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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaston Chevarie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Holyfield
vs
Chevarie

185 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

190 cm
25
208 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaston Chevarie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chevarie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chevarie ducks right into an uppercut from Holyfield.
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holyfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holyfield defending well as Chevarie loads up on a big left hand.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield slips a straight right by Chevarie.
Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevarie.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holyfield thuds a left hand into Chevarie's body.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chevarie's head backwards.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chevarie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a two punch combination.
Holyfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Chevarie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chevarie.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holyfield.
Chevarie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a body punch but Chevarie moves out of range.
Chevarie throws a hook to the side of Holyfield's head but Holyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a nice hook to Chevarie's body. Chevarie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chevarie looks gassed!
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Holyfield throws a lazy uppercut
letting Chevarie counter with a right hand.
Holyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chevarie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Chevarie's head.
Donk. Holyfield catches Chevarie right on the button with a cross.
Holyfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chevarie's head backwards.
Holyfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Holyfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chevarie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chevarie misses the shot to the body.
Holyfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chevarie counters with a straight right hand.
Holyfield connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Chevarie misses.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Chevarie circles away.
Holyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holyfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield misses with the combination.
Holyfield throws a combination. Chevarie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A shot to the liver by Holyfield. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Gaston Chevarie has been cut.
Holyfield is looking to wear down Chevarie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holyfield cracks Chevarie with an open hand slap.
Holyfield digs a good body shot into Chevarie's ribs.
Holyfield connects with the punch.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chevarie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holyfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chevarie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holyfield scores with the left hand. Chevarie knows he should have avoided that one.
Chevarie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donk. Holyfield catches Chevarie right on the button with a cross.
Holyfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyfield lands a right hook to the body.
Holyfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chevarie.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chevarie at a distance.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevarie is just out of range.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body. Chevarie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chevarie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holyfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chevarie drops his hands momentarily and Holyfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holyfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holyfield lunges at Chevarie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chevarie's hand.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevarie is just out of range.
Holyfield lands with a shot to the body.
Holyfield jabs Chevarie right on the nose. Chevarie blinks but takes it well.
Holyfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chevarie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Chevarie circles away.
Chevarie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holyfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Chevarie moves out of range as Holyfield strikes.
Chevarie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Holyfield catches Chevarie right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chevarie's head backwards.
Holyfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chevarie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holyfield lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Holyfield catches Chevarie right on the button with a cross.
Holyfield lands a right hook to the body.
Holyfield cracks Chevarie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Chevarie is having none of it.
Holyfield digs a good body shot into Chevarie's ribs.
Holyfield swings for the body but Chevarie moves out of range.
Holyfield is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevarie was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
Holyfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chevarie takes one to the chin there.
Chevarie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Chevarie misses its intended target.
Holyfield throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chevarie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chevarie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holyfield scores with a jab. Chevarie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holyfield connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chevarie momentarily.
Holyfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chevarie.
Chevarie circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Holyfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Chevarie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevarie.
Holyfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chevarie counters with a nice uppercut.
Chevarie ducks right into an uppercut from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chevarie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Holyfield has got the better of the exchanges.
Chevarie slips a straight right by Holyfield.
Holyfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chevarie can do to turn this around?
Chevarie misses the jab.
Holyfield feints a jab promting Chevarie to slip. Holyfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chevarie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holyfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joe Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Chevarie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chevarie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holyfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Holyfield works Chevarie's body with a nice hook.
Holyfield jabs Chevarie right on the nose. Chevarie blinks but takes it well.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
Holyfield swings for the body but Chevarie moves out of range.
A jab from Holyfield does it's job there.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chevarie moves away.
Chevarie is breathing heavily.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holyfield lands with a good body shot.
Chevarie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Chevarie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Holyfield lands a two punch combo.
Holyfield lands a slapping body shot.
Holyfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Holyfield - just one landing.
Holyfield tries to bum rush Chevarie with a series of wild strikes but Chevarie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chevarie takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Holyfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Holyfield as he connects with a hook.
Holyfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chevarie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Holyfield as he connects with a hook.
Holyfield scores with a shot to the body.
Chevarie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chevarie walks into a stiff left hand from Holyfield.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chevarie in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to clinch.
Holyfield swings for the body but Chevarie moves out of range.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Chevarie slips the punch.
Holyfield lands a jab to Chevarie's midsection.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Chevarie moves out of range.
Holyfield swings for the body but Chevarie moves out of range.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the body.
Holyfield looks to land a combination but Chevarie avoids it well.
Holyfield swings for the body but Chevarie moves out of range.
Holyfield throws a combination. Chevarie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holyfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Holyfield. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chevarie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holyfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Holyfield. Beautiful body shot.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Holyfield.
Holyfield connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holyfield.
Holyfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holyfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Holyfield lands with a shot to the body.
Holyfield lands a jab.
A jab from Holyfield does it's job there.
Holyfield takes a swing at Chevarie's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield scores with a jab to the body.
Chevarie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chevarie keeps the fight on the outside.
Holyfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevarie was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chevarie was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevarie is just out of range.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Chevarie is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Holyfield. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chevarie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Holyfield. Those never looked like landing.
Holyfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Chevarie circles away.
Holyfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chevarie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield takes a swing at Chevarie's ribcage but misses.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevarie manages to avoid it.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holyfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chevarie.
Holyfield defending well as Chevarie loads up on a big left hand.
Holyfield with a jab.
Holyfield throws out a powerful jab.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Chevarie is just out of range.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chevarie manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Holyfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyfield misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Chevarie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Holyfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gaston Chevarie'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Holyfield looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield jabs Chevarie right on the nose. Chevarie blinks but takes it well.
Holyfield misses with a body punch
and Chevarie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holyfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chevarie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holyfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chevarie.
A slow jab from Chevarie misses its intended target.
Chevarie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chevarie misses with a hook. Holyfield ducked under it nicely.
Chevarie misses with a looping right.
A big left from Holyfield misses.
Holyfield throws a left and a right that both miss

