GFC 17: Nayoui vs. Stevens PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robb Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Baker
vs
Smith

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robb Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robb Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a lazy head kick

and Baker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baker.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Baker won't allow it.
Baker works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Baker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Baker.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Baker is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Baker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.

Baker breaks the clinch.
Robb Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a nice leg kick.
Baker moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Baker counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith looks winded!
Smith takes one on the button.

Baker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Baker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baker controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker is landing with some decent strikes but Smith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Baker controlling his opponent.
Baker misses with a head shot.
Baker controlling from the full mount.
Baker lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is bucking up trying to escape but Baker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baker lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Smith is rocked!
Baker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Baker finish him?
Baker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Baker thowing shots but they're missing.
Baker lands with some strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Baker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Baker raining down shots from the mount!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Baker! Smith is hurt baaadly! Baker is firing away with more strikes - Smith is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Baker!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Roqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kingston
vs
Roqua

186 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Roqua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston digs a good body shot into Roqua's ribs.
Roqua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roqua fails with the takedown.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Roqua avoids nicely.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Roqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Kingston connects with a looping right hand.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roqua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Roqua shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roqua.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Roqua.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Roqua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roqua circles away quickly and effectively.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Roqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kingston.
Roqua dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Roqua avoids it well.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Roqua fails with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Roqua will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roqua has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
Kingston throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston throws a right hand that Roqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Roqua also avoids with ease.
Roqua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kingston is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Roqua.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Roqua looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Roqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Kingston both land. Nice combination.
Kingston with a jab.
Kingston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donk. Kingston catches Roqua right on the button with a cross.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Roqua is rocked!
Roqua slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingston!
Roqua is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Roqua slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Roqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Kingston tries to bum rush Roqua with a series of wild strikes but Roqua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston connects with a body shot that sends Roqua's belly button to the back.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston misses with a double jab

and Roqua counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Roqua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roqua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kingston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roqua seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roqua working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.

Roqua is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingston is defending well.
Roqua working away.
Kingston tries to bench press Roqua off him but Roqua keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Roqua.
Kingston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roqua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Roqua scoring with punches and elbows.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.

Roqua stands up and beckons Kingston to his feet.
Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roqua.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roqua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Nate Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roqua fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Roqua.
Roqua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kingston stalks Roqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roqua's face. Roqua staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roqua.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Roqua avoids it well.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roqua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kingston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Roqua needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
Kingston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roqua throws a head kick that misses.
Nate Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston throws a right hand that Roqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Roqua also avoids with ease.
Kingston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kingston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston feints with a jab and clips Roqua right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Roqua is sent crashing into the canvas and Kingston leaps in for the kill! Roqua tries to get to his feet but Kingston is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Roqua is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Kingston!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangnam Style. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deftones - Feiticeira. Nick Diaz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jordan
vs
Diaz

195 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with the combination.
Jordan slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz tries for a takedown. No joy.

Jordan jumps into guard, dragging Diaz to the mat.

Diaz 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.
Jordan looking for a sweep. Not yet Jordan, not yet.

Diaz 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jordan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Jordan is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Jordan pulls Diaz in to control the position.

Diaz 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.
Diaz passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.

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

Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jordan is doing well to control the position and prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.

Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jordan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Jordan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.

Diaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jordan wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.

Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jordan defends it well.

Diaz is trying for a kimura here. Jordan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diaz wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick Diaz!
Nick Diaz made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu! 209! Stockton!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze 's entrance music is i stand alone. A fine choice. Austin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stone Cold Entrance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Steve Austin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Haze
vs
Austin

150 cm
33
143 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

175 cm
36
147 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dutch Haze !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze misses with a straight right.
Austin with a poor takedown
and Haze counters with a two punch combo.
Haze swings widly with a right hand

and Austin counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Haze is trying to improve his position.
Austin in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haze is looking to regain half guard here but Austin keeps moving and retains side control.

Austin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haze gets back to half guard.
Haze trying to hold on to Austin's head to control him but Austin postures up.
Austin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Austin slips a nice elbow through Haze 's hands, connecting with Haze 's forehead.
Austin prevents Haze from standing back up.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze pushes Austin off looking to stand but Austin dives back in and keeps control.
Austin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haze moves into full guard.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Austin preventing the sweep.
Austin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Austin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Austin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haze wants to sweep but no luck.
Austin stands up over Haze , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Austin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Austin throws a big right hand that misses.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Austin stands up over Haze , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Haze keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haze wants to stand up but Austin is controlling him.
Austin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Austin wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving.
Austin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Austin moves into full guard.
Austin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Austin working for a triangle but Haze defends it easily.

Austin working for a triangle but Haze defends it easily.
Haze wanted to stand there but Austin had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to sweep but no luck.

Austin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Haze trying to move into half guard but instead Austin has managed to sweep!
Austin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austin throws a big elbow that misses.
Austin trying to control but Haze is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Austin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Austin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Austin with a nice head shot there.
Haze wants to stand up but Austin is controlling him.
Haze tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haze wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Austin distracts Haze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haze is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin chips away with some ground and pound.
Austin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Austin is in close to Haze 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Haze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Austin.
Austin throwing strikes but missing.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Austin is one step ahead there.
Austin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haze wants to stand but Austin is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haze is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Haze throws an off balance right hand

and Austin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Austin.
Austin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Austin throws a strike but Haze rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haze has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Austin looking for a guillotine here but Haze defends easily.

