QFC Tournament 835 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Battle (ranked 5932 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Bucky (ranked 6677 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Battle
vs
Bucky

185 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DJ Bucky!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucky swings for the body but Battle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battle. Bucky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bucky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battle.
Battle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Bucky.
Bucky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Battle lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bucky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bucky avoids the body shot from Battle.
A punch lands to the side of Battle 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Battle misses with a hook.
Battle avoids the body shot from Bucky.
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!
Bucky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Battle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Bucky controls the action.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucky wants to get back to striking at distance but Battle won't allow it.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battle is working Bucky over against the cage.
A short right from Battle.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bucky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bucky misses with some punches.
Bucky throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle working aggressively here.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bucky.
Bucky tries to score a body lock takedown but Battle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle scores with a shot to the side of Bucky's head.
Battle lands a right hand.
Bucky misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
Battle scores with a shot to the side of Bucky's head.
Bucky misses with a body punch.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Battle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle gets through Bucky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bucky prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bucky uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
A left hand lands to the body for Battle.
Bucky has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle is working Bucky over against the cage.
Bucky looks winded!
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckys head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battle.
Battle presses Bucky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle pushes Bucky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battle presses Bucky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Battle works on Bucky's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle scores with a hook to the body.
Battle digs a right hand underneath Bucky's ribcage. Bucky let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bucky or not.
Battle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bucky after a bit of a struggle.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle is working for takedown but Bucky is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bucky can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.
Battle is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Battle dominated that 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.

Battle connects with the punch.
Bucky scores with a jab.
Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bucky scores with a hook to the body. Battle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bucky avoids the body shot from Battle.
Bucky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bucky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Battle has closed the distance and engaged Bucky in a clinch.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
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!
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Battle.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
Bucky is breathing heavily.
Bucky takes a shot to the head.
Battle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucky can do to turn this around?
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Battle lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Bucky misses with a punch to the body.
Battle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.
Battle lands with a right to the head.
Battle lands with a light punch inside.

Battle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bucky regains guard immediately.

Battle gets to his feet. Bucky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Battle clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Battle.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.
Bucky takes a shot to the head.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battle works on Bucky's body with a couple of short punches.
Battle lands a body punch.
Battle lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Battle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battle lands a right hand.
Bucky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bucky throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckys head.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Bucky avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle wants to take the fight to the mat but Bucky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battle lands a left hand.
Bucky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buckys head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Bucky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battle lands a body shot.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle tries a body shot but Bucky blocks it.
Battle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bucky tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Bucky back against the cage.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bucky.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle lands a shoulder strike.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle lands a shot to the body.
Battle is leaning against Bucky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucky backwards.

It looks like DJ Bucky has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle works on Bucky's body with a couple of short punches.
Battle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Battle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DJ Bucky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Battle misses with a looping right.
Battle blocks a jab.
Battle avoids a punch combination nicely.
DJ Bucky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bucky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Battle instigates a clinch.
Bucky takes a shot to the head.
Bucky working aggressively here.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle lands an uppercut.
Bucky tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bucky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battle scores with a shot to the side of Bucky's head.

Bucky is rocked!
Battle pushes Bucky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bucky is still on wobbly legs! Can Battle finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bucky with a big uppercut! Bucky tries to clinch up but Battle pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bucky to the mat! Bucky covers up and Battle unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyrone Battle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cy Cartwright (ranked 6622 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph White (ranked 6359 p4p, 552 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cartwright
vs
White

181 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph White!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.

Cartwright rushes White and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

White pulls Cartwright into guard.
Cartwright is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cartwright sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.

Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
White is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Cartwright trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Cartwright working the head and body with strikes.
Cartwright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cartwright is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cartwright perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
White is trying to stand up here but Cartwright is controlling him well.
Cartwright winds up and cracks White with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cartwright is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cartwright lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
Cartwright raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
White can't escape the position.
Cartwright working the ground and pound effectively.
Cartwright is landing with some decent strikes but White is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cartwright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cartwright looking to finish White with some ground and pound. This is bad for White!

White is rocked!
Cartwright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
White is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cartwright lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright raining down shots from the mount!
Cartwright connects with a bit shot that sees White covering up! More strikes from Cartwright and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cartwright is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cy Cartwright!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 5691 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Battle (ranked 5933 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Battle
vs
Battle