and Chevarie counters by clinching up.
Holyfield tries to circle away but Chevarie has him pinned against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Chevarie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.

It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holyfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Chevarie has the dominant position.
Chevarie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield lands with a left to the head.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Chevarie has the dominant position.
Chevarie has Holyfield pressed against the cage, preventing Holyfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chevarie controls the action.
Holyfield tries to break the clinch but Chevarie is controlling the position.
Holyfield tries to circle away but Chevarie has him pinned against the cage.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
Holyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chevarie has him pressed against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chevarie or not.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chevarie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Joe Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
Holyfield blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chevarie or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holyfield.
Chevarie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holyfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
Holyfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chevarie has him pressed against the cage.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch but Chevarie keeps him there for the moment.
Chevarie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Holyfield.
Chevarie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe Holyfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Chevarie fails to land.
Holyfield lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield blocks an uppercut.
Chevarie blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands with a left to the head.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Chevarie has the dominant position.
Chevarie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chevarie has Holyfield pressed against the cage, preventing Holyfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holyfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chevaries head.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Holyfield.
Gaston Chevarie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Holyfield - that landed with a thud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holyfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Chevarie is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Holyfield.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holyfield 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Holyfield!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey LeBraun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBraun has chosen City After Dark as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruiz
vs
LeBraun

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Ruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey LeBraun!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBraun moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Charles Ruiz has been cut.

Ruiz drops LeBraun with a nice combination! Ruiz dives into LeBraun's guard, looking to finish!

LeBraun is rocked!

It looks like Mickey LeBraun has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but LeBraun keeps moving.
LeBraun is still in real trouble! Can Ruiz finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LeBraun can do anything to dispel that myth.
LeBraun seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeBraun keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Charles Ruiz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
LeBraun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBraun misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiz counters with a nice kick to the body.
LeBraun looks gassed!
LeBraun slaps away a takedown attempt from Ruiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeBraun stuffs the takedown.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - LeBraun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mickey LeBraun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ruiz is defended easily by LeBraun.
LeBraun looks to throw the jab but Ruiz is out of range.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from LeBraun.
LeBraun looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well.
Ruiz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LeBraun scores with a jab to the head.
Ruiz misses with a takedown attempt - LeBraun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBraun Rushes Ruiz and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Ruiz is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. LeBraun Piles on the pressure and Ruiz crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey LeBraun!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tonying Americano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ware has chosen Put on as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Americano
vs
Ware

