SEFC-4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Knight has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Thompson
vs
Knight

170 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kris Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Knight!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knight tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thompson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thompson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Knight is controlling him well.

Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Knight working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Thompson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Knight! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aaron Knight!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Detante Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Baker
vs
Michaels

196 cm
20
259 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

211 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Detante Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker throws a right hand that Michaels ducks under and follows up with a left that Michaels also avoids with ease.
Michaels lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baker circles away quickly and effectively.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
Michaels throws a series of punches but Baker avoids them all with ease.
Michaels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Baker avoids nicely.
Michaels looks winded!
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Baker lands a left and a right that send Michaels crashing to the mat, dazed. Baker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Michaels is rocked!

It looks like Detante Michaels has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker connects with a nice cross there... Michaels is looking wobbly and Baker recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Michaels to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Baker jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Baker!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Legion Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf has chosen FACE THE PAIN as his entrance music. Legion Wolf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Wolf

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

197 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Legion Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf wants to clinch.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to bum rush Wolf with a series of wild strikes but Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wolf eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legion Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a combination but Wolf avoids it well.
Wolf misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.

Wolf drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith scores with the left hand. Wolf knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.

Wolf closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Wolf looks winded!
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Wolf has the dominant position.
Smith wants to break free but Wolf has control.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wolf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling the position.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
Smith tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Paul Smith has been cut.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Smith tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Wolf.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wolf has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith wants to break free but Wolf has control.
Wolf prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wolf's efforts to push away.
Wolf lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
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!
Wolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to circle away but Wolf has him pinned against the cage.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Smith is rocked!
Wolf throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Wolf pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Legion Wolf!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: House of Pain - Jump Around. Dylan Henderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Henderson
vs
Davis

193 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dylan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Davis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davis misses with a hook.

Davis closes the distance and clinches.

Henderson manages to pull guard.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Davis drops back looking for a leg! Henderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Henderson manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Henderson's guard.
Henderson keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davis on the ground.

Davis gets to his feet - Henderson follows without any prompting.
Henderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis tries to land a leg kick but Henderson saw it coming and moves away.
Davis throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.

Henderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Henderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davis to the mat. Davis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Henderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Davis working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.

Davis is looking for a triangle here but Henderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson gets to mount! Davis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davis is bucking up trying to escape but Henderson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis is trying to reverse the position but instead Henderson has taken his back - oops!
Davis is really stuck here.
Henderson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Davis.
Davis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Davis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis wants to control but Henderson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to reverse the position but Henderson maintains control.
Davis regains half guard.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Henderson is pressing down on Davis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Davis is holding on for now.
Davis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Davis moves into full guard.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Davis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Davis has his foot on Henderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henderson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Henderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard.
Davis trying to control from the bottom.
Marcus Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis gets full guard.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Henderson has passed into side control.
Henderson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Davis is looking to regain half guard here but Henderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Henderson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Davis.
Davis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henderson defends it well.
Davis wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.

Davis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davis thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henderson is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back!
Davis trying to control the action but Henderson just sinks the hooks in.
Henderson has the hooks in. Davis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Henderson doesn't have the hooks in and Davis manages to turn into his guard.

Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis looking to sit in guard and control but Henderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Davis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.

Davis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Davis is tightening it up a little... Henderson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Henderson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Henderson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Davis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Davis!
A victorious Marcus Davis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Kennedy (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.

Cotto
vs
Kennedy

167 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cotto. No joy for Kennedy on that attempt.
Kennedy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cotto pinned against the cage. Cotto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cotto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cotto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotto wants it to stay on the feet.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Kennedy.
Cotto misses with a two punch combination.
Cotto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kennedy.

Kennedy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cotto tries to throw a body punch but Kennedy avoids it by throwing Cotto back against the cage.
Cotto can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Kennedy working Cotto over with knees to the body.
Cotto has Kennedy pushed against the cage.

Kennedy manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kennedy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cotto defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kennedy has his foot on Cotto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cotto works his way back into a safe position though.

Kennedy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cotto wants to stand but Kennedy is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cotto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kennedy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cotto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cotto is looking to stand up but Kennedy won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kennedy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kennedy has a closed guard, preventing Cotto from standing up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Kennedy!
Marcus Kennedy is the new featherweight champion!
Marcus Kennedy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Games (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Freestyler. Games has chosen Titanium - David Guetta as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ryan
vs
Games

