KONFLIKT 66 - Compression Lock PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Kegele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunez comes to the cage accompanied by Anxiety. Kegele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Soulforged kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Maxwell Kegele will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Nunez
vs
Kegele

183 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Nunez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Kegele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunez works over Kegele's head and body with a nice combination.
Kegele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kegele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kegele is looking to clinch.
Nunez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kegele.
Nunez misses with a few strikes there.
Kegele tries a head kick but it misses.
Kegele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kegele scores a takedown into full mount!
Nunez tries to lock up and control but Kegele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nunez is trying to escape the mount.
Nunez tries to hold on but Kegele pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nunez taking shots to the head.
Nunez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nunez tries to hold on but Kegele postures up.
Kegele sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nunez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kegele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kegele scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kegele fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nunez can't escape the position.
Nunez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nunez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunez bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kegele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kegele wants to sweep here but Nunez controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kegele trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nunez trying to control but Kegele is working from the bottom.

Kegele looking for a guillotine here but Nunez defends easily.
Kegele lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nunez!
Kegele avoids the attempt from Nunez to control.
Kegele thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kegele avoids the attempt from Nunez to control.
Nunez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kegele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nunez keeping hold of Kegele's head, controlling as best he can.
Nunez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nunez keeping moving, preventing Kegele from controlling successfully.
Kegele looks gassed!
Kegele postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kegele controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nunez looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunez, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunez keeping full guard, as Kegele tries to pass.
Kegele in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nunez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nunez controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunez unloading with bombs!
Nunez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kegele tries to clinch up.
Kegele slips a straight right by Nunez.
Nunez misses with a straight right.
Nunez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kegele scores with a nice right hand.
Kegele tries to clinch there but Nunez circles away.
Kegele tries for a takedown but Nunez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nunez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kegele throws a front kick that sends Nunez stumbling back into the cage.
Kegele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kegele dodges the punch combination from Nunez.
Maxwell Kegele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kegele throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nunez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez stalks Kegele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kegele's face. Kegele staggers backwards, shaken.
Nunez misses with a combination

and Kegele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kegele is breathing heavily.
Nunez manages to get to full guard.
Kegele trying to control but Nunez is working from the bottom.
Kegele lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nunez is on top in guard.
Kegele being controlled here, momentarily.
Kegele wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kegele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nunez manages to get himself to full guard.
Nunez working a defensive guard here.
Kegele won't allow Nunez to sweep him here.
Nunez keeping moving, preventing Kegele from controlling successfully.

Nunez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kegele escapes and throws Nunez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nunez can't do much from the bottom here.
Maxwell Kegele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kegele looks up at the clock and then as Nunez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kegele smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nunez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kegele landing a few strikes.
Nunez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nunez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kegele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nunez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kegele.
Nunez is refusing to be controlled, as Kegele sits in half guard.
Nunez keeping control of the position.
Kegele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Nunez is not content to let Kegele control the position.
Kegele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nunez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nunez is on top in guard.
Nunez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kegele throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Kegele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Nunez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nunez stalks Kegele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kegele's face. Kegele staggers backwards, shaken.
Nunez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nunez cracks Kegele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nunez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kegele is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nunez misses with a few strikes there.
Nunez throws a series of punches but Kegele moves out of range.
Nunez cracks Kegele with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Nunez misses
and Kegele counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nunez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kegele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez cracks Kegele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nunez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kegele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kegele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kegele wants to clinch up but Nunez keeps it at a distance.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunez is refusing to be controlled, as Kegele sits in half guard.
Nunez manages to get to full guard.
Nunez is pulling down on Kegele's head. It's preventing any offense from Kegele, at least for the moment.
Nunez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Nunez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nunez misses with a looping right.
Kegele is looking to clinch.
Kegele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kegele somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunez throws a combination that misses
and Kegele counters with a one-two to the body.
Nunez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez lands a head shot.
Kegele fails with a takedown attempt.
Leo Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Kegele.
Kegele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nunez.
Good shot there by Nunez.
Kegele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kegele.
Nunez throws a head kick but Kegele moves out of range.
Nunez looks to land a combination but Kegele avoids it well.
Nunez leaves Kegele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nunez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nunez misses with a few strikes there.
Nunez throws a push kick but Kegele slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Nunez.
Kegele dodges the punch combination from Nunez.
Kegele throws a sloppy head kick and Nunez moves out of range easily.
Nunez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunez throws a combination. Kegele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Nunez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kegele looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunez is fending him off so far but Kegele persists. Nope, Nunez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nunez duly obliges.
Kegele misses with a takedown attempt - Nunez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kegele tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell Kegele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nunez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nunez lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Nunez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kegele doesn't seem phased though.
Nunez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leo Nunez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nunez swinging wilding here.
Leo Nunez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nunez throws a nice looking combination but Kegele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kegele tries to clinch up but Nunez circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kegele has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Kegele!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Tretow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Exodus Maxell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tretow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Days of Thunder. The crowd seem to be enjoying Maxell's choice of entrance music: Oh Canada!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tretow
vs
Maxell

