SPF 14 - deus ex machina PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Azerus Mighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Walsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mighty comes to the cage accompanied by You Ain't Got Nuttin' (Featuring Fabolous & Julez Santana) by Lil Wayne. John Walsh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mighty
vs
Walsh

190 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Crocodile Steak and Ale House

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azerus Mighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Walsh!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mighty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mighty throws a series of strikes that have Walsh backpedaling.
Mighty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mighty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like John Walsh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Walsh is looking to clinch but Mighty is avoiding it.
Walsh tries to clinch but Mighty is having none of it.

Mighty decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mighty not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Mighty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mighty not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Mighty is looking for a kimura here.
Walsh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mighty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mighty thows a huge punch but Walsh dodges it nicely.
Mighty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mighty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walsh keeps working.

Mighty decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Walsh tries to clinch up.
Walsh moves in looking to clinch but Mighty pushes him off.

Mighty rushes Walsh and presses him up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walsh.
Walsh tries a knee to the head but Mighty blocks it.
Mighty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mighty as Walsh tries to tie him up.
Mighty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mighty lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walsh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mighty would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Walsh wriggles free and stands up.
Mighty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsh circles away quickly and effectively.

Mighty moves into the clinch.

Mighty manages to break the clinch.
John Walsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mighty swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Walsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mighty, pushing him back against the cage.
Mighty tries to score a body lock takedown but Walsh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mighty avoiding damage as Walsh throws knees to the body.

Mighty decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mighty wants to stand and escape but Walsh is having none of it.
Mighty keeping moving, preventing Walsh from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mighty punching from the bottom.
Walsh looking to pass the guard.
Walsh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mighty wants to sweep but no luck.
Walsh forces his way into half guard.
Walsh is thwarting Mighty's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mighty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mighty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walsh pulls his head out easily.
Walsh trying to control the action but Mighty is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walsh tries to clinch up but Mighty circles away and keeps his distance.
Walsh slips under a jab.
Mighty throws a push kick but Walsh slaps the foot to one side.
Walsh tries to clinch but Mighty moves out of range.
Walsh tries to clinch

and Mighty counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mighty.

Mighty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mighty blocks the body kick.

Walsh tries to keep at a distance but Mighty has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mighty wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walsh trying to land knees to the body.
Mighty avoids a wild elbow strike from Walsh.
Walsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mighty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azerus Mighty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Walsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Walsh misses with a double jab.
Mighty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walsh is fending him off so far but Mighty persists. Nope, Walsh circles away and we're back to standing.
Walsh tries to close the distance and clinch but Mighty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mighty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walsh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mighty misses with a double jab.
Walsh checks a leg kick.
Walsh moves in looking to clinch but Mighty pushes him off.

Mighty takes the fight into the clinch.
Walsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mighty.
Mighty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mighty managing to block the knees to the body from Walsh.
Walsh takes a shot to the head.

Mighty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mighty looks to land a right hand but Walsh moved out of range.
Mighty tries to close the distance and clinch but Walsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mighty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walsh pinned against the cage. Walsh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mighty tries to clinch up but Walsh circles away and keeps his distance.
Walsh tries to clinch but Mighty moves away

and Mighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walsh!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mighty cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mighty looking to ground and pound but Walsh is blocking nicely.
Mighty scoring with strikes but Walsh is staying in there.

Mighty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Walsh wants to clinch.
Walsh wants to clinch

and Mighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walsh!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Walsh tries to reverse the position but Mighty maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mighty working for a submission but Walsh is keeping him at bay.
Walsh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Mighty stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Mighty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walsh looks to clinch

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

Walsh pushes Mighty off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
John Walsh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mighty tries to land a leg kick but Walsh saw it coming and moves away.
Azerus Mighty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walsh tries to clinch but Mighty moves away

and Mighty counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mighty.

Mighty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mighty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walsh.
Walsh is looking to clinch but Mighty is avoiding it.

Mighty closes the distance and pushes Walsh back into the cage.
Walsh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mighty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Walsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mighty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mighty.
Walsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mighty avoids it.

Mighty works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Walsh controls Mighty momentarily but Mighty frees himself.

Mighty gets to his feet - Walsh follows without any prompting.
Walsh avoids the body shot from Mighty.
Mighty looks for a takedown but Walsh sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azerus Mighty. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walsh tries to clinch there but Mighty circles away.
Mighty misses with a takedown attempt - Walsh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Walsh.
Walsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walsh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mighty.

Walsh instigates a clinch.
Mighty misses with the head strike.
Mighty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Walsh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mighty.
Walsh keeps control of Mighty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Mighty decides to pull guard.

Mighty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walsh has picked Mighty up and slammed him! Mighty can't keep hold of the triangle and Walsh manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azerus Mighty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Walsh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mighty misses the jab.
Walsh wants to clinch.

