UFP15: TAPOUT PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Rodellega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Higgins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rodellega
vs
Higgins

183 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

202 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Rodellega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodellega lands with a big left! Higgins is wobbled badly! Rodellega comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Higgins to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arthur Rodellega!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Dyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyzer has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Richard Rogers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rogers
vs
Dyzer

200 cm
18
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Dyzer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyzer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dyzer shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick from Dyzer.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Stephen Dyzer has been cut.
Rogers lands a jab to Dyzer's midsection.
Dyzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Dyzer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dyzer shoots in but no luck this time.
Richard Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Dyzer.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers tries to bum rush Dyzer with a series of wild strikes but Dyzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.

Dyzer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyzer prevents Rogers from standing back up.
Dyzer is controlling the pace.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rogers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dyzer trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers is trying to stand.

Dyzer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Rogers postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dyzer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Rogers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dyzer lands a big shot there that rocks Rogers but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dyzer won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dyzer wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.

Dyzer wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dyzer.
Dyzer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dyzer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dyzer won't let Rogers get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Rogers is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rogers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dyzer.
Dyzer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rogers because Dyzer loaded up on that one.
Rogers tries to buck Dyzer off but he can't manage it.

Dyzer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rogers has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Dyzer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dyzer looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Dyzer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dyzer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Dyzer looking to secure an arm triangle but Rogers defends it well.
Rogers wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dyzer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Dyzer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stephen Dyzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyzer'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.

Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dyzer looks for a takedown but Rogers sprawls well.
Rogers tries to bum rush Dyzer with a series of wild strikes but Dyzer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers throws a right hand that Dyzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyzer also avoids with ease.
Rogers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Richard Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rogers.
Dyzer dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyzer.
Rogers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Dyzer avoids them all with ease.

Dyzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dyzer is looking to advance position but Rogers won't allow it.
Dyzer trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers is trying to stand.
Dyzer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rogers is looking to escape.
Dyzer passes to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer punching from mount but Rogers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dyzer trying to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Dyzer wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dyzer.

Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dyzer.
Dyzer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dyzer controlling from mount.

Rogers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dyzer.
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dyzer looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Dyzer has hold of Rogers's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rogers manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Dyzer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rogers is surviving well by controlling Dyzer's body position as best he can.
Rogers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rogers trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Dyzer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephen Dyzer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Dyzer misses with a low kick.
Dyzer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rogers.
Dyzer shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers digs a good hook to Dyzer's body.
Rogers looks to land a combination. Dyzer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dyzer doesn't seem bothered though.
Dyzer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dyzer shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rogers looks to land a combination but Dyzer avoids it well.
Richard Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dyzer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rogers pinned against the cage. Rogers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richard Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Dyzer.
Nice takedown defense from Rogers. No joy for Dyzer on that attempt.
Dyzer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers throws a front kick aimed at Dyzer's knee but Dyzer avoids it well.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Dyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dyzer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyzer stops Rogers from standing up.
Stephen Dyzer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dyzer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dyzer, into his guard.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dyzer, up you get!
Richard Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dyzer.
Jab, jab by Rogers - just one landing.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dyzer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyzer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers swinging wilding here.
Dyzer dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers throws a right hand that Dyzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Dyzer also avoids with ease.
Dyzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dyzer backs up against the cage.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a one two combo.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Dyzer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rogers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dyzer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richard Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Dyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands a two punch combo.
Dyzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Dyzer moves out of range.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rogers thuds a left hand into Dyzer's body.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Dyzer.
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyzer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.

Dyzer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Dyzer is trying to work for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers is trying to maintain the position but Dyzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand.

Dyzer is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyzer to get the leverage.
Rogers pushes Dyzer off looking to stand but Dyzer dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Dyzer is looking for a kimura here.

Dyzer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dyzer 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyzer!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MJ Penn looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Wolfe
vs
Penn

