Charlie Wang's FC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lik Pasmaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Fausu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fausu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manu Samoa. Lik Pasmaters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pasmaters
vs
Fausu

194 cm
21
264 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
267 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasmaters misses with a hook to the body
and Fausu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fausu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fausu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pasmaters blocks a head kick by Fausu.
Fausu with a hook.
Pasmaters lands a jab.

It looks like Tommy Fausu has been cut.
Pasmaters misses with the combination.

Pasmaters darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fausu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pasmaters is looking to advance position but Fausu won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fausu wants to get back to full guard.
Fausu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pasmaters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lik Pasmaters just wasn't active enough.
Pasmaters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pasmaters. That's going to slow Fausu down.
Pasmaters throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lik Pasmaters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fausu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pasmaters.
Pasmaters shoots for a takedown but Fausu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pasmaters misses with a combination
and Fausu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pasmaters is looking to clinch.
Pasmaters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasmaters throws a right and a left that Fausu avoids nicely.
Pasmaters shoots in for a double leg but Fausu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fausu avoids the head kick by Pasmaters.
Pasmaters misses with a body kick.
Fausu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pasmaters fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasmaters connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fausu tries to clinch there but Pasmaters circles away.
Fausu throws a body kick that misses.
Pasmaters tries to clinch but Fausu moves out of range.
Pasmaters thuds his right hand into Fausu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pasmaters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fausu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pasmaters somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lik Pasmaters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pasmaters misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fausu blocks the leg kick.
Fausu scores with a body shot.
Fausu misses with a wild combination.
Fausu is looking to clinch but Pasmaters is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasmaters is looking to clinch but Fausu is avoiding it.
Pasmaters lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Pasmaters connects with a nice looking jab.
Fausu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pasmaters makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fausu looks gassed!

Pasmaters gets the takedown into side control.
Fausu is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pasmaters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fausu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pasmaters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee asks Pasmaters politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pasmaters prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lik Pasmaters dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Fausu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch combination from Fausu misses.
Lik Pasmaters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fausu ducks under a wild hook from Pasmaters.

Pasmaters throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fausu tumbling to the canvas!

Fausu is rocked!
Pasmaters is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pasmaters postures up in Fausu's guard and throws a big left but Fausu blocks it.
Pasmaters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pasmaters gets to his feet - Fausu follows without any prompting.
Pasmaters goes for a small jab and connects. Now Pasmaters goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Fausu stumbles back but Pasmaters runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Fausu to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Fausu will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lik Pasmaters!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Armando Salazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Guevara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salazar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Runnin' With The Devil. The crowd seem to be enjoying Guevara's choice of entrance music: Chrispy - Inspector Gadget Dubstep. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Salazar
vs
Guevara

172 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
28
151 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Salazar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesar Guevara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Salazar needs to keep his hands up - Guevara had a free shot at his head there.
Salazar tries for a takedown but Guevara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Salazar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guevara to the mat! Guevara manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guevara keeping moving, preventing Salazar from controlling successfully.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Guevara is keeping the position.
Salazar postures up and lands a big shot to Guevara's brow.
Salazar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Salazar throws a strike but Guevara rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Guevara from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salazar scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Salazar scores a takedown into full mount!
Guevara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Salazar lands a big elbow.
Salazar scoring with strikes but Guevara is staying in there.
The referee warns Guevara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salazar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Salazar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Guevara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Salazar raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guevara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Salazar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon The Blanket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen has chosen Limp BizkiT - Rollin' as his entrance music. Eddie McQueen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

The Blanket
vs
McQueen

170 cm
24
173 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

183 cm
29
181 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon The Blanket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen connects with a crisp jab.
McQueen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McQueen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Blanket closes this distance looking for a takedown but McQueen circles away.
The Blanket shoots in but no luck this time.
McQueen throws a nice looking combination but The Blanket bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQueen connects with a high kick.
McQueen connects with a right hand. The Blanket shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQueen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McQueen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Blanket.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon The Blanket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQueen misses with the combination.
The Blanket gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McQueen to counter with a crisp jab.
McQueen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Blanket shoots in and drives through. McQueen sprawls well.
The Blanket shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McQueen as he avoids it easily.
Jon The Blanket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Blanket is breathing heavily.
McQueen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Blanket moves forwards but McQueen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McQueen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Blanket if he has to take too many more of those.
McQueen throws a series of punches but The Blanket moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen scores with a head kick.
The Blanket is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. McQueen just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! The Blanket has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie McQueen!

