DPEF-4 Maia Vs. MacManus PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iskar Jarak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Sieve is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jarak
vs
Sieve

192 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
206 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iskar Jarak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sieve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarak. Jarak obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarak throws a head kick that misses.
Jarak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iskar Jarak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sieve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarak.
Jarak delivers a nice body kick.
Jarak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Jarak.
Sieve looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarak is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Jarak.
Sieve misses with a wild combination.
Jarak scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sieve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarak.
Sieve drops his hands momentarily and Jarak takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jarak scores with a head kick.
Jarak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sieve's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jarak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sieve wants to clinch.
Jarak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sieve's calf.
Sieve on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jarak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Tommy Sieve has been cut.
Jarak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarak scoring well with a low kick there.
Sieve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarak. Jarak obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarak pushes Sieve away with a front kick.
Sieve misses the shot to the body.
Jarak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sieve looks gassed!
Jarak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sieve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarak.
Jarak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sieve's sensitive parts.
Jarak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jarak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sieve.
Sieve has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarak.
Sieve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sieve at a distance.
Jarak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sieve takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jarak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sieve sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jarak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarak connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sieve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jarak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jarak scores with a sloppy right hand. Sieve should have avoided that one.
Jarak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jarak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sieve takes a step back to recover.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sieve crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jarak - the referee stops the clock and Sieve gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jarak. Sieve manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jarak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarak connects with a leg kick. Sieve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jarak lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jarak scores with a head kick. Sieve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sieve looks to land a body kick but Jarak moved away.
Jarak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sieve.
Jarak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jarak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sieve.
Jarak thuds his shin into the meat of Sieve's side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarak lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarak, right into the meat.
Jarak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iskar Jarak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sieve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A kick lands to the mid section there for Jarak.
Good leg kick by Jarak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarak lands a head kick!
Jarak lands a slapping body shot.
Jarak lands with a slapping head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarak.
Jarak lands an overhand right.
Sieve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarak. Jarak obviously looking to wear him down.
Sieve has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jarak.
Jarak lands a head kick. Sieve smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sieve fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sieve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarak is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jarak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sieve's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarak.
Sieve is breathing heavily.
Jarak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jarak feints and then cracks Sieve's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sieve down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarak. That's going to slow Sieve down.
Sieve takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sieve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sieve takes a head kick and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Jarak.
Jarak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters circling a little - Jarak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jarak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarak keeps Sieve at a distance using the push kick.
Jarak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sieve can do to turn this around?
Jarak scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarak connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarak.
Tommy Sieve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sieve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jarak. That one must have hurt.
Jarak lands with a slapping head kick.
Jarak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sieve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sieve's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jarak scores with a nice strike.
Jarak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jarak scores with a push kick.
Jarak scoring well with a low kick there.
Jarak is looking to slow Sieve down with leg kicks.
Jarak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sieve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jarak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jarak.
Jarak closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jarak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jarak connects with a high kick.

That has opened up Tommy Sieve's cut even more.
Jarak throws a head kick that Sieve semi-blocks.
Jarak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sieve's calf.
A head kick from Jarak lands but Sieve takes it in his stride.
Sieve takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sieve sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sieve takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sieve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jarak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Iskar Jarak is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sieve. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Jarak.
Jarak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jarak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarak.
Jarak lands a head kick. Sieve smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jarak. Sieve shrugs it off though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarak connects with a leg kick. Sieve looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jarak plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sieve moves to clinch but Jarak breaks away
and Jarak counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sieve's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iskar Jarak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sieve's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jarak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jarak. That's going to slow Sieve down.
Jarak lands with a good body shot.
Jarak thumps Sieve with a low kick.
Jarak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarak moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sieve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jarak. That one must have hurt.
Jarak delivers a nice body kick.
Jarak delivers a nice body kick.
Sieve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jarak. Sieve shrugs it off though.
Sieve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sieve's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sieve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sieve takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A left and a right from Jarak both land. Nice combination.
Sieve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarak can pounce on him.
Sieve 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.
Jarak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarak lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A leg kick checked by Jarak.
That kick from Jarak tenderised Sieve's leg. Sieve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jarak lands with a kick to the temple. Sieve shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jarak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tommy Sieve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarak thows a body kick. Sieve tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarak connects with an inside leg kick.
Jarak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarak, right into the meat.
Sieve throws a lazy uppercut
and Jarak counters with a right hand to the body.
Jarak throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jarak scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarak.
A head kick by Sieve misses
and Jarak counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jarak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sieve.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarak throws a shot to the body.
Jarak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jarak connects with a right hand. Sieve shakes it off.
Jarak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarak connects with a high kick.
Sieve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iskar Jarak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sieve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarak can pounce on him.
Sieve walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jarak.
Jarak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarak lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sieve takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sieve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sieve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jarak.
Jarak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sieve's calf.
Jarak lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sieve 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.
Sieve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jarak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jarak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarak lands a leg kick that knocks Sieve off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jarak swats away the attempt to clinch by Sieve.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sieve crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jarak - the referee stops the clock and Sieve gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jarak. Sieve manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iskar Jarak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jarak 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iskar Jarak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Vanhelden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Vanhelden will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Karwowski
vs
Vanhelden

