Asleep In The Chapel PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Thomas
vs
Anthony

196 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Kobra Clothing Inc. *$8 Sale*

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.

Thomas drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony fails with a takedown attempt.

Thomas has Anthony up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anthony, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gavin Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Anthony.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Anthony 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.

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

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Anthony in a clinch.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anthony avoids it.
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!
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Anthony wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anthony thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
Thomas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Gavin Thomas has been cut.

Thomas drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thomas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anthony dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Anthony is trying to stall.
Thomas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anthony has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is trying to push Anthony away but Anthony has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anthony taking a breather.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Anthony.
Anthony blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
Anthony has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.

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

Thomas breaks the clinch.

Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gavin Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thomas drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Anthony looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Anthony 's eye.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Anthony can't get the takedown.
Gavin Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Anthony.
Anthony is breathing heavily.
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Anthony jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
Anthony jumps guard but Thomas stands there with Anthony around his waist. Anthony gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anthony takes an elbow to the temple.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anthony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anthony tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Thomas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anthony avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Anthony taking a breather.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Anthony looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anthony is defending well for now.
Anthony is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gavin Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Anthony is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thomas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thomas checks the leg kick.

Thomas gets a clinch.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.
Anthony wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anthony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Anthony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.

Thomas moves into the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas clinches.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Gavin Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anthony.
Gavin Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Anthony.

Thomas drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anthony.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.

Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Anthony shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Thomas clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthony avoids the damage to the body.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anthony closes the distance and clinches up with Thomas, looking for a takedown. Anthony pushes Thomas against the cage but Thomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Anthony avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Anthony 's eye.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anthony.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Anthony shoots in.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Thomas is trying to push Anthony away but Anthony has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anthony tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Anthony takes a shot to the head.
Anthony blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anthony tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.

Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Anthony in a clinch.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to drag Thomas to the mat but Thomas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas lands an elbow that stopped Anthony in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Anthony is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thomas obliges.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anthony's defenses.
Anthony blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anthony can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anthony tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anthony looking to stall.
Mark Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gavin Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Thomas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gavin Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Gavin Thomas!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Gavin Thomas!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gavin Thomas!

Gavin Thomas wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dell Optiplex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozek Morderca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Optiplex
vs
Morderca

225 cm
28
162 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dell Optiplex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozek Morderca!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morderca drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Morderca in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Optiplex is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jozek Morderca!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Ferrat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawnn Chen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Ferrat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferrat
vs
Chen

170 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Russian Top Team Nutrition
PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR $6 and Laundering 90%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Ferrat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawnn Chen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrat looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen is just out of range.
Chen is looking to clinch.
Ferrat jabs at Chen's body.
Chen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferrat circles away.
Ferrat swats away the attempt to clinch by Chen.
A shot to the body from Ferrat misses
and Chen counters with a three punch combo that has Ferrat backing up. Ferrat nods at Chen to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferrat looks to land a combination but Chen avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trevor Ferrat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferrat.
Ferrat lands a right hook to the body.
Chen moves out of range of the strikes.

Ferrat clinches.
Chen working aggressively here.
Chen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferrat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chen misses with a body punch.
Chen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Chen.
Chen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Shawnn Chen has been cut.
Ferrat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalling in the clinch from Chen.
Ferrat pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferrat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferrat lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ferrat up against the cage.
Ferrat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Ferrat prevents a body shot from Chen.
Ferrat lands an uppercut.
Ferrat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ferrat on the inside.
Ferrat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen's elbow.
Chen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferrat struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Ferrat pushes Chen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferrat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferrat lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chen misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrat struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Ferrat struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen controls his hands.
Ferrat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chen is keeping busy.

Ferrat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ferrat is looking to wear down Chen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chen takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chen tries to clinch up but Ferrat circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferrat manages to avoid it.
Chen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferrat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Ferrat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawnn Chen'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.

Chen sizes up Ferrat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferrat throws a shot to the body.
Chen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferrat throws out the jab.
Ferrat feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferrat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferrat digs a good hook to Chen's body.
Trevor Ferrat is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferrat scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrat misses with a looping right.
Chen misses with a looping right.
Ferrat lands a glancing blow to the side of Chen's head.

