Banter at the Beach PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Burns (ranked 2423 p4p, 278 weight class) and Oscar Cabal (ranked 2839 p4p, 313 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Burns
vs
Cabal

183 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cabal scores with a jab to the body.
Burns walks into a jab.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cabal moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Cabal moved out of range.
Cabal misses with an uppercut

and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cabal misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabal.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cabal swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns slips under a jab from Cabal.
Burns tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cabal manages to circle out of the way.
Cabal throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Cabal misses.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cabal.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Cabal scores with a nice head shot.
Cabal throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Burns catches Cabal right on the button with a cross.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burns tries a body shot but Cabal blocks it.
Burns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cabal lands a nice uppercut.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries a body shot but Cabal blocks it.
Cabal wants to get back to striking at distance but Burns won't allow it.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabal.
Cabal is trying to break the clinch but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Cabal.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Burns pushes off an throws an elbow but Cabal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burns is working Cabal over against the cage.
Burns taking a breather.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Cabal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabal lands with a light punch inside.
Cabal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cabal's defenses.

It looks like Oscar Cabal has been cut.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cabal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cabal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burns presses Cabal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cabal.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Cabal controls the action.
Cabal scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns blocks a body shot from Cabal.
Cabal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
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!
Burns misses with a body punch.
Cabal blocks an uppercut.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Cabal avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Cabal is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Cabal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cabal's efforts to push away.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Cabal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cabal scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xavier Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Burns throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Cabal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Burns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns blocks an uppercut.
Cabal digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Cabal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabal working hard to break the clinch.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Cabal throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Cabal backwards.
Cabal has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Cabal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Burns - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cabal's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Cabal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws a series of punches but Cabal moves out of range.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabal moves away from the strike by Burns.
It seemed like Cabal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabal.
Oscar Cabal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Burns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cabal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Burns catches Cabal right on the button with a cross.
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!
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabal connects with a single shot there.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Cabal ducks down to avoid it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Cabal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Cabal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burns throws out a powerful jab.
Cabal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Burns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal loads up on a big right hand but Burns slips the punch.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Cabal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cabal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns misses with a body punch
and Cabal counters with a straight right hand.
Cabal throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Cabal looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Cabal misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Cabal connects with a looping right hand.
Burns defending well as Cabal loads up on a big left hand.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Burns lands a jab to Cabal's midsection.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Cabal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Burns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cabal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cabal punishes Burns's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Cabal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Cabal connects with a looping right hand.
Cabal looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns takes a swing at Cabal's ribcage but misses.
Cabal takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cabal looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xavier Burns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Cabal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Burns tries to land a front kick but Cabal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cabal with a nice cross.
Cabal cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.

Burns is rocked!
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Cabal's shoulder, as Cabal tries to avoid the shot.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Burns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Cabal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabal at a distance.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cabal scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Burns swings for the body but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal misses with a straight left.
Cabal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabal is just out of range.
Cabal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Cabal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burns misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Burns.
Cabal scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one.

Cabal lands a big right hand that sends Burns crashing to the mat! Cabal stays standing though and waves Burns back to his feet!
Cabal misses with a straight left.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabal looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Cabal throws a lazy uppercut
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Cabal does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns jabs Cabal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut
enabling Cabal to counter with a crisp jab.
Cabal scores with a shot to the body.
Oscar Cabal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
A swing and a miss from Burns.
Cabal lands a head shot.
Burns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cabal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns slips a straight right by Cabal.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Cabal misses.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cabal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns scores with a punch to the head.
Burns throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabal.

Burns moves into range and clinches up with Cabal.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Cabal.

Cabal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xavier Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Cabal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Burns 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Burns!
An out of breath Xavier Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Handsome Hagen (ranked 4515 p4p, 449 weight class) and Maicon Kuster (ranked 2726 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Maicon Kuster enters the cage!

Hagen
vs
Kuster

194 cm
26
225 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Handsome Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maicon Kuster!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuster throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Hagen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kuster looking to control.
Hagen works over Kuster with some ground and pound from guard.