175 cm
36
164 lbs
24 - 19 - 0

178 cm
23
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marlon Games!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Games misses with a combination

and Ryan moves into the clinch.
Ryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Games wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Games lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Ryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Games won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Games looks winded!
Ryan cracks Games with a nice body shot.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Games misses with a combination
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ryan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Games. Those never looked like landing.
Games misses with a double jab

and Ryan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ryan obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ryan obliges.
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!
Ryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ryan effectively controlling the action here.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan pushes Games back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan is leaning against Games and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan stalling against the cage.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan is leaning against Games and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryan presses Games against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryan pushes Games back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ryan is pushing Games up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan pushes Games back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan gets underhooks to prevent Games's takedown attempt.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryan landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Marlon Games has been cut.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryan landing knees to the head.
Ryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Games up against the cage.
Ryan presses Games against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Games's ribcage. Games let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan working Games over with knees to the body.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Games.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan lands an elbow just above Games 's eye.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan with a knee to the head.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Games lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Ryan.
Ryan'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.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Games takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ryan crunches a lovely knee into Games's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Games's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ryan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Games takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ryan just leaning against Games, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan lands a knee to the head.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Ryan landing knees to the body.
Ryan works on Games's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ryan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Games throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Ryan clinches.
Games is breathing heavily.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Games takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan with a knee to the head.
Ryan leaning against his opponent.
Ryan lands a knee to the head.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brad Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan pushes Games back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Ryan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ryan is working Games over against the cage.
Games takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.

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

Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Games in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Games takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ryan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Games.
Ryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Ryan has closed the distance and engaged Games in a clinch.

Ryan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ryan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Games pushes Ryan off but Ryan dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan just content to control the position.

Ryan decides to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan closes the distance and pushes Games back into the cage.
Come on Ryan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Games can do to turn this around?
Ryan is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brad Ryan.
Games swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Games. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ryan closes the distance and pushes Games back into the cage.
Ryan lands a shot to the body.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Games's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Ryan as the two fighters clinch.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan working Games over with knees to the body.

Ryan breaks the clinch.

Ryan gets the takedown into side control.
Games is trying to work for a sweep but Ryan has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Ryan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Games's cut.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ryan instigates a clinch.
Ryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ryan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ryan crunches a lovely knee into Games's ribcage.
Ryan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ryan working Games over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Games backwards.
Ryan lands an elbow that stopped Games in his tracks for a moment.
Ryan has Games pushed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Games takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan has Games pushed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan lands a nice elbow.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Games or not.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Games won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Ryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Games takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Games backwards.
Ryan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Games wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.

Ryan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ryan in particular looking to stall.
Ryan passes to side control.
Games is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Games will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Games looks to move to half guard but instead Ryan has passed into mount! Damn!
Ryan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Games is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ryan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Games really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ryan content just to control the position here.
Games tries to hold on but Ryan postures up.
Games is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Ryan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Games's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Games looks to land a combination but Ryan avoids it well.
Games misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Games.
Games throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a left and a right that stings Games.

Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Games.
Games tries to circle away but Ryan has him pinned against the cage.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ryan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Games clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ryan is riding his opponent, not letting Games buck him off.
Brad Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Games is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brad Ryan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Games misses with the combination.

Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryan digs a right hand into Games's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Games's gas tank.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ryan lands a body shot.
Ryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Games in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryan with a knee to the head.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryan cracks Games with a nice body shot.
Ryan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a good knee to the midsection. Games won't want to take too many of those.
Ryan connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.

Ryan manages to break the clinch.

Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Games is trying to break the clinch but Ryan is controlling him.
Ryan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Games in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ryan has Games pressed against the cage.
Ryan scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Games takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Games. Games maintains the clinch.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ryan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan connects with a knee to the head.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Games lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan scores with a knee to the head.

Ryan has hold of one of Games's legs. Games is fighting the takedown attempt but Ryan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Ryan had his way with Marlon Games in that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Games's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Ryan drives through and clinches with Games against the cage.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ryan.
A short right from Ryan.
Ryan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan lands a body punch.
Ryan stalling.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Games's defenses.
The referee calls for Ryan to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Games is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ryan lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Games.
Ryan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Games is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Nice elbow from Ryan.
Ryan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ryan obliges.
Ryan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Ryan.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Games lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ryan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Games's face.
Ryan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan digs a right hand into Games's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Games's gas tank.

Ryan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Games, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marlon Games seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brad Ryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Games is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Games lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ryan pushes Games back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Games takes a shot to the head.

That has opened up Marlon Games's cut even more.

Games is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ryan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Games to the mat. Games regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan passes Games's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ryan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Games is looking to improve his position.
Games is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marlon Games has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan slows the pace down in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ryan'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.

Brad Ryan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ryan instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:41
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:40
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Ryan!
Brad Ryan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Brad Ryan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralfus Presting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dic Cheddars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dic Cheddars told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Presting
vs
Cheddars

182 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

200 cm
29
197 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Golden Supplements [O.R.G]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ralfus Presting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dic Cheddars!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheddars misses with a takedown

and Presting counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cheddars's guard now.
Presting lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Presting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cheddars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Presting. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cheddars keeping full guard, as Presting tries to pass.
Presting wants to control from the top but Cheddars keeps moving.
Presting 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.

