VFC 17. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by Stereo Hearts. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Li
vs
Parks

182 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
20
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

O'Brannigan's Fightwear
xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Parks!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.

It looks like Chris Li has been cut.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parks avoids the head kick by Li.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Parks circles away.
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Li fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Parks darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Parks.
Li tries to break free but Parks pushes him back against the cage.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Li has Parks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.

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

Parks looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Li is defending well. Parks quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Li has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Parks celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lyoto Parks!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Remi Beauvais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remi Beauvais has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Beauvais
vs
Burns

173 cm
26
164 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remi Beauvais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Burns!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauvais wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns throws a leg kick but Beauvais checks it.
Burns throws a leg kick but Beauvais checks it.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beauvais doesn't seem bothered though.
Beauvais misses with a low kick.
Beauvais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beauvais is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burns.
Beauvais takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beauvais rather than just go for the knockout.
Burns lands a jab to Beauvais's midsection.
Burns scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beauvais is defended easily by Burns.
Beauvais tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauvais keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns connects with a right hand. Beauvais shakes it off.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Beauvais.
Beauvais's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beauvais scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burns.
Burns throws a front kick aimed at Beauvais's knee but Beauvais avoids it well.
Tommy Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns connects with the punch.
Beauvais on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beauvais is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burns sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Beauvais defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns feints and then cracks Beauvais's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Beauvais down.
Beauvais moves out of range of the strikes.
Beauvais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burns.
Burns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Beauvais had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beauvais there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beauvais has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beauvais counters with a three punch combo that has Burns backing up. Burns nods at Beauvais to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beauvais circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns looks gassed!
Burns scores with a body shot.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beauvais. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Beauvais shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Beauvais misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Beauvais moves away and avoids it.
Beauvais fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Burns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beauvais.
A punch lands to the side of Beauvais 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beauvais takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns thuds his right hand into Beauvais's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Beauvais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Burns looks to score with a jab to the body but Beauvais is just out of range.
Beauvais tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beauvais lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns.
Burns misses with a body shot
and Beauvais counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Beauvais doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beauvais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beauvais wants to clinch.
Beauvais swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beauvais's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beauvais scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Burns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beauvais throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Beauvais has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beauvais. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Beauvais misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Beauvais manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Beauvais gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beauvais is looking to clinch but Burns is avoiding it.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beauvais.
Burns closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beauvais takes one to the chin there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beauvais pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Burns back to the cage. Beauvais follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beauvais throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns checks a low kick from Beauvais.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Beauvais takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Beauvais looks to land a body kick but Burns moved away.
Beauvais tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burns sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beauvais somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauvais moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beauvais shoots in but Burns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Burns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beauvais at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Remi Beauvais is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters circling a little - Burns finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beauvais uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Beauvais looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beauvais.
Burns cracks Beauvais with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beauvais takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Beauvais takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beauvais takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Beauvais with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais looks to land a combination but Burns avoids it well.
Burns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beauvais.
Beauvais tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Beauvais.
Burns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beauvais.
Beauvais takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns misses with a kick to the body.
Burns works over Beauvais's head and body with a nice combination.
Burns cracks Beauvais with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beauvais. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to land body kicks.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Beauvais. Beauvais gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns throws a series of punches but Beauvais moves out of range.
No joy there for Beauvais, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beauvais.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Beauvais wants to clinch.
Beauvais is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Beauvais tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beauvais dives in and grabs Burns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burns pushes down on Beauvais's head and hops out.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Beauvais. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns lands with a cross.
Beauvais shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beauvais's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns connects with the punch.
Burns thuds a left hand into Beauvais's body.
Burns lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns digs a good hook to Beauvais's body.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beauvais has time to react.
A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Burns scores with a four punch combination!
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beauvais looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burns lunges at Beauvais with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beauvais's hand.
Tommy Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns with a nice cross.
Beauvais has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Beauvais tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beauvais closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tommy Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beauvais slips a jab and a cross from Burns.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns misses with a hook