Mighty closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Walsh to the mat! Walsh manages to get full guard.
Mighty throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walsh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Walsh is working an open guard so Mighty takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mighty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walsh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mighty misses with a combination
and Walsh counters with a low kick, right behind Mighty 's knee.
Walsh misses with a body kick.
Walsh tries to clinch
and Mighty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walsh darts in trying to clinch

and Mighty counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walsh!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walsh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mighty content just to control the position here.
Mighty tries to control but Walsh wriggling away.
Walsh tries to lock up and control but Mighty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mighty looking to control but Walsh is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mighty unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mighty looking to finish Walsh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walsh!
Mighty looking to finish Walsh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walsh!

Mighty looking to secure an arm triangle but Walsh defends it well.
Azerus Mighty overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mighty breaks from Walsh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mighty tries to control but Walsh wriggling away.
Walsh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mighty goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Walsh turns into him and now he's in Mighty's guard.
Mighty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John Walsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mighty looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Walsh has picked Mighty up and slammed him! Mighty can't keep hold of the triangle and Walsh manages to pass to side control!
Mighty wants to control but Walsh postures up.
Mighty is looking to reverse the position.
Mighty is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walsh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Walsh working the head and body with strikes.
Azerus Mighty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mighty is looking for a sweep.
Mighty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walsh can do to turn this around?
Walsh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mighty is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Walsh is looking to take a break and control but Mighty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Walsh closes the distance looking to clinch

and Mighty counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Walsh's guard now.

Walsh wriggles free and stands up.

Mighty scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mighty looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mighty stands up and beckons Walsh to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azerus Mighty showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mighty 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azerus Mighty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Sheffield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawsoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheffield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jackie Moon- Love Me Sexy. Bronson Sheffield has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sheffield
vs
Lawsoner

191 cm
19
252 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bronson Sheffield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robbie Lawsoner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheffield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawsoner sprawls well. Lawsoner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sheffield gets slowly back to his feet.
Sheffield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawsoner tries to avoid it but Sheffield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawsoner to the ground. Lawsoner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sheffield gets the takedown into side control.

Sheffield swings around for an armbar but Lawsoner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sheffield's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lawsoner has eaten all the pies!

Sheffield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lawsoner 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.
Sheffield keeping moving, preventing Lawsoner from controlling successfully.
Lawsoner looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sheffield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawsoner defends well.
Lawsoner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheffield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheffield pulls Lawsoner in close to prevent any damage.

Lawsoner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sheffield has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawsoner has managed to get both his arms back between Sheffield's legs - danger averted.
Lawsoner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheffield's guard.

Sheffield looking for submissions off his back.
Sheffield is breathing heavily.
Lawsoner wants to control but Sheffield is keeping him busy.
Lawsoner passes to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawsoner tries for a kimura but Sheffield is defending well.
Sheffield struggling a bit here.

Lawsoner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sheffield knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lawsoner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawsoner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sheffield struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheffield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawsoner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheffield struggling a bit here.

Lawsoner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sheffield, who protects the arm well.
Sheffield is trying to control Lawsoner's posture but Lawsoner avoids it.
Sheffield manages to get back to half guard.

That's four 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.

Sheffield actively working from the bottom here.

Lawsoner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheffield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sheffield desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Sheffield is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawsoner.
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 Bronson Sheffield will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lawsoner tries for a takedown but Sheffield circles away easily

and Sheffield counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lawsoner's guard now.

Sheffield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sheffield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sheffield drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Sheffield seems to have locked his on tight now - Lawsoner screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Sheffield, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bronson Sheffield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Otto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Strong (ranked 0 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.

Otto
vs
Strong

178 cm
23
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Otto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Strong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Otto.
Strong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otto.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otto.

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

Otto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Otto.

It looks like Jack Strong has been cut.
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!
Otto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Strong looks gassed!
Otto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Otto.
Otto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Otto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Otto throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.

Otto lands a left and a right that send Strong crashing to the mat, dazed. Otto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Strong is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Otto and Strong falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Otto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jay Otto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alhassan Kwadwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Blackheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackheart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dimmu Borgir - Progenies Of The Great Apocalypse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Blackheart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kwadwo
vs
Blackheart

180 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
208 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alhassan Kwadwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Blackheart!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwadwo moves away.
Blackheart throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Blackheart misses.
Blackheart scores with a one two! Kwadwo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Blackheart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwadwo slips under a jab.
Blackheart lands a jab to Kwadwo's midsection.

Kwadwo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kwadwo lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kwadwo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackheart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kwadwo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwadwo passes Blackheart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kwadwo wants to pass to mount but Blackheart is defending the position.
Blackheart tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kwadwo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blackheart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kwadwo.
Blackheart wants to get back to full guard but Kwadwo has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackheart is looking to get to half guard.
Kwadwo with good strikes from the mount here!

