CEFC Fight Night 143 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermey Arnold (ranked 2893 p4p, 353 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 2690 p4p, 337 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Arnold
vs
Potter

190 cm
44
203 lbs
41 - 29 - 1

194 cm
34
190 lbs
22 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Sportivité

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 41 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jermey Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter takes a swing at Arnold's ribcage but misses.
Potter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arnold swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arnold looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Arnold doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Potter throws a shot to the body.
Potter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnold.
Arnold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Arnold misses.
Potter only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Potter throws an off balance right hand
and Arnold counters with a straight right hand.

Potter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arnold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter tries to pull guard but Arnold forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Potter managing to block the knees to the body from Arnold.
Arnold misses with a punch on the inside.
Arnold using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnold tries to land a knee to the head but Potter blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold gets underhooks to prevent Potter's takedown attempt.
Jermey Arnold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
A short right from Arnold.
Potter jumps guard but Arnold stands there with Potter around his waist. Potter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Arnold.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arnold.
Potter tries to pull guard but Arnold holds him up against the cage and eventually Potter drops back down to his feet.
Potter jumps guard but Arnold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Potter is pushing Arnold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Potter avoiding damage.

Potter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Potter manages to end up in side control.

Potter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to control Potter's posture but Potter avoids it.
Arnold is looking for a sweep.
Potter working away.
Potter working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Potter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Potter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arnold, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to improve his position.

Potter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My spies in Gym inform me that Potter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Potter working the strikes but Arnold uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Potter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arnold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potter.
Arnold taking some punishment here, with Potter in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Potter is trying to work for a kimura but Arnold is defending well.

Potter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Arnold is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Potter!
Alexander Potter very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 2571 p4p, 361 weight class) and Katsu Laoka (ranked 2812 p4p, 389 weight class). Katsu Laoka has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mutou
vs
Laoka

188 cm
46
206 lbs
38 - 28 - 2

188 cm
43
205 lbs
35 - 23 - 5

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 23 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsu Laoka!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou lands an overhand right.
Mutou throws a body punch but Laoka moves out of range.
Mutou misses with a wild combination.
Laoka steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Mutou checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A counter left hand to the body from Mutou misses its target.
A big left from Laoka misses.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Laoka is quick to defend against it.
Mutou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laoka.
Laoka walks into a left hand.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laoka as he avoids it easily.
Laoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou misses the shot to the body.
Laoka jabs Mutou right on the nose. Mutou blinks but takes it well.
Mutou just misses with a punch to the body.
Laoka lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Laoka backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Laoka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mutou.
Laoka misses with a looping left.
Mutou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laoka. Laoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Mutou misses the body punch
and Laoka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mutou checks the leg kick.
Mutou went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Laoka connects with a looping right hand.
Laoka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka looks to throw a body kick
and Mutou counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutou. Laoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laoka jabs at Mutou's body.
Mutou misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laoka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Mutou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laoka.

Mutou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mutou throws a punch but it's blocked by Laoka.
Mutou lands with a short shot to the head.
Laoka tries to work over Mutou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mutou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
Mutou can't break the clinch.
Mutou misses with a body punch.

Mutou drags the fight down to the ground.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laoka's guard.

Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mutou stops Laoka from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laoka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mutou is in close to Laoka's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laoka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou works over Laoka with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laoka has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mutou is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laoka.
Mutou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laoka after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laoka.
Mutou struggles to land a body shot inside as Laoka controls his hands.

Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Laoka rushes Mutou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Laoka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mutou tries to stall but Laoka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laoka tries to throw a body punch but Mutou avoids it by throwing Laoka back against the cage.
Laoka is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laoka down to the mat. Laoka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laoka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mutou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Laoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mutou.
Laoka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laoka.
Mutou looks to land a left hand but Laoka moved out of range nicely.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka stuffs the takedown.
Laoka throws a right and a left that Mutou avoids nicely.
Mutou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Mutou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Laoka wants to stand and escape but Mutou is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laoka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laoka keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laoka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou content to stall in guard here.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Laoka blocks nicely.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Laoka throws a solid leg kick but Mutou takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laoka.
Mutou takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Laoka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laoka swings widly with a right hand
and Mutou counters with a nice body shot.
Laoka cracks Mutou with an open hand slap.
A low kick from Laoka misses