178 cm
21
139 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

167 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Buzzkill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Tretow!
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, Exodus Maxell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxell throws a body punch but Tretow moves out of range.
Maxell swings for the body but Tretow moves out of range.
Maxell cracks Tretow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tretow misses with the combination.
Maxell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tretow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maxell throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxell tries to clinch there but Tretow circles away.
Maxell fails to land the takedown.
Maxell slips a jab and a cross from Tretow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maxell throws a hook but Tretow blocks it.
Tretow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tretow avoids the head kick by Maxell.
Some wild striking there from Tretow.
Maxell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tretow closes the distance and clinches up with Maxell, looking for a takedown. Tretow pushes Maxell against the cage but Maxell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maxell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tretow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maxell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tretow keeps the fight on the outside.
Tretow fails to land with a series of punches.

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

Tretow wants the takedown. Maxell is fighting it off but Tretow persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Maxell's guard against the cage.
Maxell wants to sweep here but Tretow controlling him for the moment.
Tretow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow wants to pass the guard but Maxell is keeping the position.
Maxell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Maxell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Maxell controls Tretow momentarily but Tretow frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tretow wants to get up but he can't break Maxell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maxell trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maxell scores with a nice strike.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maxell lands a head shot.
Tretow swats away the attempt to clinch by Maxell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Dennis Tretow will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tretow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tretow throws an overhand right that lands on Maxell's shoulder, as Maxell tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Maxell.
Tretow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tretow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maxell counters with a left and a right that stings Tretow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tretow avoids the head kick by Maxell.
Tretow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maxell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tretow stuffs the takedown attempt from Maxell. Maxell gets slowly back to his feet.
Tretow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tretow avoids the head kick by Maxell.
Tretow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tretow throws a nice looking combination but Maxell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maxell punishes Tretow's body with a nice straight punch.
Maxell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maxell misses with an uppercut. Tretow saw that one coming.
Maxell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tretow's hands.
Maxell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Maxell moves out of range of the body kick from Tretow.

Maxell scores with a takedown into Tretow's guard.
Maxell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tretow pulls Maxell in close to his closed guard and prevents Maxell from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tretow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tretow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tretow is looking for a triangle here but Maxell uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tretow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tretow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maxell is trying to control the action in half guard but Tretow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Tretow trying to control from the bottom.
Maxell wants to control but Tretow is keeping him busy.

Maxell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tretow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maxell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maxell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxell prevents Tretow from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exodus Maxell 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! This is the final round!

Tretow throws a jab when Maxell was well out of range.
Tretow throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Maxell to counter with a crisp jab.
Maxell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tretow avoids the head kick by Maxell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tretow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maxell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxell trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tretow preventing the sweep.
Tretow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maxell is looking to stand up but Tretow isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Tretow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tretow won't allow Maxell to sweep him here.
Maxell controls Tretow momentarily but Tretow frees himself.

Tretow is sitting in close to Maxell's body. Maxell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tretow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tretow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maxell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Exodus Maxell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trampas Woolley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Yakubu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakubu has chosen Incarnated as his entrance music. Trampas Woolley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mo Yakubu's chin.

Woolley
vs
Yakubu

191 cm
20
264 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

210 cm
20
284 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trampas Woolley!
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, Mo Yakubu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakubu tries to clinch but Woolley is having none of it.
Woolley slips a jab from Yakubu.
Yakubu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Yakubu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yakubu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Woolley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yakubu prevents it.
Yakubu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yakubu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yakubu throws an elbow but it misses.
Woolley avoiding damage as Yakubu throws knees to the body.
Woolley lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakubu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woolley's face.