Kwadwo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alhassan Kwadwo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quentin Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cane is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice In Chains - Man In The Box. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Caesar
vs
Cane

190 cm
19
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quentin Cane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Caesar moves into the clinch.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Caesar.
Cane avoiding damage as Caesar throws knees to the body.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caesar wants a takedown.
Caesar looking to throw knees to the head but Cane is blocking nicely.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cane.
Caesar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.

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

Caesar pushes Cane up against the cage in a clinch.
Caesar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Caesar can't get the takedown.
Caesar gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
Caesar digs a right hand into Cane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cane's gas tank.
Cane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cane tries to break free but Caesar pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Caesar.
Cane looks gassed!
Caesar digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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

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

Caesar decides to stand and escape the position.
Caesar tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Caesar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.

Caesar moves into the clinch.

Caesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caesar lands a nice hook to Cane's body. Cane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cane swats away the attempt to clinch by Caesar.

Caesar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caesar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caesar pulls his head out easily.
Caesar wants to stand but Cane has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Cane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cane trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Caesar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caesar tries to clinch there but Cane circles away.
Caesar wants to clinch.
Caesar slips a jab from Cane.
Cane looks for a takedown but Caesar sprawls well.
Caesar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caesar is looking to clinch.

Caesar closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Caesar.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Caesar closes the distance and pushes Cane back into the cage.
Cane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caesar tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Caesar.

Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caesar at a distance.

Caesar has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caesar.
Cane is trying to drag Caesar to the mat but Caesar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin Cane.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cane jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaius Caesar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Caesar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Caesar rushes Cane and presses him up against the cage.
Caesar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cane.
Cane is trying to break the clinch but Caesar has him pressed against the cage.
Cane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Caesar smiles and moves away.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caesar ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Caesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caesar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Caesar doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Nice defenses there by Caesar.

Cane tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caesar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane working hard to break the clinch.

Caesar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cane scores with the left hand. Caesar knows he should have avoided that one.
Caesar tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caesar tries to clinch up but Cane circles away and keeps his distance.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caesar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caesar thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caesar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Caesar tries to avoid it but Cane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Caesar to the ground. Caesar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cane misses with a straight left.
Cane swinging wilding here.
Cane swings for the body but Caesar moves out of range.
Caesar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cane.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Cane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cane.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Caesar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cane tries for a takedown but Caesar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caesar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cane.
Cane lands a body shot.
Caesar tries to clinch up.
Caesar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Caesar slips the punch.
Cane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caesar defends it nicely.

Caesar darts in and clinches Cane up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Caesar gets underhooks to prevent Cane's takedown attempt.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body.
Caesar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cane is defending well for now.
Caesar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Caesar.
Caesar lands with a short shot to the head.
Caesar tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Cane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Caesar.
Caesar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane tries to break free but Caesar pushes him back against the cage.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Caesar just leaning against Cane, taking a breather.
Caesar lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Gaius Caesar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cane.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Caesar cracks Cane with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is working Cane over against the cage.
Caesar cracks Cane with a nice body shot.

Caesar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Caesar decides to stand and escape the position.
A shot to the body from Cane misses

and Caesar counters by clinching up.
Caesar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cane backwards.

Caesar breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Cane.
Gaius Caesar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Caesar as Cane shoots in.

Caesar darts in and clinches Cane up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Caesar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caesar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cane.
Caesar digs a right hand into Cane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cane's gas tank.
Caesar lands with a short shot to the head.
Caesar lands a shoulder strike.

Caesar manages to break the clinch.
Cane misses with a low kick as Caesar jumps back.
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 Gaius Caesar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Caesar looks to clinch
and Cane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Caesar thinking.

Caesar clinches up with Cane and pushes him back against the cage.
Caesar prevents Cane from breaking the clinch.
Caesar lands a nice shot to the body.
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caesar prevents Cane from breaking the clinch.
Caesar is pushing Cane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Caesar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Caesar clinches.
Cane managing to block the knees to the body from Caesar.
Cane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caesar has him pressed against the cage.
Cane has Caesar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Caesar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cane is looking to break free of the clinch but Caesar has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caesar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caesar presses Cane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Caesar wants a takedown.
Cane avoiding damage as Caesar throws knees to the body.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caesar misses with a knee to the head.
Caesar is looking to control Cane's arms but Cane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caesar has his back to the cage.
Caesar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caesar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cane.
Gaius Caesar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentin Cane.
Cane tries to circle away but Caesar has him pinned against the cage.
Caesar digs a right hand into Cane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cane's gas tank.
Caesar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cane can't break the clinch.
Caesar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cane up against the cage.
Cane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Caesar pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caesar digs a right hand into Cane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cane's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Caesar - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Caesar.