and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. Laoka didn't expect that.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laoka is keeping the position for now.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou throws a strike but Laoka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou seems keen to control Laoka's posture.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Laoka controlling him for the moment.
Mutou looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Laoka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laoka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laoka pushes Mutou off and gets back to his feet.
Keiji Mutou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Laoka misses the target.
Mutou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutou is looking to wear down Laoka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laoka connects with a leg kick. Mutou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters circling a little - Laoka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutou.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Laoka.
As Laoka looks to move away, Mutou throws a big counter combo but Laoka just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou misses with a series of wild punches.
Laoka dodges the punch combination from Mutou.
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 Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Laoka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Mutou clinches with his opponent.
Mutou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laoka is keeping busy.
Laoka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mutou.
Laoka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mutou's face.
Laoka lands a nice uppercut.
Laoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Mutou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laoka smiles and moves away.
Mutou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laoka scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutou throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laoka throws out a counter right but Mutou avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Katsu Laoka seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Laoka darts in and clinches Mutou up against the cage.
Mutou prevents a body shot from Laoka.
Laoka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Laoka lands a hook that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Laoka misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laoka.
Nice body punch from Laoka.
A shot in the inside from Laoka.
Mutou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laoka cracks Mutou with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Laoka as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laoka obliges.
Laoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Laoka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Laoka.

Mutou is rocked!
Laoka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laoka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Oh Mutou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laoka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mutou in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Laoka on the inside.
Laoka lands a shot to the body.
Laoka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laoka connects with a knee to the head.
Laoka working the clinch nicely. Mutou is working for position but Laoka cracks him with a big knee to the head! Mutou crumples up against the cage and Laoka lands two more shots before the ref can save Mutou! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Katsu Laoka!
After the fight, Katsu Laoka 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ingemar Anders (ranked 2656 p4p, 297 weight class) and Charles Carlyle (ranked 2629 p4p, 296 weight class). Carlyle has chosen Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Charles Carlyle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Anders
vs
Carlyle

175 cm
47
153 lbs
49 - 38 - 3

177 cm
37
153 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 49 - 38 - 3, fighting out of New York, Ingemar Anders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlyle.
Carlyle slips a jab and a cross from Anders.
Anders scores with a jab. Carlyle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anders wants to clinch.
Carlyle connects with a right hand. Anders shakes it off.
Carlyle connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Carlyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders misses with a right hand
enabling Carlyle to counter with a crisp jab.

Carlyle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anders looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Carlyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Anders is defending well.
Carlyle taking a break here but Anders is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle works his way into full mount!

Carlyle working for a submission but Anders is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carlyle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anders has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anders!
Anders tries to stand but Carlyle is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to sweep here but Anders controlling him for the moment.
Carlyle trying to control the position here.
Carlyle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Carlyle trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Carlyle lands a couple of digs.
Carlyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anders is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders wants to sweep but no luck.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Anders pulls Carlyle in to control the position.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlyle wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Anders's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carlyle scoring with punches to the head and body.

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

Carlyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anders's guard.

Carlyle wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
Carlyle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle has control of Anders's left arm, preventing Anders from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carlyle fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Anders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carlyle tries to clinch up but Anders circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlyle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlyle.
Carlyle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carlyle avoids a kick to the body.
Charles Carlyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Carlyle there.
Anders misses with a lunging right hand
and Carlyle counters with a left to the body.

Anders gets tackled into the cage by Carlyle. Carlyle maintains the clinch.
Carlyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carlyle.
Carlyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
Carlyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Carlyle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anders regains guard immediately.
Carlyle preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Carlyle postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anders is on top in guard.

Anders gets to his feet. Carlyle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Good shot there by Carlyle.
Carlyle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anders has time to react.

Carlyle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anders, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Anders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Carlyle.
Carlyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carlyle lands a good knee to the midsection. Anders won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Come on Carlyle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Carlyle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle lands an elbow just above Anders 's eye.
Carlyle blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Carlyle on the inside.
Anders has a couple of punches blocked by Carlyle.
Carlyle working aggressively here.
Anders wants to stall.
Anders missing with knees to the body.
Carlyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anders backwards.
Carlyle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carlyle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Anders fails to land.
Anders scores with a shoulder strike.
Carlyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Charles Carlyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carlyle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anders takes a shot to the head.
Carlyle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carlyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlyle lands a shoulder strike.
Carlyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlyle blocking some punches.
Carlyle managing to block the knees to the body from Anders.
Carlyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carlyle looks to score with a jab to the body but Anders is just out of range.
Carlyle misses with a combination
and Anders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anders blocks a head kick by Carlyle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carlyle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anders's half guard.

Carlyle is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Anders to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Carlyle looking to sit in guard and control but Anders gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Carlyle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Carlyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Carlyle blocks a head kick by Anders.
Carlyle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carlyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carlyle.
Carlyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anders swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Anders gets tackled into the cage by Carlyle. Carlyle maintains the clinch.

Carlyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anders throws a body punch but Carlyle moves out of range.
Carlyle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Carlyle lands a slapping body shot.
Carlyle throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anders tries to move into range but Carlyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Carlyle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anders is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlyle taking a break here but Anders is having none of it and regains half guard.
Carlyle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Carlyle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlyle passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Anders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anders is squirming around, avoiding Carlyle's attempts to control the action.
Carlyle is landing with some decent strikes but Anders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anders wants to hold on but Carlyle pushes him away.
Charles Carlyle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlyle controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to take Anders's back but he can't do it this time.
Carlyle looking to control but Anders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carlyle prevents Anders from getting the reversal.
Ingemar Anders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlyle is landing with some decent strikes but Anders is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Carlyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Carlyle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anders has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle trying to control but Anders is having none of it.
Carlyle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles Carlyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Carlyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Carlyle looking to control and managing it successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carlyle!
Charles Carlyle very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2351 p4p, 300 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 2083 p4p, 273 weight class). Blackburn's entrance music is When the Man Comes Down. A fine choice. Lugh Blackburn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blackburn
vs
Boy Harris

187 cm
39
200 lbs
32 - 24 - 1

199 cm
35
197 lbs
22 - 23 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 32 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Blackburn - just one landing.

Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Blackburn's ribcage.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Blackburn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Harris.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
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!
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Harris.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
Harris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blackburn's face.
Harris tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackburn's elbow.
Blackburn looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Blackburn's ribcage.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackburn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Harris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Blackburn back to the cage. Harris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris throws a combination. Blackburn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackburn.
A shot to the body from Blackburn misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris takes one to the chin there.
Harris misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Harris connects with the punch.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Blackburn avoids a kick to the body.
Harris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blackburn takes a step back to recover.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Harris.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a body punch but Blackburn moves out of range.
Harris tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackburn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lugh Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackburn.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris lands a body shot.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Blackburn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn scores with a nice head shot.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Blackburn avoids it.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Blackburn saw that one coming.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Blackburn slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Blackburn sees coming a mile off.
Blackburn misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Harris misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackburn blocks a jab.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blackburn works Harris's body with a nice hook.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Blackburn avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Harris throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris thuds a left hand into Blackburn's body.
Blackburn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Harris.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Harris.
Blackburn throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris lands with a right hand.

Blackburn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Blackburn avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackburn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.

Harris is rocked!

Blackburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?

Blackburn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Blackburn seems keen to control Harris's posture.

Blackburn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wanted to stand there but Blackburn had control of the position.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.

Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blackburn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Blackburn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackburn looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris stands up and waves to Blackburn to follow him.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackburn throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris scores with a jab.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Blackburn slips the punch.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackburn misses its target.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackburn.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Blackburn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackburn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blackburn takes a step back to recover.
Blackburn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackburn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackburn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blackburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackburn looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn avoids the body shot from Harris.

Blackburn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackburn dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baby Boy Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Blackburn lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Blackburn with a hook.
A lazy left from Blackburn finds it's target.
A big left from Harris misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blackburn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris throws a combination. Blackburn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris throws a head kick that Blackburn semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blackburn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Blackburn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blackburn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Harris's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Harris drops to his knees and Blackburn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lugh Blackburn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afa Sila (ranked 1409 p4p, 178 weight class) and Louis Paterson (ranked 3670 p4p, 390 weight class). Sila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Samoa Joe - Destroyer (Entrance Theme). Paterson has chosen Ce Fait Mal - La Founine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Louis Paterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sila
vs
Paterson

173 cm
41
161 lbs
28 - 11 - 0

171 cm
29
159 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Afa Sila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sila swings for the body but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sila.
Paterson misses with an uppercut
and Sila cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paterson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paterson scores with a hook to the body. Sila takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sila throws a push kick but Paterson slaps the foot to one side.
Paterson with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Sila.
A solid body kick from Sila.

Paterson moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sila pushes off an throws an elbow but Paterson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paterson presses Sila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sila tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Sila lands a knee to the head.
Sila blocking some punches.
Sila throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paterson is working Sila over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paterson taking a breather.
Paterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sila struggles to land a body shot inside as Paterson controls his hands.
Sila lands a body shot.
Sila tries to work over Paterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sila pushes Paterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sila tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Paterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paterson stalling in the clinch.
Paterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila tries a knee to the head but Paterson blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sila.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Sila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson misses with a body punch.
Sila lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Paterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paterson dodges an elbow strike from Sila.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Paterson takes a shot to the head.
Sila looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Paterson is defending well for now.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila misses with a body punch.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Paterson avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila takes a shot to the head.
Sila misses with a punch to the body.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sila tries a body shot but Paterson blocks it.
Paterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paterson.
Paterson lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson lands with a right to the head.
Paterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sila is trying to push Paterson away but Paterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sila working hard to break the clinch.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson can't find room to land a body shot as Sila controls the action.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Sila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paterson backwards.
Paterson scores with a shot to the side of Sila's head.
Paterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Sila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Sila.
A short uppercut from Sila.
Paterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sila controls his hands.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson presses Sila against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Paterson.
Paterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sila misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Paterson.