It looks like Trampas Woolley has been cut.
Woolley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yakubu stops a takedown attempt from Woolley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trampas Woolley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yakubu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yakubu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woolley is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woolley dodges an elbow strike from Yakubu.
Woolley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yakubu walks away with a smile on his face. Woolley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yakubu looks to land a body kick but Woolley moved away.

Yakubu scores with a takedown into Woolley's guard.

Woolley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yakubu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Yakubu decides to stand back up.
Yakubu scores with a spinning back kick!
Yakubu looks to land a left hand but Woolley moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yakubu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Yakubu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yakubu showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Woolley looking for submissions off his back.
Yakubu is keen to just control but Woolley is a slippery customer.

Yakubu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Woolley to get to his feet.
Woolley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakubu looks to land a left hand but Woolley moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Yakubu finds it's target.
Nice shot by Yakubu.
Woolley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yakubu counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yakubu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woolley slips a straight right by Yakubu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Woolley.
Yakubu thows a body kick. Woolley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yakubu is looking to clinch but Woolley is avoiding it.
Woolley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yakubu tries to clinch up.
Woolley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yakubu looks to throw the jab but Woolley is out of range.
Woolley moves away from the strike by Yakubu.
Yakubu thuds his right hand into Woolley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woolley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yakubu throws an elbow but it misses.
Yakubu is trying to break free.
Yakubu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woolley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yakubu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woolley is defending well for now.
Yakubu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woolley tries to pull guard but Yakubu won't allow it.
Yakubu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yakubu misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woolley dodges an elbow strike from Yakubu.
Nice body punch from Woolley - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yakubu.
Woolley blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Yakubu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trampas Woolley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Woolley tries to keep at a distance but Yakubu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woolley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yakubu walks away with a smile on his face. Woolley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yakubu is looking to clinch but Woolley is avoiding it.
Woolley has a takedown stuffed.
Yakubu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Woolley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakubu connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakubu throws a series of punches but Woolley avoids them all with ease.
Yakubu tries to clinch up.
Yakubu throws the kick towards the body but Woolley avoids it.
Yakubu lands with a hook. Woolley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trampas Woolley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakubu scores with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yakubu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mo Yakubu seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakubu pushes Woolley away with a front kick.
Yakubu lands a head shot.
Mo Yakubu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakubu connects with a jab.

Woolley is rocked!
Yakubu cracks Woolley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Woolley falls to his knees and Yakubu doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mo Yakubu!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Shardlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Bomber Style - Aphrodite. 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.

Washington
vs
Shardlow

184 cm
22
191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Shardlow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Washington.
Shardlow staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.

Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shardlow!
Washington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Washington throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Shardlow tries to reverse the position but Washington maintains control.
Shardlow avoids a series of strikes thrown by Washington.
Washington unloads with some shots from mount but Shardlow bucks and avoids them well.
Shardlow is squirming around, avoiding Washington's attempts to control the action.
Washington throwing strikes here but Shardlow is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Washington working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shardlow 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.
Washington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shardlow tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shardlow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shardlow being controlled here, momentarily.
Shardlow wants to sweep but no luck.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shardlow is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington is working hard here to advance position.
Washington is pulling down on Shardlow's head. It's preventing any offense from Shardlow, at least for the moment.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shardlow is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shardlow wants to stand but Washington has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shardlow connects with a couple of short punches.
Washington wants to stand and escape but Shardlow is having none of it.
Shardlow trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shardlow won't allow Washington to sweep him here.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Shardlow from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Washington avoids the head kick by Shardlow.
Shardlow swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Steve Shardlow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shardlow slips under a jab from Washington.

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.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shardlow tries to avoid it but Washington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shardlow to the ground. Shardlow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Shardlow.
Washington fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shardlow.
Shardlow throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shardlow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Trey Washington has been cut.
Washington tries to land a leg kick but Shardlow saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Washington misses
and Shardlow counters with a big head kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shardlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve Shardlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trey Washington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shardlow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shardlow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shardlow swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Washington.
Washington is looking to score with low kicks.
Shardlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington tests Shardlow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses.
Shardlow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shardlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shardlow rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage.

Shardlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Shardlow is just out of range.
Washington tries to land a body kick
and Shardlow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Shardlow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shardlow tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Washington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Shardlow slips under a jab.
Shardlow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Shardlow should have avoided that one.
Shardlow tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Shardlow throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Shardlow instigates a clinch.
Shardlow lands a body punch.
Shardlow lands a nice shot to the body.
Shardlow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shardlow blocks the elbow strike.
Shardlow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shardlow avoids it.
Washington is trying to break free.
Shardlow misses with a body punch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shardlow taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow misses with some punches.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Shardlow keeps him there for the moment.
Shardlow is trying to break free.
Shardlow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Shardlow pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Washington dodges the punch combination from Shardlow.
Shardlow staying out of range there.
Shardlow wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance.
Shardlow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shardlow slips under a jab from Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Shardlow should have avoided that one.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shardlow moves away.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Shardlow moves out of range easily.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses.
Shardlow moves out of range of the leg kick from Washington.
Shardlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shardlow throws a lazy body kick

and Washington counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shardlow!
Washington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Washington trying to control but Shardlow is having none of it.
Shardlow is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Washington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trey Washington's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Shardlow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shardlow throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shardlow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trey Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Shardlow with a jab.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Shardlow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shardlow closes the distance but Washington moves to the side
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Shardlow throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington throws a jab when Shardlow was well out of range.
Shardlow throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Shardlow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Shardlow.
Shardlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shardlow, right into the meat.
Washington misses the jab.

Shardlow pushes Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Shardlow trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Washington blocking some punches.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Shardlow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington scores with a jab. Shardlow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow tries to clinch up.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shardlow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shardlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shardlow as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Washington misses.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shardlow moves away.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
A right-left combo lands from Washington.

Shardlow is rocked!
A head kick misses from Shardlow.
Shardlow slips a straight right by Washington.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shardlow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Shardlow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washington falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shardlow counters with a solid body kick.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington throws and low kick but Shardlow moves out of range easily.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shardlow but Shardlow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shardlow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shardlow throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington throws a right hand that Shardlow ducks under and follows up with a left that Shardlow also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shardlow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shardlow, right into the meat.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Washington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shardlow can pounce on him.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shardlow wants to clinch but Washington slips to the side

and Washington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shardlow's guard now.
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.
Washington slips nicely into half guard.
Shardlow keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Washington!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taylor's choice of entrance music: Use My Third Arm. John Taylor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bird
vs
Taylor

160 cm
23
136 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
133 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bird!
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, John Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bird but Bird pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bird lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bird misses with a few strikes there.
John Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bird circles away.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bird looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jay Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.

Bird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bird pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bird swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.

Taylor has picked Bird up - he's going for a ride! Taylor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Taylor is looking to stall here but Bird recovers full guard.
Bird has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture.
Taylor won't allow Bird to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird is working hard here to advance position.
Bird controlling Taylor's posture.
Bird is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Bird seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Bird postures up.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bird wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.

Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor looks gassed!
Bird throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.

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.

Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bird can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bird content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bird works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Bird 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.
Bird being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bird's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bird thows a big elbow that misses.
Bird working some strikes from top position.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bird trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Bird decides to return to a standing position.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bird!

Taylor is rocked!

Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Bird slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Bird lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jay Bird!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rosenburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Florence is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rosenburger
vs
Florence

178 cm
20
182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
170 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Rosenburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Florence!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Florence slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosenburger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosenburger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Florence tries to avoid it but Rosenburger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Florence to the ground. Florence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosenburger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Rosenburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florence throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rosenburger fails to land the takedown.
Rosenburger is breathing heavily.
Florence works over Rosenburger's head and body with a nice combination.
Rosenburger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenburger shoots in and drives through. Florence sprawls well.
Florence throws a head kick that Rosenburger semi-blocks.
Adam Rosenburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Florence has Rosenburger up against the cage in a clinch.
Florence gets through Rosenburger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Florence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Florence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Florence stuffs the takedown.
Florence scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Florence manages to break the clinch.

Florence rushes Rosenburger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rosenburger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Florence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Florence.
Florence dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Florence lands an elbow inside.

Florence manages to break the clinch.
Florence lands with a kick to the temple. Rosenburger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Florence lands a slapping body shot.
Florence thumps Rosenburger with a low kick.
Florence cracks the inside of Rosenburger's front leg.
Florence lands with a kick to the temple. Rosenburger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Florence scores with a nice body kick.
Florence looks to land a combination. Rosenburger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Florence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Florence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosenburger is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenburger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger keeping full guard, as Florence tries to pass.
Florence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Florence 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.
Rosenburger keeping full guard, as Florence tries to pass.
Florence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Florence trying to control but Rosenburger is working from the bottom.
Rosenburger keeping full guard, as Florence tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rosenburger misses with a takedown attempt
and Florence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Florence is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rosenburger misses with a takedown
and Florence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Florence lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Florence!

