QFC Tournament 318 Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Jorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stark
vs
Jorgensen

173 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 The Island, Robb Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anton Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jorgensen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stark's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Jorgensen is working for a submission of some sort.

Stark makes his way to full guard, as Jorgensen worked for a kimura.
Stark is trying to control the position but Jorgensen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jorgensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jorgensen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stark is trying to control the position but Jorgensen postures up.
Stark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen won't allow Stark to sweep him here.
Jorgensen distracts Stark with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
Jorgensen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Jorgensen throws a sloppy strike and Stark has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Jorgensen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Stark!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robb Stark!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toni Jarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: King Of KIngs. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jarr
vs
Hart

160 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 The Island, Toni Jarr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stevie Hart!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarr throws a head kick but Hart moves out of range.
Jarr throws a head kick that misses.
Hart swings for the body but Jarr moves out of range.

Hart scores with a takedown into Jarr's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jarr wants to get back to his feet but Hart is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jarr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jarr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart happy to just control the position for now.
Hart is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hart has hold of Jarr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jarr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hart cranks the arm and Jarr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jarr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Stevie Hart!
After the fight, Stevie Hart was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Toni Jarr stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oguzhan Baysal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Severn
vs
Baysal

170 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oguzhan Baysal!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baysal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Severn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baysal fails with a takedown attempt.
Baysal misses with a takedown
and Severn counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Severn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Severn lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Severn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baysal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baysal wants to stand but Severn is controlling the position.

Baysal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Severn defends well.
Severn won't allow Baysal to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Baysal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Severn defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baysal being controlled here, momentarily.
Severn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Severn prevents Baysal from getting back to his feet.
Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Baysal is retaining full guard.
Severn throwing strikes from guard but Baysal blocks nicely.
Severn won't allow Baysal to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baysal is keeping the position for now.
Severn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Severn.

Severn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Severn showed some decent athleticism there.
Severn controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baysal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baysal is trying to maintain the position but Severn is very close to passing his half guard.
Severn lands strikes from half guard.
Severn slows the pace down in half guard.
Baysal wants to control but Severn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Severn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Dan Severn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Severn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Severn scores with a decent looking hook.

Baysal is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn thows a leg kick but Baysal checks it
and Baysal counters with a big head kick but Severn shrugs it off.
Baysal is still on wobbly legs! Can Severn finish him?
Baysal looks winded!
Severn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baysal seems to have recovered his senses.
Dan Severn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oguzhan Baysal.
Severn lands a body shot.

Severn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Severn sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Severn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Baysal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Severn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baysal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Severn.

Severn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Severn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Baysal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severn pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Severn in particular looking to stall.
Baysal is looking to escape.
Baysal is breathing heavily.
Baysal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baysal.
Severn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Baysal is retaining full guard.
Baysal wants to stand and escape but Severn is having none of it.
Severn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Dan Severn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Severn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baysal on his heels. He'll look to pass Baysal's guard now, I'm sure.
Severn throwing strikes from guard but Baysal blocks nicely.
Severn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Severn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baysal 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.
Severn content to stall in guard here.

Dan Severn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Severn feints a jab promting Baysal to slip. Severn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Baysal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Severn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baysal is letting Severn control him for a moment.
Severn working the ground and pound from side control.
Severn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Baysal seems a little lost for a moment, as Severn dominates the positioning.
Baysal can't do much from the bottom here.
Severn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Severn tries to stand but Baysal is controlling his head.
Baysal is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baysal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Severn is staying tight to Baysal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Severn scoring with punches and elbows.
Severn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baysal on the ground.
Severn just content to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Severn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Severn lunges at Baysal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baysal's hand.
Baysal walks into a jab.

Severn shoots in and bounces Baysal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Baysal has his foot on Severn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severn works his way back into a safe position though.
Severn stays in close to Baysal's body and controls the position.
Severn scoring with some ground and pound.
Severn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baysal trying to strike off his back.
Baysal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baysal has momentary wrist control but Severn slips an elbow through the middle.
Severn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dan Severn wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Severn gets a double leg takedown into Baysal's guard.
Baysal throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Severn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baysal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Severn is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Baysal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Severn is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severn is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Severn just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baysal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Severn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Severn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baysal can do to turn this around?
Severn lands with a punch from half guard.
Severn working Baysal over with strikes.