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 Dane Short (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Sparda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Short
vs
Sparda

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

[CBK] Knockout Apparel
BHP's Shaolin Nutrition

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dane Short!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Sparda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sparda. Those never looked like landing.
Short tries to bum rush Sparda with a series of wild strikes but Sparda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Short avoids the head kick by Sparda.
Sparda closes the distance and clinches up with Short, looking for a takedown. Sparda pushes Short against the cage but Short circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparda. Short does a little dance to reset his feet.
Short is looking to slow Sparda down with leg kicks.
Sparda throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Short counters with a good, hard body kick but Sparda shrugs it off.
A combination from Sparda does no damage.
Sparda fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Sparda. Those never looked like landing.
Short looks to land a combination but Sparda avoids it well.
Short misses with a combination

and Sparda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Short's guard now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Short is trying to control the position but Sparda postures up.
Sparda won't allow Short to get back to his feet.

Short uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sparda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sparda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparda misses with an uppercut.
Short tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparda was well out of range. Poor timing from Short.
Short shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparda sprawls well. He's pushed Short's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Short fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparda throws a lazy head kick
and Short counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sparda looks gassed!

Sparda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Short is trying to defend but Sparda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Short moves into full guard.
Short is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparda is controlling him.
Short trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Short trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Short is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Short striking off his back but it's not causing Sparda any problems.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Short manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Short scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sparda?
Short trying to control but Sparda is having none of it.

Short has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sparda is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dane Short!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parak Parcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Parker (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.

Parcon
vs
Parker

175 cm
22
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

194 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Parak Parcon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Parker!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Parker rushes Parcon and presses him up against the cage.

Parker successfully pulls guard.

Parcon drops back looking for a leg! Parker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parker manages to kick Parcon off! Parcon jumps back into Parker's guard.

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

Parcon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parcon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Parker managing to control the position.
Parcon really is a fat lump.

Parcon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Parcon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Parker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parcon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parker can do anything to dispel that myth.

Parker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Parcon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Parker pinned against the cage. Parker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parker cracks Parcon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parker misses with the combination.
Parcon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Parcon fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parak Parcon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!

Parker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parker is looking to stand up but Parcon won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker trying to control but Parcon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parker distracts Parcon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Parcon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Parcon is breathing heavily.

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

Parker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Parcon did well to prevent Parker getting side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Parcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.

Parcon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parker slips a nice elbow through Parcon's hands, connecting with Parcon's forehead.
Parker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parcon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Parker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Parker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker prevents Parcon from improving his position.
Parker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parcon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Parker is keen to just control but Parcon is a slippery customer.

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

Parker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parcon on his heels. He'll look to pass Parcon's guard now, I'm sure.
Parker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Parker working some strikes from top position.

Parcon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Parker stands up from Parcon's guard - Parker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Parker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parcon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Parcon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Parcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.
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. Parker connects with a nice short shot to Parcon's temple.
Parcon taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Parcon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily.

Parcon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parcon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Parker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Parker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Parcon on his heels. He'll look to pass Parcon's guard now, I'm sure.

Parcon working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.

Parcon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Parker has his hands clasped together but Parcon extends an breaks Parker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parcon.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Parak Parcon!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Herdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gardiner Wright Blackwood comes to the cage accompanied by The Land of Make Believe. Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paolo Herdy's chin.

Gardiner Wright Blackwood
vs
Herdy

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paolo Herdy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with an uppercut
and Herdy counters with an outside leg kick.
Herdy misses with an uppercut.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Herdy fakes the leg kick and cracks Gardiner Wright Blackwood in the body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herdy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Herdy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herdy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herdy throws a right hand that Gardiner Wright Blackwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Gardiner Wright Blackwood also avoids with ease.
Herdy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herdy misses with a few strikes there.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with an uppercut
and Herdy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Herdy moves in looking to clinch but Gardiner Wright Blackwood pushes him off.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands with a right hand.

Herdy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herdy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood has had enough of the clinch but Herdy keeps him there for the moment.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herdy walks away with a smile on his face. Gardiner Wright Blackwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Herdy slips under a jab from Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Herdy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herdy moves forwards but Gardiner Wright Blackwood connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a looping left.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a nice head shot.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a straight left.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herdy takes a swing at Gardiner Wright Blackwood's ribcage but misses.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood looks to land a combination but Herdy avoids it well.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood cracks Herdy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Herdy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herdy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a series of punches but Herdy moves out of range.

Herdy darts in and clinches Gardiner Wright Blackwood up against the cage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herdy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a jab but it's blocked by Herdy.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a shot from downtown. Herdy moves away and avoids it.

Herdy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gardiner Wright Blackwood, pushing him back against the cage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Herdy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Herdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood moves out of range of the body kick.

Herdy has managed to clinch.

Herdy breaks the clinch.