Sila is rocked!
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Oh Sila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paterson prevents Sila from breaking the clinch.
Paterson prevents a body shot from Sila.
Paterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sila backwards.
Sila lands an uppercut.
Sila lands a right hand.
Paterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sila fails to land.
A short right from Paterson on the inside.
Paterson blocks an elbow strike.
Paterson avoids the elbow strike from Sila, against the cage.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
Paterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sila lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paterson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paterson pushes Sila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Paterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paterson cracks Sila with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Paterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paterson is looking to slow Sila down with leg kicks.

Paterson closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
Paterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Paterson is looking to control Sila's arms but Sila gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paterson has his back to the cage.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sila gets an underhook and turns Paterson into the cage.
Sila seems to have got his legs back now.
Sila lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sila blocking some punches.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson avoids the elbow strike from Sila, against the cage.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sila lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paterson blocks an uppercut.
Paterson tries a body shot but Sila blocks it.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Sila misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila throws an elbow but it misses.
Paterson lands a nice uppercut.
Sila prevents a body shot from Paterson.
Paterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sila can't find room to land a body shot as Paterson controls the action.
Paterson avoiding damage.
Sila putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Paterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paterson avoiding damage as Sila throws knees to the body.
Paterson just leaning against Sila, taking a breather.
Louis Paterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Paterson misses with some punches.
Paterson working aggressively here.
Sila throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sila backwards.
Sila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sila lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sila pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sila throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Paterson counter with a right hand.
Sila looks to throw the jab but Paterson is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paterson staying out of range there.
Paterson tried to score with a low kick but Sila checks it.
Paterson thuds his right hand into Sila's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Sila's head coaches at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paterson lands with a nice combination. Sila backs away looking to recover.

Paterson has Sila up against the cage in a clinch.
Sila tries to throw a body punch but Paterson avoids it by throwing Sila back against the cage.
Sila prevents a body shot from Paterson.
Sila gets through Paterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sila can't find room to land a body shot as Paterson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Paterson fails to land.
Sila lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paterson backwards.
Sila works on Paterson's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sila digs a right hand underneath Paterson's ribcage. Paterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paterson lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Paterson.
Paterson blocking some punches.
Paterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paterson looking to stall.
Sila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paterson stalling against the cage.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Sila as the two fighters clinch.
Paterson blocks an elbow strike from Sila.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paterson.
Paterson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sila.
Paterson misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paterson has Sila pressed against the cage, preventing Sila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sila uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paterson.
Sila takes a shot to the head.
Sila throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Patersons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paterson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sila is trying to push Paterson away but Paterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sila blocks an uppercut.
Paterson is trying to stall.
Sila tries to land knees in the clinch but Paterson avoids the damage to the body.
Sila tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paterson avoids it.
Paterson blocks a body shot from Sila.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Sila as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paterson tries to clinch but Sila moves out of range.
Paterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sila slips under a jab.
Paterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sila misses with a wild body shot.
Sila lands a head shot.
Sila throws a jab when Paterson was well out of range.
As Sila backs off Paterson throws a huge counter combo but Sila manages to avoid it all.
Paterson misses with a wild body shot.
Sila swings widly with a right hand
and Paterson counters with a straight right hand.
Sila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sila takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sila misses with a low kick.
Sila misses with a leg kick.
Paterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paterson lands a nice hook to Sila's body. Sila takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sila scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sila throws a body punch but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Paterson lands with a right hand.
Sila connects with a body shot.

Paterson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sila on his heels. He'll look to pass Sila's guard now, I'm sure.
Paterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sila working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paterson.
Paterson throwing strikes but missing.
Afa Sila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sila keeping moving, preventing Paterson from controlling successfully.
Paterson throwing strikes from guard but Sila blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Louis Paterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paterson, as that shot connected.
Sila takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson looks to throw the jab but Sila is out of range.
Sila blocks a jab.
Paterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sila keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
Sila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sila bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sila tried to counter with a leg kick but Paterson avoided it.
Sila gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Sila.
Paterson misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Paterson.
Sila tries to work over Paterson's front leg with a kick but Paterson checks it.
Paterson stuns Sila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Sila.
Sila throws an overhand right that lands on Paterson's shoulder, as Paterson tries to avoid the shot.
Sila misses with a body shot
letting Paterson counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Paterson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paterson forces Sila back against the cage and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sila tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sila is trying to break the clinch but Paterson has him pressed against the cage.
Sila misses with a knee strike.
Paterson lands a nice uppercut.
Paterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sila.
Paterson stalling in the clinch but Sila improves position.
Paterson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sila doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sila working aggressively here.
Paterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sila's elbow.
Paterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silas head.
Paterson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sila to his knees! Paterson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Paterson!
Afa Sila was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry Bro Gonna Win Next Fight Bro'.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 1442 p4p, 222 weight class) and Mick Dundee (ranked 2023 p4p, 301 weight class). Reilly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Whispers - Rock Steady. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reilly
vs
Dundee