and Beauvais counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beauvais is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beauvais seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tommy Burns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beauvais. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Remi Beauvais wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Beauvais lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Beauvais misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from Burns.
Burns cracks a nice hook into Beauvais's ribs.
Beauvais looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Beauvais misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns tries to land a front kick but Beauvais steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burns throws a combination that misses
and Beauvais makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Beauvais is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauvais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Beauvais persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Beauvais on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beauvais tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beauvais connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beauvais on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Beauvais misses with a low kick.
Burns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beauvais blocks a low kick nicely.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beauvais tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Beauvais moves in looking to clinch but Burns pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beauvais looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beauvais takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beauvais will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Beauvais sees coming a mile off.
A bone on bone clash there as Beauvais blocks the leg kick.
Beauvais shoots in and drives through. Burns sprawls well.
Beauvais shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
Burns lands a jab to Beauvais's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns leaves Beauvais with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns swats away the attempt to clinch by Beauvais.
Remi Beauvais has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Burns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Burns!
Tommy Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Katsu Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Duval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Duval's choice of entrance music: Im Back. Katsu Saito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Duval's chin.

Saito
vs
Duval

183 cm
26
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Katsu Saito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Duval!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saito throws a sloppy head kick and Duval moves out of range easily.
Katsu Saito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saito misses with a wild combination.
Saito throws a right hand that Duval ducks under and follows up with a left that Duval also avoids with ease.
Duval lands a jab to the nose.
Duval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saito swinging wildly here.
Duval tries to clinch but Saito moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duval throws a hook but Saito blocks it.
Saito wants to slow Duval down by chopping away at his legs.
Saito looks to land a left hand but Duval moved out of range nicely.
Saito throws a chopping leg kick but Duval manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duval avoids the head kick by Saito.
Duval misses with a wild combination.
Duval loads up on a big right hand but Saito slips the punch.
Saito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saito swinging wildly here.
Duval misses with a straight left.
Saito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Saito does no damage.
Duval throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Saito.
Duval keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duval throws out a powerful jab.
Saito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duval.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Saito moves away and avoids it.
Saito throws a nice looking combination but Duval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Saito does no damage.
Saito throws out a leg kick but Duval moves out of range and Saito only half commits.
Duval keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duval avoids a kick to the body.
Saito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saito slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duval.
Saito throws a right hand that Duval ducks under and follows up with a left that Duval also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Saito.
Duval throws a one two combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duval throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Duval.
Saito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duval.
A jab from Duval does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Duval.
Saito throws a leg kick but Duval moved away.
Saito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duval misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Saito. Those never looked like landing.
Saito misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Saito. Those never looked like landing.
Saito misses with a leg kick.
Saito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duval.
Saito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saito walks into a jab.
Saito takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duval misses with a hook. Saito ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval is looking to clinch.
Saito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Duval blocks the leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saito.
Sloppy strikes from Saito. Those never looked like landing.
Duval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saito is breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duval.
Duval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saito. Saito circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saito on the side of the head.
Duval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saito had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saito misses with a wild combination.
Duval scores with a hook.
Duval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saito throws a series of punches but Duval moves out of range.
Duval blocks a head kick by Saito.
Duval scores with a nice right hand.
Duval tries to clinch but Saito is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duval is out of range.
Duval jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saito swats away the attempt to clinch by Duval.
Duval looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duval checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saito takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Saito misses.
Saito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saito, right into the meat.
Duval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Saito.
Duval getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duval tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duval doesn't manage to clinch there - Saito circles away.
Saito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saito misses with a series of wild punches.
Duval tries to clinch but Saito moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good work by Duval as he checks the leg kick.
Saito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duval circles away quickly and effectively.
Duval misses with a straight right.
Duval checks a low kick from Saito.
Saito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saito misses with a wild combination.
Saito moves out of range as Duval strikes.
Duval lands a nice shot that snaps Saito's head back.
Jason Duval seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Duval clinches.
Duval lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Duval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duval tries to clinch up but Saito circles away and keeps his distance.
Duval throws the left hand but Saito avoids the punch easily.
Saito misses with a few strikes there.
Duval's corner calls for a 1-2. Duval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Saito. Those never looked like landing.
Duval tries to clinch there but Saito circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval tries to clinch but Saito is having none of it.
Saito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Duval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saito throws a right and a left that Duval avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Saito.
Saito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saito has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Duval circles away quickly and effectively.
Saito looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saito misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saito tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duval lands with an overhand left.
Saito throws a head kick that misses.
Duval looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duval checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saito misses with a few strikes there.
Saito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saito duly obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saito misses with a wild combination.
Duval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Saito.
Duval lands a head shot.
Saito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duval catches Saito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saito takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Duval throws an overhand right that lands on Saito's shoulder, as Saito tries to avoid the shot.
Saito avoids a kick to the body.
Saito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saito keeps the fight on the outside.
Duval misses the jab.
Nice cross by Duval.
Saito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saito misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saito misses with a two punch combination.
Duval throws out a powerful jab.
Duval misses with a wild combination.
A left and a right from Duval both land. Nice combination.
Saito lands a jab-cross combination.
Saito misses with a double jab
and Saito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saito misses with a two punch combination.
Saito lands with a kick to the ribs.
Saito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saito throws a series of punches but Duval moves out of range.
Duval misses with a double jab.
Duval scores with a hook.
Duval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duval lands a jab.
Duval with a nice cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duval wants to clinch.
Saito throws a leg kick but Duval moved away.
Duval scores with a nice body kick.
Duval moves in looking to clinch but Saito pushes him off.
Decent striking displayed by Duval there.
Nice body kick from Duval.
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!
Saito throws a series of punches but Duval moves out of range.
Duval tries to bum rush Saito with a series of wild strikes but Saito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duval throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katsu Saito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saito throws a series of punches but Duval avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Duval.
Duval pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saito falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duval counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Duval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Duval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Duval. Those never looked like landing.
Saito misses with a leg kick.
Duval tries to land a front kick but Saito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Saito misses.
Duval stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duval.
A jab from Duval finds it's way through Saito's defenses.
Duval with a jab.
Saito misses with a series of wild punches.
Saito throws a nice looking combination but Duval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saito throws the left hand but Duval avoids the punch easily.
Duval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Duval.
Duval scores with the left hand. Saito knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval thows a body kick. Saito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Duval tries to clinch up but Saito circles away and keeps his distance.

