Hostility 42 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martinez Eluard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harland Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eluard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sail. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eluard
vs
Sanders

180 cm
22
197 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

182 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

GREEN!160

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martinez Eluard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eluard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eluard throws an off balance right hand
and Sanders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eluard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice shot by Sanders.
Sanders scores with a shot to the body.
Eluard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eluard moves away.
Sanders throws a jab but it's blocked by Eluard.
Eluard avoids the body shot from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders throws out a loose jab but Eluard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eluard throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanders checks a leg kick.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanders checks a leg kick.
Eluard has a takedown stuffed.
Eluard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eluard tried to score with a low kick but Sanders checks it.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Eluard avoids it with no problem.
Eluard misses with a looping right.
Sanders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eluard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Sanders looks to land a right hand but Eluard moved out of range.
Eluard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanders sprawls and moves away.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of Eluard's head but Eluard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eluard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throws a jab when Eluard was well out of range.
Eluard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanders as he avoids it easily.
Sanders was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders throws a shot from downtown. Eluard moves away and avoids it.
Eluard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanders misses with a hook.
Eluard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harland Sanders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanders checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Sanders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Sanders. No joy for Eluard on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sanders misses its intended target.
Eluard swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Sanders loads up on a big right hand but Eluard slips the punch.
Eluard feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eluard.
Eluard cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a wild combination.
Sanders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Sanders has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Eluard controls the action.
Eluard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eluard.
Sanders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Eluard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eluard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eluard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eluard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Eluard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eluard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Eluard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eluard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eluard throws a jab when Sanders was well out of range.
A nice side step and Sanders releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Eluard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sanders throws a body punch but Eluard moves out of range.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Eluard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eluard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eluard won't allow Sanders to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eluard wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Eluard forces his way into half guard.

Eluard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sanders is defending against the submission attempts here by Eluard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eluard trying to control from half guard but Sanders is working away.
Eluard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Eluard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanders doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eluard.

Eluard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanders really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eluard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking to control Eluard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanders avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harland Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanders looks to land a left hand but Eluard moved out of range nicely.
Eluard drops his hands momentarily and Sanders takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eluard with a poor takedown
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Sanders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Eluard thows a leg kick but Sanders checks it
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Eluard.
Good shot there by Sanders.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Eluard.
Sanders lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Harland Sanders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Eluard misses with a few strikes there.
Sanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanders misses with a looping left.
Eluard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanders fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eluard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Sanders. Those never looked like landing.
Eluard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanders sprawls and moves away.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Sanders tries to clinch there but Eluard circles away.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eluard shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eluard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eluard misses with a leg kick
and Sanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eluard misses with a hook.
Eluard jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanders throws a jab when Eluard was well out of range.
Sanders misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A shot to the liver by Sanders. Beautiful body shot.
Sanders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martinez Eluard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders misses with the head strike.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Eluard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eluard lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eluard takes a shot to the head.
Eluard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eluard throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Sanders.
Eluard misses with a body punch.
Eluard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Eluard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanders.
A short left from Sanders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eluard tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martinez Eluard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders has a couple of punches blocked by Eluard.
Eluard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Eluard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sanders has him pressed against the cage.
Sanders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders lands a damaging elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Eluard avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Eluard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sanders just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eluard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Eluard blocks the elbow strike.
Eluard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eluard throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Eluard avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Eluard has Sanders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eluard backwards.
Harland Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eluard jumps guard and drags Sanders to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanders's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Eluard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eluard striking off his back but it's not causing Sanders any problems.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Eluard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanders looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harland Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sanders 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harland Sanders!
In defeat, Martinez Eluard stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Kanegi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Davenport
vs
Kanegi

177 cm
22
225 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

179 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Davenport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Kanegi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davenport shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kanegi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Davenport postures up.
Kanegi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davenport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Davenport drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kanegi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davenport has Kanegi in his guard.

