UCMMA 3: Spencer Vs Goldfire PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Manfreid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michail Babynin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Manfreid
vs
Babynin

190 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Manfreid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michail Babynin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babynin stuffs the takedown.
Manfreid tries to clinch up
and Babynin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manfreid keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Babynin has managed to clinch.
Manfreid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babynin has him pressed against the cage.
Manfreid can't break the clinch.
Babynin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manfreid is defending well for now.
Babynin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manfreid is trying to break free.
Manfreid prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Babynin feints and as Manfreid raises his hands in defense, Babynin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Manfreid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babynin wants to control from the top but Manfreid keeps moving.
Babynin tries to free his leg and advance position but Manfreid is retaining full guard.
Manfreid controlling the position.
Babynin trying to control but Manfreid is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Michail Babynin.
Babynin swats away the attempt to clinch by Manfreid.
Manny Manfreid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manfreid stuffs the takedown attempt from Babynin. Babynin gets slowly back to his feet.
Manny Manfreid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Babynin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babynin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfreid stuffs the takedown.
Babynin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manfreid is fending him off so far but Babynin persists. Nope, Manfreid circles away and we're back to standing.
Manfreid throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babynin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babynin looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Manfreid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manfreid connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Michail Babynin has been cut.
Manfreid tries to clinch but Babynin moves out of range.
Manfreid throws a right hand that Babynin ducks under and follows up with a left that Babynin also avoids with ease.
Babynin fails to land the takedown.
Manfreid looks to land a combination but Babynin avoids it well.

Manfreid closes the distance and pushes Babynin back into the cage.

Manfreid breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfreid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Manfreid takes the fight into the clinch.
Manfreid is trying to pull guard but Babynin has him pressed against the cage.
Manfreid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manfreid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Babynin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Babynin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Manfreid breaks the clinch.
Manfreid throws a body kick that misses.
Manfreid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Manfreid has managed to clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfreid is looking to clinch but Babynin is avoiding it.
Manfreid misses with a wild combination.
Manfreid looks to land a combination but Babynin avoids it well.
Manfreid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manfreid cracks Babynin with a right hand 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!
Babynin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfreid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babynin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babynin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manfreid is fending him off so far but Babynin persists. Nope, Manfreid circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babynin slaps away a takedown attempt from Manfreid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Babynin tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfreid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Manfreid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Babynin'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.

Babynin dives in and grabs Manfreid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manfreid pushes down on Babynin's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Manfreid. No joy for Babynin on that attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfreid is trying to break the clinch but Babynin is controlling him.
Manfreid tries to pull guard but Babynin won't allow it.

Manfreid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfreid scores with a nice head shot.
Manfreid scores with a one two! Babynin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Manfreid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manny Manfreid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Babynin tries to clinch but Manfreid moves out of range.
Babynin swats away the attempt to clinch by Manfreid.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Babynin forces Manfreid back against the cage and clinches.
Babynin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manfreid just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manny Manfreid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Babynin.
Babynin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manfreid.
Babynin tries to pull guard but Manfreid won't allow it.

Manfreid breaks the clinch.
Babynin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babynin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babynin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babynin is breathing heavily.
Babynin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Manfreid closes the distance and clinches.
Babynin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manfreid walks away with a smile on his face. Babynin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manfreid tries for a takedown but Babynin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manfreid tries to clinch but Babynin moves out of range.
Manfreid misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Babynin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfreid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manfreid blocks a head kick by Babynin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babynin swats away the attempt to clinch by Manfreid.
Manfreid misses with a wild combination.
Manfreid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babynin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manfreid scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Babynin.
Babynin tries to clinch up.
Babynin slips a jab and a cross from Manfreid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Babynin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babynin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babynin jumps guard but Manfreid stands there with Babynin around his waist. Babynin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Babynin successfully pulls guard.
Babynin wants to sweep here but Manfreid controlling him for the moment.
Babynin looking to control.
Manfreid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Babynin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Manfreid gets to his feet. Babynin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manfreid is looking to clinch but Babynin is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Manfreid does no damage.
Manfreid tries to close the distance and clinch but Babynin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babynin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manfreid throws a combination that misses
and Babynin counters with a two punch combo.

