MojeMMA 4 - Devil's night PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackjan Tio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Compton has chosen Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy as his entrance music. Buck Compton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tio
vs
Compton

219 cm
22
292 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
28
275 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackjan Tio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buck Compton!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tio fails with the takedown

and Compton counters with a nice right hand that sends Tio toppling to the canvas! Tio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Compton finish him?!

It looks like Jackjan Tio has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton throws a leg kick which misses Tio's front leg but catches the back leg as Tio tries to avoid it.
Compton circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tio to the canvas! Tio doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Compton keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Compton!
Buck Compton is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Buck Compton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulquiorra Schiffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Barba has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Barba
vs
Schiffer

188 cm
35
203 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

190 cm
29
200 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts)

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ulquiorra Schiffer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiffer shoots in for a double leg but Barba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barba misses with a few strikes there.
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses.
Barba slaps away a takedown attempt from Schiffer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barba is looking to clinch.

Barba moves into the clinch.
Schiffer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barba blocks it with crossed arms.
Schiffer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barba lands with a short shot to the head.

Barba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barba scores with a head kick.
Barba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schiffer shoots in looking for a takedown. Barba tries to sprawl out of it but Schiffer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Barba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Schiffer fails with a takedown attempt.
Barba clobbers Schiffer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schiffer.
Schiffer has a takedown stuffed.
Barba slips a straight right by Schiffer.
Barba throws a looping overhand right but Schiffer ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Barba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Schiffer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barba's half guard.
Schiffer is taking a breather. Barba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Schiffer tries to pass to full mount but Barba defends it.
Schiffer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schiffer is still trying to improve position.
Schiffer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Barba as Schiffer shoots in.
Schiffer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barba misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Schiffer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiffer has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba misses with a head kick.
Barba dips to his left and cracks Schiffer with an uppercut!
Schiffer shoots in but Barba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schiffer scores with a jab. Barba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barba looks to land a combination but Schiffer avoids it well.
Barba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schiffer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schiffer.
Schiffer slips under a jab from Barba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba misses with a combination
and Schiffer counters with a left and a right that stings Barba.
Barba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barba wants it to stay on the feet.
Schiffer slips a jab and a cross from Barba.
Barba is breathing heavily.
Schiffer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barba defends well and Schiffer ends up having to push Barba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Schiffer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barba uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barba pushes down on Schiffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Schiffer tries to get to full guard but Barba has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barba working over Schiffer with some ground and pound. Schiffer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Schiffer kicks off Barba and gets to his feet.

Barba gets caught napping as Schiffer dives in and scores a takedown. Barba manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ulquiorra Schiffer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barba misses with a hook. Schiffer ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Barba misses.
Nice cross by Barba.
Frank Barba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schiffer throws a one two combo.
Schiffer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schiffer somewhat.
Barba lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Barba.

Schiffer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barba was covering up waiting for the punch and Schiffer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schiffer controls the pace.
Schiffer is pushing down on Barba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barba is fighting to maintain full guard but Schiffer has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schiffer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schiffer is looking to take a break and control but Barba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schiffer is looking to pass Barba's guard but actually Barba recovers to full guard.
Barba has control of Schiffer's left arm, preventing Schiffer from doing any damage.
Schiffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ulquiorra Schiffer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Barba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schiffer controlling from the top position.
Schiffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ulquiorra Schiffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Barba misses with a two punch combination.
Barba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schiffer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Barba is winning the standup battle so far.
Barba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Barba. No joy for Schiffer on that attempt.
Frank Barba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Barba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schiffer.
Schiffer avoids the head kick by Barba.
Schiffer throws a head kick that misses.
Barba fails to land with a series of punches.
Barba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Schiffer counters with a big head kick but Barba shrugs it off.
Schiffer lands a slapping body shot.

Schiffer gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schiffer just content to control the position.
Schiffer prevents Barba from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba trying to remain calm as Schiffer controls from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Schiffer decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barba to his feet.
Schiffer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barba throws a right hand that Schiffer ducks under and follows up with a left that Schiffer also avoids with ease.
Barba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schiffer closes the distance and clinches up with Barba, looking for a takedown. Schiffer pushes Barba against the cage but Barba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schiffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schiffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Schiffer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schiffer lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulquiorra Schiffer 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!

