SFC: AWAKENING PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharp has chosen Pantera - "Walk" as his entrance music. Ricky Sharp is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sanchez
vs
Sharp

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diago Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Sanchez cracks Sharp with a good jab.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sharp slips a straight right by Sanchez.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Sharp on that attempt.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Sharp slips the punch.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sharp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez lands with a straight right. Sharp didn't see that one coming.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanchez pinned against the cage. Sanchez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sharp looks gassed!
Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Diago Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sharp.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses

and Sharp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
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!
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sharp on the ground.
Sanchez swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sharp. What's that going to do exactly?
Sanchez wants to control but Sharp is having none of it.

Sharp is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diago Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp fails with the takedown.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sharp.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diago Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sharp.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diago Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sharp.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Sharp moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sharp slips under a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Diago Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanchez leaves Sharp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp slips a jab from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Sharp with that takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Sharp with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diago Sanchez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Sharp moves out of range easily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sharp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Sharp wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sharp trying to control from Sanchez's half guard. Sanchez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Sharp won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.

Sanchez is looking for a triangle but Sharp pushes his legs off easily.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Sharp won't let him.

Sharp is working an open guard so Sanchez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricky Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sharp.
Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Diago Sanchez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diago Sanchez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanchez, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diago Sanchez!
A determined Diago Sanchez didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Figueroa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figueroa has chosen Bandolero as his entrance music. Alpha Omega looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Omega
vs
Figueroa

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alpha Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Figueroa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Figueroa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega regains guard immediately.
Figueroa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Omega trying to control the position.
Figueroa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Figueroa wants to pass the guard but Omega is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Roberto Figueroa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Figueroa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Figueroa is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Omega is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Omega wants to control but Figueroa passes into side.
Figueroa is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Omega will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Figueroa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Figueroa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figueroa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Figueroa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Roberto Figueroa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Figueroa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omega.

Figueroa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Figueroa is taking a breather. Omega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Figueroa wants to pass to mount but Omega is defending the position.
Figueroa works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Omega's face as Figueroa controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega tries to bench press Figueroa off him but Figueroa keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega looking for a sweep but Figueroa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Figueroa working Omega over with strikes here.
Figueroa controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Figueroa fails to advance to Omega's back.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roberto Figueroa was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Figueroa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figueroa.
Omega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Figueroa.
Alpha Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Figueroa.

Omega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Figueroa tries for a takedown. No joy.

Figueroa pulls guard effortlessly.

Figueroa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Figueroa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Omega uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Figueroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Omega scores with a nice head shot.

Figueroa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omega looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omega is trying to escape the position but Figueroa is controlling the position.
Omega gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Figueroa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Omega regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Figueroa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Figueroa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Roberto Figueroa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Figueroa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Figueroa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Omega working a defensive guard here.
Figueroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Figueroa stopping the sweep attempt from Omega.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Omega throws out a loose jab but Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Figueroa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Figueroa fails with a takedown attempt.
Alpha Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Figueroa.
Omega misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omega clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Figueroa wants to take the fight to the mat but Omega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Figueroa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Figueroa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueroa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Omega pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omega lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Figueroa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Figueroa 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Figueroa!
Roberto Figueroa looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Obrigado por ter vindo, eu vou lutar por você e vai lutar para a minha família. Viva Brasil!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

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

Del Rio
vs
Vallefort

191 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Determined

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 London, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Justin Vallefort!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vallefort.
Del Rio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vallefort.
Vallefort misses with a wild combination.

Del Rio gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Vallefort's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vallefort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Rio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Del Rio working away.
Vallefort taking punishment in the form of punches.
Del Rio tries to advance to mount but Vallefort denies him.
Vallefort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Rio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Rio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Del Rio taking a breather here.
Del Rio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Del Rio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vallefort's shoulder. That is not cool.

Del Rio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vallefort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vallefort is looking to regain half guard here but Del Rio keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallefort is trying to control Del Rio's posture but Del Rio avoids it.
Del Rio lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Del Rio is trying to get an arm triangle but Vallefort is defending well.
Del Rio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vallefort down.

Del Rio is trying to get an arm triangle but Vallefort is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio slows the pace down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Rio has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vallefort manages to get back to half guard.
Del Rio wants to pass the guard but Vallefort is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Rio in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallefort avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Del Rio.
Del Rio is nestled in close to Vallefort, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Del Rio is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Del Rio tries to clinch there but Vallefort circles away.
Del Rio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Del Rio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Del Rio slows the pace down in half guard.

Del Rio is working for a submission of some sort.
Del Rio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Del Rio works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio landing punches.
Vallefort flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Del Rio controlling from the full mount.
Del Rio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Del Rio lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Del Rio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Del Rio landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio lands a heavy elbow.
Del Rio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Del Rio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Del Rio working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio content just to control the position here.
Del Rio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vallefort can do to turn this around?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vallefort is trying to escape the mount.
Del Rio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio lands a big shot there that rocks Vallefort but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Del Rio controlling the pace for now.
Del Rio looking to finish Vallefort with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vallefort!
Vallefort wants to control but Del Rio is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Del Rio clinches up against the cage.
Vallefort prevents Del Rio from breaking the clinch.
Del Rio stalling.
Del Rio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Del Rio is trying to break free.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Vallefort won't allow it.
Vallefort stalling in the clinch but Del Rio improves position.

