SMMA UK Contenders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jansen
vs
Head

190 cm
23
206 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Jansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Head!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jansen circles away.
Head looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jansen catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Anthony Head has been cut.
Jansen tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Jansen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Head crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Jansen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Saw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato's entrance music is go to sleep. A fine choice. Buzz Saw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Steve Riformato's chin.

Riformato
vs
Saw

194 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Riformato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buzz Saw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saw will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saw misses with a takedown attempt - Riformato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riformato shoots and misses

and Saw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riformato!
Riformato working to try and regain half guard.
Saw looking to control and managing it successfully.
Riformato is desperately trying to improve his position but Saw has a good base and remains in mount.
Riformato tries to lock up and control but Saw gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Riformato is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Riformato's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saw takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riformato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Riformato is looking for a sweep. Saw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riformato is trying to stand.
Saw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Riformato works his way to full guard. Good work.

Saw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riformato is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saw, into his guard.
Saw looks gassed!
Riformato trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riformato stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saw being controlled here, momentarily.
Riformato passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riformato remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Riformato works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Riformato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saw is trying to improve his position.
Riformato tries to advance to mount but can't.
Riformato wants to control but Saw is keeping him busy.
Saw trying to remain calm as Riformato controls from the top position.

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.
Riformato cracks Saw with a big elbow.

Riformato is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riformato has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Riformato fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Riformato is going olschool here, as he tries to force Saw to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saw shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Riformato 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.

Saw misses with a kick to the body.
Saw tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Riformato gets the takedown into side control.

Riformato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Saw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saw is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Riformato is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Saw tries to bench press Riformato off him but Riformato keeps the position.

Riformato has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Saw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Riformato counters by clinching up.
Riformato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saw smiles and moves away.

Riformato decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saw tries to get to full guard but Riformato has control of the leg.
Riformato prevents Saw from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Riformato 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.
Riformato wants to control but Saw is keeping him busy.
Riformato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riformato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saw is refusing to be controlled, as Riformato sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saw looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saw doesn't manage to clinch there - Riformato circles away.
Riformato shoots in but no luck this time.

Riformato shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saw tries to kick Riformato off but Riformato keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saw is trying to control but can't.
Riformato not doing much here.
Riformato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saw for as long as he can get away with.
Saw wants to get back to full guard.

Riformato is looking for a kimura but Saw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riformato to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saw has taken the fight to the clinch.

Saw ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saw no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Riformato won't allow Saw to sweep him here.
Riformato throwing strikes from guard but Saw blocks nicely.
Riformato working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riformato controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saw keeping moving, preventing Riformato from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riformato tries to free his leg and advance position but Saw is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riformato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saw as he jumps to the side.
Riformato misses with a takedown attempt - Saw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riformato avoids the head kick by Saw.
Saw misses with a takedown attempt

and Riformato decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saw's guard.
Saw wants to sweep but no luck.
Riformato controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saw trying to control the position here.
Riformato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riformato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saw wants to control the position but Riformato says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Well, if Riformato 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riformato blocks the strikes from Saw.
Riformato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saw defending well though.
Riformato slips a nice elbow through Saw's hands, connecting with Saw's forehead.

Saw is defending against the submission attempts here by Riformato.
Saw is in trouble now - Riformato has advanced to mount!
Steve Riformato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Riformato lands a big elbow.
Riformato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Riformato controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Riformato.
Saw is squirming around, avoiding Riformato's attempts to control the action.
Saw is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Riformato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Riformato, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Riformato!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Bradshell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Rock Theme. 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.

Johnson
vs
Bradshell

190 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
235 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Voodoo Supplements

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Bradshell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshell slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Bradshell misses with a wild body shot.
Bradshell walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.

It looks like Eddie Bradshell has been cut.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Bradshell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson takes a swing at Bradshell's ribcage but misses.
Bradshell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bradshell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradshell looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Bradshell ducks straight into an uppercut from Johnson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bradshell maanges to regain guard straight away.

Bradshell is rocked!
Johnson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Bradshell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwayne Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bai Sistjierten has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sistjierten
vs
Gracie

183 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Demonic Drugs (New 155 product on Jan 4th)
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sistjierten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Sistjierten.
Sistjierten throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Sistjierten lands a body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Sistjierten sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bai Sistjierten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Sistjierten sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sistjierten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sistjierten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sistjierten shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sistjierten showed some decent athleticism there.

Sistjierten is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to control Sistjierten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sistjierten is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Sistjierten pulls his head out easily.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looks gassed!
Sistjierten lands a couple of digs.
Sistjierten wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sistjierten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sistjierten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sistjierten wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sistjierten won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Sistjierten tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.

Sistjierten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice uppercut lands for Sistjierten. That snapped Gracie's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sistjierten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Sistjierten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sistjierten slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sistjierten slips nicely into half guard.

Sistjierten is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sistjierten wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Sistjierten is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from.
Gracie pulls Sistjierten in close to his closed guard and prevents Sistjierten from doing any damage or advancing position.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sistjierten wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Sistjierten trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sistjierten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Sistjierten is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Sistjierten has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sistjierten connects with a jab.
Sistjierten is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Sistjierten counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Sistjierten to acknowledge the strikes.
Sistjierten throws a chopping leg kick but Gracie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sistjierten throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Sistjierten tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sistjierten sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sistjierten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Sistjierten lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Sistjierten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sistjierten throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Sistjierten thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sistjierten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed

and Sistjierten decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Bai Sistjierten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Gracie.
Sistjierten wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sistjierten works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sistjierten wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sistjierten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sistjierten's back!
Sistjierten tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sistjierten knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sistjierten for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sistjierten rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is thwarting Sistjierten's attempts to control the position.
Sistjierten tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Sistjierten punching from the bottom.

Sistjierten looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie moves into full mount! Sistjierten won't be happy about that!
Sistjierten is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Sistjierten is having none of it.
Sistjierten is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sistjierten is trying desperately to improve position.
Sistjierten sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sistjierten pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Sistjierten is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sistjierten does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sistjierten is looking to escape.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sistjierten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Sistjierten wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sistjierten defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bai Sistjierten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sistjierten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sistjierten would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sistjierten has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Sistjierten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sistjierten is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.

Sistjierten tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Sistjierten swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sistjierten's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie pushing down on Sistjierten's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sistjierten is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistjierten is looking to escape.
Sistjierten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Sistjierten defends it.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Sistjierten is working away.
Sistjierten is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sistjierten looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Sistjierten is defending well.

That's two 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.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sistjierten doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Sistjierten pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sistjierten drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.

Sistjierten has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sistjierten closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.

Gracie working for a triangle but Sistjierten defends it easily.
Bai Sistjierten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sistjierten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sistjierten tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Sistjierten wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sistjierten is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sistjierten's back instead.

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Sistjierten is defending it well.
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!

Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sistjierten tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Sistjierten pushed the leg off.
Sistjierten rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mike Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bai Sistjierten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sistjierten is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bai Sistjierten.
Well Sistjierten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bai Sistjierten!