Duval instigates a clinch.
Duval connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saito's face.

It looks like Katsu Saito has been cut.

Duval manages to break the clinch.
Duval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saito.
No joy there for Saito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duval blocks a head kick by Saito.
Saito throws a low kick, looking for Duval's leg but Duval calmly moves out of range.
Duval with a hook.
Duval throws a series of punches but Saito avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duval looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Duval cracks Saito with a good jab.
Saito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jason Duval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duval.
Saito misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Duval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duval misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saito scoring well with a low kick there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saito tries to circle away but Duval has him pinned against the cage.
Duval is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Saito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saito misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval lands a head shot.
Duval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duval throws the left hand but Saito avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Saito.
Duval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duval throws a wild body kick that Saito sees coming a mile off.
Saito throws a leg kick but Duval moved away.
Saito will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saito tries to land a leg kick but Duval saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duval.
Duval throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duval is out of range.
Saito throws a series of punches but Duval moves out of range.
Duval chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saito can pounce on him.
Saito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duval.
Duval doesn't manage to clinch there - Saito circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saito thumps Duval with a low kick.
Duval lands an overhand right.
Duval lands a really nice looking cross but Saito seems unphased.
Duval lands a lovely overhand right.
Saito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Duval.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saito takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Duval scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Saito.
Duval avoids the body shot from Saito.
Duval wants to clinch up but Saito keeps it at a distance.
Saito throws a right and a left that Duval avoids nicely.
Duval lands with a kick to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Saito does no damage.
Duval lands an overhand right.
Duval lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Duval tries to land a front kick but Saito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Duval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duval has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Duval!
Jason Duval bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlan Maylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arlan Maylan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arlan Maylan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Maylan
vs
Steele

170 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arlan Maylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Steele!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maylan misses with a double jab.
Maylan shoots and misses

and Steele counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maylan!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele trying to control but Maylan is having none of it.
Maylan is working to get back to half guard.

