MMAL 101 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tabachoy Paneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Marciano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tabachoy Paneda's chin.

Paneda
vs
Marciano

180 cm
29
205 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

160 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 17 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tabachoy Paneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paneda moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Paneda misses with a body shot.

Paneda forces Marciano back against the cage and clinches.
Paneda is looking for a takedown.
Paneda can't get the takedown.
Paneda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Paneda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses

so Paneda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marciano working a defensive guard here.
Paneda controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paneda works over Marciano with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paneda controlling from the top position.

We're going to have a standup here because Tabachoy Paneda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Marciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Marciano looking for a guillotine here but Paneda defends easily.
Paneda passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paneda controls the position.
Paneda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Paneda slows the pace down.
Paneda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Paneda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marciano is looking to get back to his feet here but Paneda is keeping cool and he's managed to take Marciano's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paneda controlling the position well here. Marciano rolled but Paneda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Paneda looking to break Marciano's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marciano remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paneda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Paneda is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Marciano won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Paneda off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tabachoy Paneda!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berting Labra will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sotto
vs
Labra

170 cm
29
205 lbs
5 - 10 - 2

188 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

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 5 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Roberto Sotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labra plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sotto throws out a leg kick but Labra moves out of range and Sotto only half commits.
Sotto avoids a kick to the body.
Sotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Labra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Crunch! Labra slams his shin into Sotto's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labra.
Labra defending well as Sotto loads up on a big left hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Labra. Sotto shrugs it off though.
Sotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sotto tries to clinch but Labra moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Labra - that will leave a mark!
Sotto is breathing heavily.
Labra delivers a nice body kick.
Labra lands a high kick!
Roberto Sotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sotto tries to keep at a distance but Labra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Labra avoiding damage.
Labra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Labra lands an elbow just above Sotto 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Labra lands a nice knee to the body.
Sotto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Labra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Labra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Labra scores a nice knee to the body.

Labra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Labra moves into the clinch.
Labra landing knees to the head.

It looks like Roberto Sotto has been cut.
Labra working Sotto over with knees to the body.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Labra lands an elbow inside that Sotto shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a nice knee to the body.
Labra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Labra lands a body punch.
Labra landing knees to the body.
Sotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Labra lands a nice knee to the body.
Labra working Sotto over with knees to the body.
Labra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Labra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Labra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Labra gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Labra.
Labra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Labra lands an elbow that stopped Sotto in his tracks for a moment.
Labra presses Sotto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra lands a good knee to the midsection. Sotto won't want to take too many of those.
Labra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labra.
Labra stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Labra.
A short uppercut from Labra.
Labra lands a knee to the body.
Labra presses Sotto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Labra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labra stalling in the clinch.
Labra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sotto or not.
Labra scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Labra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labra.

Labra gets a clinch.
Labra lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Labra.
Labra with a knee to the head.
Labra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Labra as the two fighters clinch.
Labra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Labra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra lands a nice elbow.

Labra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sotto throws a sloppy head kick and Labra moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berting Labra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Sotto'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.

Labra moves into the clinch.
Labra lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Labra.
Sotto trying to stall but Labra improves his position.
Labra has Sotto pressed against the cage.
Labra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Labra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Labra.
Labra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sotto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Labra - the referee stops the clock and Sotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Labra. Sotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Labra moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Labra cracks Sotto with a nice body shot.
Labra lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Labra.
Labra working Sotto over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Labra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labra leaning against his opponent.
Labra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Labra.
Labra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Labra pushes Sotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Labra crunches a lovely knee into Sotto's ribcage.
Sotto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Labra has Sotto pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Labra.
Stalling in the clinch from Labra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Labra.
Labra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sotto up against the cage.
Labra landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Labra.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sotto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Labra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Labra.
Labra scores with a shot to the side of Sotto's head.
Labra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sotto is trying to stall.
Labra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Labra lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sotto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Labra comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Labra landing knees to the head.
Labra is leaning against Sotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Labra lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Labra.
Labra working Sotto over with knees to the body.
Labra is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Berting Labra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Labra manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sotto does no damage.
Labra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sotto will feel that in the morning.
Sotto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Labra. That one must have hurt.
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!
Sotto takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Labra has closed the distance and engaged Sotto in a clinch.
Labra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Labra lands a damaging elbow.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Labra lands an elbow that stopped Sotto in his tracks for a moment.
Labra lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Labra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Labra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sotto backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Sotto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Labra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berting Labra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Sotto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Labra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sotto.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labra.
Sotto looks to clinch
and Labra counters with a nice body kick.
Sotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Labra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sotto if he has to take too many more of those.
Labra lands a high kick!