Severn gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Severn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Severn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Severn landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn just content to control the position.
Baysal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severn just content to control the position.
Dan Severn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Severn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Baysal for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Severn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Severn 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Dan Severn!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Dan Severn!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Dan Severn!

Dan Severn wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Draco Klay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Stepper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Klay
vs
Stepper

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 The Island, Draco Klay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Stepper!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepper looks to clinch
and Klay counters with an inside leg kick.
Stepper shoots in for a takedown but Klay shows good takedown defense.

Klay clinches with his opponent.
Klay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stepper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klay misses with a leg kick.
Stepper slaps away a takedown attempt from Klay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Klay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepper moves out of range of the body kick from Klay.
Stepper is looking to clinch.

Klay shoots in and gets a takedown into Stepper's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stepper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepper is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Klay is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stepper is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Klay defends well.
Klay throws an elbow that misses. Stepper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Klay's guard. Nice move by Stepper!
Stepper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Stepper tries to free his leg and advance position but Klay is retaining full guard.
Klay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klay is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stepper stops Klay from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Draco Klay just wasn't active enough.
Stepper is looking to clinch but Klay is avoiding it.
Stepper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck for Stepper with that takedown attempt.
Klay leaves Stepper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stepper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stepper dives in and grabs Klay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klay pushes down on Stepper's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klay 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.
Stepper misses with a takedown

and Klay counters with a single leg into guard. Stepper didn't expect that.
Stepper looks winded!
Stepper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klay trying to control the position from guard on top but Stepper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klay throws a big right hand that misses.
Klay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klay sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klay wants to control from the top but Stepper keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stepper throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klay won't allow Stepper to get back to his feet.
Klay distracts Stepper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klay looking to pass the guard.
Klay won't allow Stepper to sweep him here.
Klay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stepper is keeping the position for now.
Klay is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Klay knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stepper on the ground.

Stepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klay is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klay works over Stepper with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stepper checks a low kick from Klay.
Stepper tries for a takedown but Klay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klay wants it to stay on the feet.
Klay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Klay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klay wants it to stay on the feet.
Draco Klay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Stepper.
Klay doesn't manage to clinch there - Stepper circles away.
Stepper avoids a kick to the body.
Andy Stepper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stepper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Klay defends well and Stepper ends up having to push Klay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Klay wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klay is trying to drag Stepper to the mat but Stepper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stepper is breathing heavily.
Klay is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klay has Stepper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stepper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stepper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stepper lands with a nice body punch.
Klay looks to throw a body kick
and Stepper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepper is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Klay. No joy for Stepper on that attempt.
Klay stuffs the takedown.
Klay goes for a double leg but Stepper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stepper continues to drive forward.
Klay goes for a takedown attempt but Stepper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepper shoots in looking for a takedown. Klay tries to sprawl out of it but Stepper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Klay throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Klay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stepper tries to avoid it but Klay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stepper to the ground. Stepper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stepper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stepper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klay sprawls well. Klay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stepper gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klay is looking to score with low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Klay 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 Stepper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stepper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stepper shoots for a double leg takedown but Klay sprawls well. He's pushed Stepper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepper moves out of range of the body kick.
Stepper swats away the attempt to clinch by Klay.
No joy there for Stepper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepper shoots in for a takedown but Klay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stepper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klay tries to avoid it but Stepper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klay to the ground. Klay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klay cracks the inside of Stepper's front leg.
Stepper blocks the body kick.
Stepper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Klay throws a push kick but Stepper slaps the foot to one side.
Stepper dives in and grabs Klay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Klay pushes down on Stepper's head and hops out.
Stepper avoids a kick to the body.
Stepper with a poor takedown
and Klay counters with a low kick, right behind Stepper 's knee.
Andy Stepper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klay tried to score with a low kick but Stepper checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Klay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stepper to the ground. Klay is now in Stepper's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Klay dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Klay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepper tries to clinch up.
Stepper throws a one two combo.
Klay fails with a takedown attempt.
Stepper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stepper somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Klay or perhaps it was just good defense by Stepper which made him look bad.

Stepper tries to sprawl but Klay drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stepper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stepper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stepper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klay is working away from the top position though.
Klay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stepper is controlling Klay's trapped leg to prevent Klay from advancing to side control.
Klay working the head and body with strikes.
Klay wants to pass to mount but Stepper is defending the position.
Klay stops Stepper from getting back to his feet.