Barba throws a head kick that misses
and Schiffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schiffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Barba.
Schiffer dodges the punch combination from Barba.
Frank Barba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Barba misses.
Barba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Schiffer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barba.
Schiffer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barba is fending him off so far but Schiffer persists. Nope, Barba circles away and we're back to standing.
Schiffer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Frank Barba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulquiorra Schiffer.
Barba thuds a left hand into Schiffer's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schiffer circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schiffer ducks under a wild hook from Barba.
Schiffer keeps the fight on the outside.
Schiffer slips under a jab.
Schiffer looks for a takedown but Barba sprawls well.
Barba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schiffer goes for a double leg but Barba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barba continues to drive forward.
Barba misses with a knee strike.
Barba swings wildly with an uppercut but Schiffer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schiffer is looking for a takedown.
Schiffer is working for takedown but Barba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Schiffer is trying to drag Barba to the mat but Barba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barba misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Schiffer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barba wants to get back to his feet.
Schiffer trying to mount his opponent but Barba defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schiffer stalling.
Schiffer stalling away here and it's allowed Barba to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Schiffer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frank Barba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schiffer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Schiffer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barba pinned against the cage. Barba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barba throws the left hand but Schiffer avoids the punch easily.
Schiffer throws a front kick that sends Barba stumbling back into the cage.
Donk. Barba catches Schiffer right on the button with a cross.
Barba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schiffer.
Frank Barba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schiffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

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

Schiffer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Barba clinches up with Schiffer and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schiffer is looking to take this one to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Schiffer. Those never looked like landing.
Barba tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Barba. No joy for Schiffer on that attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ulquiorra Schiffer.
I've got Schiffer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulquiorra Schiffer!
Ulquiorra Schiffer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Poldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Poldi
vs
Jones

188 cm
28
220 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

183 cm
36
203 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Poldi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones misses with the combination.

Poldi gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poldi tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones just leaning against Poldi, taking a breather.
Poldi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Poldi is struggling to control the position.
Poldi stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Poldi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones jumps guard but Poldi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Poldi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones blocks a body shot from Poldi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poldi lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Poldi to work.
Poldi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poldi is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poldi down to the mat. Poldi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poldi throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jack Poldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Jones looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Poldi as Jones shoots in.
Poldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jones if he has to take too many more of those.

Poldi moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Poldi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poldi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Poldi has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Poldi.
Poldi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Poldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Poldi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Poldi is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for Poldi to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Poldi.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Poldi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Poldi lands with a cross.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poldi blocks a head kick by Jones.
Poldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a head kick.

Poldi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Poldi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Poldi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poldi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poldi controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poldi looking to control but Jones is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poldi landing shots from mount.
Poldi controlling from mount.
Poldi raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poldi controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Poldi cracks Jones with a good jab.
Jones throws a right hand that Poldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Poldi also avoids with ease.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Poldi lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones misses with a hook
and Poldi counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Poldi is looking to clinch.
Poldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poldi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poldi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poldi lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Poldi punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Jones misses.

Poldi moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poldi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones is breathing heavily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Poldi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right from Poldi.
Jones being controlled against the cage.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Poldi has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poldi trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Poldi is keeping him busy.
Poldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Poldi gets full guard.
Jones is fighting to break Poldi's control of his arms but Poldi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Poldi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poldi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jack Poldi wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones with a hook.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Poldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Poldi blocks a jab.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Poldi clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Poldi scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Poldi keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Poldi.
Poldi lands a shoulder strike.
Poldi tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Poldi back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Poldi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poldi lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Brian Jones has been cut.
Poldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Poldi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jack Poldi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Poldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Poldi into the cage.
Poldi slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Poldi.
Poldi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Poldi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poldi.
Stalling in the clinch from Poldi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Poldi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones wants to control but Poldi postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Poldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poldi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Poldi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poldi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Poldi.
Poldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poldi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jones is rocked!
Poldi creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Jones! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Poldi.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Poldi!
Jack Poldi is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Jack Poldi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors $300 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lombard
vs
Craven