Labra drives through and clinches with Sotto against the cage.
Sotto will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A body shot lands from Labra.
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!
Labra lands a nice elbow.
Labra stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Labra.
Labra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sotto's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Sotto is looking to control Labra's arms but Labra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sotto has his back to the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Labra.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Labra pushes Sotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Labra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sotto gets tackled into the cage by Labra. Labra maintains the clinch.
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!
Labra lands an elbow inside.
Labra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Labra.
Labra working Sotto over with knees to the body.
Labra lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto takes an elbow to the temple.
Sotto being controlled against the cage.
Sotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Labra.
A short left from Labra.
Labra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Labra obliges.
Labra has Sotto pushed against the cage.
Labra lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labra stalling.
Labra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sotto's face.
A short right from Labra on the inside.
Sotto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Labra stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Labra.
Labra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sotto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Labra content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Labra manages to break the clinch.
Labra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Labra rushes Sotto and presses him up against the cage.

Labra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Labra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Labra.
Labra lands a high kick!
Berting Labra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sotto throws a combination that misses
and Labra counters with an inside leg kick.

Labra moves into the clinch.
Labra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Labra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Labra lands with a kick to the temple. Sotto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Labra takes the fight into the clinch.
Sotto missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Labra avoids a wild elbow strike from Sotto.
Roberto Sotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berting Labra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sotto takes a knee to the side of the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Berting Labra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Labra 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berting Labra!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urac Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hunt
vs
Roberts

170 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

- - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - -

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Urac Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberts, pushing him back against the cage.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Hunt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunt lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Rocky Roberts has been cut.
Roberts looking for a takedown.

Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Urac Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.

Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hunt prevents it.
Nice elbow from Hunt.
Roberts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hunt circles away.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Roberts scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Roberts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hunt manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberts has an Americana. Hunt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Roberts is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Roberts hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rocky Roberts!
A very excited looking Rocky Roberts rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan McMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Sweeney has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McMasters
vs
Sweeney

190 cm
30
195 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan McMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMasters is looking to clinch but Sweeney is avoiding it.

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

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

Sweeney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McMasters wants to stand but Sweeney has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Sweeney looking for a guillotine here but McMasters defends easily.
McMasters wants to stand but Sweeney is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sweeney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeney, not yet.
Sweeney trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McMasters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McMasters wanted to stand there but Sweeney had control of the position.

McMasters gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sweeney is defended easily by McMasters.
McMasters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sweeney paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sweeney gets a takedown into half guard.
Sweeney trying to control from McMasters's half guard. McMasters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney controlling from the top position.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but McMasters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McMasters working for a triangle but Sweeney defends it easily.
McMasters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sweeney trying to control but McMasters is working from the bottom.
Sweeney looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sweeney trying to control the position from guard on top but McMasters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Sweeney.
McMasters is looking to clinch but Sweeney is avoiding it.
McMasters fails with an attempt to clinch.

McMasters clinches up against the cage.
McMasters comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Ben Sweeney has been cut.
Sweeney is trying to pull guard but McMasters turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sweeney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMasters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jonathan McMasters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sweeney.
McMasters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from McMasters.

