PFC 2: Sood vs Crook PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Movado Kenshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Launston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Launston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kenshi
vs
Launston

177 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Bloodsport Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Movado Kenshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Launston!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Launston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kenshi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Launston's guard now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Launston is on top in guard.
Launston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Launston preventing the sweep.
Launston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Launston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Launston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Launston fails with the takedown

and Kenshi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Launston's guard now.
Launston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Launston controlling the pace.
Launston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Launston is just content to waste time from the top position. Kenshi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Launston content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenshi is controlling Launston's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

David Launston has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kenshi has his takedown stuffed

and Launston counters with a shoot takedown. Kenshi fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenshi is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Launston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kenshi wants to stand and escape but Launston is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Launston sitting in guard here, content to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kenshi keeping moving, preventing Launston from controlling successfully.

David Launston has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Kenshi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Launston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kenshi working the strikes but Launston uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Launston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Launston gets back to full guard.
Kenshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenshi thows a big elbow that misses.

Launston looking for a guillotine here but Kenshi defends easily.
Kenshi postures up.
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 Movado Kenshi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kenshi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Launston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kenshi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Launston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Launston trying to keep a closed guard but Kenshi is proving a slippery customer.
Movado Kenshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenshi throws a strike but Launston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kenshi wants to stand but Launston is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenshi pushes Launston off and gets back to his feet.
Launston doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kenshi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kenshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Launston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Launston keeping moving, preventing Kenshi from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenshi wants to pass the guard but Launston is keeping the position.
Kenshi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Launston's guard.
Kenshi throws a strike but Launston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kenshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenshi, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Launston is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Launston prevents Kenshi from getting back to his feet.
Kenshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Launston controls the pace.
Launston trying to control but Kenshi is working from the bottom.

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

and Launston counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Launston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kenshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Launston controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

David Launston has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Launston scores with a takedown into Kenshi's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Launston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kenshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Launston fails with the takedown

and Kenshi counters with a single leg into guard. Launston didn't expect that.
Launston is trying to control the position but Kenshi postures up.
Launston keeping moving, preventing Kenshi from controlling successfully.
Kenshi thows a big elbow that misses.
Kenshi trying to control but Launston is working from the bottom.
Launston keeping full guard, as Kenshi tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kenshi wants to control from the top but Launston keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Movado Kenshi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kenshi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Launston counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kenshi!
Kenshi tries to reverse the position but Launston maintains control.
Launston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kenshi is looking to escape.
Kenshi is looking to improve his position but Launston isn't that keen on the idea.
Launston looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Launston is trying to take his opponent's back.
Launston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kenshi is squirming around, avoiding Launston's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Launston wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kenshi wants to clinch.
Launston shoots and misses

and Kenshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Launston is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kenshi is chipping away with strikes.
Kenshi grinds an elbow into Launston's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshi has knee on belly momentarily but Launston bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kenshi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Launston is looking for a sweep. Kenshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenshi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kenshi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Launston is defending against the submission attempts here by Kenshi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Movado Kenshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenshi 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Movado Kenshi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Scarlatti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scarlatti
vs
Saki

172 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

172 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Scarlatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buakaw Saki!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlatti misses the jab.
Saki just misses with a punch to the body.
Scarlatti moves to clinch but Saki breaks away
and Saki counters with a good low kick that Scarlatti was not able to check.

Saki has closed the distance and engaged Scarlatti in a clinch.
Scarlatti is trying to push Saki away but Saki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scarlatti tries to circle away but Saki has him pinned against the cage.
Saki tries to pull guard but Scarlatti won't allow it.

Saki pulls Scarlatti into guard.
Saki 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.
Saki keeping moving, preventing Scarlatti from controlling successfully.
Scarlatti tries to stand but Saki is controlling from the bottom.
Saki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scarlatti lands a couple of elbows.
Scarlatti 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.
Scarlatti wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti thows a big elbow that misses.
Saki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Saki looking to finish with strikes here!
Scarlatti wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scarlatti is desperately trying to get back to half 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.
Scarlatti blocking the ground and pound.
Saki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Saki swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scarlatti is now in Saki's guard. A big mistake from Saki there, giving up the dominant position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scarlatti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saki looking for a sweep. Not yet Saki, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Saki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scarlatti defends well.
Scarlatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Saki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Saki has his foot on Scarlatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarlatti works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scarlatti trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
Scarlatti throwing strikes from guard but Saki blocks nicely.

