Duomachy # 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Bastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen welcome to the jungle as his entrance music. Heath Miller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bastian
vs
Miller

190 cm
22
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Bastian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heath Miller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bastian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bastian lands in his opponent's guard.

Bastian is posturing up here but Miller has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bastian tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bastian has to tap! Slick submission there by Miller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heath Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Maresyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Killer
vs
Maresyev

194 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

196 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollywood Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexey Maresyev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maresyev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer slowing the pace effectively.
Maresyev avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maresyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer working Maresyev over with knees to the body.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Maresyev avoids the damage to the body.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer with a knee to the head.
Killer stalling.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maresyev's face.

It looks like Alexey Maresyev has been cut.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Maresyev shrugs off.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
Maresyev missing with knees to the body.
Maresyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maresyev misses with a knee strike.
Maresyev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maresyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Maresyev stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Maresyev looks gassed!
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Hollywood Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Maresyev.
Maresyev wants to stall.
Maresyev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Maresyev's ribcage.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maresyev's defenses.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Maresyev takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Maresyev can't get the takedown.
Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maresyev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Killer prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maresyev's face.
Killer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maresyev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maresyev letting Killer take a breather here.
Killer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maresyev in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maresyev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maresyev dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Maresyev's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Killer.

Killer forces Maresyev back against the cage and clinches.
Maresyev looking for a takedown.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer lands a nice elbow.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer with a knee to the head.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Maresyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer stalling the fight.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maresyev.
Killer is pushing Maresyev up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Maresyev blocks it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maresyev avoids it.
Maresyev being controlled against the cage.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maresyev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Maresyev breaks the clinch.
Maresyev dives in and grabs Killer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes down on Maresyev's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Maresyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.
Hollywood Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maresyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
A slow jab from Maresyev misses its intended target.

Killer moves into the clinch successfully.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maresyev is trying to break free.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Maresyev.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maresyev's defenses.
Killer just leaning against Maresyev, taking a breather.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Maresyev pulls guard.
Killer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Maresyev wants to sweep but no luck.
Maresyev keeping moving, preventing Killer from controlling successfully.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maresyev keeping full guard, as Killer tries to pass.
Maresyev has control of Killer's left arm, preventing Killer from doing any damage.
Maresyev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maresyev wants to clinch but Killer slips to the side

and Killer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maresyev takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maresyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer landing knees to the head.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Maresyev.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
Killer landing knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maresyev.
Maresyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hollywood Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Maresyev's cut.
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.

Killer darts in and clinches Maresyev up against the cage.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Maresyev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer lands an elbow just above Maresyev 's eye.
Maresyev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maresyev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer dips to his left and cracks Maresyev with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Killer darts in and clinches Maresyev up against the cage.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Maresyev's ribcage.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Maresyev misses with a punch to the body.
Maresyev is trying to stall.
Maresyev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hollywood Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Maresyev.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Maresyev tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maresyev takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer slowing the pace effectively.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maresyev can do to turn this around?
Killer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Killer.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Maresyev taking a breather.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maresyev's defenses.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Maresyev is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer just leaning against Maresyev, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Maresyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maresyev can't break the clinch.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hollywood Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maresyev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Maresyev wants to break free but Killer has control.
Killer lands an elbow just above Maresyev 's eye.
Maresyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maresyev jumps guard but Killer stands there with Maresyev around his waist. Maresyev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maresyev is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Maresyev shrugs off.
Maresyev letting Killer take a breather here.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maresyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Maresyev is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maresyev up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Killer.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Killer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Maresyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maresyev blocks an elbow strike from Killer.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maresyev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
Maresyev shoots for a double leg takedown but Killer sprawls well. He's pushed Maresyev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hollywood Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maresyev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Killer clinches up against the cage.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Maresyev shrugs off.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
Killer lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maresyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Maresyev's ribcage.
Maresyev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maresyev is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maresyev is keeping busy.
Maresyev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer slows down the pace here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Killer throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maresyev's brow.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maresyev avoids it.
Maresyev jumps guard but Killer stands there with Maresyev around his waist. Maresyev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Maresyev is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer blocking some punches.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Maresyev fails to pull guard.
Killer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maresyev's face.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Maresyev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer smiles and moves away.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Maresyev circles away.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Maresyev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer sprawls well. Killer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maresyev gets slowly back to his feet.
Maresyev with a lazy takedown attempt

and Killer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Killer.
Maresyev tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer stalling against the cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Killer stalling.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer with a knee to the head.
Maresyev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maresyev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer circles away.

Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maresyev, pushing him back against the cage.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer with a knee to the head.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Maresyev jumps guard and drags Killer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hollywood Killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexey Maresyev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maresyev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killer as he avoids it easily.

Killer pushes Maresyev up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Maresyev blocks it.
Maresyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer is stalling here.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maresyev avoids it.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer lands an elbow just above Maresyev 's eye.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Maresyev.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Maresyev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hollywood Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Maresyev.
Killer with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Maresyev stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Maresyev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maresyev tries to break the clinch but Killer is controlling the position.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maresyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Maresyev avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.

Maresyev jumps into guard, dragging Killer to the mat.
Maresyev looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maresyev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Killer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maresyev has a closed guard, preventing Killer from standing up.

Maresyev uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Killer swings for the body but Maresyev moves out of range.
Maresyev closes the distance but Killer moves to the side

and Killer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maresyev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Killer fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Killer darts in and clinches Maresyev up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Maresyev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer working Maresyev over with knees to the body.
Maresyev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maresyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Maresyev's ribcage.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maresyev's defenses.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Maresyev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Killer stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Maresyev tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Killer lands an elbow just above Maresyev 's eye.
Maresyev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killer stalling the fight.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Maresyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maresyev has had enough of the clinch but Killer keeps him there for the moment.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Killer has Maresyev pressed against the cage, preventing Maresyev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maresyev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Maresyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Maresyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer holds him up against the cage and eventually Maresyev drops back down to his feet.
Maresyev can't break the clinch.
Maresyev tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Maresyev's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maresyev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Maresyev letting Killer take a breather here.
Maresyev fails to pull guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maresyev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maresyev being controlled against the cage.
Killer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maresyev's defenses.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maresyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Maresyev tries to tie him up.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Maresyev takes an elbow to the temple.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Maresyev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Killer throws an elbow that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maresyev tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the cage.
Killer stalls.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maresyev blocks it with crossed arms.
Maresyev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Maresyev tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Maresyev tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the cage.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maresyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Maresyev shrugs off.
Maresyev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer throws an elbow but it misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maresyev is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
Maresyev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maresyev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Killer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Killer stalling.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maresyev fails to pull guard.
Killer with a knee to the head.
Killer'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.
Maresyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maresyev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Maresyev blocks with his arms.
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Maresyev is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Maresyev tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer avoiding damage.
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maresyev tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
Maresyev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer lands an elbow that stopped Maresyev in his tracks for a moment.
Maresyev takes a knee to the side of the body.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Killer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maresyev up against the cage.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Alexey Maresyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollywood Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maresyev throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hollywood Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Killer, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hollywood Killer!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Hollywood Killer!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Hollywood Killer!

Hollywood Killer wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AB Sly II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Martinez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Nicky Jam - La Gata. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as AB Sly II enters the cage!

Martinez
vs
Sly II

185 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Fenrir Fightgear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emilio Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AB Sly II!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sly II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sly II staying out of range there.
Martinez scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sly II counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez throws a combination that misses

and Sly II counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sly II slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sly II wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
Sly II wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sly II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martinez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sly II stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Martinez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sly II tries to roll over but Martinez keeps him under control.
Martinez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sly II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sly II looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Martinez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Martinez avoids the attempt from Sly II to control.
Martinez trying to control but Sly II is having none of it.
Martinez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez has his hands on Sly II's head, controlling the position.
Sly II wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sly II is one step ahead there.
Martinez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sly II's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Sly II is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sly II working a defensive guard here.
Martinez passes Sly II's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sly II looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

Martinez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sly II is pressing down on Martinez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sly II is looking to sweep but instead, Martinez has passed into half guard.
Sly II is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Martinez jumps into side control!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sly II is looking to regain half guard here but Martinez keeps moving and retains side control.
Sly II manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sly II wants to get back to full guard.
Sly II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sly II wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sly II landing strikes from the bottom.
Martinez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sly II is trying to stand back up but Martinez is controlling him
Sly II is trying to get back to full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sly II bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.
Martinez throws a solid leg kick but Sly II takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martinez.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Sly II pushes him off.