180 cm
28
180 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

183 cm
25
178 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tonying Americano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demarcus Ware!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ware misses with a double jab
and Americano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Ware misses
enabling Americano to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Demarcus Ware has been cut.
Americano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ware blocks a head kick by Americano.
Ware throws a lazy head kick
and Americano counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware is looking to clinch but Americano is avoiding it.
A big left from Americano misses.
A head kick by Americano misses
and Ware counters with an inside leg kick.
Americano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ware throws a series of punches but Americano avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Americano misses

and Ware counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ware is pushing down on Americano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Americano is fighting to maintain full guard but Ware has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Americano wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Americano is breathing heavily.
Americano is working hard here to advance position.
Ware seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Americano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ware missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ware works his foot free and advances to mount.

Ware goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Americano turns into him and now he's in Ware's guard.

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.
Ware not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Americano tries to stand but Ware is controlling from the bottom.
Americano forces his way into half guard.
Ware trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ware is looking for a sweep. Americano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Ware looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware is looking for a sweep. Americano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ware is refusing to be controlled, as Americano sits in half guard.

Ware is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Americano pulls his head out easily.

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

Americano gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ware.

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.
Ware throws a right hand that misses
and Americano counters with a head kick.
Americano misses with a head kick.
Americano checks a low kick from Ware.

Ware fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Americano, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ware creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ware misses with a knee strike.
Ware tries to circle away but Americano has him pinned against the cage.
Ware drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Americano tries to circle away but Ware has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware is working Americano over against the cage.
Americano is looking to break free of the clinch but Ware has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonying Americano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Ware's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Americano throws a sloppy head kick
and Ware finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Americano throws a head kick but Ware moves out of range.
Ware scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tonying Americano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ware throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Americano defending well as Ware loads up on a big left hand.
Ware throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ware tries for a takedown but Americano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Americano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Americano enables Ware to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Americano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Ware stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Americano swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware advances to half guard.
Ware is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ware would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ware thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.
Americano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ware.

Ware is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Americano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Americano has escaped and now he's on top!

Americano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Americano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

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

Ware drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ware looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware trying to control but Americano is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Demarcus Ware hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ware is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demarcus Ware showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demarcus Ware's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ware fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick from Americano.
A good leg kick by Ware.
Ware tries to clinch there but Americano circles away.
Americano throws a head kick that misses
and Ware counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Americano is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ware throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Americano.
Ware pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ware rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Americano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Americano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ware.

Ware shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware moves nicely into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ware working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Americano prevents Ware from moving into mount.

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

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

Ware is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Americano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Americano tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ware is trying to get an arm triangle but Americano is defending well.

Ware decides to stand up, so the ref orders Americano to his feet.
Americano dodges the punch combination from Ware.
Ware looks to land a combination but Americano avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Americano throws a right and a left that Ware avoids nicely.
Ware looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Americano misses with a body shot.
Americano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ware tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Americano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ware.
Ware shoots in for a takedown but Americano shows good takedown defense.
Americano blocks a low kick nicely.

Ware looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Americano!
Ware can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Americano is looking to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Ware!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

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

Lee
vs
Gillmeister

187 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

181 cm
26
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Gillmeister!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gillmeister circles away quickly and effectively.
Gillmeister connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Gary Lee has been cut.
Gillmeister misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee wants to clinch up but Gillmeister keeps it at a distance.
Gillmeister misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee feints and then cracks Gillmeister's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gillmeister down.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gillmeister if he has to take too many more of those.
Gary Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillmeister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.

Gillmeister drops Lee with a beautiful combination! Lee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gillmeister is looking for the KO!

Lee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gillmeister rattles Lee with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lee tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gillmeister dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lee stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Trevor Gillmeister!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rock Me Sexy Jesus -Jesus Himself. Rizzo has chosen open road song 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.