Scarlatti has gone for a leg lock! Saki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Scarlatti's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Saki stands up and waves to Scarlatti to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakaw Saki 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.

Saki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Scarlatti counters by moving into the clinch.
Scarlatti has Saki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Saki breaks from the clinch.
Saki throws the kick towards the body but Scarlatti avoids it.
Scarlatti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saki pinned against the cage. Saki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scarlatti circles away.
Derek Scarlatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarlatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarlatti somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but Scarlatti pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scarlatti dives in and grabs Saki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saki pushes down on Scarlatti's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki misses with a head kick.

Scarlatti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saki was covering up waiting for the punch and Scarlatti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scarlatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Scarlatti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saki dives on top into guard.

Saki gets to his feet. Scarlatti looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scarlatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Saki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti is trying to maintain the position but Saki is very close to passing his half guard.
Scarlatti wants to get back to his feet.
Saki passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saki trying to control the action but Scarlatti is working from the bottom.
Scarlatti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Scarlatti kicks off Saki and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Scarlatti as Saki shoots in.
Saki fails with the takedown
and Scarlatti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scarlatti is looking to clinch but Saki is avoiding it.
Saki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saki.
Saki fails with the takedown.
Scarlatti looks to score with a jab to the body but Saki is just out of range.
Scarlatti tries a head kick but it misses.
Saki shoots and misses

and Scarlatti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Saki gets control of Scarlatti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Scarlatti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Saki's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Scarlatti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Saki tries to clinch up but Scarlatti circles away and keeps his distance.
Scarlatti closes the distance but Saki moves to the side

and Saki counters by clinching up.
Scarlatti fails to pull guard.

Saki manages to pull guard.
Saki is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Scarlatti preventing the sweep.
Scarlatti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scarlatti won't allow Saki to sweep him here.
Saki wants to get back to his feet but Scarlatti is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scarlatti stands and throws Saki's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti trying to control the action but Saki is working from the bottom.

Scarlatti stands up and beckons Saki to his feet.
Saki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scarlatti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saki thinking.
Scarlatti tries to clinch up.

Saki closes the distance and pushes Scarlatti back into the cage.
Saki is pressed up against the cage. Scarlatti has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saki down to the mat. Saki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saki has a takedown stuffed.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buakaw Saki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarlatti preventing the sweep.
Scarlatti thows a big elbow that misses.
Saki is trying to keep Scarlatti in close.
Scarlatti advances to half guard.
Scarlatti not doing much here.
Saki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scarlatti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Scarlatti decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarlatti counters with a series of strikes. Saki will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Derek Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buakaw Saki.
Saki with a poor takedown

and Scarlatti counters by clinching up.
Scarlatti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Saki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scarlatti closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saki counters with a head kick. That will keep Scarlatti thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Saki moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarlatti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saki shoots in and drives through. Scarlatti sprawls well.
Saki shoots for a takedown but Scarlatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scarlatti tried to score with a low kick but Saki checks it.
No luck for Saki with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarlatti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scarlatti defends it nicely.
Scarlatti is looking to clinch but Saki is avoiding it.
Saki throws a head kick but Scarlatti moves out of range.
Scarlatti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saki tries to clinch but Scarlatti is having none of it.
Scarlatti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scarlatti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scarlatti wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Scarlatti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scarlatti 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Derek Scarlatti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daly Foran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Foran
vs
Bradley

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daly Foran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foran tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradley tries for a takedown but Foran circles away easily
and Foran counters with a thumping low kick.

Foran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bradley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foran's back!
Foran wants to escape the position.
Bradley missing with strikes.
Foran wants to escape the position.
Foran is covering up but some of the strikes from Bradley are getting through and doing damage.
Foran is trying to break free.
Bradley punishes Foran with strikes from the back mount.
Foran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bradley on the ground.
Bradley scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foran covers up after that shot from Bradley.