197 cm
28
211 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

186 cm
35
212 lbs
19 - 10 - 4

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Dundee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee lands a jab to the head.
Dundee connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dundee.
Dundee swinging wildly here.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dundee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dundee misses with a leg kick
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Dundee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee catches Reilly 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.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dundee lands a body shot.
Dundee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dundee wants to clinch.
Jab by Dundee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reilly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Dundee misses with a looping left.
Reilly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Reilly closes the distance and pushes Dundee back into the cage.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly digs a right hand into Dundee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dundee's gas tank.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reilly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dundee's brow.
Dundee is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
Dundee digs a right hand into Reilly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reilly's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Dundee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dundee.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Dundee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Dundee avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Dundee.
Dundee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dundee misses with a punch on the inside.
Dundee misses with a punch on the inside.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Dundee lands an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dundee tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Dundee tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dundee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dundee.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
A short left from Reilly.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dundee blocking some punches.
Dundee tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Dundee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
I was talking to Reilly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dundee misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Reilly tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Dundee.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Dundee.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dundee has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
A right handed body shot lands from Dundee.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly tries to work over Dundee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly tries a body shot but Dundee blocks it.
A short right from Reilly.
Nice body punch from Dundee - that landed with a thud.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee misses with some punches.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dundee throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
The fighters circling - Dundee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly is looking for a counter combo.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Reilly's leg. Reilly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dundee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reilly tries to clinch but Dundee moves out of range.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dundee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mick Dundee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dundee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reilly throws the left hand but Dundee avoids the punch easily.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly moves to clinch but Dundee breaks away
and Dundee counters with a nice leg kick.
Dundee missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Reilly is looking to clinch but Dundee is avoiding it.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dundee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dundee connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dundee. That did some damage!
Reilly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Dundee throws a counter combo.
Dundee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dundee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dundee just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reilly misses the target.
Dundee throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Dundee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reilly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dundee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dundee.
Reilly throws a leg kick but Dundee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Dundee gets tackled into the cage by Reilly. Reilly maintains the clinch.
Dundee tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
A short left from Dundee.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Dundee lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
Dundee misses with the head strike.
Dundee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
Dundee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Dundee misses with some punches.
Dundee scores with a shoulder strike.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Dundee controls his hands.
Dundee blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Dundee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee blocks an uppercut.
Dundee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
Dundee misses with the head strike.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Dundee controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Dundee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dundee tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Dundee back against the cage.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Dundee misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Dundee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body.
Dundee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Dundee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
Dundee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dundee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dundee misses with a straight right.
Reilly throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Mick Dundee has been cut.
Dundee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reilly throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reilly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
A slow jab from Dundee misses its intended target.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dundee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dundee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dundee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reilly's sensitive parts.
Dundee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dundee scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Dundee is looking to clinch.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dundee.
Mike Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dundee is looking to clinch but Reilly is avoiding it.
Dundee lunges at Reilly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reilly's hand.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dundee misses the jab.
Dundee missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dundee 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.
Dundee is looking to clinch.
As Dundee looks to move away, Reilly throws a big counter combo but Dundee just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Dundee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Dundee looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Mike Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reilly's hands.
Reilly scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Dundee counters with a right hand to the body.
Dundee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Dundee.
Dundee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Dundee tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Dundee manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dundee wants to clinch up but Reilly keeps it at a distance.
Dundee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
Dundee defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Dundee is just out of range.
It seemed like Dundee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly tries to clinch up.
Mick Dundee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dundee there.
Dundee looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Dundee.
A combination from Dundee does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly misses with a hook. Dundee ducked under it nicely.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee keeps the fight on the outside.
Dundee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
Reilly checks a low kick from Dundee.
Dundee lands a glancing blow to the side of Reilly's head.
Reilly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dundee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dundee lands a right hook to the body.

Dundee darts in and clinches Reilly up against the cage.
Dundee blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Dundee avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Dundee tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Dundee tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dundee.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Dundee.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Dundee!
Mick Dundee spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 912 p4p, 105 weight class) and Bornas Lopette (ranked 2160 p4p, 248 weight class). Lopette comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Root Of All Evil kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Anderson
vs
Lopette

183 cm
39
162 lbs
46 - 28 - 1

190 cm
43
183 lbs
38 - 27 - 3

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Urban Fighter
Sportivité

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 46 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lopette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Lopette had a free shot at his head there.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Lopette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Lopette missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopette.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Lopette.
A short right from Lopette.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anderson is looking to control Lopette's arms but Lopette gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Anderson stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette missing with knees to the body.
Lopette lands an uppercut.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson is nestled in close to Lopette, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lopette defending well though.
Anderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopette's head.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lopette does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopette controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Lopette recovers full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Lopette is keeping the position.
Anderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anderson passes Lopette's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to take a breather but Lopette is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopette is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopette tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lopette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopette turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Lopette.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopette misses with a kick to the body.
Lopette pushes Anderson away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopette misses with a low kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lopette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Lopette's shoulder, as Lopette tries to avoid the shot.