Sakes
vs
Rizzo

200 cm
27
240 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

219 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Sakes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakes with a poor takedown
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakes swinging wildly here.
Rizzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sakes counters with a head kick. That will keep Rizzo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sakes throws a lazy head kick

and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sakes won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sakes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sakes gets back to half guard.

Sakes actively working from the bottom here.
Sakes is looking to escape.
Sakes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rizzo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sakes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sakes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sakes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rizzo is controlling him.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard.
Sakes looking to pass the guard.
Sakes looking to sit in guard and control but Rizzo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sakes has his feet on Rizzo's thighs here. He's pushed Rizzo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rizzo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesus Sakes!
Jesus Sakes is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan de Sapi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashotik Pizduidze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

de Sapi
vs
Pizduidze

220 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan de Sapi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashotik Pizduidze!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pizduidze scores with a takedown into de Sapi's guard.

de Sapi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pizduidze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pizduidze controls from within his opponent's guard.
de Sapi keeping moving, preventing Pizduidze from controlling successfully.
Pizduidze passes de Sapi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Pizduidze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Pizduidze.

Pizduidze is working for a kimura but de Sapi is defending it quite comfortably.
Pizduidze prevents de Sapi from improving his position.
de Sapi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizduidze is trying to control the action in half guard but de Sapi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Pizduidze.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
de Sapi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pizduidze.
de Sapi tries to get to full guard but Pizduidze has control of the leg.
Pizduidze is keen to just control but de Sapi is a slippery customer.

Pizduidze seems to be working for a kimura but de Sapi defends the submission attempt.
de Sapi has hold of Pizduidze's hands but Pizduidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
de Sapi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pizduidze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
de Sapi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pizduidze with the ground and pound from mount.
Pizduidze working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizduidze connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pizduidze landing shots from mount.
de Sapi is breathing heavily.
de Sapi tries to lock up and control but Pizduidze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
de Sapi is working to get back to half guard.
Pizduidze postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. de Sapi looks a forlorn figure.
Pizduidze cracks de Sapi with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
de Sapi tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Pizduidze is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Pizduidze extends the arm and de Sapi is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashotik Pizduidze!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man-Black Sabbath. Punch has chosen Prodigy - Hot Ride as his entrance music. Anthony Stark has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Stark
vs
Punch

189 cm
24
185 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

160 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses with a body punch
and Punch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark lands with a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Punch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stark misses the jab.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Punch counters with a big uppercut that knocks Stark off his feet! Punch dives into side control looking to finish!

Stark is rocked!
Stark tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Punch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oh Stark is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Punch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch controlling the position easily from mount.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Punch avoids the attempt from Stark to control.
Stark is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stark is trying to escape the mount.
Punch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stark slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stark won't allow Punch to pass to mount.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.

Stark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Punch escapes and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems a little lost for a moment, as Punch dominates the positioning.
Stark wants to control but Punch postures up.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Punch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Punch is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Punch has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stark scores with a jab to the head.
Stark misses with a hook to the body

and Stark is countered with a crisp right hand from Punch that sends him to the canvas! Punch follows him to the mat into side control.
Stark tries to improve position but can't.
Stark looks to move to half guard but instead Punch has passed into mount! Damn!
BOOM! Punch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stark holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Punch tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Punch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Punch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stark is working to get back to half guard.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Stark wants to improve his position but Punch is controlling well.
Punch is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Punch has control of the leg.

Stark looking for submissions off his back.
Stark gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Stark working for submissions but it's allowed Punch to get to half guard.
Stark moves into full guard.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.

Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punch defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punch's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Punch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fast Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
Stark lands a nice hook to Punch's body. Punch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
and Punch counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Punch bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Stark! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Stark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Punch has passed into side control.

Punch has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punch manages to avoid it.
Stark misses with a left hand

and Punch lands a stunning uppercut that sends Stark to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Stark working for a triangle but Punch defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punch passes Stark's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Punch is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Punch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Punch passes to full mount!
Stark slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stark wants to improve his position but Punch is controlling well.
Punch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stark.
Stark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stark is keeping the position for now.

Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Stark has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Punch should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Stark has tightened it up now! Punch should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Stark!
Anthony Stark retains his welterweight title!