Bradley is looking for the choke from the back position but Foran is controlling his hands well.
Bradley scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foran tries to escape but Bradley has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Foran tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bradley unloading with bombs!
Bradley working Foran over with strikes here.
Bradley trying to control but Foran is having none of it.
Bradley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foran wants to hold on but Bradley pushes him away.
Foran is breathing heavily.

Bradley working for a submission but Foran is keeping him at bay.
Bradley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Foran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Foran tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradley lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Foran hang on?
Bradley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Foran can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bradley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Bradley looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Bradley wants to finish this one by submission but Foran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradley.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foran is looking to improve his position but Bradley isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Foran tries to hold on but Bradley postures up.
Bradley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Foran is looking to escape.

Bradley wants to finish this one by submission but Foran is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradley.
Foran can't escape the position.
Foran is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bradley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Foran in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bradley with shots to the head and body - Foran looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bradley lands a heavy elbow.
Foran is working to get back to half guard.
Bradley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bradley is landing with some decent strikes but Foran is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Foran wants to control but Bradley is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bradley lands a nice shot to the head.
Bradley working Foran over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bradley 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.

Bradley shoots for a takedown but Foran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bradley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bradley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Foran counters with a three punch combo that has Bradley backing up. Bradley nods at Foran to acknowledge the strikes.
Bradley with a poor takedown

and Foran counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Foran.
Daly Foran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bradley.
Foran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bradley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bradley working for a triangle but Foran defends it easily.
Foran cracks Bradley with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foran trying to control but Bradley is working from the bottom.

Bradley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Foran uses it to pass to side control.
Bradley is not content to let Foran control the position.
Bradley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foran off and has taken his back!
Foran avoids the strikes from Bradley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foran controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Bradley scores with punches to the body.
Bradley is working the ground and pound. Can Foran escape?
Bradley throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Bradley lands with a hammerfist to the side of Foran's head.
Foran trying to control but not successfully.
Bradley keeps control of the position as Foran tries to break free.
Foran is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Foran is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foran looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bradley.
Foran rolls, trying to escape but Bradley keeps control of the position.
Bradley scores with punches to the body.
Bradley lands shots from the back.
Foran is covering up but some of the strikes from Bradley are getting through and doing damage.

Bradley looking for the choke but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foran manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bradley's guard. Nice work there by Foran.
Foran postures up.
Foran is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradley has wrist control.

Bradley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ted Bradley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foran throwing strikes from guard but Bradley blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Foran has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Bradley to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Foran is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Bradley pulls down on the head and he's put Foran to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ted Bradley!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Face Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Sood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sood has chosen Rap Beat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crook
vs
Sood

189 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Face Crook!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Sood!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crook scores with the left hand. Sood knows he should have avoided that one.
Sood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crook tries to avoid it but Sood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crook to the ground. Crook escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crook scores with a shot to the body.
Sood darts in trying to clinch
and Sood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sood throws a right hand that misses
and Crook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sood tries to clinch but Crook is having none of it.
Crook misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sood misses with a head kick.
Sood throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jordan Sood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sood manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Crook misses
and Sood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crook connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Face Crook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Face Crook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Sood.
Crook misses with a body shot.
Sood moves in looking to clinch but Crook pushes him off.
Sood shoots in and drives through. Crook sprawls well.
Crook digs a good hook to Sood's body.
Sood darts in trying to clinch
letting Crook counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sood misses with an uppercut.
Sood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crook counters with a stiff right hand.
Sood tries to clinch but Crook is having none of it.
Sood throws a right hand that misses
enabling Crook to counter with a crisp jab.
Sood tries to clinch but Crook moves away
and Crook counters with a straight right hand.
Sood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crook swings widly with a right hand
and Sood counters with a good, hard body kick but Crook shrugs it off.
Crook misses with a hook. Sood ducked under it nicely.
Sood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sood misses with an uppercut
and Crook counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crook jabs Sood to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Crook missing with a left hand there. Sood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crook swings widly with a right hand

and Sood counters with a shoot takedown. Crook fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sood content to stall in guard here.
Crook 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.
Crook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crook tries to get out of the position.
Crook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sood won't allow Crook to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Crook's head.
Sood trying to control but Crook is working from the bottom.
Crook has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sood has passed into side control.
Crook is trying to get back to half guard.
Sood looks up at the clock and then as Crook takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Sood has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Crook avoids the head kick by Sood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Sood 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.