188 cm
20
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
201 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylwester Karwowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Vanhelden!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanhelden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karwowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanhelden moves out of range as Karwowski strikes.
Jab from Karwowski.
Vanhelden misses with a few strikes there.
Vanhelden misses with a combination

so Karwowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Vanhelden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karwowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karwowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Karwowski prevents Vanhelden from getting back to his feet.
Karwowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karwowski landing a few strikes.

It looks like Jason Vanhelden has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karwowski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vanhelden looks calm but he's in trouble here. Karwowski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vanhelden is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Karwowski lets go of the hold and Vanhelden can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sylwester Karwowski!
An out of breath Sylwester Karwowski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

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

Misaki
vs
Kronic

188 cm
21
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryou Misaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Kronic!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Kronic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Kronic as he checks the leg kick.
Misaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Kronic.

Misaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kronic was covering up waiting for the punch and Misaki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Misaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kronic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronic being controlled here, momentarily.

Misaki stands up and waves to Kronic to follow him.
Misaki shoots for a takedown but Kronic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Misaki pinned against the cage. Misaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Misaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kronic at a distance.
Kronic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kronic misses with a takedown attempt - Misaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kronic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Misaki misses
and Kronic counters with a one-two to the body.
Kronic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Misaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Kronic swings for the body but Misaki moves out of range.
Kronic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misaki counters with a one-two to the body.

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!

Misaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kronic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Misaki decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kronic misses with a takedown

and Misaki counters with a takedown into side control.
Ryou Misaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kronic.

Misaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kronic pushes Misaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Misaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Misaki grinds an elbow into Kronic's temple.

Misaki decides to stand back up.

Misaki closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kronic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kronic gets underhooks to prevent Misaki's takedown attempt.
Kronic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Misaki is keeping busy.
Kronic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misaki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kronic up against the cage.

Kronic manages to break the clinch.
Kronic looks to land a combination but Misaki avoids it well.
Kronic misses with a few strikes there.
Misaki lands a right hook to the body.

Misaki clinches up with Kronic and pushes him back against the cage.
Kronic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Ryou Misaki has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Misaki drags the fight down to the ground.

Kronic looking to improve position, pressing down on Misaki's thigh with his hand. Misaki seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kronic paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kronic's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Misaki picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryou Misaki!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BitterSweet LuLu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Teatly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Teatly is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

LuLu
vs
Teatly

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BitterSweet LuLu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Captain Teatly!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LuLu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Teatly swings and misses with a shot to the body

and LuLu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LuLu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
LuLu trying to control the position from guard on top but Teatly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teatly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Teatly looking to control but LuLu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Teatly unloads with some shots from mount but LuLu bucks and avoids them well.

Teatly stands up from mount. Strange move.
Teatly should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LuLu. Teatly shrugs it off though.
LuLu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Teatly darts in trying to clinch
and LuLu counters with a body kick that stops Teatly in his tracks momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teatly falls off balance throwing a combination
and LuLu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Teatly looks gassed!
Teatly stuffs the takedown attempt from LuLu. LuLu gets slowly back to his feet.
LuLu has his takedown stuffed
and Teatly counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitterSweet LuLu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LuLu throws a head kick that misses.
LuLu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LuLu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teatly's waist but Teatly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LuLu off to one side.
LuLu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LuLu tries to clinch there but Teatly circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teatly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

LuLu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LuLu showed some decent athleticism there.
Teatly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of LuLu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take LuLu's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

LuLu is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Teatly has the hooks in. LuLu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