Kuster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hagen escapes and throws Kuster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hagen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuster to see if he's OK.
Hagen cracks Kuster with a big elbow.
Kuster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hagen throws an elbow but Kuster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hagen scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen looks up at the clock and then as Kuster takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hagen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hagen working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuster is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hagen is controlling him well.
Hagen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hagen is working Kuster over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kuster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hagen is working to tighten his grip on Kuster's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kuster has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hagen is really squeezing tight and eventually Kuster passes out! Hagen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Handsome Hagen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Greene (ranked 4016 p4p, 449 weight class) and Joe Tanagul (ranked 24537 p4p, 690 weight class). Joe Tanagul will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Greene
vs
Tanagul

178 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
19
187 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

ZZ POPS

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Tanagul!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanagul avoids the body shot from Greene.
We've been hearing reports that Greene has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Tanagul pushes Greene up against the cage in a clinch.

Greene is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tanagul can't fight it off and eventually Greene manages to take the fight to the floor. Tanagul looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tanagul being controlled here, momentarily.
Greene throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanagul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.
Tanagul working a defensive guard but Greene manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tanagul tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanagul trying to remain calm as Greene controls from the top position.
Greene lands a nice forearm strike.
Greene working the ground and pound but Tanagul is defending the strikes.
Greene postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Greene has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tanagul is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Greene yanks on the arm and Tanagul is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Greene.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Greene!
Danny Greene took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ZZ POPS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Chinaski (ranked 3043 p4p, 330 weight class) and Master Splinter (ranked 3381 p4p, 352 weight class). Splinter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snäfä - Kaikest Huolimatta pt2 feat. Mc Rambo & Iivo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Chinaski
vs
Splinter

178 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Master Splinter!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Splinter with the counter takedown but Chinaski avoids it easily.
Splinter staying out of range there.
Splinter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chinaski defends it nicely.
Chinaski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chinaski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Splinter doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chinaski misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Splinter! But no joy.
Splinter darts in looking for a takedown but Chinaski gets double underhooks and turns Splinter into the cage.
Chinaski connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Master Splinter has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chinaski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Splinter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chinaski connects with a body shot that sends Splinter's belly button to the back.
Chinaski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Splinter is rocked!
Chinaski drops Splinter with a straight right hand, right on the button! Chinaski follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
Henry Chinaski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Borjigin (ranked 7843 p4p, 656 weight class) and Jah Wobble (ranked 1633 p4p, 198 weight class). Wobble has chosen Passage to Hades as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Borjigin
vs
Wobble

173 cm
18
167 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

166 cm
19
162 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Temujin Borjigin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jah Wobble!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobble shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borjigin as he jumps to the side.
Borjigin lands a glancing blow to the side of Wobble's head.
Wobble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borjigin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wobble keeps the fight on the outside.
Borjigin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wobble in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Borjigin as he connects with a hook.
Borjigin moves to clinch but Wobble breaks away

and Wobble counters with a nice double leg into side control. Borjigin won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Borjigin is trying to control Wobble's posture but Wobble avoids it.
Wobble grinds an elbow into Borjigin's temple.
Wobble working away.
Borjigin is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble controls the position.
Wobble in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Borjigin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in Island Safe Space inform me that Wobble has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wobble lands a nice forearm strike.
Borjigin controls the position for a moment.
Wobble trying to control the action but Borjigin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobble working away.
Borjigin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wobble off and has taken his back!
Wobble looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin misses with an elbow to the head.
Borjigin missing with strikes.
Borjigin gets his hands free as Wobble looks to control.
Borjigin scores with punches and elbows.

Borjigin looking for the choke but no joy.
Wobble is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is still trying to improve position.

Borjigin looking for the choke but no joy.
Wobble tries to escape the position.
Borjigin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Borjigin wants to control but Wobble manages to buck him off and is now in Borjigin's guard! Nice work there by Wobble!
Wobble sitting in guard here, content to control.
Borjigin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is pushing down on Borjigin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borjigin is fighting to maintain full guard but Wobble has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wobble controlling the pace.
Borjigin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borjigin trying to control but Wobble postures up.
Wobble wants to control but Borjigin is keeping him busy.
Wobble with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wobble prevents Borjigin from improving his position.
Wobble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wobble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Temujin Borjigin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Borjigin throws a jab when Wobble was well out of range.
Borjigin tests Wobble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wobble walks into a straight right hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borjigin lunges at Wobble with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wobble's hand.
Borjigin wants to clinch