Crook stuffs the takedown attempt from Sood. Sood gets slowly back to his feet.
Crook scores with a jab to the head.
Sood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crook misses with a body punch
and Sood makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crook really felt that one!
Sood misses with a head kick.
Sood lands a brutal head kick. Crook looks out on his feet and Sood throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jordan Sood!
Jordan Sood is the new middleweight champion!

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C
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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Cao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ponting has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ponting
vs
Cao

170 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Elijah Cao!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cao counters with a stiff right hand.
Ponting swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cao wants to clinch
and Ponting counters with a one-two to the body.
Cao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Ponting falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Cao counter with a right hand.
Cao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Cao moves out of range easily.
Ponting misses with a double jab
and Cao counters with a left to the body.
Cao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cao misses with an uppercut. Ponting saw that one coming.
Ponting lands with a nice body punch.
Ponting throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ponting is breathing heavily.
Cao checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cao scores with a jab to the head.
Ponting throws a combination that misses
and Cao counters with a huge left! Ponting is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cao isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ponting from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cao!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elijah Cao!
Elijah Cao is the new lightweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Lafleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurtis De Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lafleur
vs
De Hughes

186 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reggie Lafleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurtis De Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lafleur has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lafleur breaks from the clinch.
De Hughes swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Lafleur counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lafleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Hughes wants to get back to his feet but Lafleur is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lafleur postures up.

Lafleur drops back looking for a leg! De Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Hughes manages to kick Lafleur off! Lafleur jumps back into De Hughes's guard.
Lafleur trying to control the position from guard on top but De Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lafleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lafleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Hughes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lafleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

De Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Lafleur defends easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lafleur.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lafleur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lafleur stopping the sweep attempt from De Hughes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Hughes trying to control the position.
Lafleur forces his way into half guard.

Lafleur wants to work for an arm triangle but De Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Hughes trying to hold on to Lafleur's head to control him but Lafleur postures up.

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.
Lafleur landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lafleur is keen to just control but De Hughes is a slippery customer.
De Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Hughes controls Lafleur momentarily but Lafleur frees himself.
De Hughes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lafleur controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lafleur passes De Hughes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lafleur is working for a submission of some sort.
De Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lafleur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Hughes tries to get to full guard but Lafleur has control of the leg.
De Hughes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lafleur is working away from the top position though.
Lafleur throwing shots but De Hughes is blocking nicely.
De Hughes is trying to control but can't.

Lafleur is looking for a kimura but De Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lafleur to get the leverage.
Lafleur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lafleur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lafleur pushes down on De Hughes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Hughes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lafleur manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur controlling from the full mount.
De Hughes is working to get back to half guard.
Lafleur lands a big shot there that rocks De Hughes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

It looks like Kurtis De Hughes has been cut.
Lafleur throws some wild stikes that De Hughes manages to avoid easily.
Lafleur putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That has opened up Kurtis De Hughes's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lafleur is going oldschool here, as he tries to force De Hughes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so De Hughes shrugs it off.

Lafleur working for a submission but De Hughes is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafleur looking to finish with strikes here!
Lafleur trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Lafleur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurtis De Hughes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lafleur is just out of range.
Lafleur bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Lafleur shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Hughes tries to get to full guard but Lafleur has control of the leg.

Lafleur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Lafleur sits in half guard.

Lafleur 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.
Lafleur seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Hughes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
De Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lafleur throwing shots but De Hughes is blocking nicely.
De Hughes is trying to stand.

