UCLA 58 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bigg Hugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: All Right Now. Bigg Hugg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lesnar
vs
Hugg

200 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bigg Hugg!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hugg wants it to stay on the feet.
Hugg wants to clinch

and Lesnar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hugg's guard now.
Lesnar throws a strike but Hugg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hugg trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar controlling Hugg's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hugg is looking to stand up but Lesnar won't let him.

Brock Lesnar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hugg to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugg has a closed guard, preventing Lesnar from standing up.
Lesnar throws a strike but Hugg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hugg is fighting to break Lesnar's control of his arms but Lesnar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brock Lesnar.
Hugg wants to clinch but Lesnar slips to the side

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hugg won't be happy with that.
Hugg is trying to buck Lesnar off.
Lesnar working the strikes but Hugg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hugg wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lesnar trying to control from Hugg's half guard. Hugg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hugg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnar postures up in Hugg's guard and throws a big left but Hugg blocks it.
Lesnar prevents Hugg from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hugg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hugg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hugg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hugg!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hugg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar.

Hugg darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the cage.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lesnar is trying to drag Hugg to the mat but Hugg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lesnar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hugg can't fight it off and eventually Lesnar manages to take the fight to the floor. Hugg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lesnar stops Hugg from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hugg manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Hugg closes the distance but Lesnar moves to the side

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Hugg fights it but they end up in guard.
Hugg wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Hugg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lesnar controls the pace.

Hugg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hugg landing knees to the body.
Hugg crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Hugg.
Knees to the body from Hugg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Hugg landing knees to the head.
Hugg with a knee to the head.
Hugg scores a nice knee to the body.
Hugg lands a nice elbow.
Bigg Hugg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hugg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hugg with a knee to the head.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hugg.
Hugg lands a knee to the head.
Hugg prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hugg gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Hugg presses Lesnar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lesnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hugg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hugg tries to clinch up.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Hugg didn't expect that.
Lesnar won't allow Hugg to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Hugg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Hugg!
Hugg wants to get up but he can't break Lesnar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Brock Lesnar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hugg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar prevents Hugg from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bigg Hugg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hugg wants to clinch but Lesnar slips to the side

and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Hugg didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar throws and elbow that misses. Hugg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Hugg!
Lesnar has Hugg pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brock Lesnar just wasn't active enough.
Hugg looks to clinch

so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hugg pushes Lesnar off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg tries to clinch up

and Lesnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hugg!
Hugg is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Hugg bucks Lesnar off and manages to get back to his feet!

Hugg clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hugg connects with a knee to the head.
Hugg prevents the takedown attempt.
Hugg crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Hugg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hugg.
Hugg scores a nice knee to the body.
Hugg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar managing to block the knees to the body from Hugg.
Hugg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hugg tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hugg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hugg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hugg tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
A body shot lands from Hugg.
Lesnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hugg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hugg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hugg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hugg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hugg with a knee to the head.
Hugg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hugg landing knees to the body.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hugg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hugg scores with a knee to the head.
Hugg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Hugg.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Hugg manages to get underhooks.
Hugg missing with knees to the body.
Hugg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugg tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hugg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hugg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lesnar is defending well for now.
Lesnar can't get the takedown.
Hugg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hugg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hugg scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar goes for a takedown attempt but Hugg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hugg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hugg tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away

and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hugg's guard.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lesnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hugg stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hugg wants to clinch.
Hugg wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hugg tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away

and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hugg won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hugg wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar drags him back down.

Lesnar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hugg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lesnar but great work by Hugg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Lesnar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnar 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Lesnar!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tha Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Jetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Don
vs
Jetson

181 cm
21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tha Don!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elroy Jetson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Don darts in trying to clinch
and Jetson counters with a left to the body.
Don rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jetson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jetson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jetson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tha Don seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Don tries for a takedown but Jetson circles away easily
and Jetson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Don misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson misses with a shot to the body

so Don counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Don throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jetson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Jetson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jetson keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.
Jetson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jetson, not yet.
Jetson managing to control the position.
Don looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tha Don.
Don misses with a takedown
and Jetson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Don shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Jetson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tha Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Don, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jetson digs a good body shot into Don's ribs.
Jetson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Don misses with a takedown
and Jetson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Don is breathing heavily.
Don slips a jab from Jetson.
Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jetson.
Don slips a straight right by Jetson.
Don throws a hook but Jetson blocks it.
Jetson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don slips a jab from Jetson.
Don looks to score with a jab to the body but Jetson is just out of range.

