CW LA 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorin Odinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odinson has chosen I will not bow (Breaking Benjamine) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thorin Odinson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jones
vs
Odinson

197 cm
31
276 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conan Jones!
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, Thorin Odinson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Odinson which made him look bad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Odinson.
A head kick by Odinson misses

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Odinson, up you get!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Odinson.
Odinson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.

Jones darts in and clinches Odinson up against the cage.
Odinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Odinson misses with a knee to the head.

Jones has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Odinson is trying to keep an underhook but Jones manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones trying to control the action but Odinson is working from the bottom.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones trying to control but Odinson is having none of it.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Thorin Odinson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looking to ground and pound but Odinson is blocking nicely.
Jones cracks Odinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That has opened up Thorin Odinson's cut even more.
Odinson looks gassed!
Jones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thowing shots but they're missing.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

The cut above Thorin Odinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Odinson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Jones locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Odinson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conan Jones!

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 Mitchell Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Mcgee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcgee's choice of entrance music: McGee. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Joseph
vs
Mcgee

178 cm
30
210 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

187 cm
28
215 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitchell Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Mcgee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph looks to land a combination but Mcgee avoids it well.

Mcgee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joseph sprawls well initially but Mcgee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgee prevents Joseph from improving his position.
Joseph is staying active underneath Mcgee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joseph keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mcgee is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph is trying to control but can't.

Mcgee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcgee is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.
Mcgee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mcgee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Mcgee seems to be working for a kimura but Joseph defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee is keen to just control but Joseph is a slippery customer.

Mcgee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mcgee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mcgee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Joseph is just riding it out for now. Mcgee eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joseph sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcgee trying to pass the guard but Joseph defending well.

Joseph is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcgee.
Mcgee trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee is looking for a kimura here.
Mcgee is thwarting Joseph's attempts to control the position.

Mcgee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joseph has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joseph wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joseph throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcgee is looking to clinch.

Mcgee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Joseph working to try and regain half guard.
Joseph tries to lock up and control but Mcgee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Timothy Mcgee has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mcgee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Mcgee working for a guillotine from mount but Joseph is in no mood to give up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcgee working for a submission but Joseph is keeping him at bay.

Mcgee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Joseph is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Joseph and Mcgee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mcgee working away.
Mcgee lands a few punches from side control.

Mcgee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joseph has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mcgee but great work by Joseph.
Mcgee throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with the ground and pound.
Mcgee is looking for a sweep.
Mcgee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Joseph has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Joseph throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Joseph takes a little break here. Mcgee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joseph wants to control but Mcgee is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joseph looks up at the clock and then as Mcgee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Joseph smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Joseph drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working the head and body with strikes.
Joseph wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgee keeps working.
Mcgee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ground and pound from Joseph.
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 Mitchell Joseph will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgee is looking to land body kicks.
Joseph lands with a straight right. Mcgee didn't see that one coming.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Joseph lands but Mcgee takes it in his stride.
Mcgee tries to work over Joseph's front leg with a kick but Joseph checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee shoots in and drives through. Joseph sprawls well.
Joseph scores with a kick to the midsection.
Good work by Mcgee as he checks the leg kick.
Mcgee connects with a high kick.
Joseph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joseph stuffs the takedown attempt from Mcgee. Mcgee gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph misses with the combination.

Mcgee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joseph sprawls well initially but Mcgee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Mcgee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee content to control rather than advance.
Joseph is looking for a sweep. Mcgee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Mcgee wants to work for an arm triangle but Joseph is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joseph keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mcgee stands up from half guard.

Mcgee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joseph gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcgee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joseph trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mcgee manages to pass to mount!
Joseph is working to get back to half guard.
Mcgee unloads with some shots from mount but Joseph bucks and avoids them well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee dominating with strikes here.
Joseph is looking to improve his position but Mcgee isn't that keen on the idea.
Joseph gets back to half guard.
Mcgee trying to control the pace.