178 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

173 cm
28
184 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Zombie Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ricardo Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombard drops his hands momentarily and Craven takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lombard stuffs the takedown attempt from Craven. Craven gets slowly back to his feet.
Craven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Craven.
Craven fails with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Craven moves out of range.
Craven lands a head kick. Lombard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Craven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombard. Lombard obviously looking to wear him down.
Lombard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Craven on the side of the head.
Craven throws a body kick that misses.
Lombard tries to close the distance and clinch but Craven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lombard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Craven.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombard throws out the jab.

Lombard clinches.
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!
Lombard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricardo Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lombard.
Craven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lombard walks away with a smile on his face. Craven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lombard tries to clinch but Craven moves out of range.
Lombard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombard avoids the head kick by Craven.
Craven shoots in for a double leg but Lombard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Craven misses with a body kick.
Lombard misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard is looking to clinch.

Craven fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lombard sprawls well initially but Craven persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lombard gets back to full guard.
Craven preventing the sweep.
Lombard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Craven defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lombard.

Lombard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Craven has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lombard working the ground and pound effectively.
Craven working to try and regain half guard.

Lombard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Craven is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Craven and Lombard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Craven dodges the ground and pound from Lombard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lombard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lombard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven can't do much from the bottom here.
Craven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lombard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lombard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Craven's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lombard in side control, throwing shots but Craven defends.
Craven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lombard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lombard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Lombard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lombard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Craven some visible discomfort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven is looking to regain half guard here but Lombard keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Lombard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lombard misses with the ground and pound.

Lombard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lombard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Craven wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craven taking punishment in the form of punches.

Lombard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Craven has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lombard but great work by Craven.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Lombard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lombard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Craven counters with a straight right hand.
Lombard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven looks for a takedown but Lombard sprawls well.
Craven digs a good hook to Lombard's body.
Craven scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Craven shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lombard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Craven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Craven is fighting to break Lombard's control of his arms but Lombard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Lombard looking for a guillotine here but Craven defends easily.
Craven trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
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.

Craven content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lombard has locked up a guillotine! Lombard's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Craven is holding on here and Lombard must be using up a lot of energy. Craven has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lombard gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Lombard!
Ricardo Lombard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton's entrance music is Sexy Body Girl. A fine choice. Sai has chosen Made In Thailand as his entrance music. Kon Sai will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sweeperton
vs
Sai

170 cm
34
167 lbs
26 - 10 - 0

176 cm
27
162 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leg Sweeperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Sai!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sai does no damage.
Sai ducks under a wild hook from Sweeperton.
Kon Sai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sai looks to land a combination but Sweeperton avoids it well.
Sai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sweeperton dives in for a single leg takedown but Sai sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sai pushes off an throws an elbow but Sweeperton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sweeperton has Sai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sweeperton has Sai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sai misses with a double jab.
Sweeperton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sai moves away.
Sweeperton swings for the body but Sai moves out of range.

Sai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sweeperton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sai manages to break the clinch.
Sweeperton throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sai, right into the meat.

Sai has managed to clinch.
Sai lands an elbow inside.
Sweeperton blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Leg Sweeperton has been cut.

Sai pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sweeperton is stalling in the full guard.
Sai keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Sai working a defensive guard here.
Sweeperton trying to control but Sai is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leg Sweeperton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Sai.
A left and a right from Sai both land. Nice combination.
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!
Sweeperton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kon Sai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sweeperton blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sweeperton's brow.
Sweeperton avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it misses.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sweeperton's defenses.
Sweeperton takes an elbow to the temple.
Sai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sweeperton's defenses.

Sai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sai throws a right hand that Sweeperton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweeperton also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sai scores with a four punch combination!
Sai misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sweeperton.