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.
Don uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jetson.
Don doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jetson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jetson lands a jab to Don's midsection.
Don takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jetson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Don moves away.
Jetson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jetson lands an overhand right.
Don has his takedown stuffed
and Jetson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Don thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jetson throws a hook but Don avoids it easily.
Don ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
Don lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Don misses with a takedown
and Jetson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Don moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
Don tries for a takedown but Jetson circles away easily
and Jetson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jetson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Don under the eye.
Don shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jetson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tha Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Don moves out of range as Jetson strikes.
Jetson misses with a hook. Don ducked under it nicely.
Don slips under a jab from Jetson.
Don with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jetson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jetson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Don was well out of range. Poor timing from Jetson.
Don with a poor takedown
and Jetson counters with a nice body shot.
Tha Don is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson misses with a wild body shot.
Jetson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Don.
Don tries a head kick but it misses.
Don tries to clinch up
and Jetson counters with a left to the body.
Don on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Don displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetson throws out the jab.
Jetson scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson misses with an uppercut.
Don wants to clinch but Jetson slips to the side
and Jetson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Jetson misses its intended target.
Don uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jetson.
Jetson misses with a wild body shot.
Elroy Jetson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Don tries to clinch
and Jetson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Don with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jetson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jetson lands a really nice looking cross but Don seems unphased.
Don tries to move into range but Jetson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Don has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jetson finds it's way round the side to connect with Don's head.
Nice cross by Jetson.
Jetson scores with a jab to the body.
Jetson misses the shot to the body.
Jetson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Don fails with the takedown
letting Jetson counter with a right hand.
Jetson punishes Don's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elroy Jetson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Don's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jetson swings for the body but Don moves out of range.
Jetson lands a nice shot that snaps Don's head back.
Don doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jetson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Don keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jetson scores with a jab to the body.
Don takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Don has his takedown stuffed
and Jetson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetson throws a looping overhand right but Don ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Don tries to clinch
and Jetson counters with a nice uppercut.
Don lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jetson circles away quickly and effectively.
Don takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Don tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jetson counters with a stiff right hand.
Don ducks under a wild hook from Jetson.
Don tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jetson counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetson clobbers Don with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jetson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Don moves away.
Jetson misses with an uppercut. Don saw that one coming.
Jetson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Don was well out of range. Poor timing from Jetson.
Don closes the distance but Jetson moves to the side
and Jetson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jetson throws out a loose jab but Don uses good head movement to avoid it.
Don with a poor takedown
and Jetson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tha Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Don momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jetson throws a jab but it's blocked by Don.
Elroy Jetson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Don throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jetson counters with a straight right hand.
Don wants to clinch but Jetson slips to the side
and Jetson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jetson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jetson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Don slips a jab from Jetson.
Jetson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Don has time to react.
Jetson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Don manages to avoid it.
Don has his takedown stuffed
and Jetson counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetson works Don's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Jetson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Don doesn't seem phased though.
Don walks into a jab.
Don has his takedown stuffed
and Jetson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jetson throws a big shot that misses.
Don lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jetson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jetson scores with a hook to the body. Don takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elroy Jetson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jetson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elroy Jetson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Abbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray comes to the cage accompanied by Fire-Kasabian. Joe Abbles has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Murray
vs
Abbles

182 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Abbles!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Abbles counters with a straight right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abbles is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Abbles throws a head punch that misses.
Murray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbles prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbles prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murray keeps control of Abbles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abbles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abbles tries to land a knee to the head but Murray blocks with his arms.

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.
Abbles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Abbles is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Murray prevents Abbles from breaking the clinch.
Murray tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abbles is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abbles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbles looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray wants a takedown but no success here.
Murray really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murray drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Abbles 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.

Murray pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murray throws a combination that misses
and Abbles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murray wants to clinch but Abbles slips to the side
and Abbles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jimmy Murray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abbles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.
Murray misses with a combination
and Abbles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abbles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abbles circles away from the clinch attempt

and Abbles counters by clinching up.
Murray is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abbles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murray blocks a body shot from Abbles.
Abbles is trying to maintain a safe position but Murray gets an underhook and turns Abbles into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray managing to block the knees to the body from Abbles.
Abbles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murrays head.
Abbles tries to break free but Murray pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abbles is trying to break the clinch but Murray has him pressed against the cage.
Abbles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two 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.
Abbles gets underhooks to prevent Murray's takedown attempt.
Abbles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murray jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abbles walks away with a smile on his face. Murray gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbles digs a good hook to Murray's body.
Murray swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbles.
Murray misses with a combination
and Abbles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abbles keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abbles counters with a left to the body.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abbles circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Abbles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abbles thuds a left hand into Murray's body.
Murray tries to land a body kick
and Abbles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abbles scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abbles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Abbles jabs at Murray's body.
Abbles punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Abbles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murray thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbles jabs at Murray's body.
Nice body punch from Abbles.
Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abbles punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Abbles scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Abbles takes the fight into the clinch.