Haze stands up from Austin's guard - Haze perhaps looking for a knockout.
Haze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haze wants it to stay on the feet.
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!
Haze displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Austin.
Austin shoots for a takedown but Haze saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dutch Haze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Haze misses with a leg kick.
Haze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Austin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haze quickly recovers to half guard.
Haze tries to kick Austin off but Austin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Austin working over Haze with some ground and pound. Haze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Haze is looking to escape.
Haze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Austin is working away from the top position though.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Austin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Austin not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Austin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haze doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Austin.
Haze works his way to full guard. Good work.
Austin is looking to work some ground and pound but Haze has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Austin stopping the sweep attempt from Haze .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Austin works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haze trying to keep a closed guard but Austin is proving a slippery customer.
Austin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Austin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Austin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Austin distracts Haze with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Haze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
Austin stands up over Haze , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steve Austin has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Austin is controlling him.
Austin lands a couple of digs.
Austin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haze is trying to control the position but Austin postures up.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Austin connects with a couple of short punches.
Haze is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Austin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Austin.
Haze is looking to stand up but Austin won't let him.
Austin controls Haze momentarily but Haze frees himself.

Haze stands up from Austin's guard - Haze perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Austin misses with a takedown attempt - Haze sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Haze shows good takedown defense.
Austin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haze avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze .
Haze throws a front kick aimed at Austin's knee but Austin avoids it well.
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haze counters with a left to the body.
Haze fails to land with a series of punches.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dutch Haze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haze throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
No luck for Austin with that takedown attempt.
Austin fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Austin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Haze .
Haze leaves Austin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Haze falls off balance throwing a combination

and Austin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haze !
The referee warns Haze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Austin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Haze regains half guard.
Austin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Austin working over Haze with some ground and pound. Haze looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Austin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Austin.
Austin working Haze over with strikes.
Austin throwing shots but Haze is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Austin connects with a nice short shot to Haze 's temple.
Haze is trying to maintain the position but Austin is very close to passing his half guard.
Austin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haze is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Austin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Austin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Haze wants to get back to his feet.
Austin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Austin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Austin lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haze is trying to stand.
Austin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haze is in trouble now - Austin has advanced to mount!
Austin is landing with some decent strikes but Haze is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Austin lands a heavy elbow.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Austin trying to control but Haze is having none of it.
Austin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haze 's face.
Austin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Austin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Austin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Austin raining down shots from the mount!
Austin lands a big shot there that rocks Haze but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Austin.
Austin landing shots from mount.
Austin lands a heavy elbow.
Haze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Austin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Haze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Haze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Austin with shots to the head and body - Haze looks very uncomfortable down there.
Austin won't let Haze get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Austin breaks from Haze 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Austin working the ground and pound effectively.
Austin landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to control the pace but Haze is squirming around nicely.
Haze is looking to get to half guard.
Austin looking to control but Haze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Austin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Austin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Austin dominating with strikes here.
Haze wants to control but Austin is having none of it.
Austin working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dutch Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin dominating with strikes here.
Austin prevents Haze from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Austin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Austin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Austin!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve Austin 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
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Motor Martino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes to the cage accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. Motor Martino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ashton
vs
Martino

170 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
26
151 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Motor Martino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martino misses with a straight left.

Ashton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ashton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Martino has eaten all the pies!
Martino is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ashton thowing shots but they're missing.
Ashton working the ground and pound effectively.
Martino wants to hold on but Ashton pushes him away.
Ashton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ashton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martino regains half guard.
Martino gets full guard.
Martino trying to control the position.
Ashton wants to control from the top but Martino keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martino is on top in guard.

Ashton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ashton is looking to stand up but Martino isn't so interested in that idea.

Ashton looking for subs off his back but Martino has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martino is thwarting Ashton's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martino is looking to take a break and control but Ashton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ashton gets full guard.
Martino engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton keeping moving, preventing Martino from controlling successfully.

Ashton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ashton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martino wants to control from the top but Ashton keeps moving.
Martino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Motor Martino has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Martino.
Ashton works Martino's body with a nice hook.

Ashton gets the takedown into side control.
Martino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ashton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martino manages to get back to half guard.
Martino moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martino is adopting a defensive guard.
Martino wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton distracts Martino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Rick Ashton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ashton throws a one two combo.
Martino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ashton moves out of range as Martino strikes.

Ashton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ashton wants to control but Martino is keeping him busy.
Martino gets back to full guard.
Ashton is looking to work some ground and pound but Martino has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martino trying to keep a closed guard but Ashton is proving a slippery customer.
Martino keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martino keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
Ashton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Martino controls Ashton momentarily but Ashton frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Martino throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Ashton tries to bum rush Martino with a series of wild strikes but Martino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Ashton does no damage.
Martino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ashton counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martino takes one to the side of the head.
Ashton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ashton dodges the punch combination from Martino.
Rick Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ashton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martino trying to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashton looking to pass the guard.
Rick Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martino is trying to keep Ashton in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Motor Martino wasn't active enough on the ground.
Martino fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Ashton.
Martino wants to clinch.