Steele is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Maylan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Maylan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Steele is working for a guillotine from mount but Maylan frees his head quite easily.
Steele with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Steele jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maylan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maylan and Steele has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maylan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Steele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Steele scoring with punches from side control.
Steele lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Steele is trying to get an arm triangle but Maylan is defending well.
Steele lands a few punches from side control.
Steele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maylan keeps Steele under control for a moment.
Maylan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maylan tries to get out of the position.
Steele works to advance to full mount. Maylan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maylan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steele. What's that going to do exactly?
Maylan is in a horrible position here. Steele smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maylan is in all sorts of trouble here.

Steele looking for a guillotine from mount but Maylan is having none of it.
Maylan is squirming around, avoiding Steele's attempts to control the action.

Steele looking for a guillotine from mount but Maylan is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steele get's back to his feet.
Arlan Maylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maylan looks to clinch

so Steele counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maylan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maylan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Maylan from controlling successfully.
Steele controls Maylan momentarily but Maylan frees himself.
Maylan postures up and lands a big shot to Steele's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Steele has his feet on Maylan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maylan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Steele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Steele looks gassed!
Maylan taking some punishment here, with Steele in his half guard.
Steele winds up and cracks Maylan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maylan is trying to control but can't.
Steele working Maylan over with strikes.
Steele seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Maylan is defending well.

Maylan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steele pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maylan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Steele dominated that round.
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.

Maylan fails to land the takedown.

Steele drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Steele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maylan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maylan is not content to let Steele control the position.
Tyrone Steele has got the better of the ground game so far.

Steele wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maylan, who protects the arm well.
Steele in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steele tries for a kimura but Maylan is defending well.
Steele trying to control the action but Maylan is working from the bottom.
Steele scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maylan to see if he's OK.
Maylan trying to control but Steele flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Steele.

Maylan is in a bad position with Steele working for a choke. Maylan manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Maylan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maylan won't allow Steele to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Maylan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maylan stands up over Steele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maylan trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maylan throwing strikes but missing.
Maylan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maylan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steele's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Steele is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Maylan misses with some punches.

Steele is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Maylan can't fight it off and eventually Steele manages to take the fight to the floor. Maylan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele postures up.

Maylan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steele defends it easily.
Steele passes into half guard.
Maylan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steele manages to pass to mount!

Steele working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele unloading with bombs!
Steele looking to control but Maylan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele looking to finish Maylan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Maylan!
Maylan is trying desperately to improve position.
Maylan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Steele is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maylan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Maylan shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Maylan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Maylan does no damage.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Maylan pushes him off.
Maylan tries to clinch but Steele moves away

and Steele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steele.
Steele is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maylan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maylan lands a left hand.
Maylan tries for a takedown but Steele manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Maylan breaks the clinch.

Steele shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maylan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Steele with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maylan is trying to control the position but Steele postures up.
Steele connects with a couple of short punches.
Steele throws a big elbow that misses.
Steele preventing the sweep.

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

Steele drops back looking for a leg! Maylan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maylan manages to kick Steele off! Steele jumps back into Maylan's guard.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Maylan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele landing some decent shots from guard.
Steele pushing down on Maylan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maylan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steele on the ground.

Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Steele trying to control the action but Maylan is working from the bottom.
Steele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Maylan is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Maylan's temple.
Steele trying to control from half guard but Maylan is working away.
Maylan tries to kick Steele off but Steele keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Steele is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maylan is just riding it out for now. Steele eventually gives up the hold.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maylan is trying to get back to full guard.

Steele is working for a submission of some sort.
Steele is pressing down on Maylan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maylan is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Steele is looking for a kimura here.
Arlan Maylan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Steele seems to be working for a kimura but Maylan defends the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steele winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Messi
vs
Zero

195 cm
23
250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
284 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

1337 ANZAC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from Messi.
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Messi.
Messi throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero misses with an uppercut.
Messi lands an overhand right.