Abbles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray shoots and misses
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray misses with a hook to the body
and Abbles counters with a right hand to the body.
Abbles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abbles jabs Murray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murray takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Abbles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Abbles tries to clinch but Murray moves away
and Murray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abbles stuffs the takedown attempt from Murray. Murray gets slowly back to his feet.
Abbles throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murray on the side of the head.
Abbles scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abbles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Abbles shows good takedown defense.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray misses with a hook
and Abbles counters with a straight right hand.
Abbles cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Murray. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abbles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abbles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Murray with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Murray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbles lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray tries for a takedown but Abbles circles away easily
and Abbles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murray misses with a combination
and Abbles counters with a left to the body.
Abbles wants to clinch up but Murray keeps it at a distance.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abbles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abbles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abbles counters with a series of strikes. Murray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murray has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Murray.
Abbles lunges at Murray with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murray's hand.
Murray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abbles counters with a nice body shot.
Abbles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murray swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abbles tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abbles to the ground. Abbles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abbles scores with a hook to the body. Murray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abbles digs a good body shot into Murray's ribs.
Abbles scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray fails to land the takedown.
Abbles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murray circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abbles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murray rather than just go for the knockout.
Murray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abbles lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abbles tries to clinch but Murray is having none of it.
Abbles jabs at Murray's body.
Abbles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murray doesn't seem bothered though.
Murray shoots and misses

and Abbles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimmy Murray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joe Abbles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Abbles.
Murray keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray misses with a combination
and Abbles counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Abbles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbles 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabien Crawie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Souza
vs
Crawie

182 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
187 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabien Crawie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crawie has managed to free his arm - good work.

Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Crawie defends the submission attempt.

Souza is trying for a kimura here. Crawie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Souza wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Souza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paruna Fernandino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pacquiao
vs
Fernandino

175 cm
21
150 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

176 cm
25
134 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paruna Fernandino !
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Fernandino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pacquiao controlling the position.
Pacquiao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pacquiao keeping moving, preventing Fernandino from controlling successfully.
Fernandino with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandino throws a big right hand that misses.
Fernandino wants to control from the top but Pacquiao keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Pacquiao clinches.
Fernandino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Pacquiao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Pacquiao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernandino 's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandino wants to get back to full guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the pace.

Fernandino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.

Fernandino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Fernandino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.

Fernandino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernandino looks gassed!
Pacquiao controlling the action here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pacquiao wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandino looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Fernandino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pacquiao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pacquiao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pacquiao connects with a nice short shot to Fernandino 's temple.
Pacquiao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pacquiao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pacquiao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Pacquiao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fernandino sees it coming and defends easily.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Fernandino is working from the bottom.
Pacquiao looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pacquiao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pacquiao with a lazy takedown attempt

so Fernandino counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fernandino trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pacquiao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fernandino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pacquiao has control of Fernandino 's left arm, preventing Fernandino from doing any damage.

Fernandino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pacquiao dives on top into guard.
Pacquiao trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao pushes down on Fernandino 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pacquiao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Fernandino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
Fernandino is breathing heavily.

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

Pacquiao wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Fernandino looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao controlling the pace.

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

Fernandino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Fernandino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Pacquiao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Fernandino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao stalling.

Pacquiao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fernandino sees it coming and defends easily.
Pacquiao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Pacquiao is trying to work for a kimura but Fernandino is defending well.

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.
Pacquiao trying to control the action but Fernandino is working from the bottom.

Fernandino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pacquiao wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pacquiao controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pacquiao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pacquiao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pacquiao wants to control from the top but Fernandino keeps moving.

Fernandino has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pacquiao is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fernandino .
Fernandino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pacquiao off and has taken his back!
Fernandino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pacquiao wants to control his opponent's hands but Fernandino gets his hands free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandino is trying to stick to Pacquiao's back but Pacquiao is turning into Fernandino . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fernandino 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Fernandino looking for subs off his back but Pacquiao has passed one foot through into half guard.