185 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome Battle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerome Battle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dre Battle moves out of range of the strikes.
Dre Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle throws a shot to the body.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Dre Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice jab there from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Dre Battle avoids it easily.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot.
Dre Battle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dre Battle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight left.
Jerome Battle swings for the body but Dre Battle moves out of range.
Dre Battle throws a body punch but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Dre Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dre Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dre Battle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jerome Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Dre Battle's shoulder, as Dre Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle throws a hook to the side of Dre Battle's head but Dre Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Battle lands with an overhand left.
Dre Battle misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Dre Battle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dre Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle cracks Dre Battle with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle works the jab nicely.
Dre Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jerome Battle moves forwards but Dre Battle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dre Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerome Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle slips a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle takes one to the chin there.
Jerome Battle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dre Battle throws the left hand but Jerome Battle avoids the punch easily.
Dre Battle blocks a jab.
Dre Battle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jerome Battle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jerome Battle lands a right hook to the body.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Dre Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to land a right hand but Dre Battle moved out of range.
Dre Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerome Battle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dre Battle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jerome Battle has time to react.
Dre Battle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jerome Battle on the side of the head.
Dre Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping right.
Jerome Battle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dre Battle is looking to counter punch.
Jerome Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle blocks a jab.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Dre Battle is out of range.
Dre Battle works the jab nicely.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping left.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle swings for the body but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle works Dre Battle's body with a nice hook.
Dre Battle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dre Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dre Battle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jerome Battle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dre Battle looks to land a left hand but Jerome Battle moved out of range nicely.
Jerome Battle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dre Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dre Battle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jerome Battle lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Dre Battle misses its intended target.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Jerome Battle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dre Battle throws a hook to the side of Jerome Battle's head but Jerome Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Dre Battle.
An attempted straight right counter from Dre Battle misses the target.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
Dre Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jerome Battle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dre Battle at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle misses with a hook.
Dre Battle misses with an uppercut. Jerome Battle saw that one coming.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dre Battle throws a shot to the body.
Dre Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle moves out of range of the strikes.
Jerome Battle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dre Battle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jerome Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jerome Battle blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle takes one to the chin there.
Jerome Battle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jerome Battle with a nice cross.
Jerome Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dre Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dre Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerome Battle staying out of range there.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dre Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Battle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dre Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jerome Battle clobbers Dre Battle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dre Battle misses with a straight left.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Jerome Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Dre Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
Jerome Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jerome Battle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dre Battle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jerome Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dre Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jerome Battle.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dre Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jerome Battle manages to avoid it.
Dre Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dre Battle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dre Battle lands with a shot to the body.
Dre Battle looks to throw the jab but Jerome Battle is out of range.
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dre Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome Battle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dre Battle throws the left hand but Jerome Battle avoids the punch easily.
Dre Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerome Battle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jerome Battle lands a jab.
Dre Battle tries to move into range but Jerome Battle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jerome Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dre Battle moves away.
Dre Battle throwing a counter right hand but Jerome Battle manages to avoid it.
Dre Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle ducks under a wild hook from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Jerome Battle moves away from the strike by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dre Battle with a hook.
Dre Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Jerome Battle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jerome Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dre Battle looks to land a right hand but Jerome Battle moved out of range.
Jerome Battle looks to score with a jab to the body but Dre Battle is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle lands an overhand right.
Dre Battle misses with an uppercut.
Jerome Battle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jerome Battle misses with a straight right.
Dre Battle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dre Battle scores with a hook to the body. Jerome Battle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dre Battle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dre Battle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dre Battle misses with a body shot.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Battle throws a shot from downtown. Dre Battle moves away and avoids it.
Jerome Battle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dre Battle on the side of the head.
Jerome Battle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dre Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dre Battle at a distance.
Jerome Battle ducks under a wild hook from Dre Battle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dre Battle throws a hook to the side of Jerome Battle's head but Jerome Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jerome Battle looks to throw the jab but Dre Battle is out of range.
A jab from Dre Battle misses.
Nice shot lands for Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Dre Battle's corner calls for a 1-2. Dre Battle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Dre Battle misses.
Jerome Battle just misses with a punch to the body.
Dre Battle swings for the body but Jerome Battle moves out of range.
Jerome Battle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dre Battle scores with a punch to the head.
Jerome Battle loads up on a big right hand but Dre Battle slips the punch.
Jerome Battle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dre Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jerome Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jerome Battle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dre Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dre Battle connects with a looping right hand.
Dre Battle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A swing and a miss from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle needs to keep his hands up - Jerome Battle had a free shot at his head there.
Dre Battle connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle throws a shot from downtown. Dre Battle moves away and avoids it.
Dre Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jerome Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Dre Battle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dre Battle. Jerome Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Jerome Battle misses.
Jerome Battle throws a hook to the side of Dre Battle's head but Dre Battle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jerome Battle lands a nice shot that snaps Dre Battle's head back.
Dre Battle lands a jab to the head.
Jerome Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dre Battle misses with a body shot.
Jerome Battle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dre Battle misses with a straight right.
Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dre Battle misses with a body shot.
Dre Battle slips under a jab.
Dre Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws out a loose jab but Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dre Battle staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Dre Battle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dre Battle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Dre Battle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dre Battle throws a big shot that misses.
Jerome Battle catches Dre Battle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook. Dre Battle ducked under it nicely.
Jerome Battle lands a really nice looking cross but Dre Battle seems unphased.
Dre Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dre Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Dre Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle throws a hook but Jerome Battle avoids it easily.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jerome Battle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dre Battle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome Battle throws a hook but Dre Battle blocks it.
Jerome Battle slips a straight right by Dre Battle.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle misses with a wild body shot.
Jerome Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dre Battle throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jerome Battle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jerome Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jerome Battle. Dre Battle does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Battle misses with a looping left.
Dre Battle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jerome Battle on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Dre Battle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
Dre Battle slips under a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jerome Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dre Battle.
Dre Battle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jerome Battle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dre Battle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jerome Battle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dre Battle throws out the jab.
Dre Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle throws out a loose jab but Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dre Battle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dre Battle stuns Jerome Battle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jerome Battle throws a jab but it's blocked by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook. Dre Battle ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jerome Battle throws a body punch but Dre Battle moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jerome Battle cracks Dre Battle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jerome Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dre Battle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jerome Battle missing with a left hand there. Dre Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle throws a lazy right hand but Jerome Battle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Battle takes a swing at Dre Battle's ribcage but misses.
Dre Battle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle lands a slapping body shot.
Dre Battle misses with a looping left.
Dre Battle ducks under a wild hook from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle throws a looping overhand right but Jerome Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Dre Battle blocks a jab.
Jerome Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Dre Battle lands.
Dre Battle slips under a jab.
Jerome Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dre Battle.
A big left from Jerome Battle misses.
Dre Battle cracks Jerome Battle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dre Battle scores with a nice strike.
Dre Battle lands a glancing blow to the side of Jerome Battle's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle moves away from the strike by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dre Battle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dre Battle throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Dre Battle misses.
Jerome Battle throws out a counter right but Dre Battle avoids it with no problem.
Dre Battle throws the left hand but Jerome Battle avoids the punch easily.
Dre Battle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jerome Battle with a nice cross.
Dre Battle misses the shot to the body.
Jerome Battle throws a looping overhand right but Dre Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Jerome Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dre Battle moves away.
Jerome Battle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre Battle doesn't seem bothered though.
Dre Battle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook.
Dre Battle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dre Battle slips under a jab from Jerome Battle.
A big left from Dre Battle misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jerome Battle misses the target.
Dre Battle slips a jab from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dre Battle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dre Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Jerome Battle's shoulder, as Jerome Battle tries to avoid the shot.
Dre Battle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle lands a really nice looking cross but Dre Battle seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jerome Battle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dre Battle.
Jerome Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dre Battle missing with a left hand there. Jerome Battle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dre Battle throws a jab when Jerome Battle was well out of range.
Dre Battle moves out of range as Jerome Battle strikes.
Jerome Battle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dre Battle throws a shot from downtown. Jerome Battle moves away and avoids it.
Dre Battle avoids the body shot from Jerome Battle.
Dre Battle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jerome Battle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dre Battle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dre Battle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jerome Battle.
Jerome Battle dips to his left and cracks Dre Battle with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jerome Battle misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dre Battle, as that shot connected.
Jerome Battle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jerome Battle lands a jab to Dre Battle's midsection.
Jerome Battle misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dre Battle.
I think Dre Battle 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Dre Battle!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jerome Battle!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Jerome Battle!