McMasters rushes Sweeney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McMasters.
McMasters goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMasters pushes Sweeney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McMasters lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters working Sweeney over with knees to the body.
Sweeney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMasters fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sweeney fails with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMasters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sweeney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan McMasters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Sweeney'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.

Sweeney swats away the attempt to clinch by McMasters.
McMasters tries to clinch there but Sweeney circles away.
Sweeney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

McMasters closes the distance and clinches.
McMasters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweeney's elbow.
McMasters scores a nice knee to the body.
Sweeney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McMasters just stands there and leans against the cage.
McMasters gets underhooks to prevent Sweeney's takedown attempt.
McMasters lands a damaging elbow.
McMasters misses with a punch to the body.

McMasters ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McMasters no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sweeney looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMasters 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMasters wants to get back to his feet but Sweeney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McMasters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McMasters trying to control the position here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Sweeney 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but McMasters keeps moving.
McMasters being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McMasters closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sweeney counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sweeney trying to control from half guard but McMasters is working away.
Sweeney prevents McMasters from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMasters is trying to stand up here but Sweeney is controlling him well.
McMasters preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

McMasters kicks off Sweeney and gets to his feet.
Sweeney keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweeney shoots for a takedown but McMasters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonathan McMasters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sweeney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McMasters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sweeney, pushing him back against the cage.
McMasters lands a knee to the body.
Sweeney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sweeney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sweeney is breathing heavily.
McMasters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sweeney.
Sweeney blocks a body shot from McMasters.
McMasters working Sweeney over with knees to the body.
McMasters lands an elbow inside.
McMasters lands a knee to the head.

That has opened up Ben Sweeney's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMasters misses with the head strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMasters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMasters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMasters pulls Sweeney into guard.
McMasters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sweeney's guard.

Sweeney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

McMasters gets to his feet. Sweeney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McMasters lands a high kick!
Sweeney keeps the fight on the outside.

McMasters closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sweeney quickly recovers to half guard.
Sweeney trying to hold on to McMasters's head to control him but McMasters postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McMasters decides to return to a standing position.
McMasters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan McMasters dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Sweeney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McMasters moves into the clinch.
Jonathan McMasters has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by McMasters.
McMasters throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from McMasters.
Sweeney is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McMasters to keep the fight standing.
McMasters misses with a punch to the body.
McMasters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
Sweeney prevents a body shot from McMasters.

McMasters successfully pulls guard.
Sweeney trying to move into half guard but instead McMasters has managed to sweep!
McMasters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.
McMasters trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sweeney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McMasters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sweeney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McMasters trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sweeney's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sweeney swats away the attempt to clinch by McMasters.
McMasters tries to clinch there but Sweeney circles away.
McMasters misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from McMasters lands but Sweeney takes it in his stride.

McMasters closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMasters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMasters lands an elbow inside that Sweeney shrugs off.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sweeney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMasters lands a good knee to the midsection. Sweeney won't want to take too many of those.
McMasters unloads a knee to the mid-section.

McMasters successfully pulls guard.
McMasters is trying to keep Sweeney in close.
Sweeney stops McMasters from standing up.
McMasters is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Sweeney wants to pass the guard but McMasters is keeping the position.
McMasters keeping moving, preventing Sweeney from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMasters trying to keep a closed guard but Sweeney is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonathan McMasters.
McMasters is looking to clinch.
Sweeney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMasters sprawls well. McMasters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sweeney gets slowly back to his feet.
McMasters thumps Sweeney with a low kick.
Ben Sweeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McMasters tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sweeney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMasters wants to clinch up but Sweeney keeps it at a distance.

McMasters gets tackled into the cage by Sweeney. Sweeney maintains the clinch.
McMasters landing knees to the body.
McMasters lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McMasters lands a takedown into guard.