LuLu showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuLu staying busy and making it hard for Teatly to control.
Teatly is not going to allow LuLu to sit and survive in this position.
LuLu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LuLu tries to roll but Teatly sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LuLu is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuLu trying to control the hands but Teatly breaks the grip.
Teatly trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Teatly is persistently looking for the submission but LuLu is defending it well.
LuLu holding both Teatly 's hands and preventing any damage.
LuLu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teatly on the ground.
LuLu trying to control the action but Teatly just sinks the hooks in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Teatly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LuLu fails with the takedown.
BitterSweet LuLu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Teatly closes the distance and clinches.
Teatly leaning against his opponent.
Teatly tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Teatly wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LuLu has him pressed against the cage.
Teatly has LuLu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. LuLu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teatly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Teatly wants to get back to striking at distance but LuLu won't allow it.
LuLu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Teatly is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

LuLu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LuLu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teatly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. LuLu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LuLu.
LuLu throws a one two combo.
Teatly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LuLu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LuLu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teatly sprawls well. Teatly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LuLu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BitterSweet LuLu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Teatly.

Teatly closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

LuLu manages to break the clinch.
LuLu looks to score with a jab to the body but Teatly is just out of range.
LuLu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Teatly counters with a left and a right that stings LuLu.
Teatly fails with a takedown attempt.
Teatly is breathing heavily.
Teatly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LuLu moves away.
A cross from LuLu lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LuLu.
BitterSweet LuLu is winning the standup battle so far.
Teatly misses with a few strikes there.
Teatly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teatly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuLu shoots in for a double leg but Teatly sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LuLu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Teatly cracks a nice hook into LuLu's ribs.

Teatly clinches up against the cage.
LuLu blocks the elbow strike.

LuLu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Teatly slips a jab and a cross from LuLu.
Teatly wants to clinch up but LuLu keeps it at a distance.
LuLu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LuLu shoots in but no luck this time.
LuLu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teatly's waist but Teatly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing LuLu off to one side.

LuLu gets tackled into the cage by Teatly. Teatly maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LuLu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
LuLu pushes Teatly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

LuLu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. LuLu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

LuLu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teatly passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teatly trying to control from half guard but LuLu is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Teatly stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that BitterSweet LuLu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Teatly.
Teatly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teatly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teatly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LuLu lands with a nice combination. Teatly backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Captain Teatly has been cut.
Nice body kick there by LuLu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teatly slaps away a takedown attempt from LuLu, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Teatly moves into range and clinches up with LuLu.
Teatly is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but LuLu is keeping busy.
The referee calls for LuLu to work.
Teatly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teatly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LuLu after a bit of a struggle.
Teatly tries to stall but LuLu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
LuLu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Teatly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

LuLu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

LuLu takes the fight into the clinch.

LuLu pulls guard successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teatly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
LuLu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teatly postures up in LuLu's guard and throws a big left but LuLu blocks it.
LuLu keeping moving, preventing Teatly from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Captain Teatly has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Teatly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LuLu cracks the inside of Teatly's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LuLu tries to clinch but Teatly is having none of it.
Teatly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LuLu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Teatly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Teatly misses with a double jab

and LuLu counters by clinching up.
LuLu has Teatly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teatly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teatly drops down looking for an ankle pick but LuLu pulls his leg out and moves away.
BitterSweet LuLu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Teatly.
LuLu circles away from the clinch attempt
and LuLu counters with a nice body shot.
Teatly throws a sloppy head kick
and LuLu counters with a big head kick but Teatly shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LuLu closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LuLu.

LuLu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teatly wants to get back to his feet.

LuLu is working for a kimura but Teatly is defending it quite comfortably.
LuLu not doing much here.
Captain Teatly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BitterSweet LuLu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LuLu is looking to take a break and control but Teatly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
BitterSweet LuLu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LuLu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BitterSweet LuLu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Randy Bidon Contuere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Shouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Bidon Contuere had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bidon Contuere
vs
Shouse

175 cm
20
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

162 cm
19
116 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Bidon Contuere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Shouse !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bidon Contuere closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shouse did well to prevent Bidon Contuere getting side control.
Shouse looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bidon Contuere throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bidon Contuere looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bidon Contuere.
Bidon Contuere throwing shots but Shouse is blocking nicely.
Bidon Contuere not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bidon Contuere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shouse on the ground.
Bidon Contuere 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.
Bidon Contuere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shouse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bidon Contuere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shouse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Shouse is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bidon Contuere is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shouse is still in real trouble! Can Bidon Contuere finish him?
Bidon Contuere will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bidon Contuere drops an elbow to the side of Shouse 's head.
Shouse is trying to stand.
Bidon Contuere is nestled in close to Shouse , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bidon Contuere working Shouse over with strikes.
Bidon Contuere not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bidon Contuere thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shouse 's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bidon Contuere lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shouse has hold of Bidon Contuere's hands but Bidon Contuere slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bidon Contuere lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Shouse quite badly. Shouse pulls Bidon Contuere in close trying to recover. Bidon Contuere postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Shouse on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Shouse doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Bidon Contuere!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demien Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Murphy MacManus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