It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Messi throws a right hand that misses
and Zero counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Messi misses with a straight left.
Messi throws a leg kick but Zero moved away.
Zero lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Zero.
Messi throws a body punch but Zero moves out of range.
Messi lands with a shot to the body.
Messi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Messi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Messi doesn't seem bothered though.
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Zero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zero.
Zero moves away from the strike by Messi.
Messi misses with a lunging right hand
and Zero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Messi, pushing him back against the cage.
Messi lands with a right to the head.
Messi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Messi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zero blocks an uppercut.
Zero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Messi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zero was well out of range. Poor timing from Messi.
Zero throws a jab but it's blocked by Messi.
Zero closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Lionel Messi has been cut.
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero lands with a nice body punch.
Messi swings for the body but Zero moves out of range.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messi looks to land a right hand but Zero moved out of range.
Zero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messi misses with a two punch combination.
Messi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zero slips a jab from Messi.
Messi throws a shot from downtown. Zero moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to clinch up but Messi circles away and keeps his distance.
Messi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zero's hands.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
Zero blocks a jab.
Messi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Messi cracks Zero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zero scores with a shot to the body.
Zero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Messi.

Zero closes the distance and clinches.
Zero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zero missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Messi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zero breaks the clinch.
Messi avoids the body shot from Zero.
Zero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Messi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zero at a distance.
Zero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Messi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zero counters with a series of strikes. Messi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zero throws a body punch but Messi moves out of range.
Messi throws out a powerful jab.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Zero.
Zero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Messi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Messi throws a looping overhand right but Zero ducks down to avoid it.
Zero thuds a left hand into Messi's body.
Zero walks into a straight right hand from Messi.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Messi rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Messi does it's job there.
Zero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zero. Messi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Messi misses with a right hand
and Zero counters with a right hand to the body.
Zero stuns Messi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Zero. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zero.

Zero rushes Messi and presses him up against the cage.
Messi misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zero throws an elbow but misses.
Messi misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Messi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Messi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zero dodges the ground and pound from Messi.
Messi in side control, throwing shots but Zero defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero dodges the ground and pound from Messi.
Zero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Messi throwing strikes but Zero manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Messi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Zero wants to stand but Messi has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi is looking to sweep but instead, Zero has passed into half guard.
Messi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Messi wants to control but Zero is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi trying to get back to full guard but Zero takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Messi tries to reverse the position but Zero maintains control.

Zero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi lands an overhand right.
Messi scores with a nice head shot.
Zero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Messi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Messi misses its intended target.
Messi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Messi throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zero throws the left hand but Messi avoids the punch easily.
Messi throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi misses with a double jab.
Messi throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Messi. Beautiful body shot.
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 Lionel Messi will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zero staying out of range there.
Messi throws a hook to the side of Zero's head but Zero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Messi.
Messi throws a combination that misses
and Zero counters with a two punch combo.
Zero staying out of range there.
Messi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Messi avoids the body shot from Zero.
Messi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
Messi keeps the fight on the outside.
Messi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Messi there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messi throws the left hand but Zero avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Messi misses with a looping right.
Zero throws an overhand right that lands on Messi's shoulder, as Messi tries to avoid the shot.
Messi throws an overhand right that lands on Zero's shoulder, as Zero tries to avoid the shot.
Zero moves out of range of the strikes.
Zero just misses with a punch to the body.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messi.
Messi misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Zero. Those never looked like landing.
Zero slips a straight right by Messi.
Zero connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zero scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi keeps the fight on the outside.
Messi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.

Zero closes the distance and pushes Messi back into the cage.
Zero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Messi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Messi has a couple of punches blocked by Zero.
Messi throws a head punch that misses.
Messi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zero is defending well.
Messi prevents Zero from breaking the clinch.
Messi misses with a body punch.

Zero breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi moves forwards but Zero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Messi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zero fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Messi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zero scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sub Zero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zero gets a clinch.
Messi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Messi tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.

Zero breaks the clinch.
Messi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Messi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zero tries to clinch but Messi is having none of it.
Zero throws out a powerful jab.
Zero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messi throws a hook but Zero avoids it easily.
Messi thows a body shot but no joy.
Messi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zero throws a big shot that misses.
Messi throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a straight right hand.
Messi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messi.
A swing and a miss from Messi.
Messi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messi throws a shot from downtown. Zero moves away and avoids it.
Messi throws an off balance right hand
letting Zero counter with a right hand.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Messi moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zero 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
A very excited looking Sub Zero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.