Mcgee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joseph doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mcgee is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timothy Mcgee.
I think Mcgee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Timothy Mcgee!
A victorious Timothy Mcgee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bearinstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lii comes to the cage accompanied by Legend of the Ocean . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lii
vs
Bearinstein

179 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

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, Luke Lii!
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, Paul Bearinstein!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearinstein throws a series of punches but Lii avoids them all with ease.
Bearinstein throws a hook but Lii avoids it easily.
Lii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bearinstein moves out of range as Lii throws a body kick.
Bearinstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lii throws a hook to the side of Bearinstein's head but Bearinstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bearinstein throws a series of punches but Lii avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Lii is predictable there
and Bearinstein counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Luke Lii has been cut.
and Bearinstein counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lii! He's just covering up as Bearinstein starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Bearinstein!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karen Darabedyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darabedyan comes to the cage accompanied by KDB Highlights. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Darabedyan
vs
Charles

170 cm
29
158 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

171 cm
21
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karen Darabedyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Charles!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nice combo by Darabedyan! Oh, that's hurt him - Charles falls to the canvas and Darabedyan follows him into side control.

Charles is rocked!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Darabedyan scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Charles is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Darabedyan can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karen Darabedyan!
Karen Darabedyan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Leroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Roza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leroy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dwight David - The Last Dragon. Justin Roza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Leroy
vs
Roza

175 cm
27
166 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
163 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Leroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Roza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Leroy.
Roza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leroy circles away.
Roza scores with a one two! Leroy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Leroy connects with an inside leg kick.
Roza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leroy sprawls well. Leroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roza gets slowly back to his feet.
Leroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Leroy cracks Roza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Justin Roza has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leroy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leroy misses with a body shot.
Leroy connects with the punch.
Leroy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roza.
Leroy lands a right hook to the body.
Roza misses with a hook. Leroy ducked under it nicely.
Roza throws an overhand right that lands on Leroy's shoulder, as Leroy tries to avoid the shot.
Leroy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roza's head.
Roza shoots for a double leg takedown but Leroy sprawls well. He's pushed Roza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bruce Leroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Roza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roza misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Leroy. Beautiful body shot.
Roza looks gassed!
Roza 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.
Roza misses with a combination
and Leroy counters with an outside leg kick.
Leroy throws a leg kick which misses Roza's front leg but catches the back leg as Roza tries to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leroy!
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!
Roza has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leroy.
Roza needs to keep his hands up - Leroy had a free shot at his head there.

Roza is rocked!
Leroy throws a hook but Roza avoids it easily.
Roza is still on wobbly legs! Can Leroy finish him?
Leroy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leroy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roza slips a jab from Leroy.
Leroy misses the jab.
Roza slips under a jab.
Leroy looks to land a left hand but Roza moved out of range nicely.
Roza moves out of range as Leroy strikes.
Leroy looks to throw the jab but Roza is out of range.
Leroy misses with a straight left.
A jab from Leroy misses.
Leroy misses with an uppercut.
Leroy throws the left hand but Roza avoids the punch easily.
Roza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leroy throws out the jab.
Leroy looks to land a left hand but Roza moved out of range nicely.
Leroy misses with a looping left.
Leroy looks to throw the jab but Roza is out of range.
Leroy throws the left hand but Roza avoids the punch easily.
Roza looks to land a left hand but Leroy moved out of range nicely.
Roza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leroy.
A big right from Roza misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leroy.
Leroy misses with a straight right.
Leroy misses with a looping left.
Roza moves away from the strike by Leroy.
Leroy throws a looping overhand right but Roza ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Leroy misses.
Leroy dances in with a quick combination. Roza is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Leroy snaps Roza's head back. Roza stumbles backwards against the cage. Leroy steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Roza's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Roza just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Leroy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christer Pettersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Country has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Country
vs
Pettersson

195 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Country!
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, Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettersson misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Country.
Country throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettersson's waist but Pettersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Country off to one side.
Pettersson misses the shot to the body.
Country cracks Pettersson with an open hand slap.
Country throws a shot from downtown. Pettersson moves away and avoids it.
Pettersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Country fails with the takedown.

Country shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pettersson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pettersson wants to sweep here but Country controlling him for the moment.
Country is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson looking to control.
Country is pushing down on Pettersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pettersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Country has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pettersson won't allow Country to pass to mount.
Pettersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Country is working away from the top position though.
Country is looking to take a break and control but Pettersson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Country is working for a kimura but Pettersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Country seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pettersson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Country. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Country is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pettersson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Country works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is trying to escape the mount.
Country wants to control the pace but Pettersson is squirming around nicely.
Country looking to control and managing it successfully.
Country has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pettersson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Country with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Country looking to control and managing it successfully.
Country takes Pettersson's back.