and Wobble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Borjigin!
Borjigin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wobble easily slips into full mount!
Borjigin tries to lock up and control but Wobble gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Borjigin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Borjigin controlling the position for now.
Borjigin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jah Wobble has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Borjigin holds on and takes a little breather.
Wobble working some strikes from top position.
Borjigin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wobble is now in half guard.
Wobble is nestled in close to Borjigin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Borjigin is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wobble lands a nice short elbow.
Borjigin manages to get to full guard.
Wobble scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wobble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble stands up over Borjigin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble is working Borjigin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Wobble wants to control from the top but Borjigin keeps moving.
Borjigin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wobble landing some decent shots from guard.
Borjigin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borjigin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wobble controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin managing to control the position.
Wobble landing with the ground and pound.
Wobble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borjigin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
Wobble with a nice head shot there.
Wobble scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobble postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Borjigin keeping moving, preventing Wobble from controlling successfully.
Wobble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wobble throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wobble landing some decent shots from guard.
Borjigin wants to sweep here but Wobble controlling him for the moment.
Wobble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borjigin wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wobble controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Wobble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wobble moves out of range as Borjigin strikes.
Borjigin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wobble walks into a stiff left hand from Borjigin.
Wobble tries for a takedown but Borjigin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wobble misses with a takedown

and Borjigin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Borjigin seems to be working for a kimura but Wobble defends the submission attempt.
Wobble is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wobble has control of Borjigin's left arm, preventing Borjigin from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wobble can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borjigin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borjigin works over Wobble with some ground and pound from guard.
Borjigin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borjigin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wobble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borjigin throws a strike but Wobble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Borjigin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wobble.
Wobble is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wobble looking to pass the guard.
Wobble is looking to work some ground and pound but Borjigin has wrist control.
Wobble sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borjigin working a defensive guard here.
Borjigin wants to hit a switch here but Wobble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Borjigin there!
Wobble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borjigin is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin tries to hold on but Wobble postures up.
Wobble tries to control but Borjigin wriggling away.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wobble is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wobble landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wobble has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wobble in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wobble lands a big elbow.
Wobble controlling the position easily from mount.
Borjigin is bucking up trying to escape but Wobble cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin tries to hold on but Wobble pushes him away.
Wobble prevents Borjigin from getting the reversal.
Wobble raining down shots from the mount!
Wobble landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wobble avoids the attempt from Borjigin to control.
Wobble with the ground and pound from mount.
Wobble dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Wobble connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Borjigin is rocked!
Wobble tries to control but Borjigin wriggling away.
Wobble scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jah Wobble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wobble 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Wobble!
A relieved looking Jah Wobble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hackleton (ranked 2749 p4p, 310 weight class) and CM Yaj (ranked 2492 p4p, 293 weight class). Hackleton comes into the arena with Gringo Hip Hop blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Hackleton
vs
Yaj

170 cm
26
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

ZZ POPS
Taps On The Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Hackleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, CM Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Yaj.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body. Hackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yaj scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hackleton in his tracks.

It looks like Frank Hackleton has been cut.
Hackleton fails with the takedown
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Hackleton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackleton ducks right into an uppercut from Yaj.
Hackleton throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.
No joy there for Yaj, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hackleton tries to counter with a takedown but Yaj is quick to defend against it.
Yaj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Hackleton is rocked!
Yaj drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hackleton's head, knocking him out cold! Yaj is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). CM Yaj!
CM Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Black (ranked 4869 p4p, 378 weight class) and Robert Bruce (ranked 2980 p4p, 258 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Black
vs
Bruce

