QFC Tournament 1036 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 4441 p4p, 2949 weight class) and Jesse Lazrus (ranked 0 p4p, 296 weight class). Joe Average could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Lazrus's chin.

Average
vs
Lazrus

150 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Lazrus!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lazrus moves into the clinch successfully.

Lazrus drags the fight down to the ground.
Average controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Average postures up.
Lazrus seems keen to control Average's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lazrus keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazrus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Average is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lazrus.
Lazrus tries to buck Average off but Average is having none of it.
Lazrus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Average's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Average thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazrus's head.
Lazrus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lazrus trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to move into half guard but instead Lazrus has managed to sweep!

Average could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Average can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lazrus controls the pace.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazrus looking to pass the guard.
Lazrus trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Lazrus content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Average darts in and clinches Lazrus up against the cage.
Average tries to stall but Lazrus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Average is trying to pull guard but Lazrus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Lazrus is trying to trip Average. He has hold of a leg but Average is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lazrus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average controls Lazrus momentarily but Lazrus frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazrus content to stall in guard here.

Average is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lazrus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Lazrus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazrus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lazrus keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average wants to stand but Lazrus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average wants to control from the top but Lazrus keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Lazrus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lazrus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Average's half guard.
Average is staying active underneath Lazrus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lazrus trying to mount his opponent but Average defends it.
Average pushes Lazrus off looking to stand but Lazrus dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is controlling Lazrus's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lazrus is looking to advance position but Average won't allow it.
Lazrus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazrus is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Average with that takedown attempt.
As Average backs off Lazrus throws a huge counter combo but Average manages to avoid it all.

Lazrus pushes Average up against the cage in a clinch.

Lazrus breaks from the clinch.
Average shoots and misses

and Lazrus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lazrus trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average tries to roll over but Lazrus keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazrus trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Lazrus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lazrus content to control rather than advance.
Lazrus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lazrus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Lazrus is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to stand back up but Lazrus is controlling him
Jesse Lazrus has got the better of the ground game so far.

Average is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lazrus has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lazrus pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Average is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lazrus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Lazrus!
Our winner, Jesse Lazrus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isla Dawn (ranked 4333 p4p, 4705 weight class) and Kebab Bal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dawn
vs
Bal

150 cm
23
130
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
170
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isla Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kebab Bal!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bal tries to clinch but Dawn moves away
and Dawn counters with a big head kick but Bal shrugs it off.

Dawn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Bal.

Dawn gets control of Bal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dawn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dawn controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bal wants to stand and escape but instead Dawn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bal is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bal has managed to get both his arms back between Dawn's legs - danger averted.
Bal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bal is looking to stand up but Dawn won't let him.
Bal stops Dawn from standing up.
Dawn keeping moving, preventing Bal from controlling successfully.
Bal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dawn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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.
Bal throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawn controlling Bal's posture.
Bal throwing strikes but missing.
Bal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bal passes Dawn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bal prevents Dawn from improving his position.
Dawn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bal on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn is staying active underneath Bal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bal stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Bal forces Dawn back against the cage and clinches.
Bal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawn just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dawn manages to pull guard.
Bal is pushing down on Dawn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawn is fighting to maintain full guard but Bal has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bal stops Dawn from getting back to his feet.
Dawn wants to get back to full guard.
Dawn could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bal wants to stand up but Dawn has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bal controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawn is trying to stand up here but Bal is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Isla Dawn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bal misses with a takedown attempt - Dawn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dawn throws a head kick that misses.
Bal fails with a takedown attempt.
Bal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawn as he jumps to the side.
Isla Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Bal.
Dawn throws a right and a left that Bal avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn shoots and misses

and Bal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bal.
Dawn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bal can do to turn this around?
Bal is trying to break the clinch but Dawn is controlling him.
Dawn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bal has Dawn pressed against the cage.
Dawn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bal avoids it.