Pettersson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Country.
Pettersson is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Pettersson right now.
Country tries to keep control of the position but Pettersson is staying busy.
Pettersson trying to control the action but Country just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Country is looking for the choke from the back position but Pettersson is controlling his hands well.
Country looking to hold on to the position here but Pettersson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Country dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Country misses the shot to the body.
Roy Country seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson lands with a straight right. Country didn't see that one coming.
Pettersson misses the jab.
Pettersson throws a big shot that misses.
Country tests Pettersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pettersson gets caught flat footed, as Country shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Country won't allow Pettersson to sweep him here.
Country passes Pettersson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Country wants to pass the guard but Pettersson is defending well.
Pettersson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Country is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson tries to get to full guard but Country has control of the leg.
Country trying to control the action but Pettersson is working from the bottom.

Country is trying to work for a kimura but Pettersson is defending well.
Pettersson is refusing to be controlled, as Country sits in half guard.
Pettersson is looking for a sweep. Country is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Country is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pettersson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pettersson wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson wants to control but Country is keeping busy.
Pettersson is looking to escape.
Pettersson trying to control from the bottom.
Pettersson wants to get back to full guard.
Country perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Country is trying to work for a kimura but Pettersson is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Country is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Country looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country mounts Pettersson! Really nice guard pass there!
Pettersson wants to control but Country is having none of it.

Country is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pettersson is surviving well by controlling Country's body position as best he can.

Country jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pettersson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pettersson and Country has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pettersson tries to bench press Country off him but Country keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Country stalls from top position.
Pettersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Country trying to control the pace.
Pettersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Country's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Country's back!
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.
Pettersson doesn't have the hooks in and Country manages to turn into his guard.
Pettersson keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
Pettersson is trying to control the position but Country postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Country dominated that second round.
That's time! Country's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pettersson swings for the body but Country moves out of range.
Pettersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pettersson looks to throw the jab but Country is out of range.
Country ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pettersson moves away.
Pettersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettersson. That's going to slow Country down.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Country checks it.
Pettersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pettersson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Country scores with a body shot.
Pettersson takes a swing at Country's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pettersson sprawls well. Pettersson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Country gets slowly back to his feet.
Pettersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Country.
Pettersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pettersson slips a jab from Country.
Country just misses with a punch to the body.
Pettersson throws a body punch but Country moves out of range.
Pettersson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Country checks it well.
Pettersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Country fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettersson manages to avoid it.
Pettersson ducks under a wild hook from Country.
Christer Pettersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Country slips a jab and a cross from Pettersson.
Country misses with an uppercut. Pettersson saw that one coming.
Pettersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Country shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettersson sprawls well. He's pushed Country's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Country thows a body shot but no joy.
Pettersson misses with a looping left.
Country closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Country blocks a low kick nicely.
Country shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pettersson but Pettersson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Country misses.
Country blocks the body kick.
Country fails with a takedown attempt.
Pettersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pettersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Country fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettersson manages to avoid it.
Pettersson misses with a wild body shot.

Pettersson lands a big right hand that sends Country crashing to the mat! Pettersson stays standing though and waves Country back to his feet!

Country is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Country shoots for a takedown but Pettersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Country. Pettersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pettersson misses with a hook. Country ducked under it nicely.
Pettersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roy Country is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Country takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters circling a little - Pettersson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pettersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Pettersson cracks Country with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Country looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pettersson finish him?
Oh Country is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Country gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Pettersson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Country wakes up just in time to hear Pettersson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christer Pettersson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabaal Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rybuc Youllter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabaal Wilkerson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wilkerson
vs
Youllter

187 cm
26
259 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabaal Wilkerson!
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, Rybuc Youllter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilkerson lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youllter shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilkerson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Youllter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkerson throws a series of punches but Youllter avoids them all with ease.
Wilkerson looks to land a combination but Youllter avoids it well.
Jabaal Wilkerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkerson throws a series of punches but Youllter avoids them all with ease.
Wilkerson flashes Youllter a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Youllter's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Youllter crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wilkerson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jabaal Wilkerson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhana HurmoKultakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes into the arena with Loser blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Penn
vs
HurmoKultakala

169 cm
25
142 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

150 cm
24
145 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juhana HurmoKultakala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.
HurmoKultakala is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
HurmoKultakala gets back to half guard.
Penn winds up and cracks HurmoKultakala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

HurmoKultakala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
HurmoKultakala tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down HurmoKultakala for as long as he can get away with.

HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back.

HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HurmoKultakala's head.

Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
HurmoKultakala manages to get to full guard.
HurmoKultakala wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
HurmoKultakala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Penn pushes down on HurmoKultakala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but HurmoKultakala keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents HurmoKultakala from improving his position.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but HurmoKultakala keeps working.
Penn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because HurmoKultakala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Penn.
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HurmoKultakala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. HurmoKultakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Penn feints and as HurmoKultakala raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

HurmoKultakala working for a triangle but Penn defends it easily.
Penn wants to control from the top but HurmoKultakala keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from HurmoKultakala.

We're going to have a standup here because Paul Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by HurmoKultakala.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Penn misses with a hook. HurmoKultakala ducked under it nicely.
Penn lunges at HurmoKultakala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by HurmoKultakala's hand.

HurmoKultakala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Penn was covering up waiting for the punch and HurmoKultakala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
HurmoKultakala being controlled here momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

HurmoKultakala drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick HurmoKultakala off! HurmoKultakala jumps back into Penn's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
HurmoKultakala tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily

and Penn counters by clinching up.
Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Penn misses with some punches.
Penn stops a takedown attempt from HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala is working for takedown but Penn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paul Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juhana HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala blocking some punches.
Penn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Penn on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Penn misses with a knee strike.
Penn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Penn.
HurmoKultakala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Penn just stands there and leans against the cage.
HurmoKultakala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Penn prevents it.
HurmoKultakala is breathing heavily.
Penn misses with a punch to the body.
Penn prevents the takedown attempt.
HurmoKultakala wants a takedown.
Penn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but HurmoKultakala blocks it with crossed arms.
Penn lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala is trying to stall.
HurmoKultakala wants a takedown but no success here.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
HurmoKultakala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Penn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
HurmoKultakala can't get the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn lands a body shot in the clinch.

Penn pulls HurmoKultakala into guard.

HurmoKultakala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, HurmoKultakala has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Penn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but HurmoKultakala is one step ahead there.

Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Penn controlling his opponent.
HurmoKultakala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penn with shots to the head and body - HurmoKultakala looks very uncomfortable down there.
Penn cracks HurmoKultakala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn wants to control the pace but HurmoKultakala is squirming around nicely.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HurmoKultakala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Penn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn works his foot free and advances to mount.
HurmoKultakala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Penn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

HurmoKultakala fails to land the takedown.
Penn tries to clinch but HurmoKultakala moves out of range.
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but HurmoKultakala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HurmoKultakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn thuds a left hand into HurmoKultakala's body.
Penn lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - HurmoKultakala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn shoots in but HurmoKultakala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but HurmoKultakala manages to avoid it.
HurmoKultakala walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Penn connects with a single shot there.
Penn cracks HurmoKultakala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice jab there from Penn.
Penn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
HurmoKultakala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Juhana HurmoKultakala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Penn landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
HurmoKultakala regains half guard.
HurmoKultakala regains full guard. Nicely done.
HurmoKultakala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
HurmoKultakala keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn wants to control but HurmoKultakala is keeping him busy.
HurmoKultakala sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is keen to just control but HurmoKultakala is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Penn there.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but HurmoKultakala keeps working.
Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
HurmoKultakala wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
HurmoKultakala misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Penn is keen to just control but HurmoKultakala is a slippery customer.
HurmoKultakala is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

HurmoKultakala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but HurmoKultakala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Penn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HurmoKultakala takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Penn 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scheisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Prodigy - Breathe. 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.

Joy
vs
Scheisse

190 cm
25
199 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

195 cm
29
202 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Conviction

Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bon Joy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scheisse!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scheisse is looking to chop away at Joy's legs.
Scheisse 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.
A head kick misses from Scheisse.
Joy looks to throw a body kick

and Scheisse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scheisse.
Scheisse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joy is keeping busy.
Joy lands with a right to the head.

