QFC Tournament 577 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Arshavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uriah Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arshavin
vs
Pulver

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zlatan Arshavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uriah Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulver blocks a head kick by Arshavin.
Arshavin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arshavin duly obliges.
Arshavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arshavin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Pulver has closed the distance and engaged Arshavin in a clinch.

Pulver breaks the clinch.

Pulver drives through and clinches with Arshavin against the cage.
Pulver keeps control of Arshavin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Arshavin tries to pull guard but Pulver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arshavin blocks an uppercut.
Arshavin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pulver pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Arshavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arshavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arshavin gets tackled into the cage by Pulver. Pulver maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arshavin is trying to pull guard but Pulver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Zlatan Arshavin has been cut.
Nice elbow from Pulver.
Pulver misses with an elbow strike.
Arshavin taking a breather.
Arshavin takes an elbow to the temple.
Pulver pushes off an throws an elbow but Arshavin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Pulver - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arshavin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulver lands an elbow inside that Arshavin shrugs off.
Arshavin takes an elbow to the temple.
Arshavin takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arshavin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Arshavin letting Pulver take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver lands an elbow just above Arshavin 's eye.
Pulver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pulver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pulver lands a damaging elbow.
Arshavin looking to stall.
Pulver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Arshavin's defenses.
Pulver slows down the pace here.
Pulver lands an elbow inside.

Zlatan Arshavin's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin can't break the clinch.
Pulver pushes off an throws an elbow but Arshavin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Arshavin looking for a takedown.
Arshavin is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulver has double underhooks.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Pulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Zlatan Arshavin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arshavin has Pulver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pulver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arshavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulver lands an elbow that stopped Arshavin in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pulver.
Pulver controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uriah Pulver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zlatan Arshavin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Arshavin fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arshavin is trying to pull guard but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
Pulver holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pulver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulver comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Arshavin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pulver smiles and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Arshavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arshavin avoids the head kick by Pulver.
Pulver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arshavin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlatan Arshavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pulver has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arshavin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Arshavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pulver.
Arshavin blocks an elbow strike.
Pulver content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arshavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pulver walks away with a smile on his face. Arshavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Pulver closes the distance and clinches.
Arshavin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pulver after a bit of a struggle.
Arshavin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pulver gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arshavin wants to take the fight to the mat but Pulver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arshavin takes an elbow to the temple.
Pulver lands a nice elbow.
Pulver is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice elbow from Pulver.
Arshavin takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeez, Zlatan Arshavin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arshavin tries to pull guard but Pulver holds him up against the cage and eventually Arshavin drops back down to his feet.
Arshavin is trying to pull guard but Pulver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arshavin is trying to pull guard but Pulver has him pressed against the cage.
Arshavin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pulver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulver lands an elbow inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zlatan Arshavin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uriah Pulver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Neves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolando Gracie acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Neves
vs
Gracie

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
139 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Diego Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neves tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Neves can't do much from the bottom here.
Neves tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Neves is working hard here to advance position.
Neves is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Neves!
Neves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not doing much here.
Neves wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the pace.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neves is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Neves is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Neves's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control but Neves is working from the bottom.
Neves wants to sweep but no luck.

Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Neves's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neves is breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Neves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Neves.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Neves has wrist control.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Neves.

Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Neves keeps moving.
Neves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Rolando Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Neves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Neves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves advances to half guard.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neves pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolando Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Neves is controlling him
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.

Neves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neves is controlling the pace.

Neves wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neves is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Neves is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neves pulls his head out easily.
Neves is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.

Neves is looking for a kimura here.
Neves is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Neves keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is pushing down on Neves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neves is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neves trying to control from the bottom.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.
Neves gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is in close to Neves's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neves's guard.

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

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neves is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie wants to stand up but Neves has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Neves from improving his position.

Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Neves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Gracie bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Neves is looking for a sweep.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Neves working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Gracie looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neves breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Neves tries to pass.
Neves prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Neves 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.

Neves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.

Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neves wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gracie stands up and waves to Neves to follow him.

Neves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Gracie kicks off Neves and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gracie has hold of one of Neves's legs. Neves is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Neves has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Neves can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neves is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Neves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Neves gets full guard.

Neves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Rolando Gracie!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Rolando Gracie!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Rolando Gracie!

Rolando Gracie wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adverage Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Cavallotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joe
vs
Cavallotto

180 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adverage Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Francesco Cavallotto!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Joe moves into the clinch successfully.
Joe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cavallotto backwards.
Joe works on Cavallotto's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
A nice left hand lands by Joe.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.
Joe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cavallotto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe works on Cavallotto's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Joe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavallotto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe keeps control of Cavallotto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Joe.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavallotto backwards.
Cavallotto takes a shot to the head.
Cavallotto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Joe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joe lands with a left to the head.
Cavallotto looking to stall.
A hook to the body from Joe.
Cavallotto is looking to control Joe's arms but Joe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cavallotto has his back to the cage.
Joe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cavallotto looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cavallotto takes a shot to the head.
Joe pushes Cavallotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Joe scores with a nice short uppercut.

Cavallotto is rocked!
Cavallotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cavallotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe pushes Cavallotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cavallotto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Joe avoids it.
Cavallotto seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Joe.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavallotto backwards.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.
Joe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavallotto backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cavallotto taking a breather.
Joe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cavallottos head.
A short uppercut from Joe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joe.
Cavallotto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joe scores with a shoulder strike.

Joe floors Cavallotto with a big punch on the inside! Cavallotto is trying to recover but Joe dives into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big shot lands for Joe! That's hurt Cavallotto! Will he recover? Joe fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adverage Joe!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

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

Wynsusher
vs
Fernando

177 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wallace Wynsusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernando looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but Wynsusher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernando.