Martino gets the takedown into side control.
Ashton looks to move to half guard but instead Martino has passed into mount! Damn!
Ashton is looking to get to half guard.

Martino jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ashton is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ashton and Martino has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martino scores with punches from side control.
Ashton wants to get back to his feet but Martino drags him back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martino misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Martino's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ashton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Martino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Martino's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ashton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Ashton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ashton lands with an overhand left.
Ashton scores with a hook.
Jab by Ashton.

Ashton gets a takedown into half guard.
Ashton working over Martino with some ground and pound. Martino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Martino trying to control but Ashton postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martino is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashton misses with a head shot. Martino uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martino has his foot on Ashton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ashton works his way back into a safe position though.
Ashton throws an elbow that misses. Martino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ashton's guard. Nice move by Martino!
Martino is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.

Ashton is looking for a triangle but Martino pushes his legs off easily.

Ashton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ashton has his hands on Martino's head, controlling the position.
Motor Martino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martino wants to pass the guard but Ashton is keeping the position.
Ashton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martino in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Martino trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashton is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ashton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Martino manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ashton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ashton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

Martino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ashton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ashton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ashton is in close to Martino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton trying to control the position from guard on top but Martino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ashton has gone for a leg lock! Martino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ashton's guard.
Martino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Ashton looking for a guillotine here but Martino defends easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Ashton!
Rick Ashton took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nayoui kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is nWo Theme. Noriyuki Nayoui has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nayoui
vs
Stevens

190 cm
36
218 lbs
38 - 18 - 0

187 cm
20
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noriyuki Nayoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayoui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Nayoui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Nayoui circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nayoui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nayoui doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Nayoui keeps it at a distance.
Nayoui scores with a punch to the head.
Stevens darts in trying to clinch
and Nayoui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Stevens misses.

Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Nayoui.
Stevens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stevens tries a body shot but Nayoui blocks it.
Nayoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens tries a body shot but Nayoui blocks it.
Stevens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stevens misses with the head strike.
Nayoui blocking some punches.
Stevens letting Nayoui take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Stevens.
Nayoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nayoui.
Stevens missing with knees to the body.
Nayoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Nayoui is trying to break free.

Nayoui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Nayoui moves out of range.
Nayoui misses with the combination.
Nayoui lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Nayoui swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Nayoui avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens swings for the body but Nayoui moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nayoui.
Nayoui throws a right hand that Stevens ducks under and follows up with a left that Stevens also avoids with ease.
Nayoui swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Stevens throws a right and a left that Nayoui avoids nicely.
Nayoui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevens circles away quickly and effectively.
Nayoui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stevens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nayoui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Nayoui's head but Nayoui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Kenny Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stevens pushes Nayoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens prevents Nayoui from breaking the clinch.
Stevens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nayoui.
Nayoui blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Nayoui breaks from the clinch.

Stevens has Nayoui up against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Nayoui avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nayoui prevents a body shot from Stevens.
Nayoui is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevens wants to clinch
and Nayoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Kenny Stevens has been cut.
Stevens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nayoui has had enough of the clinch but Stevens keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens misses with a knee strike.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Nayoui avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nayoui's elbow.
Nayoui misses with the head strike.

Nayoui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Nayoui moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayoui lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Stevens moves into the clinch.
Nayoui is struggling to control the position.
Nayoui managing to block the knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens can't find room to land a body shot as Nayoui controls the action.
Stevens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nayoui's efforts to push away.
Stevens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nayoui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevens tries to throw a body punch but Nayoui avoids it by throwing Stevens back against the cage.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nayoui is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nayoui leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayoui avoiding damage as Stevens throws knees to the body.
Stevens looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nayoui has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Nayoui pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nayoui avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens moves to clinch but Nayoui breaks away
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Nayoui bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Nayoui blocks a head kick by Stevens.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stevens tries to clinch up
letting Nayoui counter with a right hand.
Stevens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nayoui counters with a nice uppercut.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Nayoui counters with a series of strikes. Stevens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stevens slips a jab from Nayoui.
Nayoui uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nayoui counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Nayoui circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nayoui counters with a right hand to the body.
Crunch! Stevens slams his shin into Nayoui's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayoui jabs Stevens right on the nose. Stevens blinks but takes it well.
Nayoui dips to his left and cracks Stevens with an uppercut!

Stevens is rocked!
Stevens wants to clinch
and Nayoui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Nayoui finish him?
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Nayoui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stevens seems to have recovered his senses.
Nayoui misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayoui scores with a shot to the body.
Nayoui scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens walks into a jab.
Nayoui misses with a wild body shot.
Nayoui looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noriyuki Nayoui dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Stevens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Stevens throws a series of punches but Nayoui avoids them all with ease.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Nayoui counters with a big right hand! Oh Stevens is in trouble here! Nayoui follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noriyuki Nayoui!