ESFL 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington has chosen Scream With Me by Mudvayne as his entrance music. Vladimir Putin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Putin
vs
Washington

192 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

192 cm
18
217 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Very confident

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Washington!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin connects with a nice looking jab.
Putin feints and then cracks Washington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Washington down.
Putin throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Putin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Washington counters with a shoot takedown. Putin fights it but they end up in guard.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Putin has managed to sweep!
Washington 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.
Putin content to stall in guard here.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Putin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Putin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Putin thuds his right hand into Washington's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington shoots in but Putin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Putin enables Washington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Putin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Washington looks gassed!
Putin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws and elbow that misses. Putin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Putin!
Putin controls from within his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Vladimir Putin.
Putin throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a leg kick.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.

Putin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Washington has Putin pulled in close to control his posture.
Putin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington is looking to sweep but instead, Putin has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putin controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington has a hand on Putin's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Putin takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Putin avoids the attempt from Washington to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Putin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sloppy strikes from Putin. Those never looked like landing.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Washington shoots in and bounces Putin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Putin pulls Washington in to control the position.
Washington throws a strike but Putin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Putin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Vladimir Putin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Putin throws a lazy uppercut

and Washington counters with a single leg into guard. Putin didn't expect that.
Washington is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington throws a strike but Putin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Washington wants to improve his position but instead Putin has moved into half guard.

Putin gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Washington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Putin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Putin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Putin moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Putin.

Putin manages to break the clinch.
Putin throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Putin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Washington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Putin finds it's way round the side to connect with Washington's head.
Look low, kick high! Putin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Washington tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Putin is absolutely delighted - when Washington wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vladimir Putin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Redd
vs
Ferguson

176 cm
25
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Redd shoots and misses
and Ferguson counters with a one-two to the body.
Redd misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ferguson misses with a series of wild punches.

Redd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Redd staying calm.

Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson tries to escape but Redd is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd advances to mount.
Redd won't let Ferguson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Redd is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferguson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferguson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Redd tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Redd moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ferguson has worked his arm free - good work by Ferguson!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redd has hold of Ferguson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ferguson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Redd cranks the arm and Ferguson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ferguson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scottie Redd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Said Alibekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Alibekov
vs
Batista

189 cm
19
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Said Alibekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Batista!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Batista does no damage.
A head kick by Batista misses
and Alibekov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.
Batista throws a low kick, looking for Alibekov's leg but Alibekov calmly moves out of range.
Alibekov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batista counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Said Alibekov has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Alibekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alibekov tries to clinch up
enabling Batista to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alibekov moves away.
Alibekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Batista tries to sprawl out of it but Alibekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alibekov. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista fails to land with a series of punches.
Batista goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Alibekov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Batista. Those never looked like landing.
Alibekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Batista tries to sprawl out of it but Alibekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alibekov digs a good hook to Batista's body.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista misses with a combination

and Alibekov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batista's guard now.
Batista has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alibekov has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batista is looking for a sweep.
Batista is letting Alibekov control him for a moment.

Alibekov decides to stand back up.
Alibekov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alibekov somewhat.
Alibekov wants to clinch
and Batista counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Batista tries to sprawl out of it but Alibekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batista leaves Alibekov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Batista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alibekov darts in trying to clinch
letting Batista counter with a right hand.

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.
Alibekov misses with a double jab
and Batista counters with a stiff right hand.

Said Alibekov's cut is getting worse.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batista but Batista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Batista misses.
Alibekov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Batista connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alibekov scrambles back to his feet.
John Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alibekov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alibekov slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alibekov dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Batista works over Alibekov's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Said Alibekov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alibekov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batista sprawls well. Batista wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alibekov gets slowly back to his feet.
Alibekov throws the kick towards the body but Batista avoids it.
Alibekov throws a shot from downtown. Batista moves away and avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alibekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alibekov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Alibekov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alibekov tries for a takedown but Batista circles away easily

and Batista counters with a crisp one two that drops Alibekov! Batista thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alibekov to his feet! Alibekov is in big trouble!
Batista misses with a double jab

and Alibekov counters with a single leg into guard. Batista didn't expect that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Batista can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alibekov wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista keeping full guard, as Alibekov tries to pass.
Alibekov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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.
Alibekov wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Said Alibekov just wasn't active enough.
Alibekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Batista tries to sprawl out of it but Alibekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batista manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Said Alibekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batista circles away from the clinch attempt
and Batista counters with a two punch combo.

