AFC 34: Chai vs Koontz PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Blok
vs
Jones

205 cm
21
266 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
31
270 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Blok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Blok moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Blok misses.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blok connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blok.
Blok shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Blok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blok shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Blok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Blok connects with a single shot there.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Blok counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Blok thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones looks gassed!
Blok dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Blok's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitali Blok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Blok lands an overhand right.

Blok lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Blok thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Jones is rocked!

It looks like Lance Jones has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Blok has cracked Jones with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Blok lands another huge swinging hook and Jones tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jones, before Blok can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vitali Blok!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sun Quan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MC Hammer- U Can't Touch This. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Quan
vs
Lucas

179 cm
27
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Quan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, JJ Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Quan.
Quan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Quan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Lucas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quan misses with a knee to the head.

Quan jumps guard.

Quan pushes Lucas off and gets back to his feet.
Lucas misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas scores with a one two! Quan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Quan throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Quan misses the jab.
Quan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quan defends it nicely.
Sun Quan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Quan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quan checks a leg kick.
Lucas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lucas wants it to stay on the feet.
Quan swinging wildly here.
Quan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Quan. Those never looked like landing.
Quan misses with a kick to the body.
Quan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quan misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Quan does no damage.
Quan throws a right and a left that Lucas avoids nicely.
Lucas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Quan is fending him off so far but Lucas persists. Nope, Quan circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas looks gassed!
Quan connects with a solid leg kick.
Quan tries for a takedown but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucas.
Quan closes the distance and clinches up with Lucas, looking for a takedown. Quan pushes Lucas against the cage but Lucas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sun Quan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Quan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Quan misses with a body kick.
Quan throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Quan.
Quan throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Quan fails to land with a series of punches.
Quan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas is looking to clinch.

Lucas moves into range and clinches up with Quan.
Quan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Quan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucas's defenses.
Quan tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucas leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Quan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucas tries to pull guard but Quan won't allow it.
Quan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas avoids it.
Quan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas avoids it.
Quan misses with an elbow strike.
Quan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Quan pulls guard effortlessly.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Quan keeps moving.

Quan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lucas defends well.

Lucas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Quan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lucas has managed to get both his arms back between Quan's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas trying to control but Quan is working from the bottom.

Quan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quan working a defensive guard here.

Quan has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lucas doesn't defend quickly enough and Quan has managed to lock this one up! Can Lucas escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quan on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sun Quan!
Our winner, Sun Quan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Grzelak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruz
vs
Grzelak

178 cm
24
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Piotr Grzelak!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzelak lands a head kick!
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grzelak throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Grzelak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Grzelak sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Grzelak tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grzelak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cruz gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Grzelak tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Grzelak wants to control but Cruz postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzelak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
It looks like Cruz is going to stand back up.
Cruz is taking a breather. Grzelak 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.

Frank Cruz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Grzelak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grzelak wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzelak scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grzelak as he avoids it easily.

Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grzelak is trying is best to control the position here.
Cruz trying to control the action but Grzelak is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Grzelak defends it.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Cruz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Grzelak avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grzelak defends it nicely.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Grzelak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Grzelak tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body kick from Grzelak.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruz shoots for a takedown but Grzelak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grzelak swivels and escapes.
Grzelak moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grzelak pinned against the cage. Grzelak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grzelak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piotr Grzelak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Grzelak tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grzelak circles away.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Grzelak gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Grzelak manages to retain guard.
Grzelak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cruz.
Grzelak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Grzelak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grzelak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Grzelak is controlling him well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grzelak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piotr Grzelak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Grzelak slams his shin into Cruz's torso.

Grzelak closes the distance and clinches.
Grzelak stalling.
Cruz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grzelak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grzelak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grzelak's waist but Grzelak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grzelak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grzelak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grzelak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grzelak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cruz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grzelak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Grzelak avoids nicely.
Grzelak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Grzelak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grzelak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grzelak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Grzelak shows good takedown defense.
Grzelak walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Grzelak, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Grzelak against the cage but Grzelak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grzelak.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grzelak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grzelak.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cruz feints and as Grzelak raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cruz trying to control but Grzelak is working from the bottom.
Grzelak 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzelak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Cruz just wasn't active enough.
Grzelak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cruz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzelak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cruz takes a step back to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Grzelak. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grzelak. Grzelak obviously looking to wear him down.
Grzelak feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grzelak connects with a nice looking jab.
Grzelak slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piotr Grzelak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grzelak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Grzelak.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grzelak avoids it really well and circles away.
Grzelak tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piotr Grzelak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grzelak thumps Cruz with a low kick.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Grzelak tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzelak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Grzelak moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grzelak as he jumps to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grzelak tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grzelak to the ground. Grzelak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frank Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grzelak explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Grzelak!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Ernest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Ernest has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ernest
vs
Emelianenko

183 cm
26
134 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Ernest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chael Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ernest looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
An inside leg kick from Emelianenko misses.

Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown into Ernest's guard.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ernest looking for a guillotine here but Emelianenko defends easily.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Ernest is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Emelianenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko is working Ernest over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ernest really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ernest's head.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control but Ernest is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko postures up and lands a big shot to Ernest's brow.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ernest keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko is in close to Ernest's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ernest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Emelianenko stands up over Ernest, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Ernest is keeping the position.
Emelianenko trying to control but Ernest is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernest is keeping the position for now.
Ernest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control but Ernest is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Emelianenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ernest's head.
Emelianenko works over Ernest with some ground and pound from guard.

Ernest is looking for a triangle but Emelianenko pushes his legs off easily.

Ernest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ernest keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ernest is keeping the position for now.
Ernest keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko distracts Ernest with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Emelianenko stands up over Ernest, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ernest has momentary wrist control but Emelianenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Ernest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ernest's head.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko lands a couple of digs.

Ernest working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Emelianenko scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko scoring with punches to the head and body.
Emelianenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Emelianenko lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but Ernest defending well.
Ernest is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Ernest checks it.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Emelianenko scores with a takedown into Ernest's guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Ernest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Emelianenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Emelianenko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ernest keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.

Ernest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Ernest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ernest is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Emelianenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Emelianenko in particular looking to stall.
Emelianenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ernest with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Emelianenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Emelianenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Ernest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ernest on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Ernest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Emelianenko winds up and cracks Ernest with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chael Emelianenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Ernest defends it.
Emelianenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ernest taking some punishment here, with Emelianenko in his half guard.
Emelianenko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Emelianenko working Ernest over with strikes.
Emelianenko lands strikes from half guard.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.
Emelianenko moves into full mount! Ernest won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ernest hang on?

Ernest is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Emelianenko! Ernest is hurt baaadly! Emelianenko is firing away with more strikes - Ernest is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ubbu Lindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Damajur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lindo
vs
Damajur

178 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ubbu Lindo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Damajur!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lindo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Damajur wants to get back to his feet.
Damajur won't allow Lindo to pass to mount.
Lindo blocks the strikes from Damajur.

Lindo wants to work for an arm triangle but Damajur is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Damajur tries to get to full guard but Lindo has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lindo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Damajur is just riding it out for now. Lindo eventually gives up the hold.
Lindo passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damajur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lindo.
Lindo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Damajur is looking to escape.
Damajur keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Lindo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Damajur is now in Lindo's guard. A big mistake from Lindo there, giving up the dominant position!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lindo is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindo trying to control but Damajur is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindo is really struggling to control Damajur but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Damajur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lindo is looking to stand up but Damajur isn't so interested in that idea.

Lindo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Damajur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damajur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindo's elbow.
Damajur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Damajur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damajur jumps guard but Lindo stands there with Damajur around his waist. Damajur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ubbu Lindo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damajur.

Lindo has hold of one of Damajur's legs. Damajur is fighting the takedown attempt but Lindo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lindo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Damajur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Damajur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindo is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindo trying to control the position from guard on top but Damajur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damajur looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lindo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damajur is keeping the position for now.
Lindo stands and throws Damajur's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Lindo is trying to get an arm triangle but Damajur is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lindo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Damajur is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ubbu Lindo dominated that 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.

Damajur tries to clinch but Lindo is having none of it.

Lindo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Lindo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lindo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damajur does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damajur trying to control but Lindo postures up.

Lindo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Damajur is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ubbu Lindo!
Ubbu Lindo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Aspen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Super Sharp Shooter - The Ganja Kru . Ryan Potter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Potter
vs
Aspen

180 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

182 cm
27
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Aspen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Aspen misses.
Aspen blocks a jab.
Potter swings widly with a right hand
and Potter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aspen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter throws a hook to the side of Aspen's head but Aspen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Potter with a hook.
Aspen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Potter throws out the jab.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Aspen.
Potter throws a right and a left that both miss.

Aspen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Potter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Potter is looking for a sweep.
Potter is trying to escape the position but Aspen is controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aspen is working Potter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Potter manages to get back to half guard.
Potter wants to improve his position but Aspen is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aspen.
Aspen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aspen prevents Potter from improving his position.
Aspen is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Potter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aspen.
Potter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Potter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aspen pulls his head out easily.

Potter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aspen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Aspen working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Potter manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Potter falls off balance throwing a combination

and Aspen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter is refusing to be controlled, as Aspen sits in half guard.
Aspen stalling.
Potter is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Aspen jumps into side control!
Potter is trying to improve his position.
Potter is not content to let Aspen control the position.
Aspen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to escape but Aspen is in control.
Aspen takes a little break here. Potter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Potter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Aspen wants to control but Potter is keeping him busy.
Potter pushes Aspen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aspen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Potter is not content to let Aspen control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter tries to improve position but can't.
Potter is working hard here to advance position.
Potter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aspen defending well though.

Aspen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Potter pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter misses with a head shot. Aspen uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Aspen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Potter throws a poor cross that misses

and Aspen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aspen.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Aspen.