Herdy darts in and clinches Gardiner Wright Blackwood up against the cage.
Herdy lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Herdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with an uppercut. Herdy saw that one coming.
Herdy lands a front kick.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Gardiner Wright Blackwood does no damage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands a nice shot that snaps Herdy's head back.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a hook to the side of Herdy's head but Herdy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a two punch combination.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is breathing heavily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Herdy drives through and clinches with Gardiner Wright Blackwood against the cage.

Herdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood cracks Herdy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Herdy is looking to clinch.
Herdy avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands an overhand right.
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a one two combo.
Herdy scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Gardiner Wright Blackwood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood looks to throw the jab but Herdy is out of range.
Herdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Gardiner Wright Blackwood gets tackled into the cage by Herdy. Herdy maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herdy lands a good knee to the midsection. Gardiner Wright Blackwood won't want to take too many of those.
Herdy slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Herdy.

Herdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a series of punches but Herdy avoids them all with ease.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a looping right.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a nice right hand.
Herdy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Herdy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herdy missing with knees to the body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herdy smiles and moves away.
Herdy tries to clinch up.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herdy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gardiner Wright Blackwood's knee momentarily.
Herdy connects with a high kick.

It looks like Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdy slips a straight right by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Herdy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Herdy forces Gardiner Wright Blackwood back against the cage and clinches.
Herdy scores with a hook to the body.
Herdy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Herdy lands a hook to the side of the head.

Herdy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Herdy.
Good exchange - Gardiner Wright Blackwood coming out on top.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Herdy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a hook. Herdy ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herdy dodges the punch combination from Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
A punch combination from Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a hook to the body
and Herdy counters with a right hand to the body.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Herdy takes one on the button.
Herdy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Herdy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a wild combination.
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herdy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gardiner Wright Blackwood.
Herdy thuds his shin into the meat of Gardiner Wright Blackwood's side.
A punch combination from Herdy misses.

Herdy closes the distance and pushes Gardiner Wright Blackwood back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Herdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Herdy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Herdy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herdy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Herdy tries to clinch but Gardiner Wright Blackwood is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardiner Wright Blackwood throws a looping overhand right but Herdy ducks down to avoid it.

Herdy gets a clinch.
Herdy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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 Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood'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. This is the final round!

Herdy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Herdy tries to clinch but Gardiner Wright Blackwood moves out of range.
Herdy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Herdy tries to bum rush Gardiner Wright Blackwood with a series of wild strikes but Gardiner Wright Blackwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Herdy off the cage and back into rage.
A big right from Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood misses with a straight left.
Herdy lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Herdy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herdy misses with a double jab
letting Gardiner Wright Blackwood counter with a right hand.

Herdy is rocked!

Herdy closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood jumps guard but Herdy stands there with Gardiner Wright Blackwood around his waist. Gardiner Wright Blackwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood tries to pull guard but Herdy won't allow it.
The referee calls for Herdy to work.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Herdy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herdy looks to land a combination but Gardiner Wright Blackwood avoids it well.
Herdy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Herdy moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Herdy does no damage.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood thows a body shot but no joy.
Herdy closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Gardiner Wright Blackwood drops Herdy with a nice combination! Gardiner Wright Blackwood dives into Herdy's guard, looking to finish!
Paolo Herdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herdy is still in real trouble! Can Gardiner Wright Blackwood finish him?

It looks like Paolo Herdy has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gardiner Wright Blackwood drops back looking for a leg! Herdy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herdy manages to kick Gardiner Wright Blackwood off! Gardiner Wright Blackwood jumps back into Herdy's guard.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood trying to control but Herdy is working from the bottom.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is really struggling to control Herdy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Herdy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herdy seems to have recovered his senses.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is pushing down on Herdy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herdy is fighting to maintain full guard but Gardiner Wright Blackwood has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gardiner Wright Blackwood is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood prevents Herdy from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdy is staying active underneath Gardiner Wright Blackwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood stops Herdy from getting back to his feet.
Herdy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardiner Wright Blackwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gardiner Wright Blackwood is working for a kimura but Herdy is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is looking to take a break and control but Herdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gardiner Wright Blackwood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herdy is just riding it out for now. Gardiner Wright Blackwood eventually gives up the hold.
Gardiner Wright Blackwood is looking to take a break and control but Herdy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gardiner Wright Blackwood, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hildebrand Gardiner Wright Blackwood!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel BloodWing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

BloodWing
vs
Sutton

190 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel BloodWing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Sutton!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BloodWing lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Jeremy Sutton has been cut.