Caesar breaks from the clinch.
Caesar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Cane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Caesar did well to prevent Cane getting side control.
Caesar is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Cane seems content to control.
Cane throws a strike but Caesar avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar trying to keep a closed guard but Cane is proving a slippery customer.

Cane 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.
Caesar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cane!
Cane is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Caesar stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Caesar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quentin Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caesar doesn't seem bothered though.
Cane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cane lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Caesar slaps away a takedown attempt from Cane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caesar tries to clinch up
enabling Cane to counter with a crisp jab.
Gaius Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quentin Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

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 Gaius Caesar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caesar, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Quentin Cane!

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energy
A | B

hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vance McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vance McCarthy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jones
vs
McCarthy

190 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vance McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy fails to land the takedown.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCarthy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Angus Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vance McCarthy.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
McCarthy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones cracks McCarthy with an open hand slap.
McCarthy shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
McCarthy looks gassed!
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Vance McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by McCarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Angus Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with the combination.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones cracks McCarthy with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McCarthy tumbling to the canvas! Jones pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McCarthy was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Angus Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between manny makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). makunouchi comes into the arena with sandstorm blaring out of the sound system. Isaiah Maxwell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

makunouchi
vs
Maxwell

170 cm
20
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
159 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, manny makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
makunouchi misses with a hook. Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
A combination from makunouchi does no damage.
makunouchi throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
makunouchi is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - makunouchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from makunouchi.
makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but makunouchi avoids it really well and circles away.

Maxwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Maxwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Maxwell tries for a kimura but makunouchi is defending well.
makunouchi tries to buck Maxwell off but Maxwell is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell tries to score with some ground and pound. makunouchi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Maxwell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
makunouchi is looking for a sweep.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but makunouchi keeps working.

Maxwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
makunouchi wants to get back to his feet.

Maxwell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but makunouchi keeps working.

Maxwell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
makunouchi is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
makunouchi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maxwell trying to mount his opponent but makunouchi defends it.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura but makunouchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.

Maxwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, makunouchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maxwell looks gassed!

Maxwell seems to be working for a kimura but makunouchi defends the submission attempt.
makunouchi looks like he's trying to stand up.

Maxwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, makunouchi has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
makunouchi is not content to let Maxwell control the position.

makunouchi actively working from the bottom here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
makunouchi tries to clinch there but Maxwell circles away.
makunouchi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maxwell slips a jab from makunouchi.
makunouchi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maxwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from makunouchi.
makunouchi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from makunouchi.
Maxwell shoots for a double leg takedown but makunouchi sprawls well. He's pushed Maxwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maxwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but makunouchi avoids it really well and circles away.
manny makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.

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.
makunouchi misses with a two punch combination.

Maxwell drives through with a takedown into guard.
makunouchi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maxwell pushes down on makunouchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Maxwell is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell stops makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

makunouchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maxwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maxwell fails to land the takedown.
makunouchi leaves Maxwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
manny makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell shoots in but makunouchi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
manny makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.
makunouchi tries to score with a low kick but Maxwell moves his leg out of the way.
manny makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
makunouchi throws a right and a left that Maxwell avoids nicely.

Maxwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maxwell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Maxwell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maxwell is looking to stall here but makunouchi recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell postures up.

Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maxwell 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.

Maxwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and makunouchi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maxwell has managed to get both his arms back between makunouchi's legs - danger averted.

Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! makunouchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and makunouchi manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into makunouchi's guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
makunouchi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Maxwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. makunouchi was covering up waiting for the punch and Maxwell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Maxwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maxwell prevents makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
Maxwell trying to control but makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Maxwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Maxwell 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.
Maxwell postures up.

Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! makunouchi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and makunouchi manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into makunouchi's guard.

makunouchi looking for a guillotine here but Maxwell defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maxwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Maxwell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Maxwell throwing shots but makunouchi is blocking nicely.
makunouchi is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxwell tries to pass the half guard into mount. makunouchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell is working for a submission of some sort.

Maxwell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

makunouchi pushes Maxwell off and gets back to his feet.
makunouchi scores with a hook.

Maxwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Maxwell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Maxwell or perhaps it was just good defense by makunouchi which made him look bad.
makunouchi misses with a few strikes there.
Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but makunouchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
makunouchi throws a series of punches but Maxwell avoids them all with ease.
Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from makunouchi.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts makunouchi as he jumps to the side.
manny makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Maxwell.

Maxwell feints and as makunouchi raises his hands in defense, Maxwell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
makunouchi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Maxwell drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Maxwell seems to have locked his on tight now - makunouchi screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Maxwell, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Isaiah Maxwell!