Sly II looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Martinez!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Sly II's attempts to control the action.
Sly II with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound.
Sly II scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Martinez?
Sly II can't control as he wanted to and Martinez manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martinez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sly II's sensitive parts.
Sly II misses with a takedown attempt

and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Sly II didn't expect that.
Sly II can't keep his opponent in guard - Martinez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sly II with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sly II is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sly II is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Sly II reaches up to try and control the position but Martinez seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sly II rolls and tries to escape and now Martinez has his back!
Sly II trying to control the hands but Martinez won't let him.
Sly II breaks Martinez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Martinez controlling Sly II's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Martinez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Sly II controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Martinez advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly II struggling a bit here.

Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sly II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Sly II is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martinez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Martinez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Sly II has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emilio Martinez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Arkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray comes to the cage accompanied by Till i collapse. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Ray
vs
Arkham

170 cm
20
130 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Arkham!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray slaps away a takedown attempt from Arkham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ray misses with a wild combination.
Arkham shoots in but Ray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arkham shoots in for a double leg but Ray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jacob Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Arkham.
Ray stuffs the takedown attempt from Arkham. Arkham gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Ray as Arkham shoots in.

Arkham feints and as Ray raises his hands in defense, Arkham changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Ray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arkham has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray tries to roll over but Arkham keeps him under control.
Ray won't allow Arkham to pass to mount.
Arkham content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Arkham 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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arkham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arkham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though.
Still in half guard, Arkham seems content to control.
Arkham prevents Ray from standing back up.

Ray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ray is trying to stand up here but Arkham is controlling him well.
Arkham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ray!
Ray working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkham controlling from the full mount.
Ray squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arkham lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Arkham is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Arkham looking to finish Ray with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ray!
Arkham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Arkham raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkham with shots to the head and body - Ray looks very uncomfortable down there.

Arkham looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arkham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arkham prevents Ray from getting the reversal.
Ray is trying to stand but he's just given Arkham his back.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arkham scores with punches and elbows.
Ray holding both Arkham 's hands and preventing any damage.
Arkham controlling the position well here. Ray rolled but Arkham kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arkham tries to get the hooks in deep but Ray pushed the leg off.
Arkham is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arkham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Ray is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Arkham.
Arkham tries to get the hooks in deep but Ray pushed the leg off.
Ray covers up after that shot from Arkham.
Arkham controlling the position well here. Ray rolled but Arkham kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Arkham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bill Arkham just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray leaves Arkham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arkham is defended easily by Ray.
Arkham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Arkham shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray drops Arkham with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Arkham! Ray dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Jacob Ray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis has chosen Wolfmother - Joker & The Thief as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

RunningRabbit
vs
Lewis

179 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

啓発 Shaolin Clothing

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith RunningRabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RunningRabbit dances in with a quick combination. Lewis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from RunningRabbit snaps Lewis's head back. Lewis stumbles backwards against the cage. RunningRabbit steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lewis's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lewis just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keith RunningRabbit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph T O Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying black's choice of entrance music: my life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

T O Callahan
vs
black

198 cm
20
218 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph T O Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, big black!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan avoids it really well and circles away.
O Callahan misses with an attempted mid kick.
black tries to score a power double leg takedown but O Callahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten black somewhat.
black has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black.
O Callahan stuffs the takedown.

O Callahan drives through and clinches with black against the cage.

O Callahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
O Callahan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
O Callahan pushes black away with a front kick.
black looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

O Callahan has managed to clinch.

O Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Callahan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from black.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Callahan scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! black crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Callahan - the referee stops the clock and black gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Callahan. black manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A solid body kick from O Callahan.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan with a jab.
black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Callahan but O Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Callahan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
O Callahan lands a nice elbow.