Sai moves into the clinch successfully.
Sai lands an elbow inside that Sweeperton shrugs off.
Sweeperton blocks an elbow strike from Sai.

Sai decides to pull guard.
Sweeperton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sai is keeping the position for now.
Sai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sweeperton postures up.
Sweeperton trying to control but Sai is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton throwing strikes but missing.
Sweeperton throwing strikes but missing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sai is looking to stand up but Sweeperton isn't so interested in that idea.
Sweeperton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeperton postures up and lands a big shot to Sai's brow.
Sweeperton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sweeperton postures up in Sai's guard and throws a big left but Sai blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sai is looking for a triangle but Sweeperton pushes his legs off easily.

Sweeperton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sweeperton has managed to get both his arms back between Sai's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but Sai is keeping the position.
Sweeperton chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kon Sai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leg Sweeperton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sweeperton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sweeperton dodges the punch combination from Sai.
Sai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sweeperton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot.
Sai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sai misses with a double jab.

Sai pushes Sweeperton up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeperton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sai looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Sai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sweeperton dodges the punch combination from Sai.
Sweeperton misses the body punch
and Sai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweeperton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sweeperton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sweeperton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sai is just out of range.
Sai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sweeperton keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweeperton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sai as he jumps to the side.
Sai throws a series of punches but Sweeperton moves out of range.
Sweeperton throws a series of punches but Sai moves out of range.
Sweeperton blocks a jab.

Sai clinches up with Sweeperton and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton takes an elbow to the temple.

Sai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sweeperton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sweeperton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sai.
Sweeperton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sai.
Sai scoring well with a low kick there.

Sai rushes Sweeperton and presses him up against the cage.
Sai prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leg Sweeperton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sai gets control of Sweeperton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sai will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeperton trying to control but Sai is working from the bottom.
Sweeperton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton postures up and lands a big shot to Sai's brow.
Sweeperton trying to control the position from guard on top but Sai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweeperton is one step ahead there.
Sai seems keen to control Sweeperton's posture.
Sai wants to sweep but no luck.
Sai keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Leg Sweeperton wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sweeperton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sai.
Sweeperton moves out of range as Sai throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kon Sai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sweeperton darts in looking for a takedown but Sai gets double underhooks and turns Sweeperton into the cage.
Sai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sweeperton is looking for a takedown.
Sweeperton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sai gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Sai drags the fight down to the ground.

Sai looking for a guillotine here but Sweeperton defends easily.
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.
Sai wants to get back to his feet but Sweeperton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kon Sai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leg Sweeperton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sai scores with a leg kick.
Sai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeperton.
Sai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sweeperton eats them both and turns towards Sai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sai misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Sai. Those never looked like landing.
Sai throws a sloppy head kick and Sweeperton moves out of range easily.
Sweeperton misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sweeperton. Sai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sweeperton 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai throws a right hand that Sweeperton ducks under and follows up with a left that Sweeperton also avoids with ease.
Nice cross by Sai.
Sai throws the left hand but Sweeperton avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sai. Those never looked like landing.

Sweeperton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sweeperton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sai prevents Sweeperton from improving position.
Sai takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sweeperton looks up at the clock and then as Sai takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sweeperton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai is trying to control Sweeperton's posture but Sweeperton avoids it.
Sweeperton lands an elbow.
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!
Sai tries to improve position but can't.
Sweeperton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sweeperton scoring with punches and elbows.
Sweeperton landing a few strikes.
Sai stops Sweeperton from passing to mount.
Sweeperton cracks Sai with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Sai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sweeperton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sweeperton tries to advance to mount but Sai denies him.
Sai tries to buck Sweeperton off but Sweeperton is having none of it.
Sweeperton taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai is holding Sweeperton down, trying to stall.
Sai tries to buck Sweeperton off but Sweeperton is having none of it.
Sai is trying to escape the position but Sweeperton is controlling the position.
Sai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sweeperton's best efforts.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sweeperton winds up and cracks Sai with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sweeperton has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kon Sai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
BOOM! Sweeperton connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sai is bucking up trying to escape but Sweeperton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sai is squirming around, avoiding Sweeperton's attempts to control the action.
Sweeperton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sweeperton lands a nice shot to the head.
Sweeperton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sweeperton with shots to the head and body - Sai looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leg Sweeperton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sweeperton looking to control but Sai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sweeperton prevents Sai from getting the reversal.
Sweeperton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Sweeperton.
Sweeperton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sweeperton lands with some strikes.