Presting is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Presting might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Presting postures up in Cheddars's guard and throws a big left but Cheddars blocks it.
Cheddars working a defensive guard here.
Presting trying to control but Cheddars is working from the bottom.
Presting is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cheddars swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Presting drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cheddars manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Presting has Cheddars in his guard.

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

Presting has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cheddars doesn't defend quickly enough and Presting has managed to lock this one up! Can Cheddars escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Presting on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ralfus Presting!
Ralfus Presting is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralfus Presting thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesner's entrance music is down with the sickness. A fine choice. Natural has chosen Tupac- Me Against The World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lesner
vs
Natural

192 cm
24
248 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Natural!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lesner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Natural to the mat! Natural manages to get full guard.
Natural is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesner is controlling him.
Lesner trying to control the position from guard on top but Natural is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesner looking to sit in guard and control but Natural gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Lesner is working an open guard so Natural takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lesner tries to move into range but Natural moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Natural looks to land a combination but Lesner avoids it well.

Lesner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Natural!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner throwing strikes here but Natural is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Lesner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Lesner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Natural turns into him and now he's in Lesner's guard.
Lesner controlling the position.
Lesner 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.
Natural wants to get up but he can't break Lesner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lesner working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lesner looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesner, not yet.

Lesner is working an open guard so Natural takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Natural throws a head kick that misses.
Lesner throws a lazy head kick
and Natural counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Natural.
Natural throws a lazy uppercut
and Lesner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Randy Natural is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natural tries to bum rush Lesner with a series of wild strikes but Lesner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesner shoots in but Natural avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Natural blocks a head kick by Lesner.
Lesner looks for the body kick but Natural saw that one coming.
Natural displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.
Natural tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natural fails in his attempt to clinch.
Natural misses with a straight right.
Lesner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Natural.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lesner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lesner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Natural, who protects the arm well.
Lesner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesner taking a break here but Natural is having none of it and regains half guard.
Natural is trying to stand back up but Lesner is controlling him
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Lesner is looking for a kimura here.
Lesner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brock Lesner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Natural closes the distance and pushes Lesner back into the cage.
Lesner goes for a takedown attempt but Natural pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Natural blocks a head kick by Lesner.

Natural gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Natural tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesner avoids the damage to the body.
Natural stops a takedown attempt from Lesner.
Natural lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesner backwards.
A hook to the body from Natural.
Lesner looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Natural after a bit of a struggle.
Natural tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Natural gets underhooks to prevent Lesner's takedown attempt.
Lesner avoids the elbow strike from Natural, against the cage.
Natural misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesner.
Lesner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Natural pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Natural counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesner scores with a one two! Natural had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Natural fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Natural tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lesner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Natural scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lesner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Natural sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Natural pushes Lesner up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesner is working for takedown but Natural is calmly controlling the position for now.
Natural is pressed up against the cage. Lesner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Natural down to the mat. Natural avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Natural lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesner will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Natural throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Natural blocks a head kick by Lesner.

Natural drops Lesner with a beautiful combination! Lesner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Natural is looking for the KO!

Natural closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesner dodges an elbow strike from Natural.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natural lands with a left to the head.
Lesner takes an elbow to the temple.
Lesner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Natural avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Natural landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Natural breaks the clinch.
Natural looks to land a combination but Lesner avoids it well.
Natural throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesner.
Natural fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natural throws a right and a left that Lesner avoids nicely.
Lesner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natural.
Natural stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Natural wants it to stay on the feet.
Natural with a jab.
Natural throws a series of punches but Lesner moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Natural creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lesner's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Natural breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Natural throws a sloppy head kick and Lesner moves out of range easily.
Natural throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesner.
Natural stalks Lesner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesner's face. Lesner staggers backwards, shaken.

Brock Lesner's cut is getting worse.
Lesner throws a head kick that misses.
Lesner walks into a left hand.

Natural instigates a clinch.
Lesner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Natural.
Lesner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Natural scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lesner wants a takedown but no success here.
Natural is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Natural lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesner or not.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Natural lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Natural misses with an elbow over the top.
Lesner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Natural lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Natural on the inside.
Natural lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Natural throws an elbow but it misses.
Randy Natural seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lesner wants to take the fight to the mat but Natural manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Natural with a knee to the head.
Natural lands a shoulder strike.
Natural cracks Lesner with a nice body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Natural lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesner.
Natural lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natural lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Natural gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Natural showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brock Lesner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Natural rushes Lesner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Natural lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lesner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Natural is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Natural pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brock Lesner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Natural misses with a body shot.
Natural throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesner.
Natural has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesner gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Lesner tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Natural is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Lesner buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Lesner!! Lesner is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Natural throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Natural!
Randy Natural is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Randy Natural thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.