Florence moves into the clinch.
Florence gets underhooks to prevent Rosenburger's takedown attempt.
Rosenburger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Florence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Florence - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Florence taking a breather.

Florence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rosenburger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Florence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Florence lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Florence.
Florence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger tries for a takedown but Florence circles away easily
and Florence counters with a two punch combo.
Florence throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rosenburger.
Florence connects with a high kick.

Rosenburger gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Florence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Florence throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Rosenburger wants to control but Florence is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florence striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Florence is trying to buck Rosenburger off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Florence dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Florence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rosenburger doesn't seem bothered though.
Rosenburger has his takedown stuffed
and Florence counters with a straight right hand.
Rosenburger has his takedown stuffed
and Florence counters with a good low kick that Rosenburger was not able to check.
Florence goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A cross from Florence lands.
Rosenburger misses with a takedown
and Florence counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Rosenburger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Florence wants to clinch.
Florence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Florence throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florence connects with a high kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Florence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rosenburger misses with a takedown attempt
and Florence counters with a body kick that stops Rosenburger in his tracks momentarily.
Florence has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Florence changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosenburger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Florence in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rosenburger is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Florence!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patty Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson has chosen The Faint - Hospital as his entrance music. 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.

Machado
vs
Patterson

178 cm
21
230 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
282 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Buzzkill
Buzzkill

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patty Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machado circles away.

Machado gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.

Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado prevents Patterson from improving his position.
Patterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
Patterson is not content to let Machado control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado works his way into side control.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson dodges the ground and pound from Machado .
Machado tries to move to mount but Patterson blocks the move with his legs.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Patterson keeps working.
Patterson prevents Machado from improving position.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson fails with the takedown

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Machado controlling from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Machado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Patterson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Patterson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Patterson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machado takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson shoots and misses

and Machado counters with a single leg into guard. Patterson didn't expect that.
Rigan Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patty Patterson.
Patterson working a defensive guard here.
Machado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado passes Patterson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Machado drives through with a takedown into guard.

Machado has gone for a leg lock! Patterson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Machado 's guard.
Patterson forces his way into half guard.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.

Patterson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it.
Machado gets full guard.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.

That's two 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.
Patterson is stalling in the full guard.
Pattersonis looking to pass into half guard but Machado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machado is in guard.
Machado stands and throws Patterson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Patterson gets back to half guard.
Patterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patterson.
Machado wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Machado here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Machado is looking to work some ground and pound but Patterson has wrist control.
Patterson pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
Machado won't allow Patterson to sweep him here.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Patterson with a poor takedown

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Patterson's guard.
Patterson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Machado has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.

Machado is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Patterson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Patterson!
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Patterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Machado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Machado throws and elbow that misses. Patterson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machado 's guard. Nice move by Patterson!
Machado lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Patterson!

Machado working for a submission but Patterson is keeping him at bay.
Patterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Machado has a good base and remains in mount.
Rigan Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to control but Patterson wriggling away.
Machado content just to control the position here.
Patterson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Patterson taking shots to the head.
Machado looking to ground and pound but Patterson is blocking nicely.

Machado swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Patterson is now in Machado 's guard. A big mistake from Machado there, giving up the dominant position!
Patterson passes Machado 's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Patterson trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Patterson looking to sit in guard and control but Machado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Patterson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Patterson looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Patterson is keeping the position.
Rigan Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Machado stays in close to Patterson's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machado wants to improve his position but Patterson is controlling well.
Machado is refusing to be controlled, as Patterson sits in half guard.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson throwing strikes but missing.
Patty Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rigan Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Machado 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigan Machado !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linkke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Linkke
vs
Fisher

192 cm
24
215 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Buzzkill
Buzzkill