Dawn manages to pull guard.
Bal is looking to stand up but Dawn won't let him.
Bal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bal scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawn pulls Bal in close to his closed guard and prevents Bal from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dawn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bal postures up and lands a big shot to Dawn's brow.
Dawn 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.
Bal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawn is keeping the position for now.
Bal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Dawn has one foot on Bal's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bal tries to clinch but Dawn is having none of it.
Dawn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Isla Dawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawn misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bal drives through with a takedown into Dawn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Dawn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dawn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bal is fending him off so far but Dawn persists. Nope, Bal circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawn dives in for a single leg takedown but Bal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bal controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Bal with that takedown attempt.
Bal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawn is fending him off so far but Bal persists. Nope, Dawn circles away and we're back to standing.
Bal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bal darts in looking for a takedown but Dawn gets double underhooks and turns Bal into the cage.
Isla Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kebab Bal.
Dawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Bal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dawn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bal is fending him off so far but Dawn persists. Nope, Bal circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawn misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dawn gets caught flat footed, as Bal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Bal stands up and waves to Dawn to follow him.
Dawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bal is fending him off so far but Dawn persists. Nope, Bal circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bal or perhaps it was just good defense by Dawn, which made it look bad.

Bal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawn quickly recovers to half guard.
Bal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bal looking to control but Dawn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bal lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bal trying to mount his opponent but Dawn defends it.
Bal prevents Dawn from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bal seems to be working for a kimura but Dawn defends the submission attempt.
Bal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Bal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawn defends it well.
Bal stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dawn wants to improve his position but Bal is controlling well.
Dawn wants to control but Bal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dawn tries to roll over but Bal keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Bal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dawn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kebab Bal!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Isla Dawn!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Isla Dawn!

Isla Dawn wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rik Spahn (ranked 4256 p4p, 4442 weight class) and Chad Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 375 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spahn
vs
Daddy

189 cm
24
194
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
150
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rik Spahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spahn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spahn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chad Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daddy throws a combination that misses

and Spahn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spahn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daddy's head.
Nice strikes from Spahn there.
Spahn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spahn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spahn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nice strikes from Spahn there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spahn lands a nice short elbow.
Spahn thows a huge punch but Daddy dodges it nicely.
Spahn drops an elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
Nice strikes from Spahn there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn working the head and body with strikes.
Spahn is nestled in close to Daddy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Daddy wants to improve his position but Spahn is controlling well.
Spahn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daddy trying to control from the bottom.
Spahn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spahn drops an elbow to the side of Daddy's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spahn connects with a nice short shot to Daddy's temple.

Daddy is rocked!
Spahn winds up and cracks Daddy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Daddy is still in real trouble! Can Spahn finish him?
Daddy is looking to improve his position.
Daddy seems to have recovered his senses.
Spahn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spahn is nestled in close to Daddy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Spahn there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Spahn there.
Daddy is looking for a sweep. Spahn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spahn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Daddy is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spahn lands a nice short elbow.
Daddy looks winded!
Spahn lands strikes from half guard.
Spahn is nestled in close to Daddy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spahn lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Daddy quite badly. Daddy pulls Spahn in close trying to recover. Spahn postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Daddy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Daddy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rik Spahn!
Rik Spahn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ector Done (ranked 4408 p4p, 4606 weight class) and Joaud Kaowd (ranked 527 p4p, 0 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.

Done
vs
Kaowd

174 cm
20
185
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
185
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ector Done!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaud Kaowd!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kaowd or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Done lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kaowd blocks a head kick by Done.
Kaowd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Done defends it well.
Kaowd fails to land the takedown.
Kaowd blocks the body kick.

Done closes the distance and pushes Kaowd back into the cage.
Kaowd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Done pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaud Kaowd.
Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Done can't get the takedown.
Kaowd wants a takedown.