Wynsusher throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fernando gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wynsusher counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fernando shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wynsusher's guard.

Wynsusher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A combination from Wynsusher does no damage.
Wynsusher throws a series of punches but Fernando avoids them all with ease.
Wynsusher sets himself, and Fernando steps forward looking for the clinch! Wynsusher avoids it this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wynsusher.

Fernando is rocked!
Wynsusher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fernando pinned against the cage. Fernando gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fernando is still on wobbly legs! Can Wynsusher finish him?
Wynsusher throws a combination that misses
and Fernando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando seems to have recovered his senses.

Wynsusher gets caught napping as Fernando dives in and scores a takedown. Wynsusher manages to retain guard.
Wynsusher is wriggling around but Fernando manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wynsusher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fernando cracks Wynsusher with a solid left hand.

Wynsusher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernando can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fernando wants to get up but he can't break Wynsusher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fernando sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wynsusher's guard.

Fernando is looking for a kimura but Wynsusher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fernando to get the leverage.

Fernando stands up from half guard.
A combination from Wynsusher does no damage.
Wynsusher is breathing heavily.

Fernando is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wynsusher's half guard.
Wynsusher tries to roll over but Fernando keeps him under control.
Fernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynsusher keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando trying to pass the guard but Wynsusher defending well.
Wynsusher wants to control but Fernando is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fernando is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wynsusher is staying active underneath Fernando, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fernando tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wynsusher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fernando working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernando stalling.
Fernando trying to pass the guard but Wynsusher defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernando is looking for a kimura here.
Wynsusher is trying to stand.

Wynsusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fernando decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Fernando has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wynsusher taking a breather.
Wynsusher lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.

Wynsusher jumps guard.
Fernando engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fernando wants to control from the top but Wynsusher keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wynsusher pushes Fernando off and gets back to his feet.
Wynsusher misses with a straight right.
Wynsusher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fernando with the counter takedown but Wynsusher avoids it easily.
Wallace Wynsusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wynsusher tries to bum rush Fernando with a series of wild strikes but Fernando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernando ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wynsusher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernando somewhat.
Wallace Wynsusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Fernando.
Fernando shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wynsusher misses with a combination

and Fernando counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Wynsusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wynsusher is in trouble now - Fernando has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace Wynsusher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wynsusher throws a poor cross that misses

and Fernando counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wynsusher!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernando tries to advance to mount but Wynsusher denies him.
Fernando is putting a hurting on Wynsusher here, landing some big shots from side control.

Fernando stands up and beckons Wynsusher to his feet.
Wallace Wynsusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fernando fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wynsusher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fernando is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wynsusher is defending well.
Fernando goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wynsusher prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernando takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wynsusher breaks the clinch.
Wynsusher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fernando avoids it really well and circles away.
Fernando wants to counter with a clinch but Wynsusher pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernando bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Wynsusher explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fernando shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace Wynsusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Fernando.
Wynsusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wynsusher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Fernando looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wynsusher keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wynsusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wynsusher is trying to maintain the position but Fernando is very close to passing his half guard.
Fernando content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynsusher wants to improve his position but Fernando is controlling well.
Fernando slows the pace down in half guard.
Fernando is looking to advance position but Wynsusher won't allow it.
Fernando stalling.
Wynsusher won't allow Fernando to pass to mount.

Fernando decides to return to a standing position.
Wynsusher scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynsusher misses with a combination

and Fernando counters with a single leg into guard. Wynsusher didn't expect that.

Wynsusher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fernando sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

Fernando stands and steps away. Wynsusher gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Wynsusher clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Fernando has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wynsusher clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynsusher tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernando scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wynsusher is looking for a way out.
Wynsusher can't escape the position.
Wynsusher is working hard here to advance position.
What can Wynsusher do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fernando scores with strikes from the back.
Wynsusher is taking damage to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Fernando will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wynsusher throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fernando counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fernando.
Fernando lands a right hand.
Wynsusher trying to control the position but instead, Fernando has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wynsusher into the cage.
Wynsusher gets underhooks to prevent Fernando's takedown attempt.
Fernando is looking for a takedown.
Fernando tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wallace Wynsusher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Fernando.
Fernando stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wynsusher lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fernando gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fernando sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Wynsusher actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando passes to full mount!
Wynsusher tries to hold on but Fernando postures up.
Wynsusher is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernando content just to control the position here.
Wynsusher bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wynsusher looking to pass the guard.
Fernando manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wynsusher manages to get himself to full guard.

Wynsusher thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is in close to Wynsusher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wynsusher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Wynsusher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fernando stacks Wynsusher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fernando!
You can see the frustration on Wynsusher's face as Fernando controls the position.
Fernando trying to control the position but Wynsusher is working away.
Wynsusher is looking to regain half guard here but Fernando keeps moving and retains side control.
Wynsusher is not content to let Fernando control the position.
Wynsusher is looking to regain half guard here but Fernando keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fernando controlling the position.
Wynsusher is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fernando is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Fernando with good strikes from the mount here!
Fernando looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pablo Fernando has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wynsusher manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wynsusher wants to improve his position but Fernando is controlling well.
Fernando sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Wynsusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernando is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernando uses his free foot to push down on Wynsusher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wynsusher.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Fernando comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fernando 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Pablo Fernando!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Wallace Wynsusher!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Pablo Fernando!

Pablo Fernando wins by split decision!