167 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

174 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

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 The Island, Jay Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Bruce!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce slips a jab from Black.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bruce.
Jab from Black.
Black throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
Bruce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruce misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Black misses.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.
Bruce throws a counter combo.
Black missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruce staying out of range there.
Black is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bruce's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Black slips a straight right by Bruce.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Black misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Bruce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Bruce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Black throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
Bruce is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bruce throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
Bruce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bruce misses with a few strikes there.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jay Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Bruce connects with a jab.
Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws out a loose jab but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce unleashes a big counter combination but Black bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce misses with a straight left.
A jab from Black finds it's way through Bruce's defenses.
Black lands a really nice looking cross but Bruce seems unphased.
Black looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Bruce defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Black blocks the body kick.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Bruce throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black connects with a single shot there.
Black jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands a jab to the nose.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bruce lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bruce staying out of range there.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Black.
Black throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Bruce was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruce throws a counter combo.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black backing away here, and Bruce unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black misses with a straight right.
Bruce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bruce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Black looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Black throws the left hand but Bruce avoids the punch easily.
Bruce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Black circles away quickly and effectively.
Black looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Black.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Black throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bruce on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bruce walks into a stiff left hand from Black.
Bruce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruce throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Bruce throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Black finds it's way through Bruce's defenses.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruce is looking for the big counter here.
Black scores with a nice right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bruce might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Black has got the better of the exchanges.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce unleashes a big counter combination but Black bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick from Bruce lands but Black takes it in his stride.
Bruce scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Bruce, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce throws a counter combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Black coming out on top.
Bruce has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Black scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruce misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bruce in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Black connects with a jab.
Black looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Black misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Bruce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black lands an overhand right.
Black with a hook.
Bruce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruce scrambles back to his feet.
Black missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce feints a counter leg kick.
Jay Black is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Black misses.
It seemed like Bruce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bruce slips a straight right by Black.
Bruce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Black.
Bruce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruce.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bruce buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robert Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black catches Bruce with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruce momentarily.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Bruce misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Black misses.
Bruce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Bruce takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Black misses.
Black uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruce has time to react.
A punch lands to the side of Bruce 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bruce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
Bruce takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Bruce misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Bruce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruce can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Bruce misses its intended target.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce slips a straight right by Black.
Black moves away from the strike by Bruce.
Bruce throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bruce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bruce.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Black as he connects with a hook.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Black cracks Bruce with an open hand slap.
Bruce gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruce lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Bruce misses.
Bruce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Bruce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Black throws a jab when Bruce was well out of range.
Black throws a hook but Bruce avoids it easily.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Black tests Bruce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Black looks to throw the jab but Bruce is out of range.
Bruce throws out a counter right but Black avoids it with no problem.
Bruce throws a looping overhand right but Black ducks down to avoid it.
Bruce takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bruce throws a low kick but Black avoids it.
Bruce throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Black misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black misses the jab.
A big left from Black misses.
Black connects with a jab.
Bruce looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Black dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bruce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruce scrambles back to his feet.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bruce moves out of range of the strikes.
Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Bruce misses.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Black throws a hook but Bruce blocks it.
Black with a jab.
Black throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Bruce throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Black finds it's target.
Bruce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Bruce lands with a nice body kick.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bruce.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black slips under a jab from Bruce.
Black paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Black lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Bruce.
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
Bruce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Black connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruce scrambles back to his feet.
Black lands with a straight right. Bruce didn't see that one coming.
Black throws out a loose jab but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce is looking for the big counter here.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bruce ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bruce takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruce throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce needs to keep his hands up - Black had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Black misses.
A big right from Black misses.
Bruce closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bruce tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruce.
Bruce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruce scores with a head kick. Black tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bruce slips under a jab.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black backing away here, and Bruce unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bruce throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Bruce does no damage.
Bruce slips a straight right by Black.
Bruce pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Bruce. Those never looked like landing.
Black throwing a counter right hand but Bruce manages to avoid it.
Jay Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black lands with a right hand.
Bruce looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bruce throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bruce moves away from the strike by Black.
Bruce staying out of range there.
Black throws a hook to the side of Bruce's head but Bruce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Bruce moves away and avoids it.
Black looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black.
Black throws a shot from downtown. Bruce moves away and avoids it.
Bruce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a hook but Bruce blocks it.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Bruce's shoulder, as Bruce tries to avoid the shot.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
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!
Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruce.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Bruce throws a counter combo.
Black misses the jab.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruce defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bruce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bruce unleashes a big counter combination but Black bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Black misses with a looping left.
Bruce tries a quick counter leg kick but Black is wise to it.
Bruce gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black lands an overhand right.
Bruce throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Black.
Robert Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce walks into a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Black showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Black has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Black!
After the fight, Jay Black was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.