Lopette gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson prevents Lopette from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lopette thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Anderson if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Lopette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
Lopette scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lopette misses with a head kick.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopette throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Lopette is quick to defend against it.
Lopette throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopette.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lopette momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette throws a leg kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lopette but Lopette pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Anderson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lopette's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson not doing much here.
Lopette won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopette keeps working.
Lopette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lopette keeps working.
Well, if Anderson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lopette wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the action here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anderson.
Lopette checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lopette cracks the inside of Anderson's front leg.
Anderson lands with a hook. Lopette tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopette blocks a jab.
Lopette lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lopette. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to work over Lopette's front leg with a kick but Lopette checks it.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Lopette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bornas Lopette seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopette, right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Lopette - just one landing.
Bornas Lopette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopette looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lopette's head.
Anderson jabs Lopette to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bornas Lopette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lopette tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Lopette as Anderson shoots in.
Lopette has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lopette lands with a shot to the body.
Lopette looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Lopette has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lopette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lopette tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lopette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a counter high kick but Lopette was just alert enough to avoid it.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopette connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette scores with a nice right hand.
Lopette takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopette lands a jab to the nose.
Lopette tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lopette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Lopette sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lopette misses with a body shot.
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lopette lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopette throws a sloppy head kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
A big right from Lopette misses.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Lopette, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Lopette against the cage but Lopette circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anderson takes a swing at Lopette's ribcage but misses.
Lopette thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Lopette bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Lopette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lopette keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lopette let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopette waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Lopette.
Lopette lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Anderson feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopette pinned against the cage. Lopette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson backing away here, and Lopette unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bornas Lopette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopette winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bornas Lopette!
A victorious Bornas Lopette thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 737 p4p, 94 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 1833 p4p, 222 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones Pt II. Scott Keene has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Brown's chin.

Brown
vs
Keene

180 cm
37
166 lbs
26 - 30 - 2

180 cm
40
158 lbs
26 - 17 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sportivité

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 26 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Keene there.
Brown throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keene.
Keene throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Keene. That snapped Brown's head back.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Keene misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Brown throws a right hand that Keene ducks under and follows up with a left that Keene also avoids with ease.
Keene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brown looking for a takedown.

Keene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Keene shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keene misses with a looping left.
Brown tries to counter by clinching up but Keene breaks away and moves out of range.
Keene cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Keene swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Keene scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Keene throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown defending well as Keene loads up on a big left hand.
Keene moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keene connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keene misses with an uppercut.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keene throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Keene and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Keene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keene moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Keene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keene throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Keene takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keene lands the left hand.
Keene misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott Keene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Brown slips a straight right by Keene.
Brown misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keene.
Keene dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Keene sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Keene misses.
Brown throws a head kick but Keene moves out of range.
Keene throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Keene misses.
Brown seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Keene does no damage.
Keene feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keene scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Keene misses with a left hand

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Keene 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keene is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Brown working the ground and pound from side control.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Keene defending against the ground and pound.
Keene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Keene is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Keene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Keene pinned against the cage. Keene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Keene.
Keene scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keene might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keene.
Keene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keene loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Keene misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keene misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keene looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Keene fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scott Keene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Keene throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Keene.

Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keene manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brown trying to control but Keene is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
John Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Keene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Keene!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown 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.
Keene trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Keene preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Keene's guard.

Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Keene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Keene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Keene!

Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keene is one step ahead there.
Brown is pulling down on Keene's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Keene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Brown'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!

Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keene.
A swing and a miss from Keene.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Keene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keene misses with a straight left.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown staying out of range there.
Keene cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Keene.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Keene cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Keene misses the target.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Keene moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Keene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keene throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown throws a right and a left that Keene avoids nicely.
Keene lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
Keene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keene lands with a cross.
Keene misses with the combination.
Brown throws a shot to the body.

Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Keene is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Keene has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Scott Keene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Keene sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Keene misses

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Keene is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brown drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keene pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Brown drives through with a takedown into Keene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Keene keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Keene is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brown is controlling him.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. Keene uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by Keene!