Fernandino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pacquiao pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pacquiao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pacquiao performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Fernandino looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Manny Pacquiao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fernandino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pacquiao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fernandino is working away from the top position though.
Fernandino works his way into full mount!
Fernandino raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao tries to lock up and control but Fernandino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pacquiao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pacquiao tries to lock up and control but Fernandino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manny Pacquiao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacquiao is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pacquiao is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pacquiao holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fernandino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Fernandino thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Pacquiao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pacquiao 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Pacquiao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Winters
vs
Jenkins

182 cm
27
201 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
198 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Winters.
Jenkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Winters.
Winters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenkins takes one on the button.
Winters misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!

Jenkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winters manages to get back to half guard.
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but Winters is defending the position.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Winters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jenkins slows the pace down in half guard.

Jenkins seems to be working for a kimura but Winters defends the submission attempt.
Winters gets back to full 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.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins distracts Winters with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jenkins throws a strike but Winters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Winters is looking to advance position but Jenkins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jenkins lands with some strikes.
Winters taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Winters hang on?
Winters gets back to half guard.
Jenkins trying to mount his opponent but Winters defends it.
Winters works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Jenkins is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenkins has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jenkins thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Winters to regain full guard.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Winters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Winters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jenkins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Winters has Jenkins in his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leroy Jenkins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Winters misses with a hook.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Jenkins.
Winters is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winters avoid being mounted?
Jenkins is trying to control. Winters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winters trying to control but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winters wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to pass to mount but Winters is defending the position.
Winters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winters is trying to control but can't.
Jenkins has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Winters tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Jenkins tries to control but Winters wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Winters moves into full guard.
Winters trying to control the position here.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Winters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Winters controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Winters has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Jenkins trying to move into half guard but instead Winters has managed to sweep!
Winters stops Jenkins from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.

Winters isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jenkins stacks Winters on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jenkins!
Winters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winters takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Winters's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leroy Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A jab from Winters misses.
Winters misses with a few strikes there.
Winters throws a right hand that misses
letting Jenkins counter with a right hand.

Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Leroy Jenkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Winters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.
Jenkins throws and elbow that misses. Winters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jenkins's guard. Nice move by Winters!
Winters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jenkins has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Winters off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Winters misses with a straight left.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Winters's shoulder, as Winters tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Winters is defending against the submission attempts here by Jenkins.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenkins prevents Winters from improving his position.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winters keeps working.
John Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to control but Jenkins is keeping busy.
Winters regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Winters tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters trying to control the position.
Winters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Winters wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winters is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leroy Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jenkins scores with a couple of short elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Jenkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jenkins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Jenkins!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atilla Da (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Church The Fireman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fireman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I am Fuck! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Atilla Da has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Atilla Da seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Da
vs
The Fireman

190 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
206 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atilla Da!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Church The Fireman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da ducks under a wild hook from The Fireman.
The Fireman misses with a series of wild punches.
Da walks into a straight right hand from The Fireman.
The Fireman is looking to clinch.
Da moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Fireman darts in trying to clinch
and Da counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Da lands a big elbow.

It looks like Church The Fireman has been cut.
Da controlling from mount.
Da scoring with strikes but The Fireman is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da lands a big shot there that rocks The Fireman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That has opened up Church The Fireman's cut even more.
The Fireman tries to hold on but Da pushes him away.
Da connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

The cut above Church The Fireman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Church The Fireman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Atilla Da!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huston Rustow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rustow
vs
Marsh

190 cm
24
215 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huston Rustow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rustow does it's job there.
Marsh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rustow wants to clinch
and Marsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsh as he connects with a hook.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marsh tries for a takedown but Rustow circles away easily
and Rustow counters with a head kick.
Huston Rustow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Marsh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rustow throws a head kick but Marsh moves out of range.
Rustow throws a jab when Marsh was well out of range.
Marsh throws a right hand that misses

and Rustow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marsh letting Rustow take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow looking to throw knees to the head but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Rustow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.