Chen is rocked!
Ferrat throws a pinpoint strike between Chen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Chen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ferrat scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Ferrat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Tribbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Tribbett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bellic
vs
Tribbett

172 cm
26
172 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

190 cm
21
172 lbs
4 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Tribbett!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribbett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribbett moves in looking to clinch but Bellic pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Bellic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bellic throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Charlie Tribbett has been cut.
Bellic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tribbett doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellic circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic scores with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellic. That's going to slow Tribbett down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tribbett avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellic scores with a push kick.
Tribbett thows a body shot but no joy.
Tribbett misses with a two punch combination.
Bellic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tribbett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tribbett doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellic circles away.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Tribbett moves out of range easily.
Bellic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tribbett looks gassed!
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribbett blocks a head kick by Bellic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bellic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic thows a body kick. Tribbett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tribbett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Tribbett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tribbett avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Tribbett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bellic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tribbett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribbett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bellic connects with a high kick.
Bellic scores with a head kick.
Bellic delivers a nice body kick.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellic throws a head kick that half lands.
Bellic feints and then cracks Tribbett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribbett down.
Niko Bellic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellic cracks the inside of Tribbett's front leg.
Niko Bellic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Bellic lands but Tribbett takes it in his stride.
Bellic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellic connects with a high kick.
Bellic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribbett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bellic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bellic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tribbett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bellic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tribbett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bellic moves away.
Tribbett takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bellic fakes the leg kick and cracks Tribbett in the body.
Tribbett misses with a double jab.
Bellic throws a head kick that Tribbett semi-blocks.
Bellic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribbett tries to clinch but Bellic moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bellic.
Bellic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

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

Tribbett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bellic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bellic has escaped and now he's on top!
Bellic preventing the sweep.
Tribbett wants to get back to his feet but Bellic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Tribbett is working an open guard so Bellic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bellic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bellic lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellic.
Bellic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bellic fakes the leg kick and cracks Tribbett in the body.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tribbett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribbett takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bellic connects with a solid leg kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bellic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribbett will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tribbett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bellic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bellic lands with a slapping head kick.
Tribbett is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Bellic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Tribbett's cut.
That's time! Bellic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tribbett tries to clinch but Bellic moves out of range.
Bellic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tribbett's calf.
Tribbett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellic.
Tribbett misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Bellic.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Bellic.
Bellic lands with a slapping head kick.
Bellic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tribbett takes a step back to recover.
Bellic thuds his shin into the meat of Tribbett's side.
Bellic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tribbett.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bellic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribbett will feel that in the morning.
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!
Bellic lands a front kick.
Tribbett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bellic lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic connects with a high kick.
Bellic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bellic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tribbett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tribbett throws a combination. Bellic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tribbett misses with a wild combination.
Bellic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribbett can do to turn this around?
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tribbett avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Bellic thumps Tribbett with a low kick.
Bellic pushes Tribbett away with a front kick.
Tribbett is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
A head kick from Bellic lands but Tribbett takes it in his stride.
Tribbett avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Tribbett tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tribbett is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Tribbett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tribbett is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Bellic.

Tribbett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bellic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tribbett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bellic dives on top into guard.
Tribbett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bellic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bellic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribbett 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.
Tribbett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellic.

Tribbett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bellic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Tribbett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tribbett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niko Bellic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bellic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tribbett's head.
Tribbett avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Tribbett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tribbett tries to clinch but Bellic moves out of range.
Bellic delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic lands a nice looking body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bellic!
Bellic throws a head kick that half lands.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellic throws a head kick that half lands.
Bellic lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellic tries a head kick but it misses.
Bellic throws a front kick that sends Tribbett stumbling back into the cage.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tribbett is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Bellic throws a front kick that sends Tribbett stumbling back into the cage.
Bellic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellic wants it to stay on the feet.
Tribbett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bellic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Bellic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Tribbett'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!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bellic - that will leave a mark!
Niko Bellic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic throws a head kick that Tribbett semi-blocks.
Tribbett doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellic circles away.