Lafleur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Hughes is looking to get back to full guard here but Lafleur has managed to pass to side control instead.

Lafleur tries for a kimura but De Hughes is defending well.

Lafleur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Reggie Lafleur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafleur scoring with punches and elbows.
Lafleur throws a strike aimed at the side of De Hughes's head but De Hughes avoids it well.

Lafleur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but De Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lafleur tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Hughes wants to control but Lafleur postures up.
De Hughes is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lafleur asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Hughes is trying to control Lafleur's posture but Lafleur avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Hughes is not content to let Lafleur control the position.

Lafleur decides to stand back up.
De Hughes misses with an uppercut

and Lafleur counters by moving into the clinch.

Lafleur turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lafleur manages to end up in side control.
De Hughes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lafleur lands a few punches from side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Hughes wants to control but Lafleur postures up.

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

Lafleur thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Hughes wants to control but Lafleur postures up.
Lafleur connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused De Hughes some visible discomfort.
Lafleur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lafleur working the ground and pound.

The cut above Kurtis De Hughes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
De Hughes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Lafleur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurtis De Hughes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

De Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lafleur moves into the clinch.
Lafleur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lafleur has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De Hughes is trying to keep an underhook but Lafleur manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lafleur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lafleur is thwarting De Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Lafleur trying to control from half guard but De Hughes is working away.
Lafleur tries to pass to full mount but De Hughes defends it.
De Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.

Lafleur is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Lafleur is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafleur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lafleur stops De Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Lafleur passes to side control.
De Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
De Hughes is not content to let Lafleur control the position.
De Hughes tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lafleur is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. De Hughes looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lafleur gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. De Hughes is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lafleur lets go of the hold and De Hughes can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reggie Lafleur!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCord comes to the cage accompanied by "Violate You"- Chino Xl. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

McCord
vs
Faber

188 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KAISER

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McCord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ray Faber!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber tries to clinch but McCord moves away
and McCord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCord shoots in for a takedown but Faber shows good takedown defense.
McCord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faber.
A cross from Faber lands.
Faber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCord.
McCord takes a swing at Faber's ribcage but misses.
McCord lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by McCord.
McCord lands a nice hook to Faber's body. Faber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mike McCord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCord throws a looping overhand right but Faber ducks down to avoid it.
McCord throws a low kick, looking for Faber's leg but Faber calmly moves out of range.
Faber closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCord counters with a good low kick that Faber was not able to check.
Faber avoids the body shot from McCord.
Faber moves to clinch but McCord breaks away
and McCord counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord lands a body shot.
McCord with a jab.
McCord with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Faber tries to clinch
and McCord counters with a low kick, right behind Faber 's knee.
Faber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Faber tries to clinch up
and McCord counters with a left to the body.
McCord just misses with a punch to the body.
Faber wants to clinch but McCord slips to the side

and McCord counters by clinching up.
McCord lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCord throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber lands a nice uppercut.
McCord trying to control the position but instead, Faber has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCord into the cage.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCord stalling in the clinch but Faber improves position.
McCord misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faber scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCord takes a shot 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!
McCord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faber tries to circle away but McCord has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCord.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Faber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCords head.
Faber has had enough of the clinch but McCord keeps him there for the moment.
Faber wants to get back to striking at distance but McCord won't allow it.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by McCord.
Faber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber takes an elbow to the temple.
McCord working aggressively here.
McCord looking to stall.

McCord escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Faber closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faber closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCord counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Faber has McCord up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from McCord.
A hook to the body from McCord.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from McCord.
Faber lands a nice uppercut.
McCord scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
McCord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber lands a nice uppercut.
McCord is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faber is defending well for now.
Faber lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Faber as McCord tries to tie him up.
Faber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Faber as McCord tries to tie him up.
McCord misses with an elbow over the top.

Faber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber tries to clinch there but McCord circles away.

McCord closes the distance and pushes Faber back into the cage.
Faber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCord fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Faber tries to clinch but McCord moves away
and McCord counters with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Faber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McCord 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.