Sweeney is working an open guard so McMasters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McMasters drives through and clinches with Sweeney against the cage.
Sweeney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sweeney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McMasters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jonathan McMasters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Sweeney.
McMasters landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sweeney tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McMasters misses with a punch on the inside.
McMasters landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sweeney blocks a body shot from McMasters.
McMasters lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jonathan McMasters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The cut above Ben Sweeney's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

McMasters jumps into guard, dragging Sweeney to the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan McMasters!
Jonathan McMasters tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Tiongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fuller
vs
Tiongson

173 cm
29
135 lbs
8 - 16 - 1

179 cm
29
170 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Dj Tiongson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiongson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fuller throws a sloppy head kick
and Tiongson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiongson is looking to clinch but Fuller is avoiding it.
Tiongson shoots in for a takedown but Fuller shows good takedown defense.
Tiongson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tiongson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dj Tiongson.
Fuller throws a lazy head kick
and Tiongson counters with a nice body shot.
Tiongson wants to clinch up but Fuller keeps it at a distance.
Fuller throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fuller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tiongson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Fuller misses
and Tiongson counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuller thows a leg kick but Tiongson checks it
and Tiongson counters with a body kick.
John Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuller throws a lazy head kick
and Tiongson counters with a leg kick.
Fuller throws a leg kick
and Fuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiongson and Fuller are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Tiongson throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Fuller into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Tiongson knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dj Tiongson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Barzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barzini comes to the cage accompanied by Flaw - Get up again. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Barzini
vs
Mallao

195 cm
26
265 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

185 cm
29
230 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Barzini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barzini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mallao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mallao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barzini counters with a right hand to the body.
Mallao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barzini.
Barzini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mallao has his takedown stuffed
and Barzini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mallao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mallao closes the distance but Barzini moves to the side
letting Barzini counter with a right hand.

It looks like Dave Mallao has been cut.
Mallao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barzini counters with a nice body shot.
Bruno Barzini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Mallao.
Mallao looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barzini, as that shot connected.
Barzini connects with a body shot that sends Mallao's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barzini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barzini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That has opened up Dave Mallao's cut even more.
Barzini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mallao.
Barzini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barzini throws an overhand right that drops Mallao like a sack of potatoes! Barzini dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Barzini!
A less than humble Bruno Barzini misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepito Manalotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kyle Romo
vs
Manalotto

190 cm
21
184 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

185 cm
30
170 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *
RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kyle Romo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepito Manalotto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manalotto wants to clinch but Romo slips to the side
and Romo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Manalotto's knee momentarily.
Manalotto slips under a jab from Romo.
Romo misses with a shot to the body

and Manalotto counters by clinching up.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but Romo won't allow it.
Manalotto is trying to pull guard but Romo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Manalotto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romo walks away with a smile on his face. Manalotto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Kyle Romo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepito Manalotto.

Romo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manalotto did well to prevent Romo getting side control.

Romo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manalotto sees it coming and defends easily.
Romo is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manalotto is looking to improve his position.
Romo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Romo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romo moves nicely into side control.
Romo just content to control the position.

Romo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Manalotto has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Romo controlling the position.
Manalotto can't do much from the bottom here.

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.

Romo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manalotto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Romo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Kyle Romo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manalotto wants to clinch

and Romo counters by clinching up.
Manalotto fails to pull guard.
Manalotto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romo walks away with a smile on his face. Manalotto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Romo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Romo looks to land a left hand but Manalotto moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Romo.
Manalotto tries to clinch but Romo moves away
and Romo counters with a nice uppercut.
Romo throws a leg kick that misses.
Romo misses the jab.
Romo jabs Manalotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manalotto tries to clinch but Romo moves away
and Romo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manalotto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Romo counters with a straight right hand.
Romo lands a nice shot that snaps Manalotto's head back.
Romo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Manalotto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Manalotto jumps guard but Romo stands there with Manalotto around his waist. Manalotto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Kyle Romo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepito Manalotto.
Manalotto fails to pull guard.
Romo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manalotto jumps guard but Romo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Manalotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manalottos head.
Manalotto jumps guard but Romo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romo looking to throw knees to the head but Manalotto is blocking nicely.
Manalotto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Romo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romo lands a nice uppercut.
Romo lands with a light punch inside.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romo.
A short left from Romo.