Said Alibekov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Batista dodges the punch combination from Alibekov.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batista as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Alibekov with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Batista.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov tries to close the distance and clinch but Batista swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alibekov shoots in for a double leg but Batista sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alibekov slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Batista tries to bum rush Alibekov with a series of wild strikes but Alibekov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batista circles away from the clinch attempt
and Batista counters with a stiff right hand.
Alibekov misses with a body punch
and Batista counters with a left and a right that stings Alibekov.

Jeez, Said Alibekov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Batista defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alibekov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alibekov tries to clinch up but Batista circles away and keeps his distance.
Batista scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alibekov misses with a right hand
and Batista counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alibekov shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alibekov blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Batista!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Standa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Standa
vs
Rege

174 cm
24
160 lbs
9 - 52 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 52 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Standa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rege tried to score with a low kick but Standa checks it.
Standa closes the distance but Rege moves to the side

and Rege counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rege content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Rege has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Rege stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Standa to get to his feet.

Standa gets caught napping as Rege dives in and scores a takedown. Standa manages to retain guard.
Rege trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Standa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rege stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Standa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rege trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rege decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Standa, up you get!

Standa gets caught flat footed, as Rege shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rege controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Standa trying to keep a closed guard but Rege is proving a slippery customer.

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

Rege closes the distance and pushes Standa back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rege has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Standa is trying to keep an underhook but Rege manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Standa wants to get back to full guard.
Rege tries to pass the half guard into mount. Standa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standa is breathing heavily.
Standa is looking to control Rege's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Standa avoid being mounted?
Rege is keen to just control but Standa is a slippery customer.

Rege decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rege shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Standa as he jumps to the side.
Standa swings widly with a right hand

and Rege counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rege trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rege stands and steps away. Standa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rege lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Standa backs up against the cage.

Rege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Standa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rege is in Standa's guard.
Rege passes Standa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rege is nestled in close to Standa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rege landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rege is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Rege there.
Rege is thwarting Standa's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rege slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Rege 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.
Rege seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege moves into full mount! Standa won't be happy about that!
Rege takes Standa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Standa is in trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unigu Rege dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rege has a takedown stuffed.
Standa slaps away a takedown attempt from Rege, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Standa misses with a jab, cross combination.

Rege shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Standa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Standa tries to strike from the bottom.
Rege prevents Standa from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rege stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Rege shoots in and bounces Standa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Standa working a defensive guard here.
Rege sitting in guard here, content to control.

Rege decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sloppy strikes from Rege. Those never looked like landing.

Rege is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Standa's half guard.
Rege with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rege looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rege wants to pass the guard but Standa is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rege stalling.
Rege is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Standa!
Rege controlling the position easily from mount.

Rege with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege prevents Standa from getting the reversal.
Rege controlling the position easily from mount.
Standa tries to hold on but Rege postures up.

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.
Rege landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rege takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Rege has control of Standa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Standa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rege lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rege connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Unigu Rege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rege looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Standa is fending him off so far but Rege persists. Nope, Standa circles away and we're back to standing.
Standa misses with a takedown attempt

and Rege decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Standa's guard.
Rege is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rege gets to his feet. Standa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rege.

Rege scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rege takes a little break here. Standa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rege decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Rege shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Standa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Standa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rege puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rege takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Standa wants to improve his position but Rege is controlling well.
Unigu Rege has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standa is trying to escape back to his feet but Rege uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee asks Rege politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rege prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rege's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Standa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Unigu Rege is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rege takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Unigu Rege was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Rege throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Standa was covering up waiting for the punch and Rege finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rege's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rege slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rege controlling the action here.

Rege decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Rege closes the distance and pushes Standa back into the cage.
Rege drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Standa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simon Standa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unigu Rege.