Aspen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Potter regains guard immediately.
Aspen throwing strikes from guard but Potter blocks nicely.

Aspen is sitting in close to Potter's body. Potter has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Aspen is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Aspen is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Potter.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Potter!
Our winner, Ryan Potter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brock Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duarte Madeiros is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cruz
vs
Madeiros

182 cm
24
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Madeiros connects with a single shot there.
Madeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Madeiros explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Madeiros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Madeiros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Madeiros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cruz tries to get out of the position.

Madeiros working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

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

Madeiros is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cruz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madeiros won't let Cruz get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madeiros takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madeiros's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Madeiros is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cruz is surviving well by controlling Madeiros's body position as best he can.

Madeiros has isolated one of Cruz's arms. Cruz looking to fight him off but Madeiros twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duarte Madeiros!
Duarte Madeiros decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clutch - The Regulator. Williamson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Armstrong
vs
Williamson

178 cm
21
172 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (159.49 $150)

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Williamson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williamson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armstrong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
A jab from Williamson does it's job there.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williamson lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armstrong backs up against the cage.

It looks like Andrew Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williamson scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williamson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
Williamson lands with a good body shot.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Williamson clinches up against the cage.
Williamson lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Williamson is working Armstrong over against the cage.
A short right from Williamson on the inside.
Armstrong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Williamson lands with a short shot to the head.

Williamson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williamson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Armstrong is avoiding damage well.
Armstrong taking a bit of punishment here - Williamson scoring with strikes.
Armstrong dodges the ground and pound from Williamson.

Williamson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Armstrong is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Williamson yanks on the arm and Armstrong is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Williamson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Williamson!
Simon Williamson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between So Chai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Koontz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chai comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Child O' Mine . Koontz has chosen DJ Khaled-Im so hood remix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chai
vs
Koontz

184 cm
20
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, So Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Koontz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koontz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koontz slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Koontz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Koontz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koontz wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Koontz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a series of punches but Koontz moves out of range.
Koontz leaves Chai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koontz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koontz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Koontz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chai's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Koontz's guard.
Koontz looking to control.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Koontz has wrist control.
Koontz trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Koontz is keeping the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Koontz wants to stand and escape but Chai is having none of it.
Koontz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Koontz looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koontz 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.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but Koontz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai preventing the sweep.
Koontz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koontz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Koontz has wrist control.
Koontz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chai distracts Koontz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chai throws a big elbow that misses.
Koontz has momentary wrist control but Chai slips an elbow through the middle.
Koontz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koontz keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Chai 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koontz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Koontz's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koontz wants to stand up but Chai is controlling him.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Koontz.

Koontz has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chai off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Koontz wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koontz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice takedown defense from Koontz. No joy for Chai on that attempt.
Koontz cracks the inside of Chai's front leg.

Chai gets tackled into the cage by Koontz. Koontz maintains the clinch.
Chai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koontz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chai letting Koontz take a breather here.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Koontz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Koontz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.
Koontz keeps control of Chai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koontz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai wants a takedown.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koontz prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for So Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Koontz landing knees to the body.
Chai is trying to force a seperation but Koontz has the dominant position.
Koontz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koontz misses with a knee strike.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Koontz lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Chai is trying to break free.
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Chai tries to circle away but Koontz has him pinned against the cage.
Koontz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai avoiding damage as Koontz throws knees to the body.
Chai is trying to push Koontz away but Koontz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koontz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chai's face.
Koontz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Koontz misses with a knee strike.

Koontz breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chai.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Koontz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz lands a leg kick that knocks Chai off balance momentarily.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a series of punches but Koontz avoids them all with ease.
Chai throws a right hand that Koontz ducks under and follows up with a left that Koontz also avoids with ease.
Chai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koontz circles away.
So Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Koontz wants to clinch
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Koontz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Koontz tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koontz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koontz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koontz.
Jason Koontz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koontz throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koontz.
Koontz throws a leg kick which misses Chai's front leg but catches the back leg as Chai tries to avoid it.
Koontz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koontz wants to clinch up but Chai keeps it at a distance.
Koontz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Koontz tries a head kick but it misses.
Koontz misses with a body kick.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koontz manages to avoid it.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai shoots for a takedown but Koontz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koontz throws a low kick, looking for Chai's leg but Chai calmly moves out of range.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koontz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koontz throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koontz thumps Chai with a low kick.
Koontz tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koontz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koontz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koontz wants it to stay on the feet.
Koontz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koontz moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Koontz throws a front kick that sends Chai stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koontz is looking to slow Chai down with leg kicks.
Koontz throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for So Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz is looking to land body kicks.
Horrible takedown by Chai or perhaps it was just good defense by Koontz which made him look bad.

Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into Koontz's guard.
Koontz wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koontz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koontz managing to control the position.
Koontz looking for a sweep. Not yet Koontz, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Koontz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koontz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Koontz!
After the big win, Jason Koontz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.