It looks like Stan Marsh has been cut.
Marsh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rustow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsh's defenses.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Rustow misses with a knee strike.
Rustow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow blocks the elbow strike.
Rustow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Rustow with a knee to the head.
Rustow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rustow avoids it.
Rustow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Rustow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rustow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsh pushes Rustow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
Marsh throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rustow scores with a knee to the head.
Rustow misses with a knee to the head.
Rustow misses with a knee strike.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marsh gets through Rustow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow is breathing heavily.
Rustow lands a damaging elbow.
Rustow looking to throw knees to the head but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Rustow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rustow.
Knees to the body from Rustow.
Rustow scores with a knee to the head.
Marsh throws a head punch that misses.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rustow trying to land knees to the body.
Rustow with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rustow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
Marsh misses with an elbow strike.
Rustow scores a nice knee to the body.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rustow holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rustow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Marsh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Rustow on the inside.
Rustow blocks an elbow strike from Marsh.
Rustow creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marsh's defenses.
Marsh misses with an elbow strike.
Rustow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rustow connects with a knee to the head.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but Marsh blocks it.
Rustow lands a nice elbow.
Marsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
Rustow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Rustow.
Marsh tries to work over Rustow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh pushes off an throws an elbow but Rustow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rustows head.
Marsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rustow's elbow.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rustow connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rustow.
Marsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsh tries to land a knee to the head but Rustow blocks with his arms.
Rustow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh lands an uppercut.
Rustow with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh tries to throw a body punch but Rustow avoids it by throwing Marsh back against the cage.
Rustow blocks an uppercut.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rustow looking to throw knees to the head but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Marsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rustow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huston Rustow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stan Marsh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marsh misses with a few strikes there.
Marsh with a poor takedown
and Rustow counters with a stiff right hand.
Rustow slaps away a takedown attempt from Marsh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rustow wants to clinch
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rustow lands a big head kick that sends Marsh tumbling to the mat! Rustow takes a step backwards and waves Marsh back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Marsh is rocked!

Rustow closes the distance and pushes Marsh back into the cage.
Marsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Rustow finish him?
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marsh seems to have recovered his senses.
Marsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marsh is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marsh throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marsh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rustow's brow.
Rustow scores a nice knee to the body.
Huston Rustow has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow with a knee to the head.
Rustow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rustow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rustow.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rustow obliges.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but Marsh blocks with his arms.
Rustow looking to throw knees to the head but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marsh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rustow landing knees to the body.
Marsh being controlled against the cage.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rustow.
Knees to the body from Rustow.
Rustow landing knees to the head.
Rustow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marsh up against the cage.
Rustow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
Rustow lands a knee to the head.
Marsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rustow.
Rustow lands a nice elbow.
Marsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rustow misses with a knee strike.
Rustow lands a knee to the head.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but Marsh blocks it.
Rustow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Marsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rustow misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rustow avoids a wild elbow strike from Marsh.
Rustow lands a nice elbow.
Rustow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marsh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rustow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rustow unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rustow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rustow.
Rustow lands a damaging elbow.
Rustow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Rustow is struggling to control the position.
Rustow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsh is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marsh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rustow's brow.
Marsh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rustow misses with a knee strike.
Marsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rustow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marsh avoids the elbow strike from Rustow, against the cage.
Rustow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marsh misses with a knee strike.
Marsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but Marsh blocks it.
Rustow looking to throw knees to the head but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Rustow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Rustow misses with a knee to the head.
Rustow trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsh.
Marsh lands a body punch.
Rustow misses with a knee to the head.
Marsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rustow dodges an elbow strike from Marsh.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marsh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
Rustow with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huston Rustow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stan Marsh'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. This is the final round!

Marsh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rustow defends it nicely.
Rustow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marsh's head.
Rustow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rustow wants it to stay on the feet.
Rustow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rustow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marsh is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rustow is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marsh.

Rustow drops Marsh with a beautiful combination! Marsh stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rustow is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rustow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Marsh or perhaps it was just good defense by Rustow which made him look bad.
Huston Rustow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Marsh.
Rustow is looking to clinch but Marsh is avoiding it.

Rustow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marsh misses with an elbow strike.
Marsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Rustow avoids the damage to the body.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow lands a nice uppercut.
Rustow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rustow misses with a knee strike.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marsh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rustow holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rustow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rustow scores with a knee to the head.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rustow lands a knee to the head.
Marsh digs a right hand into Rustow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rustow's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rustow.
Rustow misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rustow.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
Rustow throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rustow looking to stall.
Rustow with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marsh tries to land a knee to the head but Rustow blocks with his arms.
Rustow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marsh with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rustow with a knee to the head.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rustow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Rustow.
Rustow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Rustow blocks an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rustow obliges.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but Marsh blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rustow putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marsh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marsh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stan Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Rustow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rustow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rustow tries to land a knee to the head but Marsh blocks with his arms.
Marsh tries a knee to the head but Rustow blocks it.
Rustow landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rustow obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rustow.
Huston Rustow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rustow gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsh is leaning against Rustow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Rustow to work.
Rustow lands a good knee to the midsection. Marsh won't want to take too many of those.
Rustow has Marsh pressed against the cage.
Marsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marsh throws an elbow but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huston Rustow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rustow 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huston Rustow!