Rege has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Standa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rege biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Unigu Rege comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rege 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unigu Rege!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcia
vs
White

182 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay White!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garcia lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garcia.
White misses with a combination

and Garcia counters with a left and a right that hurts White! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Garcia jumps into full mount!

White is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
White holds on to Garcia as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
White is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Garcia with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have White scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Garcia land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Garcia stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Soze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Safire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Soze
vs
Safire

188 cm
28
192 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
19
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaiser Soze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fred Safire!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Safire has closed the distance and engaged Soze in a clinch.
Soze is trying to push Safire away but Safire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Safire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Soze can't fight it off and eventually Safire manages to take the fight to the floor. Soze looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soze wants to sweep here but Safire controlling him for the moment.

Safire drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Soze manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Safire has Soze in his guard.
Safire keeping full guard, as Soze tries to pass.
Safire looking for a sweep. Not yet Safire, not yet.

Safire looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soze passes into side control.
Soze lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Soze is looking to take a break and control but Safire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soze cracks Safire with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Safire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soze's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Safire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Soze slips a nice elbow through Safire's hands, connecting with Safire's forehead.

Safire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soze pulls his head out easily.
Safire is looking for a sweep. Soze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Safire has hold of Soze's hands but Soze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Safire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soze pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soze seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Safire is not content to let Soze control the position.
Safire wants to improve his position but Soze is controlling well.

Soze gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Safire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soze misses with the combination.
Kaiser Soze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Safire moves out of range as Soze strikes.
Safire walks into a jab.

It looks like Fred Safire has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Safire has eaten all the pies!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Safire looking to finish with strikes here!

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

Safire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soze is aware though and is defending well.

Safire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soze uses it to pass to side control.

Soze decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Safire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Soze tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Safire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire misses with the ground and pound.
Soze prevents Safire from moving into mount.
Safire is putting a hurting on Soze here, landing some big shots from side control.
Safire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soze keeps working.
Soze struggling a bit here.
Soze manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Safire trying to control from half guard but Soze is working away.

Safire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Soze sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Soze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Safire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Safire tries to clinch up.

Safire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soze looking for a sweep. Not yet Soze, not yet.

Soze scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Soze moves out of range of the body kick from Safire.
Safire fails with a takedown attempt.
Soze leaves Safire with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Safire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaiser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Safire.
Safire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soze avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Soze. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Safire throws a wild body kick that Soze sees coming a mile off.
Safire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Safire is breathing heavily.
Soze throws a hook but Safire blocks it.

Soze gets caught flat footed, as Safire shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Safire trying to control the position from guard on top but Soze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Safire throws a big right hand that misses.
Safire trying to control the position from guard on top but Soze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Safire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safireis looking to pass into half guard but Soze pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Soze is in guard.
Safire keeping moving, preventing Soze from controlling successfully.
Safire is trying to control the position but Soze postures up.

Safire has his foot on Soze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soze works his way back into a safe position though.
Soze wants to stand but Safire is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Safire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze works over Safire with some ground and pound from guard.
Safire 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.

Safire working for a triangle but Soze defends it easily.
Soze trying to control but Safire is working from the bottom.

Safire working for a triangle but Soze defends it easily.

Soze stands up and waves to Safire to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire drops his hands momentarily and Soze takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Safire shoots in for a takedown but Soze shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Soze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Soze misses.
Kaiser Soze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Safire moves into range and clinches up with Soze.
Safire prevents the takedown attempt.
Soze wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Safire drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soze pulls his leg out and moves away.

Safire shoots in and gets a takedown into Soze's guard.
Safire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soze keeping full guard, as Safire tries to pass.
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 Kaiser Soze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Safire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Safire wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Soze misses the target.
Safire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaiser Soze is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Soze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Soze misses.
Soze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Safire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soze scores with a jab.
Safire fails with a takedown attempt.
Safire throws a head kick but Soze moves out of range.
Safire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soze moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soze tests Safire's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Fred Safire's cut even more.
Nice jab there from Soze.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soze works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soze lands with a nice body punch.
Soze lands with a nice body punch.
Soze throws out a powerful jab.