Jerome Battle wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Battle (ranked 5931 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Lawrence (ranked 6539 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Battle
vs
Lawrence

185 cm
18
181 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamal Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawrence gets a clinch.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battles head.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Battle back against the cage.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Lawrence tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Battle is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence is leaning against Battle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Battle.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.

Battle jumps guard and drags Lawrence to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Battle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Battle has a closed guard, preventing Lawrence from standing up.

Battle looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to stand but Battle is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lawrence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Battle lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Battle.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle digs a right hand into Lawrence's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lawrence's gas tank.
Battle working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamal Battle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Battle forces Lawrence back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle blocking some punches.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
Jamal Battle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Battle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawrence walks away with a smile on his face. Battle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
A short right from Battle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawrence smiles and moves away.

Battle closes the distance and clinches.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle working aggressively here.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Battle tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Battle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle working aggressively here.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence cracks Battle with a nice body shot.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Battle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Lawrence is working Battle over against the cage.
Battle pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence pushes Battle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Battle.
A short right from Lawrence.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Battle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Battle swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Battle.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence cracks Battle with a nice body shot.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battle misses with some punches.
Battle presses Lawrence against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Battle struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Battle.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Battle.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Battle backwards.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence lands a nice uppercut.
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 Jamal Battle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Battle moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence is working Battle over against the cage.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Battle.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Battle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Battle tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Battle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle misses with the head strike.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a right to the head.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a right hand.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battle.
A right handed body shot lands from Battle.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Battle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Larry Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Battle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Battle is leaning against Lawrence and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Battle gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Battle.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Battle can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Battle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battle pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Battle lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Battle controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Battle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lawrence uses from the top position.
Battle working a defensive guard here.
Lawrence lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Battle working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
Battle trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lawrence is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Battle has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lawrence is looking to defend but Battle has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lawrence! Battle pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lawrence taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamal Battle!