavin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Zygan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamil Zygan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nash
vs
Zygan

187 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cavin Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Zygan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zygan gets caught napping as Nash dives in and scores a takedown. Zygan manages to retain guard.
Zygan keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.

Nash has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Zygan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nash is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Zygan pulls down on the head and he's put Nash to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamil Zygan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Bahamonde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bahamonde's entrance music is Ennio Morricone FT. Nas - Ecstasy of Gold. A fine choice. Eduardo Bahamonde has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bahamonde
vs
Miller

213 cm
19
274 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

196 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Heavy handed

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Bahamonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Miller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a series of punches but Bahamonde moves out of range.
Miller misses with a combination
and Bahamonde counters with a head kick.

Bahamonde moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from Bahamonde, against the ropes.
Bahamonde throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bahamonde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow.
Bahamonde lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Bahamonde has the dominant position.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Bahamonde is controlling the position.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bahamonde pushes off an throws an elbow but Miller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bahamonde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bahamonde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahamonde is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.

Bahamonde lands a big head kick that sends Miller tumbling to the mat! Bahamonde takes a step backwards and waves Miller back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Miller is rocked!

It looks like Tony Miller has been cut.
Miller throws a right and a left that Bahamonde avoids nicely.
Miller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miller.
Tony Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahamonde wants to clinch.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bahamonde counters with a hugh head kick that removes Miller from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eduardo Bahamonde!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward comes into the arena with I will not bow blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Ward
vs
Preston

180 cm
18
184 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

XTREME PWNAGE
Adam's NORTHERN WILD $10 Sale

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordan Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Preston!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tests Preston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward misses with a low kick as Preston jumps back.
Preston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Preston wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward misses with a takedown attempt

and Preston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ward's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Preston wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Preston passes into half guard.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward trying to keep a closed guard but Preston is proving a slippery customer.

Ward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Preston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Preston is looking to stand up but Ward won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston is pushing down on Ward's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ward is fighting to maintain full guard but Preston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Preston trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Preston defends well.
Preston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward managing to control the position.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tony Preston.
Ward swats away the attempt to clinch by Preston.

Preston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ward sprawls well initially but Preston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Preston wants to take a breather but Ward is having none of it.
Ward pushes Preston off but Preston dives into side control.
Ward tries to bench press Preston off him but Preston keeps the position.

Preston decides to stand back up. Preston steps back and let's Ward get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward misses with a body kick.
Ward throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Preston shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ward trying to hold on to Preston's head to control him but Preston postures up.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward wants to control but Preston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Preston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ward misses with a takedown attempt

and Preston counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Preston sits in half guard.
Preston thows a huge punch but Ward dodges it nicely.
Preston trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.
Preston is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Preston stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ward to get to his feet.
Ward shoots for a double leg takedown but Preston sprawls well. He's pushed Ward's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ward shoots in but Preston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Ward. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward lands with a cross.

Preston scores a takedown into full mount!
Preston working Ward over with strikes here.
Ward wants to control but Preston is having none of it.
Preston tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Preston avoids the attempt from Ward to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains half guard.
Ward moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Preston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ward is trying to control the position but Preston postures up.
Preston trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston controls from within his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ward scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.

Preston 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.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Preston manages to get himself to full guard.
Tony Preston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Preston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Preston working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
Ward is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Preston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ward pushing down on Preston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ward shoots in but no luck this time.

Ward tries to sprawl but Preston drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Preston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ward is controlling Preston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Preston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Preston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Preston's back!
Ward not allowing Preston to control his hands.

Ward has managed to slip his arm under Preston's chin. This could be all over... yep, Preston is tapping out! Submission win for Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jordan Ward!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste McGhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gray Maynard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Maynard
vs
McGhee

172 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Australian Xtreme - New Product 159 Video Proof.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ste McGhee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard wants to clinch up but McGhee keeps it at a distance.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maynard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McGhee sneaks back into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGhee can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGhee tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
McGhee gets full guard.
McGhee 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.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but McGhee is retaining full guard.
Maynard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGhee on the ground.
Maynard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGhee's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard trying to control but McGhee is working from the bottom.
McGhee trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

McGhee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maynard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGhee looks gassed!
Maynard advances position into side control!
Maynard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Maynard wants to control but McGhee is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on McGhee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Maynard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Maynard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McGhee quickly recovers to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard wants to take a breather but McGhee is having none of it.
Maynard wants to free his trapped foot but McGhee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maynard wants to take a breather but McGhee is having none of it.
Maynard is taking a breather. McGhee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Gray Maynard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McGhee misses with a takedown
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
McGhee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGhee gets caught flat footed, as Maynard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGhee controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
McGhee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but McGhee is retaining full guard.
Maynard is working hard here to advance position.