Stepper pushes Klay off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klay dives in and grabs Stepper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stepper pushes down on Klay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Klay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klay throws a leg kick but Stepper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stepper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Klay throws a sloppy head kick and Stepper moves out of range easily.
Stepper lands a head kick!

Klay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Klay lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Draco Klay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stepper is keeping the position for now.

Stepper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klay is aware though and is defending well.
Stepper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klay's guard.
Klay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stepper is controlling him.
Stepper trying to control the position from guard on top but Klay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepper is looking to stand up but Klay won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stepper is pushing down on Klay's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klay is fighting to maintain full guard but Stepper has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Stepper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Klay controlling the position well.
Stepper wants to stand up but Klay is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepper trying to control from half guard but Klay is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andy Stepper.
I think Klay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Draco Klay!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Draco Klay!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Draco Klay!

Draco Klay wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aniket Kabir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kabir
vs
Moreno

159 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

164 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 The Island, Aniket Kabir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Moreno!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabir wants to clinch up but Moreno keeps it at a distance.
Kabir could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Moreno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kabir tries for a takedown but Moreno circles away easily

and Moreno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moreno.
Kabir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moreno just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aniket Kabir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Moreno gets a clinch.
Kabir tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Kabir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Moreno wants the takedown. Kabir is fighting it off but Moreno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kabir's guard against the cage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kabir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moreno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kabir utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabir can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.

Sergio Moreno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kabir shoots in looking for a takedown. Moreno tries to sprawl out of it but Kabir keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moreno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kabir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moreno defends it nicely.
Kabir misses with a takedown attempt

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kabir won't be happy with that.
Moreno scores with punches from side control.
Moreno takes a little break here. Kabir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreno scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Moreno has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Moreno has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kabir is breathing heavily.
Kabir tries to hold on but Moreno postures up.
Moreno controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Moreno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Moreno fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moreno with good strikes from the mount here!
Moreno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Moreno might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moreno connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Moreno working for a guillotine from mount but Kabir is in no mood to give up.
Moreno content just to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Moreno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moreno bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moreno throws an elbow but Kabir slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kabir sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moreno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moreno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moreno cracks Kabir with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moreno content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabir tries to hold on but Moreno postures up.
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Moreno lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Kabir is in a horrible position here. Moreno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kabir in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kabir tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Kabir is in a horrible position here. Moreno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moreno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moreno controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kabir can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moreno landing strikes from the mount and Kabir is in trouble!
Moreno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moreno pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Moreno working the ground and pound effectively.
Moreno working Kabir over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kabir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moreno.
Kabir fails with the takedown
and Moreno counters with a good low kick that Kabir was not able to check.
Nice sprawl there from Moreno as Kabir shoots in.
Kabir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreno throws out the jab.

Kabir gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno lands a couple of digs.

Moreno stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kabir lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kabir wants to clinch up but Moreno keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreno looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreno rushes Kabir and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno misses with a hook from the clinch.

Moreno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Kabir wants to get back to full guard.
Moreno passes to full mount!
Sergio Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moreno landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moreno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Moreno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabir taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Kabir that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Moreno looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moreno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Moreno scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moreno with a couple of short strikes.
Moreno controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabir can't escape the position.
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Kabir wants to hold on but Moreno pushes him away.
Moreno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Moreno is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kabir is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergio Moreno!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moore
vs
Legs

169 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikey Legs!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a left hand

and Legs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moore prevents Legs from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Legs.
Legs gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Legs has him pressed against the cage.

Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moore avoids the head kick by Legs.
Moore tries to clinch
and Legs counters with a one-two to the body.
Moore lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legs.

Legs forces Moore back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore tries to pull guard but Legs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs is trying to push Moore away but Moore has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Legs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legs is defending well.
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
Legs is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Legs pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Moore turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moore manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moore fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Legs is looking to reverse the position.
Legs struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Moore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moore cracks Legs with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore blocks the strikes from Legs.
You can see the frustration on Legs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legs is not content to let Moore control the position.
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.

Moore swings around for an armbar but Legs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moore's guard.
Legs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Legs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moore is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Legs, into his guard.
Legs being controlled here, momentarily.
Moore would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore landing some decent shots from guard.

Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moore wants to control from the top but Legs keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore postures up in Legs's guard and throws a big left but Legs blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Moore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Legs goes for a double leg but Moore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moore continues to drive forward.
Moore is trying to drag Legs to the mat but Legs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Legs pulls guard successfully.
Moore looking to pass the guard.

Legs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Legs defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs can't do much from the bottom here.
Legs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moore trying to hold on to Legs's head to control him but Legs postures up.
Legs is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Legs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moore trying to strike off his back.
Adam Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Legs from controlling successfully.

Moore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Legs has picked Moore up and slammed him! Moore can't keep hold of the triangle and Legs manages to pass to side control!
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore prevents Legs from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Legs stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Legs throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore looks for a takedown but Legs sprawls well.
Legs misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Legs wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Legs is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore dives in and grabs Legs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Legs pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Legs sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legs tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Legs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore looks for a takedown but Legs sprawls well.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore goes for a double leg but Legs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legs continues to drive forward.

Legs successfully pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mikey Legs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Legs moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Moore tries to clinch up but Legs circles away and keeps his distance.
Legs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legs gets slowly back to his feet.
Legs fails with the takedown.
Moore wants to clinch up but Legs keeps it at a distance.
Moore thuds a left hand into Legs's body.

Legs has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Legs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legs is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Adam Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs blocks an uppercut.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legs prevents it.
Legs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moore gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Moore pulls guard successfully.
Legs throws a strike but Moore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Moore is in close to Legs's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legs controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.

Legs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Legs as Moore shoots in.
Legs throws a head kick that misses.
Legs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moore avoids it really well and circles away.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is looking to clinch.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Legs misses.
Moore shoots in but Legs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legs defends well and Moore ends up having to push Legs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Legs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moore lands an elbow inside that Legs shrugs off.
Moore has Legs pressed against the cage, preventing Legs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Legs prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legs just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore tries for a takedown but Legs manages to get underhooks.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legs is trying to break the clinch but Moore is controlling him.
Moore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Legs jumps into guard, dragging Moore to the mat.

Legs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Legs.
Legs tries to buck Moore off but Moore is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikey Legs.
I think Legs 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Adam Moore!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Adam Moore!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Adam Moore!

Adam Moore wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ben Raffler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todor Tuchow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Raffler
vs
Tuchow

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 The Island, Ben Raffler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Todor Tuchow!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuchow shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuchow throws a solid leg kick but Raffler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuchow.
Tuchow pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Raffler back to the cage. Tuchow follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tuchow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raffler as he jumps to the side.
Raffler throws a head kick but Tuchow moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raffler is defended easily by Tuchow.
Raffler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tuchow counters with a two punch combo.
Raffler misses with a head kick.

Tuchow rushes Raffler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tuchow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raffler.
Raffler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Raffler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Raffler breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffler shoots in looking for a takedown but Tuchow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raffler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Tuchow as Raffler shoots in.

Tuchow drives through and clinches with Raffler against the cage.
Raffler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuchow is defending well.
Tuchow jumps guard but Raffler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raffler prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuchow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tuchow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raffler prevents it.
Raffler is pressed up against the cage. Tuchow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raffler down to the mat. Raffler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tuchow shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuchow 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.
Raffler takes a swing at Tuchow's ribcage but misses.
Tuchow dives in and grabs Raffler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raffler pushes down on Tuchow's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuchow circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuchow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raffler as he avoids it easily.
Tuchow looks winded!
Tuchow throws a lazy head kick

and Raffler counters by moving into the clinch.
Raffler can't get the takedown.
Tuchow has had enough of the clinch but Raffler keeps him there for the moment.

Raffler manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffler throws a head kick but Tuchow moves out of range.
Tuchow misses with a leg kick.

Tuchow moves into the clinch.
Raffler gets underhooks to prevent Tuchow's takedown attempt.

Tuchow manages to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuchow wants to stand up but Raffler is controlling him.
Raffler wants to stand but Tuchow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raffler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Raffler stands up and waves to Tuchow to follow him.
Raffler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuchow stuffs the takedown attempt from Raffler. Raffler gets slowly back to his feet.

Tuchow darts in and clinches Raffler up against the cage.
Tuchow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raffler jumps guard but Tuchow stands there with Raffler around his waist. Raffler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raffler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tuchow just stands there and leans against the cage.