The cut above Fred Safire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Soze lands with a good body shot.
Soze closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kaiser Soze is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Safire is looking to clinch.
Soze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soze lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Safire backs up against the cage.
Soze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Safire shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Soze sprawls well. Soze wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Safire gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaiser Soze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Safire.
Soze will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Safire pushes Soze up against the cage in a clinch.
Safire wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safire pushes off an throws an elbow but Soze leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Safire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soze's brow.

Soze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

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

Soze kicks off Safire and gets to his feet.
Safire shoots and misses
and Soze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soze rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Safire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soze stuffs the takedown.
Soze misses with a two punch combination.

Safire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Soze uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soze misses with an uppercut. Safire saw that one coming.

Safire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Soze tries to improve position but can't.

Safire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Soze avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Safire.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Safire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soze keeps working.

Safire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Soze has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Safire but great work by Soze.
Safire tries to improve position but can't.
Safire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Soze stands up.
Safire moves out of range as Soze strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiser Soze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soze, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiser Soze!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Fitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Katsurou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitts comes to the cage accompanied by Alice In Chains - No Excuses. Katsurou has chosen Coheed and Cambria - Devil in Jersey City as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ricky Fitts is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Fitts
vs
Katsurou

190 cm
23
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
162 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
KO power

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Fitts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Katsurou!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katsurou misses with a body shot.
Fitts misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsurou.
Fitts looks to throw the jab but Katsurou is out of range.
Fitts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katsurou avoids the head kick by Fitts.
Fitts needs to keep his hands up - Katsurou had a free shot at his head there.
Fitts misses with a double jab
and Katsurou counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitts connects with a looping right hand.
Katsurou moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsurou tries to land a front kick but Fitts steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Katsurou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katsurou throws an overhand right that lands on Fitts's shoulder, as Fitts tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Katsurou.
Katsurou blocks a head kick by Fitts.
The fighters circling - Fitts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katsurou ducks under a wild hook from Fitts.
Katsurou bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitts's head.
Katsurou scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou swinging wildly here.
Ricky Fitts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitts throws a right hand that misses
letting Katsurou counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Fitts.
Fitts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsurou manages to avoid it.
Katsurou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsurou misses the shot to the body.
Katsurou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitts.
Katsurou lands a high kick!
Fitts missing with a left hand there. Katsurou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsurou tries to score with a low kick but Fitts moves his leg out of the way.
Fitts throws a poor cross that misses

and Katsurou moves into the clinch.
Fitts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katsurou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitts backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Katsurou fails to land.
Fitts blocks a body shot from Katsurou.
Katsurou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Katsurou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitts prevents it.
Katsurou works on Fitts's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Katsurou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Katsurou trying to control the position but instead, Fitts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Katsurou into the cage.
Katsurou keeps control of Fitts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Katsurou lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Katsurou.
Katsurou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Katsurou.
Fitts is trying to force a seperation but Katsurou has the dominant position.
Katsurou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitts is trying to break free.
Katsurou gets through Fitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Katsurou.
Katsurou scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Katsurou as the two fighters clinch.

Katsurou is trying to trip Fitts. He has hold of a leg but Fitts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Katsurou persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fitts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Fitts working a defensive guard here.
Fitts 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitts is breathing heavily.
Katsurou distracts Fitts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fitts keeping moving, preventing Katsurou from controlling successfully.
Katsurou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fitts kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsurou stands up over Fitts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsurou throwing strikes from guard but Fitts blocks nicely.
Fitts is trying to control the position but Katsurou postures up.
Katsurou prevents Fitts from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Katsurou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Katsurou works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Katsurou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fitts wants to improve his position but Katsurou is controlling well.
Katsurou working over Fitts with some ground and pound. Fitts looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katsurou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitts's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katsurou is keen to just control but Fitts is a slippery customer.
Fitts pushes Katsurou off looking to stand but Katsurou dives back in and keeps control.
Katsurou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Katsurou wants to pass the guard but Fitts is defending well.
Fitts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitts tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katsurou wants to take a breather but Fitts is having none of it.
Katsurou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Katsurou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Katsurou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitts is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fitts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Katsurou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitts misses with a hook

and Katsurou decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitts's guard.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsurou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katsurou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katsurou on the ground.