Vallefort manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Del Rio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Del Rio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Rio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Rio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Del Rio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Rio postures up.

Del Rio stands up and waves to Vallefort to follow him.
Vallefort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio avoids it really well and circles away.
Vallefort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallefort doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Del Rio decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vallefort's guard.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Vallefort.
Vallefort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio works over Vallefort with some ground and pound from guard.
Del Rio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Del Rio controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alberto Del Rio wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Del Rio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vallefort napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Del Rio stands up and beckons Vallefort to his feet.
Del Rio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vallefort.
Vallefort misses with a two punch combination.

Vallefort tries to keep at a distance but Del Rio has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Del Rio to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vallefort to keep the fight standing.
Del Rio wants to break free but Vallefort has control.
Del Rio could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vallefort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Del Rio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vallefort is trying to drag Del Rio to the mat but Del Rio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Del Rio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Del Rio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Justin Vallefort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Del Rio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Del Rio advances nicely into full mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Del Rio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Del Rio 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Del Rio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noel Severino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Kanehara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Severino
vs
Kanehara

176 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Severino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Kanehara!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Severino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kanehara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Severino as he avoids it easily.

Kanehara moves into range and clinches up with Severino.
Kanehara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanehara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kanehara prevents a body shot from Severino.
Severino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Severino misses with a short punch on the inside.

Severino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanehara misses with a head kick.
Severino looks to throw the jab but Kanehara is out of range.

Kanehara closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Severino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Severino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Severino wants to get back to his feet.
Severino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kanehara.

Severino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Severino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Severino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Severino is not content to let Kanehara control the position.

Severino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kanehara pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara trying to mount his opponent but Severino defends it.

Severino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kanehara pulls his head out easily.
Severino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanehara scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Severino looking for submissions off his back.
Severino wants to get back to full guard but Kanehara has mounted him!
Severino has given up his back. Will we see Kanehara going for some submissions?
Severino controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kanehara trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severino is trying to break free.
Severino is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Severino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kanehara throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Severino wants to get back to his feet.
Severino is breathing heavily.
Kanehara lands with a hammerfist to the side of Severino's head.
Severino trying to get back to his feet but Kanehara is in full control for now.
Kanehara lands with a hammerfist to the side of Severino's head.

Severino manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kanehara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Severino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kanehara slips a straight right by Severino.
Kanehara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanehara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanehara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanehara tries for a takedown but Severino circles away easily
and Severino counters with a right hand to the body.
Kanehara doesn't manage to clinch there - Severino circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcos Kanehara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Severino. Kanehara does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kanehara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Severino to the ground. Kanehara is now in Severino's guard.
Kanehara is working Severino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kanehara trying to control but Severino is working from the bottom.

Severino working for a triangle but Kanehara defends it easily.
Kanehara trying to control but Severino is working from the bottom.
Severino is looking to stand up but Kanehara isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Severino looking for a guillotine here but Kanehara defends easily.

Kanehara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanehara with a flurry of punches that miss.

Severino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kanehara defends well.

Severino looking for a guillotine here but Kanehara defends easily.

Severino pushes Kanehara off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Severino misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara shoots in looking for a takedown but Severino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kanehara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kanehara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severino swivels and escapes.
Kanehara has his takedown stuffed
and Severino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel Severino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Kanehara.
A punch combination from Kanehara misses.
Marcos Kanehara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Severino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcos Kanehara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kanehara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Severino swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanehara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Severino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kanehara is breathing heavily.
Kanehara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Severino counters with a nice uppercut.

Kanehara is rocked!
Severino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Severino throws an overhand right that drops Kanehara like a sack of potatoes! Severino dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Severino!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe LeBron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

LeBron
vs
Gray

179 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe LeBron!
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, Paul Gray!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBron.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeBron.
LeBron lands a two punch combo.
Gray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBron is fending him off so far but Gray persists. Nope, LeBron circles away and we're back to standing.
LeBron misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBron swinging wildly here.
LeBron lands a nice looking body shot.
LeBron paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeBron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from LeBron.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt.
LeBron throws a nice looking combination but Gray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Felipe LeBron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Gray.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray fails with the takedown
and LeBron counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray walks into a stiff left hand from LeBron.
Felipe LeBron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gray moves out of range as LeBron strikes.
LeBron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray fails with the takedown.
LeBron throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBron lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gray.
LeBron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeBron.

It looks like Paul Gray has been cut.
LeBron lands a nice shot to the body.
LeBron getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray shoots in but LeBron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeBron fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gray looks gassed!
LeBron scores with a nice right hand.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Gray is rocked!
Gray is trying desperately to land a takedown but LeBron is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gray.
LeBron fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gray to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gray looks to clinch but LeBron throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gray taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felipe LeBron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez's entrance music is Yakety Sax. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fernandez
vs
Oliveira

183 cm
25
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Tends to cut

KAISER

SAVE A FIGHTER

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hudson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fernandez rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira tries to stall but Fernandez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Fernandez breaks from the clinch.
Fernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.

Fernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fernandez clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fernandez.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fernandez to keep the fight standing.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fernandez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fernandez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Fernandez kicks Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Jason Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandez rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.

Fernandez breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fernandez.

Fernandez takes the fight into the clinch.
Fernandez avoiding damage.

Fernandez manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oliveira looks gassed!

Fernandez clinches.
Fernandez pressing his opponent against the cage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fernandez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jason Fernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fernandez but Fernandez pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Fernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fernandez jumps guard.

Fernandez manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Fernandez gets a clinch.

Fernandez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira is looking to control Fernandez's arms but Fernandez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
Fernandez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fernandez lands a right hand.
Fernandez lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernandez scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Hudson Oliveira has been cut.

Fernandez moves into the clinch successfully.
Fernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Fernandez pulls guard effortlessly.
Fernandez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira trying to move into half guard but instead Fernandez has managed to sweep!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez trying to move into half guard but instead Oliveira has managed to sweep!
Fernandez trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hudson Oliveira's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fernandez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Fernandez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oliveira's calf.

Oooooh!!! Fernandez has knocked Oliveira down with a huge combo! Fernandez steps away and waves a wobbly Oliveira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandez finish him?
Oliveira is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Fernandez just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Oliveira has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Fernandez!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byob D Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bean
vs
D Great

175 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Byob D Great!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for D Great.
D Great has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bean finds it's way round the side to connect with D Great's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as D Great checks a leg kick.
Bean has a takedown stuffed.
D Great doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
Bean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
D Great feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bean's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Great doesn't manage to clinch there - Bean circles away.
Bean misses with a straight right.

Bean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. D Great was covering up waiting for the punch and Bean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bean not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Butter Bean just wasn't active enough.
D Great looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
D Great keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Great misses with a looping right.

Bean shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. D Great manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bean looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bean prevents D Great from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
D Great can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bean controls the pace.

Butter Bean has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
D Great throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
D Great is looking to clinch.
Byob D Great seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. D Great is trying to defend but Bean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Bean stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows D Great to get to his feet.
A combination from D Great does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bean is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in D Great's half guard.
Bean tries to stand and escape but D Great is controlling the position.

Bean stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Bean with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butter Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean looks to throw the jab but D Great is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bean closes the distance and clinches up with D Great, looking for a takedown. Bean pushes D Great against the cage but D Great circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
D Great dodges the punch combination from Bean.
Bean tries for a takedown but D Great sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

D Great misses with a jab, cross combination.
D Great is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
D Great avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean tries to land a leg kick but D Great saw it coming and moves away.
D Great throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
D Great misses with a takedown attempt - Bean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
D Great closes the distance but Bean moves to the side

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Bean counters with a shoot takedown. D Great fights it but they end up in guard.

Bean is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! D Great is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! D Great has escaped and now he's on top!
D Great throws a strike but Bean rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean content to stall in guard here.
Bean tries to free his leg and advance position but D Great is retaining full guard.
Bean wants to control from the top but D Great keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Butter Bean wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
D Great throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bean.
D Great throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bean's waist but Bean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing D Great off to one side.
D Great closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bean circles away.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byob D Great.
D Great is breathing heavily.

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

Bean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. D Great is keeping the position for now.
Bean engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Butter Bean wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Bean darts in and clinches D Great up against the cage.
Bean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. D Great just stands there and leans against the cage.
D Great wants to get back to striking at distance but Bean won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

D Great pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
D Great tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bean swivels and escapes.
D Great has a takedown stuffed.

Bean feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
D Great preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Butter Bean dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bean has taken the fight to the clinch.
D Great wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bean pulls guard.
Bean wants to stand up but D Great is controlling him.

Bean is looking for a triangle but D Great pushes his legs off easily.
Bean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.
D Great throwing strikes but missing.
Bean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Great.
Bean has control of D Great's left arm, preventing D Great from doing any damage.
D Great working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
D Great stopping the sweep attempt from Bean.
D Great distracts Bean with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
D Great loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bean keeping full guard, as D Great tries to pass.
Bean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Great.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Great loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
D Great stopping the sweep attempt from Bean.
D Great trying to move into half guard but instead Bean has managed to sweep!
D Great keeping full guard, as Bean tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Great tries to clinch but Bean is having none of it.
Bean moves in looking to clinch but D Great pushes him off.
Bean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but D Great avoids it really well and circles away.
Bean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Byob D Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bean throws a big right hand that misses.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. D Great is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
D Great lands a front kick.

Bean throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. D Great tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bean is in D Great's guard.
D Great takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Butter Bean just wasn't active enough.
Bean shoots in but D Great avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

D Great has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Great is looking to break free of the clinch but Bean has double underhooks.
D Great has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Bean digs a right hand underneath D Great's ribcage. D Great let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Bean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bean manages to end up in side control.
Bean working the ground and pound but D Great is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
D Great bucks up and tries to throw Bean off but instead Bean has got his back!
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bean controlling the positon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Butter Bean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bean 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butter Bean!
After the fight, Butter Bean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.