Manfreid clinches.

Manfreid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manfreid slaps away a takedown attempt from Babynin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manfreid lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babynin shoots in for a takedown but Manfreid shows good takedown defense.
Manfreid misses with a wild combination.
Babynin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Manfreid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michail Babynin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Manfreid misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Manfreid. No joy for Babynin on that attempt.
Manfreid moves out of range as Babynin throws a body kick.
Babynin throws a low kick but Manfreid moves out of range easily.
Babynin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Babynin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manfreid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Babynin looks for a takedown but Manfreid sprawls well.
Manfreid tests Babynin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Manfreid misses.
Babynin moves in looking to clinch but Manfreid pushes him off.
Manfreid misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manfreid scores with a jab to the head.

That has opened up Michail Babynin's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfreid misses with a few strikes there.
Babynin shoots in looking for a takedown. Manfreid tries to sprawl out of it but Babynin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manfreid manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manny Manfreid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michail Babynin.
Manfreid tries to bum rush Babynin with a series of wild strikes but Babynin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manfreid.

Manfreid gets caught napping as Babynin dives in and scores a takedown. Manfreid manages to retain guard.
Manfreid wants to stand up but Babynin is controlling him.

Manfreid pushes Babynin off and gets back to his feet.
Babynin keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Babynin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babynin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manfreid walks away with a smile on his face. Babynin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Manfreid has Babynin up against the cage in a clinch.

Manfreid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babynin keeps the fight on the outside.

Manfreid shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Babynin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfreid wants to get up but he can't break Babynin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Manfreid gets to his feet. Babynin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manfreid moves to clinch but Babynin breaks away

and Babynin counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manfreid is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Babynin is controlling him.
Babynin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Babynin trying to control the action but Manfreid is working from the bottom.
Babynin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Babynin wants to pass to mount but Manfreid is defending the position.

Manfreid pushes Babynin off and gets back to his feet.
Manny Manfreid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babynin tries to clinch there but Manfreid circles away.
Manfreid moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Manfreid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manfreid tries to clinch

and Babynin counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Babynin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manfreid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babynin has him pressed against the cage.

Manfreid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babynin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Manfreid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfreid throws a nice looking combination but Babynin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michail Babynin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfreid fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Manfreid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manfreid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Manfreid!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grisha Kamenow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quincy comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid. Kamenow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. This should be fireworks!

Quincy
vs
Kamenow

194 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
20
211 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Quincy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grisha Kamenow!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kamenow lands with a nice combination. Quincy backs away looking to recover.
Quincy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamenow has a takedown stuffed.
Kamenow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quincy throws out the jab.
Quincy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamenow under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Kamenow.
Quincy cracks Kamenow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quincy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kamenow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quincy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quincy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kamenow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Kamenow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kamenow is trying to get an arm triangle but Quincy is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kamenow is controlling him well.

Quincy throws Kamenow to one side and escapes!
Quincy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenow.

Quincy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamenow looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenow, not yet.
Quincy wants to control from the top but Kamenow keeps moving.
Kamenow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kamenow wants to sweep but no luck.
Kamenow looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quincy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kamenow on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Quincy won't allow Kamenow to sweep him here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quincy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Kamenow.
Quincy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kamenow misses with a body kick.
A jab from Quincy misses.
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!
Quincy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Quincy.

Kamenow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kamenow swings around for an armbar but Quincy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kamenow's guard.
Quincy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quincy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quincy trying to control but Kamenow is working from the bottom.
Kamenow managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenow looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenow, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Quincy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kamenow's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Quincy just wasn't active enough.
Quincy tries to clinch there but Kamenow circles away.
Horrible takedown by Kamenow or perhaps it was just good defense by Quincy which made him look bad.
Alexander Quincy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grisha Kamenow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenow defending well as Quincy loads up on a big left hand.
Kamenow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kamenow wants it to stay on the feet.