O Callahan breaks from the clinch.
O Callahan lands a front kick.
O Callahan connects with a high kick.

It looks like big black has been cut.
O Callahan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
big black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Callahan scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
O Callahan throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan avoids it really well and circles away.

O Callahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Callahan tries to break free but black pushes him back against the cage.

O Callahan breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from O Callahan. No joy for black on that attempt.
O Callahan is looking to land body kicks.
black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
black is trying desperately to land a takedown but O Callahan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for black.

black closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan wants to control but black postures up.
O Callahan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because black is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
O Callahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Callahan tries to get out of the position.
O Callahan tries to improve position but can't.
black trying to control the position but O Callahan is working away.
O Callahan is trying to control black's posture but black avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Callahan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Callahan trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

O Callahan moves into range and clinches up with black.

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

black gets a takedown into half guard.
O Callahan keeping hold of black's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O Callahan tries to roll over but black keeps him under control.
O Callahan wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

black is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Callahan tries to get to full guard but black has control of the leg.

black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Callahan is holding on to half guard well.
O Callahan gets full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
black looking to pass the guard.
O Callahan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst black is controlling him.
O Callahan controlling the position.
O Callahan keeping moving, preventing black from controlling successfully.
O Callahan trying to keep a closed guard but black is proving a slippery customer.
black's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Callahan wants to stand up but black is controlling him.
black looking to pass the guard.
O Callahan is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Callahan is looking to stand up but black isn't so interested in that idea.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
black wants to control from the top but O Callahan keeps moving.
O Callahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
black looking to sit in guard and control but O Callahan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

black has an active guard here but O Callahan has managed to pass into half guard.
black wants to control but O Callahan is keeping busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Callahan tries to stand and escape but black is controlling the position.
black regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Callahan wants to get up but he can't break black's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

O Callahan gets to his feet. black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

black decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
O Callahan is staying active underneath black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan wants to get back to full guard.
O Callahan is trying to stand up here but black is controlling him well.

black seems to be working for a kimura but O Callahan defends the submission attempt.
black content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Callahan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Callahan tries to kick black off but black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Callahan swivels and escapes.
black on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph T O Callahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on big black's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Callahan throws a head kick but black moves out of range.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
O Callahan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that black can do to turn this around?
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
black looks for a takedown but O Callahan sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
O Callahan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt black.
black blocks a head kick by O Callahan.
Horrible takedown by black or perhaps it was just good defense by O Callahan which made him look bad.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black.
O Callahan scores with a spinning back kick!
O Callahan misses with a body kick.
black is trying hard to land a takedown here. O Callahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. O Callahan tries to avoid it but black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag O Callahan to the ground. O Callahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Callahan thows a body kick. black tries to catch it but that hurt him.

O Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
black throwing strikes from guard but O Callahan blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Callahan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
black passes O Callahan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
O Callahan is looking for a sweep. black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Callahan wants to control but black is keeping busy and won't allow it.
black not doing much here.
black prevents O Callahan from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Callahan pushes black off looking to stand but black dives back in and keeps control.
O Callahan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from black.
black is trying to control. O Callahan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Callahan tries to kick black off but black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Callahan!
black closes the distance and clinches up with O Callahan, looking for a takedown. black pushes O Callahan against the cage but O Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from O Callahan. No joy for black on that attempt.
O Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
black has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph T O Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
black shoots in but no luck this time.
black walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Callahan.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from O Callahan.
black shoots for a takedown but O Callahan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Callahan lets loose with a powerful body kick. black will feel that in the morning.

black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Callahan sprawls well initially but black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
O Callahan is pressing down on black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O Callahan has control of black's left arm, preventing black from doing any damage.
black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

O Callahan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and black defends well.
O Callahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Callahan working a defensive guard here.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
O Callahan leaves black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
black blocks a head kick by O Callahan.
Joseph T O Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
O Callahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.