Keene won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown pulls Keene in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keene being controlled here momentarily.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Keene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keene winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Keene!
Scott Keene 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
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Bombs (ranked 857 p4p, 107 weight class) and Brent Boston (ranked 878 p4p, 109 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bombs
vs
Boston

190 cm
35
245 lbs
27 - 27 - 0

182 cm
29
265 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sportivité

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 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Bomb Bombs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent Boston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombs throws a poor cross that misses
and Boston counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombs misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Boston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bombs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bombs throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.
Bombs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boston has time to react.
Boston has his takedown stuffed
and Bombs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boston has his takedown stuffed
and Bombs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boston, as that shot connected.
Boston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bombs loads up on a big right hand but Boston slips the punch.
Bombs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Grind Time Elite {$900} in the buildup to the fight.
Bombs misses with a hook. Boston ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs missing with a left hand there. Boston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombs.
Bombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bombs throws a jab but it's blocked by Boston.
Bombs moves out of range as Boston throws a body kick.
Bombs throws a big shot that misses.
As Bombs backs off Boston throws a huge counter combo but Bombs manages to avoid it all.
Boston slips under a jab from Bombs.
Boston unleashes a big counter combination but Bombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bombs misses with a straight right.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Boston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bombs sprawls well initially but Boston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bombs is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands with a punch from half guard.
Bombs is trying to stand up here but Boston is controlling him well.
Boston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bombs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombs keeps working.
Boston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bombs is trying to stand.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Bombs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boston slips a jab and a cross from Bombs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bombs lands a nice shot to the body.
Bombs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boston is looking for the big counter here.
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Bombs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Bombs.
Bombs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bomb Bombs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombs swings widly with a right hand
and Boston counters with a nice body shot.
Bombs tries a low kick but Boston avoids it.
Bomb Bombs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombs stuffs the takedown.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Boston.
Bombs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston is staying tight to Bombs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boston working away.
Boston is looking to take a break and control but Bombs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Bombs controls the position for a moment.
Boston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bombs to see if he's OK.
Bombs tries to buck Boston off but Boston is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombs.
Boston appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boston throws a hook to the side of Bombs's head but Bombs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bombs fails to land with a series of punches.
Boston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boston walks into a left hand.
Bombs throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bombs swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
Boston throws out a counter right but Bombs avoids it with no problem.
Bombs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boston circles away quickly and effectively.
Boston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bombs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boston.
Brent Boston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bombs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bombs misses with a right hand
and Boston counters with a straight right hand.
Bombs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boston.
Bomb Bombs is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Boston both land. Nice combination.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Boston looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Bombs misses.
Bombs misses with a hook
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Boston closes the distance and pushes Bombs back into the cage.

Bombs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bombs misses with a looping left.
Bombs lands a two punch combo.
Boston walks into a left hand.
Bombs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boston has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bombs.
Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombs misses with an uppercut
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boston slips under a jab from Bombs.
Boston shoots in and drives through. Bombs sprawls well.
Bombs throws a body kick that misses
and Boston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boston misses with a kick to the body
and Bombs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombs misses the target.
Bombs moves out of range of the leg kick from Boston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs throws out a leg kick but Boston moves out of range and Bombs only half commits.
Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boston staying out of range there.
Bombs jabs Boston right on the nose. Boston blinks but takes it well.
Bombs tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bombs.
Bombs throws an overhand right that lands on Boston's shoulder, as Boston tries to avoid the shot.
Boston looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Boston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bombs, pushing him back against the cage.
Boston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boston avoiding damage as Bombs throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bombs breaks the clinch.
Boston is looking to clinch but Bombs is avoiding it.
Bombs attempts a counter takedown but Boston avoids it well and moves away.
Bombs works over Boston's head and body with a nice combination.
Bombs throws a looping overhand right but Boston ducks down to avoid it.
Boston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bombs throws out the jab.
Bombs throws a hook to the side of Boston's head but Boston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bombs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bombs.
Bombs missing with a left hand there. Boston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bombs misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boston! But no joy.
Bombs throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bomb Bombs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Boston shoots in for a double leg but Bombs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bombs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombs is looking to counter punch.
Bombs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Boston gets a clinch.
Bombs using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bombs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bombs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Boston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Bombs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bombs misses with a wild body shot.
Boston wants to counter the offense by Bombs and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston avoids the body shot from Bombs.