Kamenow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quincy keeping moving, preventing Kamenow from controlling successfully.
Kamenow passes Quincy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamenow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Quincy!
Quincy is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quincy really wants to buck Kamenow off and get back to his feet.
Kamenow controlling his opponent.
Kamenow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quincy is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Quincy with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Kamenow. No joy for Quincy on that attempt.
Kamenow doesn't manage to clinch there - Quincy circles away.
Kamenow tries to clinch but Quincy moves out of range.
Quincy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kamenow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Quincy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Quincy is looking to stand up but Kamenow isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamenow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quincy is keeping the position for now.
Grisha Kamenow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Quincy is looking to stand up but Kamenow isn't so interested in that idea.
Kamenow wants to pass the guard but Quincy is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy is looking to stand up but Kamenow isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kamenow wants to control from the top but Quincy keeps moving.
Kamenow is pushing down on Quincy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Quincy is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quincy is looking for a sweep. Kamenow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamenow trying to mount his opponent but Quincy defends it.
Kamenow passes to side control.
Quincy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kamenow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kamenow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Quincy!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kamenow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Quincy has worked his arm free - good work by Quincy!
Kamenow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quincy keeps working.
Kamenow tries to score with some ground and pound. Quincy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Quincy is trying to buck Kamenow off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Quincy's face as Kamenow controls the position.
Kamenow tries to move into full mount but can't pass Quincy's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamenow has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Quincy!
Kamenow controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamenow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenow trying to control but Quincy is having none of it.
Kamenow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamenow looking to control but Quincy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kamenow working for a submission but Quincy is keeping him at bay.

Kamenow moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Quincy has worked his arm free - good work by Quincy!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quincy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kamenow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kamenow wants to control but Quincy is keeping him busy.
Quincy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kamenow.
Quincy wants to get back to his feet but Kamenow drags him back down.

Kamenow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quincy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kamenow trying to control the action but Quincy is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kamenow is trying to get an arm triangle but Quincy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grisha Kamenow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kamenow lands a jab.
Quincy lands a jab to the nose.
Kamenow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Quincy looks to land a right hand but Kamenow moved out of range.
Quincy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamenow circles away.
Kamenow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quincy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamenow somewhat.
Kamenow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quincy pinned against the cage. Quincy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quincy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamenow.
Quincy throws a shot from downtown. Kamenow moves away and avoids it.
Alexander Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenow moves out of range as Quincy strikes.
Kamenow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kamenow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Quincy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grisha Kamenow.
Kamenow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quincy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Quincy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenow shoots in for a takedown but Quincy shows good takedown defense.
Quincy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice defenses there by Kamenow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamenow.
Grisha Kamenow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quincy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamenow tries to avoid it but Quincy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamenow to the ground. Kamenow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quincy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamenow under the eye.
Kamenow moves out of range as Quincy strikes.
Alexander Quincy is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Quincy.

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

Quincy pushes Kamenow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nice sprawl there from Quincy as Kamenow shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quincy throws the left hand but Kamenow avoids the punch easily.
Kamenow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Quincy.
Quincy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quincy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamenow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Kamenow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kamenow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Quincy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamenow misses with a knee to the head.
Kamenow stops a takedown attempt from Quincy.

Kamenow gets control of Quincy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kamenow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Quincy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kamenow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Quincy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kamenow pulls Quincy in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kamenow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Quincy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamenow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Quincy wants to stand but Kamenow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Quincy preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quincy's guard.
Quincy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Kamenow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Quincy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Quincy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Quincy!
Kamenow tries to bench press Quincy off him but Quincy keeps the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quincy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenow keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grisha Kamenow.
I've got Kamenow 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grisha Kamenow!
Post fight, an emotional Grisha Kamenow said 'Nobody can be beat me in that division ! I will be the LHW Champion ! The Dragon is here and ready for WAR !!!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Tungston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Tungston had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Tungston
vs
Conlin

208 cm
26
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Tungston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Conlin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tungston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conlin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Tungston closes the distance and pushes Conlin back into the cage.
Conlin can't find room to land a body shot as Tungston controls the action.
Tungston presses Conlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tungston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conlin is defending well for now.
Tungston leaning against his opponent.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Conlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tungston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tungston slowing the pace effectively.
Conlin scores with a shot to the side of Tungston's head.
Tungston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Tommy Conlin has been cut.
Tungston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conlin avoids it.
Tungston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Tungston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tungston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conlin avoiding damage as Tungston throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Tungston.