Sweeperton is working for a guillotine from mount but Sai frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sweeperton working the ground and pound effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Sweeperton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sai 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kon Sai!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kon Sai made sure he mentioned Ultra Fight Gear(Launder 85%), along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maikl Chendler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chendler comes into the arena with t.i. feat trae tha truth-check this blaring out of the sound system. Jerome Wilson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Chendler
vs
Wilson

173 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

150 cm
23
136 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maikl Chendler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jerome Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Chendler circles away.

Chendler takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chendler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chendler wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maikl Chendler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chendler stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.

Chendler has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but Chendler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chendler throws a big elbow that misses.
Chendler postures up.

Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chendler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chendler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilson has eaten all the pies!
Chendler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chendler looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chendler wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chendler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chendler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chendler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilson has passed into side control.
Wilson wants to control but Chendler is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chendler tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Chendler is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chendler is trying desperately to improve position.
Chendler really wants to buck Wilson off and get back to his feet.
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Chendler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chendler reaches up to try and control the position but Wilson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chendler rolls and tries to escape and now Wilson has his back!
Chendler trying to get back to his feet but Wilson is in full control for now.
Chendler breaks Wilson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chendler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chendler trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chendler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chendler trying to strike off his back.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chendler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chendler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson trying to control but Chendler is working from the bottom.

Chendler is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chendler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chendler pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.

Chendler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chendler is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Chendler keeps moving.
Wilson won't allow Chendler to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maikl Chendler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Chendler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chendler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson is looking to slow Chendler down with leg kicks.
Chendler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chendler tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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

Chendler has Wilson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chendler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wilson tumbling to the mat - Chendler dives into Wilson's guard.
Chendler stops Wilson from standing up.
Chendler stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.

Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chendler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Chendler stays in close to Wilson's body and controls the position.
Chendler'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.
Chendler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maikl Chendler.
Chendler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chendler somewhat.

Chendler moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chendler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chendler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chendler stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Chendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chendler sitting in guard here, content to control.

Maikl Chendler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chendler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chendler somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maikl Chendler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chendler fails with a takedown attempt.
Maikl Chendler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chendler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wilson back to the cage. Chendler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chendler blocks a head kick by Wilson.
Maikl Chendler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chendler darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Chendler into the cage.
Chendler is working for takedown but Wilson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chendler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chendler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chendler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chendler looking for a takedown.
Chendler lands a nice elbow.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Chendler is looking for a takedown.
Chendler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wilson jumps guard and drags Chendler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson is pulling down on Chendler's head to control his posture.
Wilson looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chendler throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson controls Chendler momentarily but Chendler frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maikl Chendler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chendler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Chendler with that takedown attempt.
Chendler tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chendler. Chendler gets slowly back to his feet.
Chendler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maikl Chendler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chendler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chendler is looking to clinch.

Chendler gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.

Chendler has picked Wilson up - he's going for a ride! Chendler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilson is controlling Chendler's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is pressing down on Chendler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chendler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chendler stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson controls Chendler momentarily but Chendler frees himself.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chendler tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chendler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson trying to control the position here.
Chendler 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chendler trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maikl Chendler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chendler connects with a high kick.

Chendler moves into the clinch successfully.
Chendler is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Chendler gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chendler is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Chendler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chendler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chendler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Chendler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wilson for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Maikl Chendler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Chendler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chendler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Chendler moves out of range easily.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chendler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chendler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chendler closes the distance and clinches.

Chendler has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but Chendler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jerome Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maikl Chendler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chendler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wilson is tightening it up a little... Chendler has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Chendler reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Chendler taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wilson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerome Wilson!