Davenport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kanegi is one step ahead there.
Davenport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Davenport is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kanegi defends well.
Kanegi throws a strike but Davenport rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanegi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kanegi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davenport is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kanegi wants to sweep here but Davenport controlling him for the moment.
Davenport distracts Kanegi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Davenport cracks Kanegi with a solid left hand.
Kanegi tries to strike from the bottom.
Davenport throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kanegi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davenport controls the pace.
Davenport forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanegi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davenport.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davenport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kanegi's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Davenport scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

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

Davenport is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kanegi is doing well to control the position and prevent Davenport from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport trying to control from half guard but Kanegi is working away.

Davenport looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kanegi is pressing down on Davenport's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davenport looking to pass the guard.
Kanegi trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kanegi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanegi is trying to control the position but Davenport postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davenport working some strikes from top position.

Davenport drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kanegi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Davenport has Kanegi in his guard.

Davenport wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Davenport has momentary wrist control but Kanegi slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davenport utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanegi postures up in Davenport's guard and throws a big left but Davenport blocks it.
Kanegi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kanegi scores with a nice right hand.

Davenport shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kanegi will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kanegi lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Kanegi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davenport keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kanegi's head.
Davenport working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kanegi's head.
Davenport trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanegi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davenport passes Kanegi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davenport thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Kanegi is defending against the submission attempts here by Davenport.
Ground and pound from Davenport.
Kanegi wants to improve his position but Davenport is controlling well.
Kanegi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davenport is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kanegi working to try and regain half guard.
Davenport lands a big shot there that rocks Kanegi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Davenport pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Davenport cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davenport scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kanegi regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Davenport.
Davenport is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanegi can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davenport is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davenport winds up and cracks Kanegi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kanegi is rocked!

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

Davenport looking for a submission but Kanegi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kanegi wants to sweep here but Davenport controlling him for the moment.
Kanegi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davenport's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davenport trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanegi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davenport throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanegi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanegi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davenport is one step ahead there.
Kanegi keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Davenport dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Davenport avoids the body shot from Kanegi.
Kanegi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kanegi just misses with a punch to the body.
Davenport half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kanegi misses with a wild body shot.
Davenport feinted with a counter takedown.
Kanegi scores with a body shot.
Kanegi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davenport tries to counter with a takedown but Kanegi is quick to defend against it.
Kanegi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davenport looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kanegi misses the shot to the body.
Davenport moves away from the strike by Kanegi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanegi. Davenport does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davenport attempts a counter takedown but Kanegi avoids it well and moves away.
Kanegi looks to land a combination but Davenport avoids it well.
Kanegi jabs Davenport right on the nose. Davenport blinks but takes it well.
Kanegi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanegi falls off balance throwing a combination

and Davenport counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davenport.
Davenport trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davenport throws an elbow that misses. Kanegi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davenport's guard. Nice move by Kanegi!

Davenport is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davenport bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanegi's guard.

Davenport preventing the sweep.
Kanegi keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Davenport cracks Kanegi with a solid left hand.
Davenport keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kanegi's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davenport accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davenport trying to control but Kanegi is working from the bottom.
Davenport is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davenport 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.
Davenport lands a couple of digs.
Davenport trying to control but Kanegi is working from the bottom.
Lucas Davenport overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davenport controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanegi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Davenport trying to control but Kanegi is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kanegi scores with a nice right hand.
Kanegi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kanegi's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kanegi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A combination from Kanegi does no damage.
Kanegi throws a sloppy body shot

and Davenport counters with a single leg into guard. Kanegi didn't expect that.
Kanegi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davenport is one step ahead there.
Davenport wants to pass the guard but Kanegi is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kanegi is on top in guard.

Kanegi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanegi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kanegi is looking to work some ground and pound but Davenport has wrist control.
Lucas Davenport is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davenport is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kanegi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davenport utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanegi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davenport works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Koji Kanegi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanegi postures up in Davenport's guard and throws a big left but Davenport blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koji Kanegi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Davenport 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Davenport!
Koji Kanegi spoke after the fight, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Stark Slugger Society - Last Man Standing'.