That has opened up Tommy Conlin's cut even more.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Conlin working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tungston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conlin is defending well for now.
Conlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conlin throws a head punch that misses.
Conlin avoiding damage as Tungston throws knees to the body.
Tungston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conlin is defending well for now.
Tungston stalling the fight.
Tungston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tungston cracks Conlin with a nice body shot.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
Tungston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conlin backwards.

The cut above Tommy Conlin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Tungston breaks the clinch.
Conlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tungston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Tungston has closed the distance and engaged Conlin in a clinch.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tungston.
Tungston using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conlin keeps the fight on the outside.

Tungston gets a clinch.
Tungston taking a breather.
Conlin managing to block the knees to the body from Tungston.
Tungston trying to land knees to the body.
Tungston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tungston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conlin's defenses.

Tommy Conlin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Conlin managing to block the knees to the body from Tungston.
Conlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tungston missing with knees to the body.
Tungston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Conlin.
Tungston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tungston breaks from the clinch.
Tungston lands a head kick. Conlin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Conlin is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Conlin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Troy Tungston!
Troy Tungston decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Auguste Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnathan Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Grimm
vs
Michaels

170 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Auguste Grimm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnathan Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimm counters with a thumping low kick.
Johnathan Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Grimm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Michaels is trying to break free.
Grimm keeps control of Michaels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grimm lands a hook that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.
Grimm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Michaels backwards.

Michaels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michaels tests Grimm's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Grimm drives through and clinches with Michaels against the cage.
Grimm lands an elbow inside.
Grimm prevents Michaels from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Michaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michaels is trying to break the clinch but Grimm is controlling him.
Michaels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grimm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Michaels's defenses.
Michaels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Michaels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimm lands a right hand.
Grimm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels tries to break the clinch but Grimm is controlling the position.
Michaels wants to break free but Grimm has control.
Grimm lands a shoulder strike.
Michaels working hard to break the clinch.
Grimm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Michaelss head.
Grimm working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Michaels is rocked!
Michaels blocking some punches.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Grimm finish him?
Michaels blocking some punches.
Grimm lands an elbow just above Michaels 's eye.
Grimm pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Michaels! Grimm unloads with more strikes and Michaels sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

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

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nester Asterix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Stuart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stuart comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cowboyz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Phillip Stuart will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Asterix
vs
Stuart

195 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
186 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nester Asterix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Stuart!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Asterix shoots in and bounces Stuart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Asterix trying to control but Stuart is working from the bottom.

Asterix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stuart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Asterix, into his guard.
Stuart wants to control from the top but Asterix keeps moving.
Stuart wants to stand but Asterix has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Asterix really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asterix keeping moving, preventing Stuart from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuart preventing the sweep.
Asterix is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Phillip Stuart was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Asterix doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Stuart counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Stuart as Asterix shoots in.
Stuart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asterix closes the distance and clinches up with Stuart, looking for a takedown. Asterix pushes Stuart against the cage but Stuart circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nester Asterix. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Asterix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stuart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Asterix counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Asterix is trying to control. Stuart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Asterix seems to be looking for submissions.
Stuart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asterix. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Stuart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Asterix.
Stuart is looking for a sweep. Asterix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stuart is trying to stand.
Asterix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

Asterix seems to be working for a kimura but Stuart defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asterix seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Asterix is trying to work for a kimura but Stuart is defending well.
Asterix tries to pass to full mount but Stuart defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Asterix decides to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stuart fails in his attempt to clinch.