Tribbett gets a clinch.
Bellic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bellic breaks from the clinch.
Tribbett fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Bellic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bellic.
Bellic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bellic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tribbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellic pushes Tribbett away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellic throws a front kick that sends Tribbett stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tribbett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellic dodges the punch combination from Tribbett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tribbett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tribbett on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bellic throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bellic.
Bellic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tribbett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellic.
Bellic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tribbett if he has to take too many more of those.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Tribbett moves out of range easily.
Tribbett avoids the head kick by Bellic.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic throws a sloppy head kick and Tribbett moves out of range easily.
Bellic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tribbett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bellic - that will leave a mark!
Bellic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellic avoids the body shot from Tribbett.
Bellic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribbett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tribbett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bellic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bellic misses with a head kick.
Bellic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribbett.
Bellic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribbett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Tribbett throws out a loose jab but Bellic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellic throws a head kick but Tribbett moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tribbett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bellic feints and then cracks Tribbett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribbett down.
A good leg kick by Bellic.
Bellic scores with a head kick.
Bellic lands a head kick. Tribbett smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bellic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tribbett.
Tribbett is looking to clinch but Bellic is avoiding it.
Bellic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bellic scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Bellic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic scores with a leg kick.
Tribbett tries to clinch but Bellic is having none of it.
Bellic lands with a kick to the temple. Tribbett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bellic.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellic scores with a head kick. Tribbett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid body kick from Bellic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribbett tries to clinch but Bellic is having none of it.
Bellic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribbett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellic can pounce on him.
Bellic lands a leg kick that knocks Tribbett off balance momentarily.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bellic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Niko Bellic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bellic scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribbett moves in looking to clinch but Bellic pushes him off.
Bellic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Charlie Tribbett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tribbett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Bellic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellic, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Niko Bellic!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Niko Bellic!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Niko Bellic!

Niko Bellic wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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76%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig comes into the arena with Heat Seeking Ghost of Sex blaring out of the sound system. Rabago has chosen Finch - What It Is To Burn as his entrance music. Jonny Craig has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Craig
vs
Rabago

195 cm
25
182 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

190 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Craig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Craig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rabago throws a right hand that Craig ducks under and follows up with a left that Craig also avoids with ease.
Rabago throws a combination that misses

and Craig moves into the clinch.

Rabago works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Rabago working for submissions but it's allowed Craig to get to half guard.
Rabago is trying to get back to full guard.

Craig decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago tries to bum rush Craig with a series of wild strikes but Craig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Craig avoids them all with ease.
Craig really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabago wants to clinch up but Craig keeps it at a distance.
Craig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rabago avoids it really well and circles away.
Rabago misses with a double jab

and Craig counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Craig performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rabago tries to get to full guard but Craig has control of the leg.
Rabago looks gassed!
Craig is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago wants to control but Craig is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Craig is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabago flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Rabago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Craig is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rabago punching from the bottom.
Rabago is looking to control Craig's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rabago avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rabago trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Craig controlling the position easily from mount.
Rabago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rabago wants to hold on but Craig pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig controlling from mount.
Craig seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rabago for as long as he can get away with.

Craig is standing up, even though he is in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Craig.
Rabago throws a left and a right that both miss

and Craig counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rabago!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Craig looks for a takedown but Rabago sprawls well.
Rabago cracks Craig with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rabago throws a series of punches but Craig avoids them all with ease.
Ryan Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Craig manages to avoid it.
Craig will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Rabago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rabago showed some decent athleticism there.
Craig moves into full guard.
Rabago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Craig stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rabago sprawls well. Rabago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Craig gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craig dodges the punch combination from Rabago.
Craig circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rabago shoots in and bounces Craig off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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

Craig stands and steps away. Rabago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Craig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rabago tries to avoid it but Craig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rabago to the ground. Rabago escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craig defending well as Rabago loads up on a big left hand.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Craig pushes him off.
Craig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rabago swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Jonny Craig has been cut.

Rabago shoots in and gets a takedown into Craig's guard.

Rabago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Craig looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Craig looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Craig!
Craig has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabago is looking to improve his position but Craig isn't that keen on the idea.
Craig controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craig trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rabago tries to reverse the position but Craig maintains control.
Rabago tries to hold on but Craig postures up.
Rabago is looking to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craig controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rabago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonny Craig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Craig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Craig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Craig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rabago as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Craig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rabago throws a body punch but Craig moves out of range.

Rabago shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Craig's guard.

Rabago has gone for a leg lock! Craig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rabago's guard.

Rabago throws his legs up looking for a submission but Craig uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Rabago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Craig gets back to full guard.

Rabago drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Craig manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rabago has Craig in his guard.
Rabago working a defensive guard but Craig manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago is looking for a sweep.

Craig stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rabago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Craig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Craig decides to stand up.
Craig fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rabago misses with a lunging right hand

and Craig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabago's guard.

Rabago looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Craig has picked Rabago up and slammed him! Rabago can't keep hold of the triangle and Craig manages to pass to side control!
Rabago tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craig wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rabago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Craig decides to stand back up. Craig steps back and let's Rabago get back to his feet.
Craig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Craig shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws a combination that misses

and Craig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rabago's guard.
Rabago controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rabago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Craig has passed into half guard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rabago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craig is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Craig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Craig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jonny Craig!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jonny Craig!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jonny Craig!

Jonny Craig wins by unanimous decision!