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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Linkke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linkke lands a nice shot that snaps Fisher's head back.
Fisher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fisher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linkke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Linkke avoids nicely.
Linkke misses with a body shot.
Fisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linkke looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Linkke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Linkke moves away from the strike by Fisher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Linkke.
Linkke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fisher counters with a three punch combo that has Linkke backing up. Linkke nods at Fisher to acknowledge the strikes.
Linkke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Linkke misses with a double jab
and Fisher counters with a nice body shot.
Linkke throws a looping overhand right but Fisher ducks down to avoid it.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Linkke tries to clinch but Fisher is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisher catches Linkke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Linkke throws a sloppy body shot
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fisher stuns Linkke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fisher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Linkke's head backwards.
A shot to the body from Linkke misses
and Fisher counters with a straight right hand.
Linkke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fisher.
Linkke cracks Fisher with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Linkke throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkke throws out a loose jab but Fisher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkke throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fisher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Linkke stalling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fisher. Linkke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Linkke.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linkke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linkke.
Linkke moves away from the strike by Fisher.
Linkke misses with a straight left.
Linkke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linkke manages to avoid it.
Horst Linkke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linkke defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linkke is looking to clinch but Fisher is avoiding it.
Fisher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linkke is looking to chop away at Fisher's legs.
Linkke throws a hook but Fisher blocks it.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkke misses with an uppercut. Fisher saw that one coming.
Fisher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Linkke tries to keep at a distance but Fisher has taken the fight into the clinch.

Fisher has hold of one of Linkke's legs. Linkke is fighting the takedown attempt but Fisher gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkke is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Fisher dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Linkke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Linkke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linkke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fisher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Linkke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fisher misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linkke throws a series of punches but Fisher avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Linkke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fisher in his tracks.
Linkke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linkke dodges the punch combination from Fisher.

Linkke moves into the clinch successfully.
Linkke is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Linkke down to the mat. Linkke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Linkke rushes Fisher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher tries to break free but Linkke pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like TJ Fisher has been cut.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Linkke to work.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Linkke is controlling him.
Linkke missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Linkke smiles and moves away.
Linkke misses the jab.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linkke manages to avoid it.
Linkke throws a series of strikes that have Fisher backpedaling.
Horst Linkke is winning the standup battle so far.
Linkke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Linkke misses with a shot to the body
and Fisher counters with a left to the body.
Linkke moves away from the strike by Fisher.
Fisher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Linkke.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linkke.
Fisher misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to clinch but Linkke moves out of range.
Linkke scoring well with a low kick there.
Decent striking displayed by Linkke there.
Linkke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linkke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fisher. That did some damage!
Linkke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fisher. That did some damage!
Fisher takes a swing at Linkke's ribcage but misses.
Fisher throws out a loose jab but Linkke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkke throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
Linkke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fisher counters with a three punch combo that has Linkke backing up. Linkke nods at Fisher to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Linkke coming out on top.
Linkke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Fisher slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fisher.
Linkke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linkke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fisher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkke throws a right hand that Fisher ducks under and follows up with a left that Fisher also avoids with ease.
Fisher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Linkke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fisher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horst Linkke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Fisher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fisher slips under a jab from Linkke.
Nice jab there from Linkke.
Linkke drops his hands momentarily and Fisher takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Linkke jabs Fisher right on the nose. Fisher blinks but takes it well.
Linkke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linkke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fisher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fisher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linkke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Linkke will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Linkke.
Linkke loads up on a big right hand but Fisher slips the punch.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Linkke wants to clinch
and Fisher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Linkke misses.

Linkke has Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher wants to stall.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Linkke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fisher avoiding damage as Linkke throws knees to the body.
A short right from Fisher on the inside.
Fisher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Linkke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linkke is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Linkke.
The referee is keeping an eye on Linkke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Linkke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Linkke stalling the fight.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Linkke lands an elbow inside that Fisher shrugs off.
Linkke tries to land knees in the clinch but Fisher avoids the damage to the body.
Fisher tries to break the clinch but Linkke is controlling the position.
Linkke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fisher can't break the clinch.
Fisher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linkke trying to land knees to the body.
Linkke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Linkke has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A body shot lands from Linkke.
Fisher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Linkke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fisher's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkke managing to block the knees to the body from Fisher.
Fisher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Linkke is pressed up against the cage. Fisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Linkke down to the mat. Linkke avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Linkke tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Linkke.
Linkke misses with a wild combination.
Fisher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Linkke doesn't seem bothered though.
Fisher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Linkke misses with a straight right.
Linkke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisher.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linkke.
Fisher swings for the body but Linkke moves out of range.
Linkke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fisher connects with a crisp jab.
Linkke defending well as Fisher loads up on a big left hand.
Linkke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Linkke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linkke thuds a left hand into Fisher's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horst Linkke showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Linkke 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horst Linkke!