225 cm
20
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, MJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Wolfe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Penn is defended easily by Wolfe.
Wolfe tries for a takedown but Penn circles away easily

and Penn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wolfe's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Wolfe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Wolfe striking off his back but it's not causing Penn any problems.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wolfe prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
Wolfe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Wolfe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Penn?
Penn looks gassed!
Wolfe punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe lands with some strikes.
Wolfe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wolfe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wolfe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wolfe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Wolfe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wolfe blocks Penn's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wolfe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wolfe landing strikes from the mount.
Wolfe cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wolfe lands a nice shot to the head.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolfe with the ground and pound from mount.
Wolfe lands a nice shot to the head.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Wolfe landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wolfe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice elbow there by Wolfe.
Wolfe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfe lands a big elbow.
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Wolfe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wolfe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wolfe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wolfe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn tries to hold on but Wolfe postures up.
Penn flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wolfe scoring with strikes but Penn is staying in there.
Penn wants to control but Wolfe is having none of it.
Wolfe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe prevents Penn from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wolfe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wolfe breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Wolfe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
Wolfe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wolfe with the ground and pound from mount.
Penn tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Wolfe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wolfe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolfe looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wolfe is landing with some decent strikes but Penn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolfe looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Penn is looking to improve his position but Wolfe isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfe landing strikes from the mount and Penn is in trouble!
Wolfe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wolfe cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Penn regains half guard.
Wolfe throws a strike but Penn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wolfe thows a big elbow that misses.

Penn working for a triangle but Wolfe defends it easily.
Wolfe working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolfe leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wayne Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Penn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wolfe is striking from the bottom but Penn uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolfe is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Wolfe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wolfe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wolfe with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Penn can't handle though.
Penn looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe tries to strike from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wolfe with a poor takedown

and Penn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolfe keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Wolfe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Penn!
Wolfe with a couple of short strikes.
MJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn is looking to improve his position but Wolfe isn't that keen on the idea.
Wolfe lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Wolfe.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Wolfe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wolfe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Penn wants to hold on but Wolfe pushes him away.
Penn is in a horrible position here. Wolfe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Penn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfe lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wolfe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Penn tries to hold on but Wolfe pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wolfe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Penn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wolfe dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Wolfe.
Wolfe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Penn's face.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolfe lands a heavy elbow.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolfe unloading with bombs!
Wolfe with the ground and pound from mount.
Wolfe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Penn regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe slips a nice elbow through Penn's hands, connecting with Penn's forehead.
Wolfe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Penn gets full guard.
Wolfe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Wolfe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolfe has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Wolfe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Penn looking for a guillotine here but Wolfe defends easily.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Wolfe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MJ Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wolfe with a poor takedown

so Penn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wolfe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wolfe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wolfe 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.
Penn slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Wolfe.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfe is defending well.
Wolfe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolfe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Penn pushing down on Wolfe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wolfe gets back to full guard.
Wolfe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wolfe trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Penn trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.

Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wolfe scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolfe gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to sweep but no luck.
Wolfe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wolfe throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wolfe striking off his back but it's not causing Penn any problems.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Penn is one step ahead there.
Wolfe punching to the body, from the bottom.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard.

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

Penn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolfe cracks Penn with a solid left hand.
Wolfe landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolfe scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn 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.

Penn has his foot on Wolfe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfe works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penn is on top in guard.
Penn trying to control but Wolfe is working from the bottom.
Wolfe throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wolfe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wolfe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Wolfe keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolfe throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wolfe keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Wolfe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfe's guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Wolfe is keeping the position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolfe throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wolfe will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MJ Penn.
I think Penn 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MJ Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Correia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe has chosen Ain't That A Kick In The Head as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Correia
vs
Felipe

185 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Correia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Correia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Correia dives in and grabs Felipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felipe pushes down on Correia's head and hops out.
Correia misses with a head kick.
Correia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Felipe misses with a few strikes there.
Correia wants to clinch up but Felipe keeps it at a distance.
Felipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felipe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Correia backs up against the cage.

It looks like Fedor Correia has been cut.
Felipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Correia is fending him off so far but Felipe persists. Nope, Correia circles away and we're back to standing.
Felipe stuffs the takedown attempt from Correia. Correia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Correia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Felipe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Correia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Correia on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Fedor Correia's cut is getting worse.
Correia fails with the takedown
and Felipe counters with a left and a right... And another left! Correia is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Felipe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and niko anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Evans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Evans
vs
anderson

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, niko anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
anderson being controlled here momentarily.
Evans wants to sweep here but anderson controlling him for the moment.
Evans throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Evans doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Evans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
anderson wants to stand but Evans has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evans tries to get out of the position.
Evans pulls anderson in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
anderson tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.

anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Evans is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans is looking for a sweep. anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
anderson wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
anderson is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
anderson is controlling the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
anderson tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans misses with a takedown

and anderson counters with a takedown into side control.
anderson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Evans is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Evans is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to hold on but anderson pushes him away.
Evans really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Evans tries to hold on but anderson pushes him away.
Evans is trying to reverse the position but instead anderson has taken his back - oops!
Evans is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Will anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Evans doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Evans is working hard here to advance position.
Evans looking very determined here, making life difficult for anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans misses with a takedown

and anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by anderson.
anderson preventing the sweep.
Evans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed anderson's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans slips a nice elbow through anderson's hands, connecting with anderson's forehead.
anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
Evans is looking to advance position but anderson won't allow it.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
anderson is breathing heavily.
anderson is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Evans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Evans tries to pass the half guard into mount. anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
niko anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. anderson defending well though.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans working anderson over with strikes.
Evans working over anderson with some ground and pound. anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Evans.
anderson wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Evans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
anderson pushes Evans off looking to stand but Evans dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Evans.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - anderson has eaten all the pies!
Evans working anderson over with strikes.

It looks like niko anderson has been cut.
anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Evans there.

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!
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evans slips a nice elbow through anderson's hands, connecting with anderson's forehead.
Evans trying to mount his opponent but anderson defends it.
anderson wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of anderson's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans working over anderson with some ground and pound. anderson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on niko anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Evans fails with the takedown

and anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evans's guard now.
Evans 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.
Evans throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Evans controlling the position.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but anderson postures up.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
anderson tries to stand and escape but Evans is controlling the position.
Evans is not content to let anderson control the position.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but anderson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evans!
anderson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Evans is looking to get to half guard.
Evans wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Evans tries to hold on but anderson pushes him away.
Evans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Evans tries to lock up and control but anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Evans is looking to improve his position but anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
anderson looking to control but Evans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
anderson wants to control but instead Evans manages to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
niko anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think anderson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... niko anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

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

Walford
vs
Bengtsson

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
284 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walford feints and as Bengtsson raises his hands in defense, Walford changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Walford preventing the sweep.
Bengtsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walford.
Bengtsson wants to get back to his feet but Walford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walford distracts Bengtsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Walford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Walford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walford won't allow Bengtsson to sweep him here.

Walford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Walford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Walford stopping the sweep attempt from Bengtsson.
Walford will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walford passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Walford is looking for a kimura but Bengtsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walford to get the leverage.
Bengtsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Walford throwing shots but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
Walford throwing shots but Bengtsson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bengtsson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bengtsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Walford is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Walford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walford is breathing heavily.
Walford prevents Bengtsson from standing back up.

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

Walford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walford.
Bengtsson trying to control but Walford postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bengtsson.
Walford is pushing down on Bengtsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bengtsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Walford has managed to sneak the leg through.

Walford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bengtsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walford.
Bengtsson won't allow Walford to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Walford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bengtsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walford missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bengtsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Walford is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bengtsson is trying to stand up here but Walford is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walford defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walford.
Bengtsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Walford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Walford throws a big right hand that misses.
Bengtsson wants to stand but Walford is controlling the position.
Walford throws a big right hand that misses.
Walford tries to free his leg and advance position but Bengtsson is retaining full guard.
Bengtsson is breathing heavily.
Walford scoring with punches to the head and body.

Walford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Walford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford throwing strikes from guard but Bengtsson blocks nicely.
Bengtsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walford looking to pass the guard.
Walford is working hard here to advance position.
Walford won't allow Bengtsson to sweep him here.
Walford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bengtsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walford. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walford is pushing down on Bengtsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bengtsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Walford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bengtsson is in trouble now - Walford has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Walford wants to finish this one by submission but Bengtsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walford.

Walford is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bengtsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bengtsson!

Bengtsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Walford, up you get!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walford is defended easily by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson wants to clinch.
Bengtsson throws a right hand that Walford ducks under and follows up with a left that Walford also avoids with ease.
Walford shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Walford is avoiding it.
Kalle Bengtsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bengtsson's waist but Bengtsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walford off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Walford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Bengtsson does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walford misses with a takedown attempt - Bengtsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walford swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walford.
Walford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bengtsson as he jumps to the side.
Walford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bengtsson swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bengtsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bengtsson wants it to stay on the feet.

Walford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bengtsson was covering up waiting for the punch and Walford finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Bengtsson kicks Walford off and gets to his feet.
Walford shoots in for a double leg but Bengtsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bengtsson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Walford. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bengtsson has managed to clinch.
Walford drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bengtsson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bengtsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford manages to get to full guard.

Bengtsson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bengtsson tries to clinch there but Walford circles away.
Walford with a poor takedown

and Bengtsson counters with a shoot takedown. Walford fights it but they end up in guard.
Walford tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Walford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bengtsson tries to kick Walford off but Walford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walford lands with a punch from half guard.
Bengtsson trying to control here.

Walford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Walford!