Tuchow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Raffler regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Raffler working for a triangle but Tuchow defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Tuchow gets to his feet. Raffler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tuchow keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuchow moves in looking to clinch but Raffler pushes him off.
Tuchow is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tuchow.
Sloppy strikes from Raffler. Those never looked like landing.
Tuchow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tuchow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raffler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Tuchow as Raffler shoots in.
Raffler shoots in but Tuchow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raffler tries for a takedown but Tuchow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Raffler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuchow throws a one two combo.

Tuchow clinches.
Raffler is trying to pull guard but Tuchow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tuchow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tuchow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raffler smiles and moves away.
Todor Tuchow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Tuchow or perhaps it was just good defense by Raffler which made him look bad.
Raffler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuchow is fending him off so far but Raffler persists. Nope, Tuchow circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Raffler. No joy for Tuchow on that attempt.
Tuchow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Tuchow has closed the distance and engaged Raffler in a clinch.
Tuchow wants a takedown but no success here.

Raffler breaks the clinch.
Tuchow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raffler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raffler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuchow is fending him off so far but Raffler persists. Nope, Tuchow circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuchow closes the distance and clinches up with Raffler, looking for a takedown. Tuchow pushes Raffler against the cage but Raffler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Raffler rushes Tuchow and presses him up against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raffler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tuchow shoots for a takedown but Raffler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick by Tuchow misses
and Raffler counters with a left to the body.
Tuchow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuchow throws a combination that misses

and Raffler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raffler.
Raffler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Raffler is trying to pull guard but Tuchow has him pressed against the cage.
Tuchow avoiding damage as Raffler throws knees to the body.
Raffler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raffler prevents Tuchow from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Raffler scores with a nice short uppercut.

Raffler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raffler shoots in but no luck this time.
Tuchow shoots in for a double leg but Raffler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Raffler tenderised Tuchow's leg. Tuchow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raffler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tuchow has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuchow lands a body punch.
Raffler fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raffler avoiding damage as Tuchow throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Todor Tuchow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Raffler slips a jab and a cross from Tuchow.
Tuchow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raffler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuchow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raffler slaps away a takedown attempt from Tuchow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raffler shoots in looking for a takedown. Tuchow tries to sprawl out of it but Raffler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tuchow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tuchow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raffler defends well and Tuchow ends up having to push Raffler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuchow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raffler lands an elbow inside.
Raffler trying to stall but Tuchow improves his position.
Tuchow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raffler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffler misses with a knee strike.
Raffler lands a nice elbow.
Tuchow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Raffler is defending well.
Ben Raffler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todor Tuchow.
Tuchow tries to pull guard but Raffler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raffler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuchow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tuchow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raffler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raffler crunches a lovely knee into Tuchow's ribcage.
Raffler wants to take the fight to the mat but Tuchow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Raffler stalling in the clinch but Tuchow improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raffler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuchow goes for a takedown in the clinch but Raffler prevents it.
Raffler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuchow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tuchow digs a right hand underneath Raffler's ribcage. Raffler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tuchow gets underhooks to prevent Raffler's takedown attempt.
Tuchow is trying to break free.
Tuchow is pushing Raffler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Raffler breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuchow connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Raffler. Those never looked like landing.
Tuchow shoots in looking for a takedown but Raffler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tuchow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tuchow throws a head kick that misses.
Tuchow dives in and grabs Raffler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Raffler pushes down on Tuchow's head and hops out.
Raffler tries to clinch but Tuchow moves out of range.
Tuchow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raffler's waist but Raffler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuchow off to one side.
Tuchow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tuchow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffler.
Tuchow misses with a wild combination.
Tuchow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Raffler tries to avoid it but Tuchow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Raffler to the ground. Raffler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuchow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raffler as he avoids it easily.

Tuchow tries to keep at a distance but Raffler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raffler fails to pull guard.
Tuchow stalling in the clinch.
Tuchow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Raffler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raffler wants a takedown but no success here.
Tuchow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Raffler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tuchow looks to throw an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todor Tuchow.
Well Tuchow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Andi Peters scores the fight for Todor Tuchow!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Todor Tuchow!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Todor Tuchow!

Todor Tuchow wins by unanimous decision!