Faber darts in trying to clinch
and Faber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faber holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCord.
McCord lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Faber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from McCord.
Faber lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCord backwards.
Faber gets through McCord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faber just leaning against McCord, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McCord takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faber.
McCord trying to control the position but instead, Faber has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCord into the cage.
Faber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord tries to stall but Faber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faber blocks an elbow strike from McCord.
McCord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCord working aggressively here.
McCord keeps control of Faber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCord prevents Faber from breaking the clinch.
Faber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McCord stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCord scores with a hook to the body.
Faber is breathing heavily.

McCord breaks from the clinch.
Faber wants to clinch but McCord slips to the side
and McCord counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by McCord. Beautiful body shot.
McCord cracks Faber with a good jab.
Ray Faber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by McCord. Beautiful body shot.
McCord lands with a nice body punch.
McCord is looking to wear down Faber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Faber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Faber at a distance.
McCord lands a head kick. Faber smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

McCord clinches up with Faber and pushes him back against the cage.
McCord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCord is trying to stall.
McCord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faber cracks McCord with a nice body shot.
Faber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCord lands with a light punch inside.
McCord lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for McCord to work.
Faber tries to circle away but McCord has him pinned against the cage.

McCord breaks the clinch.
Faber closes the distance looking to clinch

and McCord holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCord trying to land knees to the body.
McCord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, McCord scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCord is trying to maintain a safe position but Faber gets an underhook and turns McCord into the cage.
Faber is trying to break free.
Faber misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, McCord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Faber blocks an elbow strike.

Faber breaks from the clinch.
McCord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCord. Faber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Faber moves to clinch but McCord breaks away
and McCord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faber thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Faber.
McCord connects with a nice looking jab.
Faber looks to clinch
and McCord counters with a nice leg kick.
McCord misses with a body shot.
McCord lands with a thumping leg kick.
Faber tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCord's corner calls for a 1-2. McCord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCord scores with a jab. Faber acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCord scores with a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCord throws out a powerful jab.
McCord circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCord counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McCord dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

McCord throws a sloppy head kick and Faber moves out of range easily.
Faber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCord counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faber.
McCord motions for Faber to come forward. McCord throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCord takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Faber takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCord.
Faber tries to clinch up
and McCord counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Faber thinking.
McCord lands with a hook. Faber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCord connects with an inside leg kick.
Faber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCord fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCord.
Faber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Faber wants to clinch
and McCord counters with a straight right hand.

McCord moves into range and clinches up with Faber.
McCord effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from McCord on the inside.
McCord pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Faber tries a body shot but McCord blocks it.
McCord can't find room to land a body shot as Faber controls the action.
McCord cracks Faber with a nice body shot.
Faber blocking some punches.
McCord lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCord trying to stall but Faber improves his position.

McCord pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faber closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCord counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCord throws a shot to the body.
McCord cracks a nice hook into Faber's ribs.
McCord swings and misses with a hook to the body.

McCord has Faber up against the cage in a clinch.
Faber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Faber misses with some punches.
McCord lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faber tries to break the clinch but McCord is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCord swings wildly with an uppercut but Faber uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faber's elbow.
Mike McCord has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCord lands with a light punch inside.
Faber works on McCord's body with a couple of short punches.
Faber is trying to break the clinch but McCord has him pressed against the cage.
McCord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McCord.
McCord misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faber.
Faber has McCord pressed against the cage, preventing McCord from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCord tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faber's elbow.
McCord is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McCord.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCord - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faber lands an uppercut.
McCord has Faber pushed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCord tries to work over Faber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by McCord.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCord.
A nice left hand lands by McCord.
Come on McCord - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faber stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faber.
McCord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Faber managing to block the knees to the body from McCord.
Faber can't break the clinch.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber wants to get back to striking at distance but McCord won't allow it.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but McCord uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCord lands a shoulder strike.
McCord is looking to control Faber's arms but Faber gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCord has his back to the cage.
Ray Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McCord showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCord 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McCord!