black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. O Callahan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
black wants to control from the top but O Callahan keeps moving.
O Callahan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Callahan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under black.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan trying to control from half guard but black is working away.
black wants to improve his position but O Callahan is controlling well.
black trying to hold on to O Callahan's head to control him but O Callahan postures up.
O Callahan controlling the pace.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
black is trying to control but can't.
O Callahan prevents black from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
black avoids a kick to the body.
O Callahan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and O Callahan wants it to stay on the feet.
O Callahan misses with a two punch combination.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Callahan misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Callahan lands a nice looking body kick.
O Callahan leaves black with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for O Callahan.
black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Callahan defends it nicely.
Joseph T O Callahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
black fails to land the takedown.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

black manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
black is trying to control the position but O Callahan postures up.
O Callahan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
big black has got the better of the ground game so far.

black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
black looking to control.
O Callahan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
black is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan trying to stand up but can't free himself from black's guard.

O Callahan gets to his feet - black follows without any prompting.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
black shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Callahan but O Callahan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
black moves out of range of the body kick.
O Callahan tries to land a front kick but black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

O Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
black wants to pass the guard but O Callahan is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joseph T O Callahan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on big black's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

O Callahan slaps away a takedown attempt from black, before circling back to the center of the mat.
black fails with a takedown attempt.
black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Callahan defends it nicely.
Joseph T O Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of big black.

O Callahan takes the fight into the clinch.

O Callahan manages to break the clinch.
O Callahan lands with a kick to the temple. black shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
O Callahan throws a hook to the side of black's head but black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Callahan misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Callahan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
black stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from O Callahan.
black avoids the head kick by O Callahan.
O Callahan throws a body kick that misses.
O Callahan stuffs the takedown attempt from black. black gets slowly back to his feet.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
black moves out of range of the body kick.
Horrible takedown by black or perhaps it was just good defense by O Callahan which made him look bad.
black shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Callahan delivers a nice body kick.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by black.
O Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling a little - O Callahan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
O Callahan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
O Callahan tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Callahan as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
black closes the distance and clinches up with O Callahan, looking for a takedown. black pushes O Callahan against the cage but O Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan moves in looking to clinch but black pushes him off.
O Callahan scores with a head kick.
black fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
O Callahan thuds his shin into the meat of black's side.
A head kick misses from O Callahan.
black shoots in for a takedown but O Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
O Callahan is looking to clinch but black is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from O Callahan as black shoots in.
O Callahan lands a head kick!
black has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O Callahan.
O Callahan tries a head kick but it misses.
black closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Callahan circles away.
O Callahan throws a head kick that black semi-blocks.
O Callahan throws a head kick that misses.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by black.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from black is defended easily by O Callahan.
black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by black.

O Callahan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
black won't allow O Callahan to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
black content just to control the position here.
O Callahan wants to hold on but black pushes him away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan taking shots to the head.
black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Callahan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
black looking to control but O Callahan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
black breaks from O Callahan's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Callahan tries to hold on but black pushes him away.
O Callahan can't escape the position.

black looking for a guillotine from mount but O Callahan is having none of it.
black throws some wild stikes that O Callahan manages to avoid easily.
O Callahan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O Callahan wants to get back to his feet.
black wants to advance to full mount but O Callahan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
black wants to control from the top but O Callahan keeps moving.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
black stopping the sweep attempt from O Callahan.
black trying to control but O Callahan is working from the bottom.
O Callahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from black.
black tries to free his leg and advance position but O Callahan is retaining full guard.
black trying to control the position from guard on top but O Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
black blocks the body kick.
O Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick from O Callahan lands but black takes it in his stride.
black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Callahan's waist but O Callahan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing black off to one side.
black is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from black.
O Callahan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Callahan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
O Callahan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Callahan. O Callahan obviously looking to wear him down.

black shoots in and bounces O Callahan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst black is controlling him.
O Callahan keeping moving, preventing black from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
O Callahan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst black is controlling him.
black looking to pass the guard.
big black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Callahan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
black postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
black throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph T O Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
O Callahan lands a high kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph T O Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Callahan, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Joseph T O Callahan!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Joseph T O Callahan!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Joseph T O Callahan!

Joseph T O Callahan wins by unanimous decision!