McGhee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maynard escapes and throws McGhee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGhee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McGhee tries to improve position but can't.
Maynard landing a few strikes.
Maynard trying to control the action but McGhee is working from the bottom.
Maynard lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGhee keeps working.
McGhee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maynard lands a few punches from side control.
Maynard looks up at the clock and then as McGhee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maynard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Maynard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGhee some visible discomfort.
McGhee wants to control but Maynard postures up.
Maynard trying to control the position but McGhee is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGhee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McGhee tries to buck Maynard off but Maynard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maynard throws a left that rocks McGhee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Maynard dives into side control, looking to finish! Can McGhee regain composure!

McGhee is rocked!
Maynard is putting a hurting on McGhee here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGhee is still in real trouble! Can Maynard finish him?
Maynard lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGhee is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGhee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maynard wants to stand up but McGhee is controlling the position.

Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGhee trying to hold on to Maynard's head to control him but Maynard postures up.
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!
Maynard wants to control but McGhee is keeping him busy.
McGhee seems to have recovered his senses.
McGhee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGhee wants to improve his position but Maynard is controlling well.
Maynard drops an elbow to the side of McGhee's head.
McGhee gets full guard.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGhee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Maynard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maynard postures up.
Maynard trying to control but McGhee is working from the bottom.
McGhee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGhee keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
McGhee trying to keep a closed guard but Maynard is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGhee keeping full guard, as Maynard tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gray Maynard just wasn't active enough.
McGhee has his takedown stuffed

and Maynard counters with a left and a right that hurts McGhee! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Maynard jumps into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGhee is looking to improve his position but Maynard isn't that keen on the idea.
McGhee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maynard looking to control but McGhee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maynard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maynard trying to control but McGhee is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGhee is looking to get to half guard.
McGhee is squirming around, avoiding Maynard's attempts to control the action.
Maynard unloading with bombs!
Maynard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGhee is looking to escape.

Maynard has hold of McGhee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McGhee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Maynard landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard punishing his opponent with strikes.
Maynard is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGhee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McGhee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Maynard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McGhee defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Maynard.
McGhee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maynard with the ground and pound from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGhee is bucking up trying to escape but Maynard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Maynard breaks from McGhee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Maynard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Maynard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Maynard closes the distance looking for a takedown. McGhee stuffs it but Maynard still has hold of him. Maynard picks McGhee up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Maynard slams McGhee to the floor and that's really hurt McGhee - he doesn't know where he is! Maynard throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gray Maynard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eddie Bravo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Chen
vs
Bravo

175 cm
26
170 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

160 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Chen blocks the low kick.
Bravo throws a head kick but Chen moves out of range.
Bravo throws a series of punches but Chen moves out of range.
Good work by Chen as he checks the leg kick.
Chen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.

Chen drives through and clinches with Bravo against the ropes.
Chen lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bravo misses with a knee to the head.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Chen.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo taking a breather.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chen tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chen presses Bravo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Bravo looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen has Bravo pushed against the ropes.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen is stalling here.
Chen tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Bravo trying to control the position but instead, Chen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bravo into the ropes.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Bravo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo misses with an elbow strike.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bravo trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bravo can't get the takedown.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Chen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chen lands a nice uppercut.
Chen lands with a right to the head.
Bravo misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bravo.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
A body shot lands from Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Good body shot from Chen.
Chen lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
Chen lands a left hand.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chen is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chen lands a jab to the head.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bravo takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chen has him pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Bravo looking to throw knees to the head but Chen is blocking nicely.
Bravo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chen pulls his leg out and moves away.

Chen gets a clinch.
Bravo throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Chen blocks it.
Chen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen pushes Bravo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo is trying to drag Chen to the mat but Chen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo can't get the takedown.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Chen lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Good body shot from Chen.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bravo can do to turn this around?
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chen taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Chen on the inside.
Bravo being controlled against the ropes.
Chen tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Bravo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen stalling the fight.
Chen scores with a shoulder strike.
Chen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Nice body punch from Chen.
Shawn Chen has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen is working Bravo over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Chen.
Chen stalling the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Chen as the two fighters clinch.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Chen dominated that second round.
That's time! Chen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Chen sizes up Bravo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Chen clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bravo trying to control the position but instead, Chen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bravo into the ropes.
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Chen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Chen - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Chen lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Bravo prevents a body shot from Chen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Chen is stalling here.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Bravo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shawn Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chen lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Chen.
Chen scores with a hook to the body.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Chen.
Chen tries a body shot but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo pushes off an throws an elbow but Chen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Chen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
A right handed body shot lands from Chen.
Chen lands a body shot.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chen works on Bravo's body with a couple of short punches.
Chen can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Chen lands a body punch.
Chen stalling the fight.
Chen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Chen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chen is struggling to control the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chen.
A body shot lands from Chen.
A hook to the body from Chen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Chen.
Chen tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Chen back against the ropes.
Chen lands a shot to the body.
Chen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chen is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
Eddie Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Chen.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chen stalls.
Shawn Chen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chen 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Chen!