MacManus
vs
Maia

185 cm
27
196 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

183 cm
28
183 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Demien Maia!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
MacManus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

MacManus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacManus leaning against his opponent.
Maia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacManus just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacManus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MacManus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacManus wants to clinch up but Maia keeps it at a distance.
Maia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacManus avoids it really well and circles away.

MacManus instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Maia gets tackled into the cage by MacManus. MacManus maintains the clinch.
MacManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Maia avoids the damage to the body.
MacManus lands a hook to the side of the head.

MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maia fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demien Maia.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

MacManus clinches with his opponent.
MacManus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
MacManus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.
A hook to the body from MacManus.
MacManus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacManus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia managing to block the knees to the body from MacManus.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Murphy MacManus.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maia closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacManus circles away.
Maia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacManus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacManus throws a head kick but Maia moves out of range.
Maia shoots in for a takedown but MacManus shows good takedown defense.
MacManus tries to clinch but Maia is having none of it.
MacManus is looking to clinch.
MacManus throws a nice outside leg kick.

MacManus pushes Maia up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

MacManus breaks from the clinch.
MacManus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacManus throws a front kick aimed at Maia's knee but Maia avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maia tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.

MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch but Maia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacManus connects with a right hand. Maia shakes it off.
Maia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacManus's waist but MacManus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maia off to one side.
Maia blocks a head kick by MacManus.
Maia has a takedown stuffed.

MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Maia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from MacManus.
MacManus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maia is breathing heavily.
MacManus just leaning against Maia, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with MacManus for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
Maia swats away the attempt to clinch by MacManus.
Nice sprawl there from MacManus as Maia shoots in.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demien Maia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Maia.
Maia tries for a takedown but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maia tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.

MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus is looking to clinch but Maia is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from MacManus. No joy for Maia on that attempt.

MacManus drops Maia with a left right combo! MacManus follows him down to the ground into side control.

It looks like Demien Maia has been cut.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maia is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacManus decides to stand back up. MacManus steps back and let's Maia get back to his feet.

MacManus darts in and clinches Maia up against the cage.
MacManus lands a hook to the side of the head.

MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from MacManus.
Murphy MacManus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Maia avoids it well.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maia can do to turn this around?

MacManus clinches up with Maia and pushes him back against the cage.
MacManus lands a body shot.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.

MacManus breaks from the clinch.
MacManus misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacManus clinches.
Maia is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacManus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maia.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacManus as he jumps to the side.

Maia tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maia tries to score a body lock takedown but MacManus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacManus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacManus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacManus scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demien Maia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Maia shoots in but no luck this time.

MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from MacManus.
Maia has MacManus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacManus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacManus lands a nice shot to the body.
MacManus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacManus is working Maia over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

MacManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacManus working Maia over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

MacManus clinches.
Maia wants a takedown.
Murphy MacManus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demien Maia.

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

MacManus darts in and clinches Maia up against the cage.

MacManus breaks from the clinch.

MacManus drives through and clinches with Maia against the cage.
A short body shot lands from MacManus as the two fighters clinch.
Maia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maia goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacManus prevents it.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus throws a nice looking combination but Maia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Maia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

MacManus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from MacManus as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacManus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maia up against the cage.
MacManus misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacManus obliges.

MacManus breaks the clinch.
MacManus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
MacManus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacManus tries to clinch up.
Maia avoids a kick to the body.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
MacManus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacManus duly obliges.
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!
MacManus lands with a nice combination. Maia backs away looking to recover.

MacManus clinches.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia blocks a head kick by MacManus.
MacManus misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacManus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Maia is rocked!
Maia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacManus defends it nicely.
Maia is still on wobbly legs! Can MacManus finish him?

MacManus clinches up against the cage.
MacManus working the clinch nicely. Maia is working for position but MacManus cracks him with a big knee to the head! Maia crumples up against the cage and MacManus lands two more shots before the ref can save Maia! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Murphy MacManus!
Murphy MacManus is the new middleweight champion!
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