Manalotto is rocked!
Romo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manalotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Romo finish him?
Manalotto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head.
Romo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Manalotto! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Romo is unloading with more strikes now! Manalotto drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kyle Romo!
A relieved looking John Kyle Romo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Duran
vs
Corleone

192 cm
22
219 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

195 cm
29
270 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ *
Valhalla Fight Wear

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Corleone!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone momentarily.
Duran connects with a crisp jab.
Corleone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Corleone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
A slapping body kick lands there for Duran.
Duran throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Duran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Corleone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duran lands a jab-cross combination.
Duran throws a jab when Corleone was well out of range.
Duran lands a jab to the head.
Duran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Duran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Duran.
Corleone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duran scores with a nice body kick.
Duran scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Duran.
A big right from Duran misses.
Duran scores with a push kick.
Duran cracks Corleone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duran, right into the meat.
Duran is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Corleone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Duran. That snapped Corleone's head back.
A jab from Duran does it's job there.
Corleone slips a jab from Duran.
Corleone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good leg kick by Duran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duran scores with a kick to the body.
Jose Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Corleone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duran cracks Corleone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corleone misses with a body shot.
Corleone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corleone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Duran slams his shin into Corleone's torso.
Duran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corleone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Duran.
Duran lands with an overhand left.

Duran pushes Corleone up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Duran.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duran lands a body shot.
Duran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corleone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Duran.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corleone's elbow.
Corleone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corleones head.
Corleone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Duran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Corleone can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Duran.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corleone tries to circle away but Duran has him pinned against the cage.
Duran lands with a light punch inside.
Duran lands a right hand.
Duran keeps control of Corleone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duran swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duran lands a left hand.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Duran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Corleone ducks under a wild hook from Duran.
Duran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corleone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Duran, right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Duran.
Duran connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duran connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duran lands a head kick. Corleone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duran throws a head kick that Corleone semi-blocks.
Corleone misses the shot to the body.
Duran thumps Corleone with a low kick.
Corleone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Duran catches Corleone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corleone slips a jab from Duran.
Duran slips a jab and a cross from Corleone.
Corleone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duran moves forwards but Corleone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Duran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Duran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corleone's hands.
Corleone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duran.
Duran throws out a powerful jab.
Duran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duran. That's going to slow Corleone down.
Duran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corleones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corleone can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Duran catches Corleone right on the button with a cross.

Duran drives through and clinches with Corleone against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Duran.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corleone wants to break free but Duran has control.
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duran lands a left hand.
A knee to the head by Duran.
Duran tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duran.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duran struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Corleone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Corleone has had enough of the clinch but Duran keeps him there for the moment.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Duran.
Duran lands a nice uppercut.
Corleone working hard to break the clinch.
Duran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duran working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duran.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran lands a hook that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Come on Duran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duran lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Duran dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Duran thumps Corleone with a low kick.
Jose Duran is winning the standup battle so far.

Duran moves into the clinch.
Come on Duran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Duran.
Duran presses Corleone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duran taking a breather.
Duran connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Gus Corleone has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duran has Corleone pressed against the cage, preventing Corleone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Duran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Duran.
Gus Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran is struggling to control the position.
Corleone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duran throws a head punch that misses.
Duran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jose Duran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Duran stalling.
Duran tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duran misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duran misses with a series of wild punches.
Corleone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duran. Duran obviously looking to wear him down.
Duran lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duran looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corleone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duran connects with a solid leg kick.
Duran cracks Corleone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Corleone misses.
A jab from Corleone misses.
Corleone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Corleone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corleone.
Duran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Corleone in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jose Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Duran as he checks the leg kick.
Duran connects with a looping right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Duran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corleone takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Duran gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Duran!
Jose Duran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.