Kaowd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaowd dives in and grabs Done's left leg, looking for a takedown. Done pushes down on Kaowd's head and hops out.
As Kaowd looks to move away, Done throws a big counter combo but Kaowd just gets out of the way.
No luck for Kaowd with that takedown attempt.
Done throws a head kick that misses.
Kaowd throws a series of strikes that have Done backpedaling.
Kaowd avoids the head kick by Done.
Kaowd goes for a double leg but Done avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Done continues to drive forward.
Ector Done seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaowd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaowd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Done.
Kaowd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaowd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Done's waist but Done gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaowd off to one side.
Kaowd looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaowd avoids a kick to the body.
Done could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Done throws a sloppy head kick

and Kaowd counters with a single leg into guard. Done didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Done has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kaowd is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kaowd keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaowd has Done pressed against the cage.
Done is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Done gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Done trying to control the action but Kaowd is working from the bottom.
Done slips a nice elbow through Kaowd's hands, connecting with Kaowd's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaowd keeps working.
Done trying to mount his opponent but Kaowd defends it.
Done trying to control the action but Kaowd is working from the bottom.
Done prevents Kaowd from improving his position.
Kaowd has hold of Done's hands but Done slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Done looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Done not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kaowd trying to control here.
Done misses with a head shot. Kaowd uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kaowd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Done trying to control but Kaowd is working from the bottom.
Done has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kaowd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaowd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ector Done dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kaowd moves into the clinch.
Done is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaowd is keeping busy.
Done has Kaowd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaowd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kaowd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Done doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaowd circles away.
Kaowd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Done fails in his attempt to clinch.
Done avoids the head kick by Kaowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaowd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Done pinned against the cage. Done gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily.

Done closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaowd tries to pull guard but Done forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaud Kaowd.
Done tries to break free but Kaowd pushes him back against the cage.
Kaowd wants to get back to striking at distance but Done won't allow it.
Kaowd just leaning against Done, taking a breather.
Kaowd keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Done misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Done as Kaowd shoots in.
Kaowd blocks a head kick by Done.

Kaowd forces Done back against the cage and clinches.

Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaowd tries to clinch there but Done circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Done misses
letting Kaowd counter with a right hand.
Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaowd dives in for a single leg takedown but Done sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Done seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kaowd is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Kaowd.
Done throws a nice looking combination but Kaowd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaowd misses with a takedown attempt - Done sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Done tries to clinch there but Kaowd circles away.
Done lands with a nice body kick.
Ector Done is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Done pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaowd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Done tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaowd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaowd paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaowd throws a body punch but Done moves out of range.
Done is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaowd can do to turn this around?
Kaowd avoids the head kick by Done.

Kaowd clinches.
Done being controlled against the cage.

Done pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaowd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Done avoids it really well and circles away.

Done shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Done was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaowd struggling a bit here.
Done throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaowd struggling a bit here.
Kaowd tries to bench press Done off him but Done keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaowd on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Done working away.
Kaowd is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ector Done will probably get the nod.
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!

A decent looking cross lands there for Kaowd.
Kaowd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Done.
Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaowd shoots in and drives through. Done sprawls well.
Done throws a lazy head kick

and Kaowd counters by moving into the clinch.
Done is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Kaowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily.

Kaowd has managed to clinch.
Kaowd tries to pull guard but Done won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Done throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kaowd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaowd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaowd is fighting to break Done's control of his arms but Done is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Kaowd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaowd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaowd stops Done from standing up.
Done pulls Kaowd in close to prevent any damage.

Done is working an open guard so Kaowd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaowd connects with a right hand. Done shakes it off.
Kaowd scores with a hook.
Kaowd misses with a few strikes there.
Done throws a head kick but Kaowd moves out of range.
Kaowd looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ector Done is winning the standup battle so far.
Done tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaowd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Done with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kaowd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Done drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaowd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ector Done. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Kaowd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Done tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kaowd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Done is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaowd has a good base and remains in mount.
Kaowd scoring with strikes but Done is staying in there.

Kaowd gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Kaowd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaowd goes for a double leg but Done avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Done continues to drive forward.
Done throws a head kick but Kaowd moves out of range.
Kaowd looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Kaowd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Done wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaowd taking a breather.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaowd obliges.
Kaowd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Kaowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kaowd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kaowd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Done is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joaud Kaowd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Done has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ector Done!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!

Joaud Kaowd wins by split decision!