Boston gets a double leg takedown into Bombs's guard.
Boston throws a big right hand that misses.
Boston trying to control but Bombs is working from the bottom.
Boston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bombs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boston postures up.
Boston stays in close to Bombs's body and controls the position.
Boston distracts Bombs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston stops Bombs from standing up.
Bombs is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombs.
Bombs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boston is out of range.
Boston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bombs looks to throw the jab but Boston is out of range.
Bombs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombs misses with a body shot.
As Bombs backs off Boston throws a huge counter combo but Bombs manages to avoid it all.
Bombs throws a body punch but Boston moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombs misses with a right hand
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand.
Bombs loads up on a big right hand but Boston slips the punch.
Bombs throws the left hand but Boston avoids the punch easily.
Bombs throws a hook but Boston blocks it.
Boston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boston throws a shot from downtown. Bombs moves away and avoids it.
Boston shoots in and drives through. Bombs sprawls well.
Bomb Bombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boston closes the distance and clinches up with Bombs, looking for a takedown. Boston pushes Bombs against the cage but Bombs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bomb Bombs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Boston.
Boston slips under a jab from Bombs.
As Bombs backs off Boston throws a huge counter combo but Bombs manages to avoid it all.
Boston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bombs missing with a left hand there. Boston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bombs. Boston does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombs stuns Boston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bombs scores with a body shot.
Boston takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Boston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bombs throws Boston to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Bombs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boston doesn't seem phased though.
Bombs loads up on a big right hand but Boston slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombs misses the target.
Boston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boston has his takedown stuffed
and Bombs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bomb Bombs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bombs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Bombs!

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 238 p4p, 33 weight class) and Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 1136 p4p, 136 weight class). Brakeley comes to the cage accompanied by Woke up this Morning. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Brakeley
vs
Mc Elroy

201 cm
35
271 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

195 cm
31
279 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Mc Elroy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brakeley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Danny Mc Elroy has been cut.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mc Elroy misses the jab.
Brakeley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Mc Elroy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Elroy is keen to just control but Brakeley is a slippery customer.

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

Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brakeley keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Brakeley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Elroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mc Elroy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mc Elroy prevents Brakeley from improving his position.
Mc Elroy stops Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Mc Elroy trying to mount his opponent but Brakeley defends it.
Mc Elroy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mc Elroy is stalling here. Brakeley is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mc Elroy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brakeley has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Brakeley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mc Elroy to his feet.

Mc Elroy takes the fight into the clinch.
Brakeley wants to get back to striking at distance but Mc Elroy won't allow it.
Mc Elroy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is pressed up against the cage. Mc Elroy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brakeley down to the mat. Brakeley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Elroy.

Mc Elroy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Elroy is looking to advance position but Brakeley won't allow it.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Mc Elroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brakeley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mc Elroy.
Brakeley wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley is refusing to be controlled, as Mc Elroy sits in half guard.
Brakeley pushes Mc Elroy off looking to stand but Mc Elroy dives back in and keeps control.
Brakeley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mc Elroy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mc Elroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mc Elroy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brakeley's thigh. Brakeley counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brakeley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brakeley looking for a sweep. Not yet Brakeley, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Mc Elroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mc Elroy dives in and scores a takedown into Brakeley's guard.

Brakeley manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Mc Elroy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brakeley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mc Elroy is in Brakeley's guard.
Brakeley wants to stand up but Mc Elroy is controlling him.
Brakeley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mc Elroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
Mc Elroy looking to sit in guard and control but Brakeley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mc Elroy pulls Brakeley in close to prevent any damage.
Brakeley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc Elroy's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Elroy has control of Brakeley's left arm, preventing Brakeley from doing any damage.
Mc Elroy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brakeley tries to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling from the bottom.

Mc Elroy is looking for a triangle but Brakeley pushes his legs off easily.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but instead Mc Elroy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Brakeley keeping moving, preventing Mc Elroy from controlling successfully.
Mc Elroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brakeley kicks Mc Elroy off and gets to his feet.
Brakeley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mc Elroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Mc Elroy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brakeley looks to land a right hand but Mc Elroy moved out of range.
Mc Elroy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brakeley throws a predictable looking body shot

and Mc Elroy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brakeley's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Elroy trying to control the position from guard on top but Brakeley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mc Elroy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mc Elroy tries to free his leg and advance position but Brakeley is retaining full guard.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Brakeley keeps moving.
Brakeley wants to stand and escape but Mc Elroy is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brakeley's head.
Mc Elroy throws a big elbow that misses.
Mc Elroy throws an elbow that misses. Brakeley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mc Elroy's guard. Nice move by Brakeley!

Brakeley is looking to stand up but Mc Elroy won't let him.
Brakeley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mc Elroy 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.
Brakeley wants to stand but Mc Elroy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Brakeley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley misses the shot to the body.
Mc Elroy fails with a takedown attempt.

Mc Elroy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brakeley's guard.
Mc Elroy with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mc Elroy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mc Elroy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mc Elroy scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Michael Brakeley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Mc Elroy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mc Elroy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Mc Elroy avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Brakeley does it's job there.
Mc Elroy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brakeley is fending him off so far but Mc Elroy persists. Nope, Brakeley circles away and we're back to standing.
Brakeley scores with a hook to the body. Mc Elroy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mc Elroy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mc Elroy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brakeley points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mc Elroy wakes up just in time to hear Brakeley thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Brakeley!
Michael Brakeley made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not surprised...mother fuckers!'.

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