Katsurou drops back looking for a leg! Fitts is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fitts manages to kick Katsurou off! Katsurou jumps back into Fitts's guard.
Katsurou landing with the ground and pound.
Katsurou throwing strikes but missing.
Katsurou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Katsurou. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Katsurou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Katsurou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou working some strikes from top position.
Katsurou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Katsurou throwing strikes from guard but Fitts blocks nicely.
Katsurou is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitts has wrist control.
Katsurou throws a strike but Fitts rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fitts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Katsurou holds on and takes a little breather.
Katsurou is trying to control the position but Fitts postures up.
Fitts wants to stand but Katsurou is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fitts stopping the sweep attempt from Katsurou.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katsurou pulls Fitts in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katsurou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitts manages to get himself to full guard.
Katsurou cracks Fitts with a solid left hand.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Fitts trying to keep a closed guard but Katsurou is proving a slippery customer.
Katsurou works over Fitts with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitts wants to get back to his feet but Katsurou is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Katsurou wants to control from the top but Fitts keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Katsurou lands a couple of elbows.
Fitts keeping moving, preventing Katsurou from controlling successfully.
Katsurou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katsurou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsurou wants to control from the top but Fitts keeps moving.
Fitts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsurou.
Katsurou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Katsurou thows a big elbow that misses.
Katsurou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitts keeping moving, preventing Katsurou from controlling successfully.
Katsurou is in close to Fitts's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Katsurou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katsurou landing with the ground and pound.
Katsurou wants to control from the top but Fitts keeps moving.
Fitts wants to stand but Katsurou is controlling the position.
Katsurou trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katsurou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsurou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Katsurou postures up in Fitts's guard and throws a big left but Fitts blocks it.
Katsurou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Katsurou wants to pass the guard but Fitts is keeping the position.
Fitts trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ren Katsurou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fitts stuffs the takedown.
Fitts lands a nice shot that snaps Katsurou's head back.
Katsurou cracks a nice hook into Fitts's ribs.
Fitts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katsurou counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katsurou throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitts keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsurou lands with a right hand.
A head kick from Fitts lands but Katsurou takes it in his stride.
Fitts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitts misses with an uppercut
and Katsurou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katsurou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsurou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitts backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsurou misses with a wild body shot.
Fitts misses with a head kick.
Fitts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Katsurou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Katsurou misses the shot to the body.
Fitts keeps the fight on the outside.
Katsurou scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Katsurou cracks the inside of Fitts's front leg.
Katsurou is looking to clinch but Fitts is avoiding it.
Fitts misses with a head kick.
Fitts tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitts with a hook.
Katsurou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Katsurou throws a right hand that misses
and Fitts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Katsurou moves into range and clinches up with Fitts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Katsurou.
Fitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsurou won't allow it.
Fitts has had enough of the clinch but Katsurou keeps him there for the moment.
Katsurou pushes Fitts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Katsurou scores with a hook to the body.
Fitts is trying to break the clinch but Katsurou is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Katsurou.
Fitts working hard to break the clinch.
Fitts wants to get back to striking at distance but Katsurou won't allow it.
Katsurou scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Katsurou.
Fitts wants to break free but Katsurou has control.
Nice body punch from Katsurou.
Katsurou is working Fitts over against the cage.
Katsurou is leaning against Fitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsurou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitts blocks it with crossed arms.
Katsurou gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Katsurou gets through Fitts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katsurou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Katsurou cracks Fitts with a nice body shot.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitts or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsurou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katsurou lands with a right to the head.
Katsurou goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitts prevents it.
Katsurou is leaning against Fitts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Katsurou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Katsurou.
Katsurou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fittss head.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitts or not.
Fitts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Katsurou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitts backwards.
Ricky Fitts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Katsurou lands a body punch.
Katsurou presses Fitts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Katsurou presses Fitts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Katsurou lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitts or not.
Katsurou is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Katsurou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Katsurou lands an uppercut.
Katsurou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitts backwards.

Fitts is rocked!
Nice body punch from Katsurou.
Oh Fitts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitts takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ren Katsurou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsurou creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fitts with a big uppercut! Fitts tries to clinch up but Katsurou pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fitts to the mat! Fitts covers up and Katsurou unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ren Katsurou!