Stuart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Asterix to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asterix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Asterix postures up and lands a big shot to Stuart's brow.

Asterix drops back looking for a leg! Stuart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stuart manages to kick Asterix off! Asterix jumps back into Stuart's guard.

Asterix decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stuart, up you get!
Asterix shoots and misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stuart is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Asterix has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stuart is looking to defend but Asterix has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stuart! Asterix pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stuart taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nester Asterix!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Harmony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Lewis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lewis
vs
Harmony

200 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Harmony!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmony has his takedown stuffed

so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harmony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harmony trying to strike off his back.
Harmony working a defensive guard here.
Lewis trying to control but Harmony is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harmony trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Harmony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harmony not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because John Lewis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harmony looks for a takedown but Lewis sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Harmony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Harmony looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lewis is looking to control Harmony's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lewis avoid being mounted?
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis is controlling Harmony's trapped leg to prevent Harmony from advancing to side control.
Harmony has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmony missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harmony not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harmony working Lewis over with strikes.
Lewis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harmony throws a strike but Lewis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harmony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harmony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harmony throwing strikes from guard but Lewis blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harmony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmony lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harmony is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harmony on the ground.
Harmony throws a big right hand that misses.
Harmony stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Harmony sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lewis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harmony passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lewis!
Lewis tries to reverse the position but Harmony maintains control.
Harmony working Lewis over with strikes here.
Harmony looking to finish with strikes here!
Lewis is looking to improve his position but Harmony isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmony has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Harmony throwing strikes here but Lewis is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harmony with good strikes from the mount here!
Harmony breaks from Lewis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Lewis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harmony with good strikes from the mount here!

Lewis is rocked!

It looks like John Lewis has been cut.
Harmony trying to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harmony is landing with some decent strikes but Lewis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Harmony dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lewis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Harmony shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
John Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmony keeps the fight on the outside.
A right-left combo lands from Harmony.
Harmony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harmony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmony gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
John Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Harmony.

Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmony shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harmony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harmony circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harmony.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmony blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.

Harmony scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmony throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harmony postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lewis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Harmony.
Harmony looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lewis is avoiding damage well.
Harmony in side control, throwing shots but Lewis defends.
Harmony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Harmony looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lewis is avoiding damage well.
Harmony wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmony fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harmony scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lewis to see if he's OK.
Harmony misses with the ground and pound.
Lewis is looking to reverse the position.
Harmony lands an elbow.
Harmony looks up at the clock and then as Lewis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harmony smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harmony cracks Lewis with a big right hand but Lewis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmony lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lewis tries to escape but Harmony is in control.
Harmony wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Harmony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Lewis's cut.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Harmony throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lewis was covering up waiting for the punch and Harmony finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harmony throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harmony postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harmony throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Justin Harmony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harmony landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lewis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmony stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harmony accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harmony wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Harmony is having none of it.
Harmony throws a big elbow that misses.
Harmony postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Harmony pushing down on Lewis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harmony lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmony is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harmony throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harmony.
Harmony working Lewis over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harmony not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harmony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Harmony there.
Harmony is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmony prevents Lewis from improving his position.

Harmony is looking for a kimura here.
Harmony thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harmony is trying to control. Lewis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harmony lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmony thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Harmony throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Harmony prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Harmony not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harmony trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Harmony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harmony thows a huge punch but Lewis dodges it nicely.
Harmony controlling the pace.
John Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Harmony is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harmony works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Harmony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harmony 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Harmony!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Goldfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anders Goldfire has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Goldfire
vs
Spencer

205 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anders Goldfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldfire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldfire throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Anders Goldfire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goldfire.
Goldfire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldfire shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Spencer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Goldfire!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spencer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Spencer avoids the attempt from Goldfire to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldfire is breathing heavily.
Spencer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goldfire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Goldfire is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot lands for Spencer! Goldfire is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chad Spencer!