Joy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Joy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Scheisse misses with a wild combination.
Scheisse scores with a kick to the body.
Joy blocks a leg kick.
Joy scores with a decent looking hook.
Joy moves out of range of the body kick.
Joy works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse misses with an uppercut
and Joy counters with a thumping low kick.

Scheisse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scheisse.
Scheisse tries a knee to the head but Joy blocks it.
Scheisse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Joy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joy avoiding damage as Scheisse throws knees to the body.
Joy lands an elbow that stopped Scheisse in his tracks for a moment.

Joy breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joy.
Scheisse misses with the combination.
Scheisse looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scheisse throws a lazy uppercut
and Joy counters with a thumping low kick.
Joy misses with a body shot.
Joy lands a slapping body shot.
Joy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scheisse's calf.
Joy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Scheisse if he has to take too many more of those.
Joy cracks the inside of Scheisse's front leg.
Joy keeps Scheisse at a distance using the push kick.
Joy clobbers Scheisse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scheisse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joy connects with a looping right hand.

Scheisse is rocked!
Joy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scheisse's sensitive parts.
Scheisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Joy finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scheisse seems to have recovered his senses.
Michael Scheisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Joy.
Joy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Joy misses with a body kick.
Scheisse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scheisse scores with the left hand. Joy knows he should have avoided that one.
Scheisse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scheisse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joy - the referee stops the clock and Scheisse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joy. Scheisse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joy connects with an inside leg kick.
Joy stuns Scheisse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scheisse steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Joy. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joy scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scheisse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joy feints and then cracks Scheisse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scheisse down.
Joy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scheisse will feel that in the morning.
Joy thumps Scheisse with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Joy. That's going to slow Scheisse down.
Joy fails to land the takedown.
Joy blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joy lands an overhand right.
Scheisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joy misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joy scores with a jab.
Joy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scheisse can do to turn this around?
Joy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scheisse avoids a kick to the body.
Joy cracks Scheisse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joy jabs Scheisse right on the nose. Scheisse blinks but takes it well.
Scheisse takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joy throws a low kick but Scheisse avoids it.
Joy lands a jab.
Joy throws a leg kick but Scheisse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scheisse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Joy.
Scheisse misses with a low kick.
Joy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scheisse is breathing heavily.
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!
Joy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse throws a front kick aimed at Joy's knee but Joy avoids it well.
Scheisse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scheisse is out of range and Joy settles back down.
Good work by Scheisse as he checks the leg kick.
Joy scores with a nice right hand.
Scheisse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scheisse moves away.
Scheisse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joy cracks Scheisse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Joy.
Joy tries to land a leg kick but Scheisse saw it coming and moves away.
Joy scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy thumps Scheisse with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Joy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Scheisse keeping moving, preventing Joy from controlling successfully.
Scheisse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scheisse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scheisse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy trying to control but Scheisse is working from the bottom.

Bon Joy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scheisse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Scheisse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joy is able to avoid easily.
Joy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scheisse's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scheisse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Joy - the referee stops the clock and Scheisse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Joy. Scheisse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joy throws a leg kick which misses Scheisse's front leg but catches the back leg as Scheisse tries to avoid it.
Joy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scheisse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joy scores with a body shot.
Bon Joy is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy keeps Scheisse at a distance using the push kick.
Joy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joy lands with a nice body punch.
Joy cracks Scheisse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scheisse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joy fakes the leg kick and cracks Scheisse in the body.
Joy lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scheisse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scheisse's head backwards.
Joy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bon Joy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Joy misses with a low kick.
Scheisse misses with a few strikes there.
Joy lands a nice looking body kick.
Joy lands a jab.
Joy thumps Scheisse with a low kick.
Joy fakes the leg kick and cracks Scheisse in the body.
Scheisse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joy.
Scheisse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scheisse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Joy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheisse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joy misses with a two punch combination.
Joy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Joy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joy scoring well with a low kick there.
Joy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scheisse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheisse has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scheisse there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Scheisse to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Scheisse looks to clinch but Joy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Scheisse taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bon Joy!