Sutton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in BloodWing's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sutton wants to stand up but BloodWing is controlling the position.
Sutton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BloodWing holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
BloodWing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BloodWing wants to get back to his feet but Sutton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sutton trying to control the position from guard on top but BloodWing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

BloodWing scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sutton misses with a takedown attempt - BloodWing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
BloodWing throws a sloppy head kick and Sutton moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from BloodWing.
Sutton doesn't manage to clinch there - BloodWing circles away.
Sutton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BloodWing as he avoids it easily.
BloodWing lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BloodWing moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sutton looks gassed!

BloodWing fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sutton to the ground. BloodWing is now in Sutton's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing pushes down on Sutton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
BloodWing moves nicely into side control.

BloodWing working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
BloodWing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutton keeps working.

BloodWing decides to stand back up. BloodWing steps back and let's Sutton get back to his feet.
Angel BloodWing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BloodWing throws a combination. Sutton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BloodWing looks for a takedown but Sutton sprawls well.
BloodWing connects with the punch.

That has opened up Jeremy Sutton's cut even more.
BloodWing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sutton tries to close the distance and clinch up but BloodWing swats him away and circles back towards the center.
BloodWing misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sutton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
BloodWing lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Sutton goes down and covers up as BloodWing starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel BloodWing!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Got A Feeling. 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.

Stone
vs
Gene

173 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

187 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vic Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Gene!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gene stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Stone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gene sprawls well initially but Stone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Stone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone wants to take a breather but Gene is having none of it.
Stone throwing shots but Gene is blocking nicely.
Gene moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gene is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gene postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gene defends it easily.
Gene throwing strikes but missing.
Gene pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stone is keeping the position for now.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gene defends well.
Stone trying to control the position.
Gene is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gene wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Gene preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gene works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gene works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gene throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gene looks up at the clock and then as Stone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gene smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gene has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stone is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gene yanks on the arm and Stone is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gene.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Levi Gene!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luter Wafles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Wafles
vs
Johnson

215 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wafles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wafles prevents the takedown attempt.
Wafles fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson is trying to push Wafles away but Wafles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wafles gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wafles has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wafles pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Wafles pulls guard effortlessly.
Wafles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wafles wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Luter Wafles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Wafles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Wafles as Johnson shoots in.
Wafles shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Wafles in a clinch.
Wafles fails to pull guard.
Wafles is breathing heavily.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wafles wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an upkick as Wafles stands over him.
Wafles throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

Wafles tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wafles has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling here.
Wafles jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Wafles around his waist. Wafles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Johnson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wafles wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Wafles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Wafles is working away.
Wafles is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luter Wafles has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Johnson has Wafles up against the cage in a clinch.
Wafles scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.

Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wafles uses from the top position.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wafles off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Johnson is trying to trip Wafles. He has hold of a leg but Wafles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Johnson dominated that round.
That's time! Wafles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Wafles against the cage.
Wafles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wafles fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johnson works over Wafles's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Luter Wafles has been cut.
Wafles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luter Wafles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Johnson.
Wafles tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wafles avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wafles avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Johnson lands a takedown into guard.
Wafles working a defensive guard here.
Wafles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wafles trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to control but Wafles is working from the bottom.
Wafles thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wafles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wafles is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wafles pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson dives in and grabs Wafles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wafles pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wafles.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wafles, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wafles against the cage but Wafles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wafles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Wafles moves into the clinch.

Johnson is trying to trip Wafles. He has hold of a leg but Wafles is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Johnson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wafles throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wafles wriggles free and stands up.
Wafles is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nate Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wafles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wafles avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Wafles is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wafles down to the mat. Wafles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wafles tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wafles is defended easily by Johnson.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wafles, pushing him back against the cage.

Johnson wants the takedown. Wafles is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wafles's guard against the cage.
Wafles controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
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!
Wafles pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Wafles is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wafles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luter Wafles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johnson tries to clinch up.
A jab from Johnson misses.

Wafles moves into the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wafles is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wafles avoid being mounted?
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wafles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wafles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Wafles had control of the position.
Wafles controlling Johnson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafles controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Wafles is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luter Wafles.
Johnson leaves Wafles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wafles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson postures up in Wafles's guard and throws a big left but Wafles blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wafles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wafles keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Wafles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wafles manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Wafles's guard.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wafles keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wafles's head.
Wafles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafles is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wafles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wafles trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Luter Wafles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Luter Wafles just wasn't active enough.

Wafles gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Wafles manages to retain guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wafles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wafles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wafles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson is working Wafles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wafles pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wafles working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wafles is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wafles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wafles tries to get out of the position.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Wafles looking for a sweep. Not yet Wafles, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wafles throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Nate Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wafles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Johnson!